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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
5
Police warn nearly all women in Sydney after two days with five foreign shopkeepers and urge closing shops. They announce further measures against protests claiming they hinder police work and Australia's war effort. Prompt action will be taken against offenders.
Gnows in play windows at Civic Centre draw attention with goods on display and comments. White Australian Klan symbols appear in one window amid changes at J B Young's store, led by new manager G A Colman. Canberra florists Lane Poole begin third winter season at Kingston, aiming to improve flower supply with Victorian growers and Tasman Air Service for New Zealand specialties.
Notice details regulations requiring surrender of firearms and a June 22 1840 deadline for British subjects to report possession. Noncompliance incurs National Security Act offences. Also lists local notices for sewing machine agents and upcoming meetings including the Annual General Meeting on July 8 and a Causeway sub-branch social tonight.
A scrambled note lists Saturday match times and pairings for a women's hockey competition. Ex-Students Red face High School 1 at 10:15 am, Hall vs Boronta, Grammar 1 vs WCA, L Grammar IT vs WCA, St Christopher's vs High School 0, Kingston vs Ex-Students Queen, and High School NT vs Bt Chris.
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