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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
5
Fragments outline a Friday warning about rumour driven propaganda. It mentions potential involvement of the Army and a signature, suggesting a political or military actor may be connected to the misleading message.
The article outlines the roles of the Women's Royal Naval Service known as Wrens, their naval status and duties. It notes about 4000 officers and ratings serving across nearly a hundred establishments around Great Britain, with entry ages 18 to 50 and British subject and parentage requirements. Wrens perform clerical, signaling, accounting and domestic duties, with both immobile home-based posts and mobile assignments. Supervision and leadership are described, including the Director Vera Laughton Mathews and Deputy Miss EM Goodenough, and the respectful greeting of Ma’am observed by officers and sailors.
Melbourne report notes Colin Long, noted Victorian tennis player, was sued yesterday. He ranked ninth in the Australian lota.
Tenders close 2 p.m. Tuesday June 25 1940 for garage erection on Lot 12 Section 33 Alhalle ACT. Plans and forms at Works Branch Canberra. Tenders to Secretary Department of the Interior Canberra. Also invitations for Hospital installations Canberra ACT including steam heating ventilation elevators and nurses calling paging and intercoms. Contractors must show large works experience.
Australia reports strong public response to war savings certificates with £3,394,310 raised. Recruiting data shows 1,031 enlistment applications and 820 preliminary examinations. 421 drafted or passed. London evacuates schoolchildren via Waterloo and Paddington lines. Ottawa appoints Mr. Ralston as Defence Minister succeeding the late Rogers. Church bells barred except by military authority as a warning for airborne troops. Bradford yarn demand remains steady amid government orders. Melbourne War Cabinet rules pay preserved for forces on active service abroad. Italian representation in Australia faces diplomatic hurdles over passports.
Notice calls all interested to attend fruit tree pruning lectures by D T Kilpatrick of the NSW Department of Agriculture. Sessions run June 20 2 pm at Evan Cameron’s Weetangera Orchard, June 21 10 am Southwell’s Hall ACT, June 21 2 pm Pints Nerrabundah Orchard, and June 22 10 am Turner Orchard. A special session for city residents is planned. Peter Bosnich, Yugoslavian born resident of Captain’s Flat, seeks naturalisation under the Nationality Act 1920-26.
Officers of the Commonwealth and State Public Services are invited to apply for the position. Salary scale £684-£756, subject to variation under regulations. Applications must show full name, date and place of birth, and qualifications and close with the Secretary, Attorney General's Department, Canberra, on 22 June 1940.
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