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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
3
Scout Notes District Court of Honour Held
District Court of Honour will be held tonight at the home of Lt.-Col. J. H. Z. Goodwin. All officers are urged to attend on several urgent matters. J. P. Israel left Canberra to join the ALF. Lloyd Thomas elected Leader during the absence. Troop Court of Honour Friday at 7 p.m. and all Patrol Leaders and a seconds are requested. Troop meeting 1:30 p.m. duty patrol Rosellas. Five Tenderpads invested and Peter Lawry earned First Star. Mount Amalie picnic noted. No meeting Saturday. next Saturday meeting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Honour
J. H. Z. Goodwin
Canberra
St. John's
J. P. Israel
ALF
Court of Or
Lloyd Thomas
Ray Leckie
Ken Moss
Pat McGiide
Bob
Frank McTaggart
Peter Lawry
Mount Amalie
Readers' Views on Petrol Ration Policy in 1840 Canberra
The writer objects to a 50 percent voluntary petrol ration set by the government. He argues the basis should be miles run rather than petrol used and asks for clear guidance on expected weekly mileage beyond essential business use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Times
Posts and Telegraph
Thorby
Girl Guide Training Camp Highlights New South Wales
A successful Guide Training Camp ran over the weekend directed by Miss Elsie Smith, Commissioner for Training. Her Excellency Lady Gowrie opened the camp at Government House inviting Guiders to an evening event. Subsequent meetings featured officers and leaders. tents were set up on Red Hill paddocks as each member contributed to camp gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Smith
New South Wales
Lady Gowrie
Government House
Red Hill
Bombing in Chinese War Report From Ichang Entry
Hong Kong dispatch says Japanese claim entry into Ichang aided by bombers, attacking in a German style. The report notes bombing tactics and intensified aerial activity in the Chinese theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Ichang
Community programme ends with thanks from Canberra group
At the programme’s end Miss Daley of the First Canberra Company proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Smith for generously giving up her time to help the A. C. T. Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Daley
First Canberra Company
Miss Smith
A.C.T
Lecoppock Wins Court Case Over Meals and Loan
In Queanbeyan District Court Judge Nield and a four person jury found for Sophia Lecoppock of Captain’s Flat on a cross claim against Ernest Clifton. Clifton admitted £8 8s liability and the jury awarded Lecoppock £78 10s on the cross action. The verdict also upheld Lecoppock’s claim for meals between May 1 and October 21. The case involved Clifton’s loan disputes and alleged meal charges with West Clifton testifying to a loan of £74 10s used to stock a shop. The appeal by John William Joseph regarding a January conviction for offensive behavior was dismissed with fines and costs upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan
Nield
Sophia Lecoppock
Ernest Clifton
Clifton
Lecoppock
Laintiff
Hoy Lessor
West Clifton
Miner
Decemi
John William Joseph
Court of Petty Sessions
J. L. Maguire
Joseph
L. C. Hutchinson
Crown
Triumph Theatre
Usec
On the Air Today Schedule Delta
A detailed broadcast timetable lists programs and times across Essential Services News Music and drama segments. In addition to daily news and talks, the schedule includes Tivoli Artist Sydney Orchestra and multiple devotional services with regional news feeds and station crossovers.
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Muriel Maxwell
Germany
E. R. Walker
Antonio
Newa
Stock Exchange
B.B.C. News
Sporting
Jim Davidson
Sydney Wireless
Pilay
The
Silver Box
John Galaworthy
John Charles
Thomas
Sydney Layer Orchestra
Georg Behneevoigt
Close
Petrol rationing sparks alarm from Sydney trade leaders
In Sydney, leaders warn rationing will cripple the retail motor trade, with many garages already out of business. Officials say annual petrol use could drop by 120 million gallons, cutting turnover by over 50 percent, while calls grow for a qualified administrator and garage moratoriums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
C. A. Gregory
Service Station Association
Australia
H. C. Jones
Motor Traders’ Association
Basis of proposal Melbourne petrol rationing plan revealed
The Commonwealth Government proposes monthly petrol allocations of ten gallons for private cars per registered horsepower and twenty gallons per half ton for goods vehicles, with further ration depending on classification. Resellers can sell normal storage tanks and holders must report quantities over 40 gallons. Licences required for sale and nontransferable ration cards. The minister notes classification by vehicle type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Frederick Stewart
Militia praised for filling A.L.F. officer ranks in NSW drive
Lieut.-General W. A. Sturdee lauded the militia for supplying nearly all A.L.F. officers and many N.C.O.s. In one brigade 400 militia men stood ready for immediate entry. NSW enlistments surged with 1434 applications. 1,244 prelim examinations succeeded and 632 sent to camp. Canberra recruiting shifts to Census Building with medical exams and a recruit refreshments buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
A.lf
W. A. , Sturdes
Pines
N.C.O
Sturdee
Sth
N.S.W. Sydney
Canberra
V. Bamuels
Yass
Bungendore
Sydney
Air Force
R.A.A.F
Wooloomooloa
Civic Centre
Helpers Winder
Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association
Commonwealth to Build Patrol Vessels for Britain
The Minister for Navy Mr Cameron announced urgent need for patrol vessels in European waters and that the Commonwealth Government will construct a number of these vessels for the British Government. Thirteen vessels have been ordered in five states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Commonwealth
Melbourne
Mr. Cameron
Commonwealth
Indigestion Victim Praises Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills
Mr N Smith of 136 East Street Brompton writes he has used Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for 30 years and never without them. He recommends them to hundreds of friends and says two pills a week let him enjoy any meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. N. Smith
East Street
Brompton
8.A
Dr. Morse
Legal notice and local classifieds mixed ad insert
The Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction seeks letters of administration for the estate of Charles Theodore Murphy late of Canberra. James Murphy, father of the deceased, may receive administration after fourteen days from publication. Creditors must send claims to Colquhoun and King solicitors, Sydney. Other items include town notices, room to let, furnished flats, and local classifieds from Canberra Times and Cox's Newsagency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Charles Theodore Murphy
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
A.A.P.C
James Murphy
Colquhoun & King, Solicitors
Pitt Street
Sydney
Linen flax drive to boost Australian production
The article reports a government move to increase linen flax under defence plans in Australia. Britain seeks dominion rationing, with about 8 000 acres currently grown mainly in Victoria and almost all output used locally. Officials say surplus is small and easily sold, while Britain previously imported about 60 percent of linen flax from Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australian
Victoria
Great Britain
Russia
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