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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
5
Disjointed text shows references to British parliamentary terms, urging extended term and government action. Mentions of party factions, eviction strain, and opposition support, with unclear names and dates.
Eastern Suburbs will field no team against Northern Sub uranuity eval to play when Union's first grade premiership resumes. McGrath Meehan return in forwards and wing, with two tries by Meehan against St George. Norths missing star players and injuries noted. RUC No 1 vs R.A.A.F at Duntroon Oval. RN No. 4 at Telopes Park. Government appoints H R Waterman to receive waste non-ferrous metals in ACT. citizens invited to donate metals.
Sir William McLintock, an Investi tor of the Board of Trade, probes the Great Boulder Mines case and related Debernales interests. He notes complaints are not substantiated and calls for further examination before reporting. firms should confirm public information and diligence before flotations. Other Debernales companies are under review following stock exchange suspensions. investigations appear justified by the facts.
Since the outbreak of war 20,419 recruits have been selected for service in the RAAF. They include 15,835 ground personnel with 10,557 on duty or in training and 4,565 air crew with 810 called up. Another 284 pilots observers gunners and radio men will commence training next Monday.
The Terrulting committee requests relatives of Canberra based ALP and other service personnel to provide names, units, and next of kin with addresses and religious denomination for welfare and recognition. Eight recruits came forward yesterday and inquiries about Air Force were received.
The Nurses Registration Board announced the successful candidates from the May 22 and 23 examinations. They have received certificates and are eligible for registration. if not, arrangements may be made for registration as soon as positions or certificates are available.
The Glen Innes drive raises funds for war planes reaching £2030. A series of local items follow, including repairs to Murringo Post Office, Albury races with £425 takings, and the Rock Patriotic Carnival raising £21 for the Patriotic Fund.
Department of the Interior notice proposes closing a lane and parts of a stock route in Belconnen District ACT under the Public Roads Act 1902. Interested parties must submit objections in writing to the Secretary within one month of gazette publication.
Notices announce tender for construction of 41 brick residences in Turner ACT with bids due July 3 1940 and details at Works Branch Canberra and Customs House Sydney. Also a creditor notice for William Charles Chivers deceased with administration granted in Victoria and deadline August 31 1940 for claims addressed to Margaret Ida Chivers. further notices of unclaimed assets and a lost items reward listing a cow and red calf and a spare truck wheel with contact details.
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