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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
5
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At a special meeting the Canberra Chamber of Commerce pledged support for a proposed community truck to move Canberra commodities from Sydney. President W G Woodger said freight reductions had long interested the chamber and the scheme aims to eliminate minimum charges on small consignments. Messrs Crapp and Thompson arranged carrier agreement and stationmaster Malick outlined benefits. Crapp and Thompson provided operation details. The plan was approved and dates set for early August rollout.
London reports list 75 officers and 874 men as casualties 17 killed 15 missing 42 wounded. Melbourne notes progress at optical trades conference. Gibraltar to evacuate about 16 000 people before weekend. An August bishops conference in Zurich will be presided by Cardinal Faulhaber. London records 2 460 Anderson shelters ordered at cost 16 100 000 pounds. concrete basements add 119 000 000 pounds. Bonneville records A B Jenkins setting 21 world records with 161.18 mph average in 24 hours. Commonwealth raises 5 004 000 pounds in interest free loans and gifts. Cabinet to meet in Brisbane mid next week. Wheat contract cancellations open for hardship cases with deadlines in Canberra and state offices.
An old health column describes indigestion and its painful symptoms including heartburn flatulence sour stomach and constipation. It promotes Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills as a quick remedy to aid digestion regulate the system and restore nourishment.
Sydney voices organized opposition to government concentration of activities in Melbourne and to perceived advantage for Melbourne commercial interests. Indications point to a sustained movement against the anti Canberra policy pursued by the Government since the war began.
The NSW Chamber of Manufacturers plans to represent to Prime Minister Menzies over centralising Commonwealth government activities in Melbourne. President J Gordon Jones said most primary industry boards operate from Melbourne and should be based in Canberra.
Senator Amour criticizes the Menzies Government for not treating Canberra as the political center of Australia. He notes the U S Minister’s travel hardships and laments slow recognition of Canberra, praising Melbourne’s role in prompting a national capital.
A news agency reports 250000 western war prisoners laboring on German farms. The move allows prisoners of war to work in various trades, freeing German workers for more important tasks.
In Belfast on Tuesday the government announced an additional five hundred thousand pounds for air raids precautions in the current year. Antrim County Council also agreed to lend Britain twenty thousand pounds interest free for war purposes.
Canberra Chamber of Commerce president warns that Melbourne control of wartime policy undermines Canberra’s role and national unity. He cites NSW Queensland cabinet ambivalence, officials moved to Melbourne, and urges NSW and ACT vigilance to restore a national focus over state interests.
In London on Tuesday 68 year old Raymond Warden died in hospital after resisting eviction from his Hampshire farm. He wounded several policemen with a shotgun before being shot. Warden reportedly never left the farm for 50 years and refused to plough five acres of his 50 acre property.
In Sydney Town Hall ex service men demand immediate internment of enemy aliens and suppression of subversive groups. They call for a tribunal to hear internee appeals and for oath enforcement, criticizing the government for not acting sooner to restrict European immigration and protect Australia.
The Commonwealth extends the definition of enemy territory to include occupied European and North African regions under the Trading with the Enemy Act. Prohibited trades cover any person or firm connected to these areas with severe penalties for breaches. The Minister for Customs can apply the Act to subjects of war nations and pursue British subjects aiding prohibited firms.
Owners of registered vehicles urged to submit consumer licence applications by July 31 1840. Waterman warns delay causes inconvenience. Canberra University College prizes entries close July 20 1840 at 5 pm with notes up to 200 words. T. M. Owen announces entry details. Canberra Rugby League plans a meeting at Manuka Pavilion tonight at 4 for captain and coach election. Rodda secretary announces.
Cafe and confectionery business for quick sale in Manuka with goop position and moderate rental. Two years left on lease. Plant and fittings include glass show case counter cash register cutlery. Price asked £170 cash including stock and fittings. Repairs needed but can be improved. Early inspection recommended. Apply Woodgzers & Calthorpe Ltd City Canberra Phone 584.
Attractive two bedroom furnished house in Griffith near Red Hill with lounge, kitchen, dining room. Available long let from St August. Rent £3 3s per month. R A McKillop & Co agent, Kingston shop window display, rent free, charge for light only. Phone pad.
Sixty six percent of fathers attended a Scout Night with patrol demonstrations in signalling float rescue and first aid. The event featured games an impromptu concert and community singing.
Nairobi reports the Income Tax Amendment Bill doubling existing rates with a maximum tax of 10 shillings per pound. The measure affects personal income and business taxation across the board.
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