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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
3
A garbled excerpt describes a Dominion scheme for evacuation and registration during wartime. It mentions government plans and a plan for reception and evacuation in Britain, with scattered references to a force plane incident, casualties, and shelter for children.
The Co-ordinator General of Works Sir Harry Brown said he would thank state premiers and officials for collaboration. He announced that funds had been gathered and a detailed survey of proposed works completed. He will report to the Loan Council which will draft a civil works programme for wartime use and review after 12 months.
War savings plan aims to help people with large sums to invest by issuing £50 certificates. The Treasury notes an individual limit of £250 remains. Interest free loans to the Commonwealth can be drawn on for probate or income tax difficulties, with applications needed before relief.
At Lady Gowrie’s initiative an organisation forms to aid local Active Service Units. A committee led by Mrs. Woodger opens a 10 am buffet at Duntroon aerodrome with plans to extend to Kingston Technical School. A small charge covers supplies. volunteers urged to contact Mrs. Persson. Rotary Club funds essential plant.
In Canberra at the Industrial Court proceedings against Alex Manton Pty Ltd a Dun troon builder, 22 summonses were issued with eight convictions. The judge fined the company for underpaying several workers including Hackett, Brownlie, Moore, Green, and Flannagan, mainly due to misclassified labor roles. Holiday pay disputes and Easter Anzac Day issues were adjourned or withdrawn as Crown witnesses testified about time dockets and receipts.
The Australian Red Cross Society was advised that the British Red Cross Society will welcome gifts of hospital garments and comforts for Allied forces and civilian relief. Cardigans sweaters mufflers mittens towels socks case shirts and dressing gowns are most useful and immediate gifts are appreciated.
Detailed schedule of Fifth and Sixth Sunday after Trinity services across St. John's St. Pauls Ainslie Braddon Duntroon Forrest Manuka and other churches. Includes Holy Communion Evensong Sermons organ recitals youth socials and confessions with times and speakers.
The church urges calmness courage and confidence and announces tomorrow's services with prayers and opportunities for First Aid and Voluntary Aid work. A St Andrew’s Church organ recital at 3 pm includes social hour refreshments, parish social at the Manse, and a Women’s Guild meeting at Braddon Thursday at 3 pm. Rally of Christian Youth set for 4 40 pm at the new Methodist Church with speaker Mr Nolan.
Canberra garages and service stations adopt restricted petrol trading hours from Monday. Sales will end at 6.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, and four hours on Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The move aims to curb nonessential petrol use.
Canberra omnibus service adds three large diesel buses to city routes. Expansion of residential areas and more workers using buses increases demand. Officials study fitting charcoal producer units to omnibuses, inspired by a successful producer gas unit on a transport lorry two years ago.
Tomorrow two services feature prayers for the British Empire. Dr Waldock will speak at morning and evening services at the church hall and Civic Centre. A mid week prayer meeting is set for Thursday in the Greening Room at 7.40. The Good Companions plan a combined Young People service at Reid Methodist Church at 7.30.
Police and trackers search the Queensland New South Wales border for a gunman who fired six shots at Jack Dawson 41 miles from Mungindie. Dawson was inspecting bore property when a robber held him up and fired a grazing shot, then five more rounds followed as he fled.
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