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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
3
The Canberra advisory council reports on accountancy scholarships and tuition relief proposals, calls for clearer leave rules under new hours, and discusses promotions, state war work impact, and council communications. It notes board responses, pending decisions, and ongoing questions about road, defence, and local services.
Robert Jenkina, 18, who escaped from police custody while being baled from Tal languits to Melbourne on July 14, was committed for trial at the City Court today. He was recaptured at Boteman's Bay last week.
Sydney reports forecast petrol rationing will cut total consumption by 170 million gallons in the first year, a drop near 50 percent of pre war levels and 17 percent above the Commonwealth target. Estimated road use drops to about 120 000 vehicles in the first year as policy makers study power alcohol blending.
A first large scale air raid siren test was conducted today across a two mile area from Miller's Point. Weathered by a prior failure, the test involved 15 street observers of the Sydney County Council assessing siren efficiency atop city buildings. Future tests will follow based on today’s results.
The Australian armed forces will test A.L.F troops on a march from Ingleburn to Bathurst with dive bombers to strafe and anti aircraft guns to counter. The R.A.A.F will cooperate as the most extensive aerial and ground exercises ever attempted in Australia unfold along the route.
The Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart signaled changes to the petrol ration plan. He predicted the Liquid Fuel Control Board would soon operate with broad representation and believed final rules would reduce the burden while meeting the aim of cutting civil petrol use by one third annually. Some industry reps expect higher weekly allowances for private motorists.
Sixty four Jehovah's Witnesses were listed as defendants in the Central Court after a Friday arrest. Most charges allege advertising contravention of the Metropolitan Traffic Act. Defendants included visitors from other states. Fines were imposed in several cases and others adjourned as police testified to banners carried and displayed in city streets.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner acted to curb bicycle price rises ahead of petrol rationing. Bicycles and parts are placed under Prices Regulations, with future supervision of price movements. The Commissioner noted that a retail price check is ongoing.
Council moves for Interior Minister to seek Attorney General advice on qualified legal aid and court advocacy in urgent cases. It also urges consideration of an ordinance to regulate producer gas plant efficiency and charcoal quality. War time urgency prompts building a new hospital in Canberra.
The Chief Secretary Mr Ton King ordered an inquiry into an attempted fraud against War Relief Fund Art Union ticket holders. Police action may follow. Discovery of 15 book butts in a Moore Park sandpit prompted the investigation. Windeyer says tickets were obtained by misrepresentation.
The ALF boxing finals were held yesterday with Brigadier General Blamey in attendance as thousands of troops watched. Winners include Peter Grosser knocking out H Wand in heavyweight while Ritchey Bluey Williams outpointed T Stevens in light heavyweight.
London reports the first group of evacuee children under the government scheme was sent to Canada last week. The group includes children from major schools and four sibling sets from the same families. Most are going to relatives or friends.
The Minister for Repatriation Mr Street announced today a repatriation scheme for defence forces. He said plans will align with post war reconstruction and reuse many features of the previous scheme while avoiding past mistakes.
The Minister for the Interior Senator Foll postpones his tour of defence works inspection in New South Wales due to War Cabinet meetings. He cites limited time but hopes to arrange inspections at a later date. Meanwhile the Minister for the Army Mr Street announces eight new hutched camps under a £2,000,000 scheme to be ready within six weeks to house home defence units for training.
Sir Ernest Fisk defended Australia’s war effort at a Sydney Arts Club luncheon on Monday. He urged attendees to challenge anyone claiming Australia was not doing enough.
Mrs L Robinson of Maroubra New South Wales reports long term use of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for liverish symptoms. She notes the pills act as a strong pick me up and have been taken for 28 years following a recommendation from her nurse.
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