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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

3

Unclear Fragment Details Plan Incomplete

A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a plan and entities but lacks coherent names, places, or dates. The readable bits suggest a debate or project outline but provide no verifiable actions or outcomes to report.

Public Service Notes on War Fervour and Cooperation

The New South Wales Branch of the Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association debated resolutions urging loyalty to democracy and backing the government in war efforts. Critics said the first two resolutions fall outside the association’s objects, while the third was too vague. discussions noted longer hours, war savings certificates drives, and potential salary adjustments being considered by unions and public service authorities.

Empire Autralia N.S.W Clerical Association New South Wales Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association Commonwealth Australia Canberra Ausociaon Ahi Bea Ofi Defence Administration Unin Public Service Board Commonwealth Public Commonwealth Arbitration Court High Council of Public Service Unions Gardiner Interior Dr. Mott Col. Goodwin Mr. Daley Nott

Canberra Advisory Council Deliberates on Housing and Regulations

The Advisory Council discusses street name plates delays wartime, urges temporary signs, tightens alien regulations, and reviews baths ordinance. It calls for better communication with the Minister for the Interior, pledges action on road work, fire brigade gear, and workers compensation, and seeks a clear government rent policy for enlisted tenants.

Fall Australian Capital Territory L. Wyott Canberra

Confusion Over Wharf Permits Parcels Sydney Waterfront

Sydney waterfront is plunged into confusion as new National Security regulations affect wharf and ship access. Guards on one wharf demanded unissued pastes and the permit system has not yet produced valid passes, with Commonwealth authorities expected to take weeks to process thousands of applications from waterfront workers.

Sydney

Readers' Views on Naval Support and Fund Allocations

A Canberra letter argues civilians should better aid the Navy, noting ships and minesweepers protect Britain and global supply lines. It questions Lord Mayor’s Fund and Red Cross contributions to naval forces and calls for Australians to ensure naval needs are funded and recognized.

British Isles Mercantile Marine Australia Lord Mayor's Fund Red Cross Canberra Tney John I. Dent

Ministers in Air Melbourne Plane Crash Details

The Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn and the Minister for the Army Mr Street were in a plane crash near Essendon after a heavy rainstorm. Fairbairn was lightly cut, Street unharmed, as the craft struck a fence and plunged into a creek. the plane was towed to Melbourne.

Melbourne Air Mr. Fairbairn Army Mr. Street Fairbairn Street Essendon Frephant Rbahrn

Obituary for Arthur McCarthy O Leary Canberra figure dies

Sudden death yesterday of Arthur McCarthy O Leary at Elimatta Street Braddon shocks Canberra where he had been active in religious, sporting and government circles for a decade. A Melbourne born WWI veteran and qualified accountant, he helped the National Football and ACT Cricket Associations, served as Football League treasurer and umpired international matches in Tasmania and Canberra. Survived by a widow, a Requiem Mass was held at St Patrick's Braddon and the funeral proceeded to Canberra Cemetery.

Arthur McCarthy O'Leary Elimatta Street Braddon Canberra Mr. O'Leary Melbourne Tasmania O'Leary National Football ACT Football League Atiatician A.C.T. Cricket Association Canberra National Football League J. L. Mulrooney Bureau of Census and Statistica St. Patrick's Church

State Lottery Draw Reveals Major Prizes Tonight

State Lottery No 685 announced tonight with prizes to five winners. First prize 39 189 went to Five Optimists syndicate Miss P Massons of Drummoyne. Second prize 981 720 to Jack Sever of Sydney. Third prize 82 782 to Old Five syndicate led by T Zahan of Darlinghurst. Fourth prize 68 208 to Yeah I Will syndicate with J Armstrong of Bondi Wee roona Avenue. The next draw is Friday morning.

Sydney P. Massons Thornley Street Drummoyne Jack Sever G.P.C T. Zahan Darlinghuret J. Armstrong Weeroona Avenue Bondi

Two Men Die After Sand Pit Landslide At Morewell Beach

Two workers, Alexander Metcalfe aged 23 of Morewell Beach and Roy Church aged 20 of Morewell, were killed when 20 feet of earth totaling over 100 tons collapsed onto them during loading at the Morewell Beach sandpit.

Melbourne Morewell Beach Alexander Metcalfe Roy Church Morewell

Students raise funds with Albert Hall concert for Canberra hospital cot

Last evening at the Albert Hall Miss Burrilda Millet's students staged a concert to buy a cot for the Canberra Community Hospital children’s ward. The junior choir and soloists including Maxwell Thomas Heather Stirling Bruce Smith Kathleen George Joyce Beatt Daphne Thomas and others performed. Accompanists were Mr George Kemby and Miss Mary Jackson. Mrs J W Ashton thanked the Hospital Auxiliary for support and applauded the students for their hospital work.

Albert Hall Burilda Millet Canberra Maxwell Thomas Heather Stirling Bruce Smith Kathleen George Joyce Beatt Daphne Thomas Margaret Kilby Isabel Sheaffe Eliestan Dusting Ruth Israel Gwen Keane Vailma Parbury Mary Jackson Georgiana Brown Geof. Kemby J.W. Ashton Ents

Canberra Y.W.C.A. War Hut Appeal Urges Donations

Lady Cynthia H. Whibkard appeals through The Canberra Times for Y.W.C.A. wartime huts in France and other theaters. She notes 46 new units have opened, costs total 2000 pounds per hut, and urges Canberra residents to donate to Y.W.C.A. wartime funds.

Lady Whiskard Canberra Y.W.C.A Colomns Canberra Times France Great Britain Auxiliary Services W.C.A Lady Gowrie National Australia Lord Winfield Cynthia C. Whibk.ard

Incorrigible Girl Charged After Policewoman Knocked Down

A 15 year old girl resisted arrest at Forest Lodge during a weekend incident. Policewoman Mrs Mooney 50 was knocked unconscious as the girl snatched her bag and fled. A police car driver found the officer unconscious at steps after an extended search. The girl faces a charge of being an uncontrollable child.

Sydney Forest Lodge

Refugee policy debated by former Manly mayor

In Adelaide a former Manly mayor, J. H. Croas, urged interning all refugees admitted in the last five years and testing their peaceful intent. He warned that the fifth column posed the greatest danger to England and Australia after a 15 month abroad tour.

Adelaide Australia Manly J. H. Croas England

Morse Indian Root Pills Promoted as Family Laxative

Advertisement claims coated tongue signals disordered digestive organs and biliousness in families. It argues slight headaches bad breath and tongue discoloration indicate stomach and bowel issues and promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a reliable purely vegetable laxative used by thousands across Australasia.

Morse Australasia

Coastal Patrol Offers Services to Form National Guard

Widespread interest surrounds a proposal to form a National Guard and the Volunteer Coastal Patrol offers its services to the Commonwealth as part of the plan.

Sydney

English Derby Cancelled for War Time

The Jockey Club has cancelled the war time Derby and the Odks planned for June 12. It will announce later if meetings are abandoned or moved to Newmarket.

London The Jockey Club Odks Newmarket

Learn the Elizabeth Arden makeup method in Kingston

Elisabeth Arden trainer Miss B Blassey offers a makeup lesson at Davies Pharmacy Kingston until June 12. Learn to apply rouge and conceal blemishes using Arden preparations. Consultations are free. Ring 744 or call to book today.

Elizabeth Arden Elisabeth Arden Miss B. Blassey Davies’ Pharmacy Kingston Miss Blagley

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