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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
4
The A M P plan of Industrial Life Assurance collects premiums at policy holders homes or businesses with regular representatives. Policies grow with bonuses and mature during busy daily life. It promises a nest egg for old age, a son's start in life, or a daughter's marriage dot, and encourages talking with the AMP representative to plan for the future.
The Department of the Interior invites sealed tenders by 2 p.m. on Tuesday 12 March 1940 for grubbing and suckering acres of lead within Upicarra Pine Plantations. Canberra University College announces 1940 lectures with enrolment deadlines and fee dates, various subjects, and potential new courses, with enrolment urged by 11 March and office hours listed.
Her Excellency Lady Gowrie accompanied by Mimble Price departed Canberra for Melbourne yesterday evening en route to Adelaide. Mr J G B Castreau, Assistant Secretary of the Attorney General's Department, has been appointed Justice of the Peace for the Australian Capital Territory.
The article argues for a composite Ministry in Commonwealth politics as a practical compromise to unite forces. It expects changes in the Ministry, improved ministerial responsibility, and a potential shift in wartime and postwar policy, while noting risks of compromised principles and the need for inspiring leadership.
In the House of Commons the First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill said the British Indian steamer Domala was armed with anti aircraft and anti submarine guns. An attacking aircraft with navigation lights was presumed friendly and bombs were dropped before guns could respond. A nearby destroyer was unsure of the attacker’s identity.
A series of fundraising dances and events are planned for the Garden Fair Queen contest. Miss Peggy McLean leads with about 2000 votes, while Miss Gilmour and Miss Joan Bale trail. Activities include dances at Civic Hotel and Thatch, a moonlight excursion, and hospital staff events. The B A A F unit in Canberra backs Miss McLean.
The R.S. League Annual Congress considers admitting members of the Second AIF and discusses future recruitment, staff appointments, medical care for pensionless veterans, and reforms to the NS.W. Preference Act. It also urges a 100000 branch quota and recalls support for Anzac and Armistice observances.
Australia strengthens its war effort by reinforcing with 1600 troops to form an Army Corps. The move underscores national resolve and echoes Gallipoli and France’s legacy while showcasing Empire unity against Nazi aggression. The Suez landing previously influenced global opinion and signals Australia’s continued decisive action.
The Admiralty reports six months of wartime shipping losses show Germany's attacks violate international law yet leave the Allied sea power position strong. German weapons destroyed about 620000 tons. net British losses, after seizures and building, near 200000 tons, under 1 percent of the mercantile fleet.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce held its annual gathering at Hotel Wellington, one of its largest attendances. President Mr W G Woodger took the helm after Mr Thickson retired, with a packed report on council changes and a push for a Shop in Canberra campaign to boost local traders.
A dense list of radio broadcasts and times across stations 2FC and 2BL, including essential services, music, news, sports, and special programs. Notable items include Morning Story, Daily Devotion, cricket remarks, and a Royal Easter Show talk by Lieut.-Col. Somerville.
Harold Williams, the Australian baritone, headlined a Canberra Musical Society concert at Albert Hall under Australian Broadcasting direction. He performed varied arias with John Hannett at the piano, delivering dramatic numbers from Boris Godunov and Tchaikowsky, plus encores and Italian and Hungarian pieces.
Weather update for Canberra shows barometer at 9 am and 3 pm, 29.4 inches, temperatures around 76 degrees at 9 am, 47.43 degrees at 4 pm, and highs at 3 pm. Winds listed NE at 9 am and maximum wind velocity recorded over 24 hours.
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