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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a town appointing a new rector in a period of civic upheaval. Names and exact dates are unclear, but the event centers on ecclesiastical leadership changes affecting the community.
In Sydney the Commonwealth Arbit Court faced delays as Chief Justice Sir George warned he would suspend the hearing unless the mining unions end the coal strikes at Abermain No 2 and 3. He proposed appointing a settlement committee to rapidly resolve the dispute.
Melbourne reports that Australia to investigate all sources for training aircraft. Australian representative to the British Purchasing Commission in the United States is F B Clapp, brother of H W Clapp. Minister Fairbairn said the step was taken as early as possible after part of the UK offer of 1000 training aircraft could not be provided.
The Government moves to curb subversive actions by enemy agents who oppose British ideals. A notable case sentences a Communist employed in the railways to 49 months imprisonment for distributing pamphlets. A German doctor at a base hospital is being treated as suspected for sympathies with Germany.
Flying Officer Richard Lindsay Clyde of Perth has received the Distinguished Flying Cross. A Perth lad, he was rejected by the R.A.A.F. at Pt. Cook five years earlier for a minor physical issue, sought remedy here, then sailed to England by freighter and soon joined RAF training after arrival.
British United Press reports Narvik was destroyed by a German bomber raid on Sunday. Allied fighters pursued the bombers and some were shot down. Officials say British forces in the Bodø area withdrew to delay the enemy advance until Narvik operations could be completed.
The Commonwealth Government plans to coordinate all patriotic funds and appeals across Australia this week under regulations made under the National Security Act. It aims to control interstate funds while leaving local appeals to the States and avoids duplicating wartime complications.
The War Cabinet meets in Melbourne and adjourns to Tuesday and Wednesday. The Prime Minister states that some developments have been made but must not be made public for some time.
London report confirms Captain H Teesdale Smith youngest son of the late Mr Teesdale Smith of South Australia and Mrs Teesdale Smith of Suffolk has been killed in action.
At Canberra Court Mr. Ryan reserved judgment in the case Con solidated Neon Pty Ltd versus John Donald Rainford for recovery of money due over a neon sign erection. Plaintiff awarded £12 5s 6d plus £6 6s 6d costs.
A volunteer organization of about six thousand Commonwealth tax employees has been created to safeguard post office property across Australia during the war. The plan, announced by Postmaster General Thorby, aims for continuous patrols with shifts and includes women volunteers in Red Cross and support roles. guards will wear no special uniforms and operate during work hours or in their own time.
Toward the appeal for funds the Canberra Division reports received amounts including 3846 pounds 0 shillings 9 pence previously acknowledged and 1460 from Reid Methodist Tennis Club ladies afternoon 460 from Banke and Staff 153 from O K Stores 500 from Conia Bugar Refining Co and 110 from State University with other small entries.
An urgent Red Cross appeal asks for newspapers and fiction books to ship to inmates in Australian hospitals. Donations will be routed via the Civic Centre depot. special wrappers are limited. Canberra volunteers knit socks with strict sizing rules to ensure a 15 inch stretched top, grafted toes, and spliced wool.
Magistrate Mr Sheridan jailed four aliens including a Dutch woman for failing to notify address changes under the National Security Act. Ringleaders were sentenced to prison with internment recommended after release. other defendants received shorter terms. The judge questioned loyalty and citizenship.
Sydney reports the Minister for the Army Mr Street announced that fit Returned Soldiers League members will join an army reserve. Classified A and B groups will form, with A containing specialists like machine gunners and signallers. NSW secretary Mr Black claimed a 100000 experienced reserve exists. Captain Aarons welcomed the decision.
Senator David Walsh chaired the Senate Naval committee stating negotiations were under way for U S air bases in South America. President Roosevelt denied any negotiations or plans. He also denied reports that the cruiser Quin cy carried an unusual marine complement and called the charge unfounded.
The licence of Hotel Wellington is transferred from Mary Ellen Ryan and Martha Annie Good to Miss Martha Annis Good. John Dinnerville was fined £1 for stealing a horse rug valued at £8 5s from James Grant, baker, and found with the rug on his horse at Sand Wash Paddock Kingston. The offence occurred near Tidbinbilla Road Cotter River district. Dinnerville admitted guilt.
The Ministry for Aircraft Production announces that A. Quartermaine, Chief Engineer of the Great Western Railway, becomes Director General of Aircraft Production Factories. T. C. L. Westbrook will oversee all aircraft purchases from the United States and Canada.
Miss B Blassey, a trained representative of Elizabeth Arden, will be at Davies Pharmacy Kingston until next Wednesday offering free makeup advice to Canberra women. She demonstrates Arden products and helps identify facial areas needing attention, promising quicker results and cost savings with proper night preparations. Reserve a session by calling 746 or visiting Davies Pharmacy.
An old advertisement urges immediate action for constipation symptoms and promotes Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a gentle vegetable laxative. It claims rapid relief without griping and offers an economical bottle for household use.
Notes urgent action requested by YOUNG Indy seeking private board. Mentions Canberra Times source, a shop up program, and Thomson chemist at Civic Centre. Includes a reward for a 687 lady’s gold wristlet watch via Duntroon Post Office care.
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