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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a local event or figure in Inkston with abbreviated phrases. The readable portions hint at a small community item or notice but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes. Further text needed for a precise headline and summary.
Canberra readers are urged to donate to the WWCA supply drive for uniforms and services in France. Endorsed by Lady Gowrie and Lady Whis lard, authorized collectors will visit homes in Canberra in coming days. The appeal stresses disciplined work, humane care, and the need for canteens and centers to support women workers and the troops overseas.
Australians have contributed £1,3574TR to war savings certificates with £100,976 added in the last 24 hours. Victorians account for nearly 73 percent of purchases, reaching £379,085 in certificates. Jockey Darby Munro donated £1,000 to the interest free fund.
In Sydney the Graziers' Association of New South Wales debated Ivanhoe district proposals asking all graziers to accept War Savings Certificates for the 10 percent retention money in wool prices under the wartime scheme. Executives noted some graziers cannot forego the deduction while others are mortgaged and urged individual choice.
New York Monday Federal grand jury indicts Joseph M. Schenck president of Twentieth Century Fox on defrauding the government of over 400 600 dollars in income tax and on charges of conspiracy and perjury.
The text notes how the atmosphere weighs on soldiers outside work, with boredom and worse dangers constantly stalking them and eroding morale. It emphasizes the unseen toll on men’s spirits and resolve.
A designed Colour Chair offers tailored shade selections for different hair colors and eye tones. Readers learn how to enhance their complexions with specific color names and artistic palettes promoted by a Canberra Civic Centre ad from R. Roberts.
Caldwell former employee at the Government Printing Office Canberra was jailed after sending a detailed letter to Sharkey editor of the Tribune revealing a Statutory Rule affecting the Communist Party He claimed actions were impulsive and not criminal though the court noted the offence serious in wartime and noted potential penalties under the Commonwealth Crimes Act.
Britain imposes strict limits on domestic use of cotton rayon and linen to boost exports. Wholesalers may supply retailers only 75 percent of 1930 cotton and rayon, linen limited to 25 percent. new cotton yarn orders barred except for exports and government needs. Paper supplies drop to 30 percent of prewar levels as wood pulp imports collapse, with export licences revoked for many destinations.
Federal Bureau of Investigation head Mr. J Edgar Hoover warned that conspirators and saboteurs are turning the United States into a training ground for agents. He spoke in Washington on Monday about threats to national security from subversive groups.
The Canberra Musical Society teams with the Australian Broadcasting Commission to bring eminent pianist Ignaz Friedman to Albert Hall Canberra on Thursday June 27. Fresh from a East Indies tour he enjoys wide recognition in Australia and will perform works by great composers plus his own compositions.
The King's Birthday holiday is likely to be celebrated in New South Wales on June 17 despite wartime pressures. The State Cabinet will consider the matter tomorrow. Premier Mr. Mair said any action should be Australian wide.
The Elizabeth Arden representative Miss B Blazley offers free consultations at Davies' Pharmacy Perfume Department Kingston. She will demonstrate skincare and makeup applications and advise on suitable products. Mina Blazley will stay only one more week, ring T40 or visit for an appointment.
A nostalgic recipe describes a savoury dish using Kellogg s Rice Bubbles eggs milk grated cheese mustard paprika butter and bacon. The mixture is baked in a deep dish with a water bath then bacon rashes are prepared on skewers and served hot with Rice Bubble savoury. Serves four.
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