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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1940

Page

2

Archbishop Kelly Body Lying In State At St Mary's Cathedral

Thousands gathered at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney to view the body of Archbishop Kelly. Dignitaries including the Apostolic Delegate and diocesan counsellors attended as the casket lay in state, with crowds outside and inside the cathedral.

St. Mary’s Cathedral Bydney Atanys Cathedral Manly Wea Cara Gilroy Conaultora St. Patrick's College

Northern floods hit Ingham and Tully regions in Queensland

Rain ceased in Ingham and Tully yet floodwaters remained deep across areas through the weekend, some up to ten feet. A Tully police party reported inundations extended along Eurama and Lower Tully, with five feet of water on the main street.

Brisbane Ingham Tully Lowe Lo Urama Lower Eurama

Air Schedule Summary From Canberra The Canber Te

The listing outlines a dense broadcast timetable with multiple programs across music news sports talks and performances. It notes Essential Services segments and a variation referencing Goulburn Penny Fest with changes in news slots and program names.

Qfc JAR Dejong Claus Eall Wodehouse Richard Wideon News Georg Schneeve Teheen Goulburn

Weather snapshot from Canberra reports varied readings

The Canberra weather section shows barometer readings around 30.27 to 30.08 inches, temperatures ranging from the mid 70s to upper 80s during the day, with highs near 97 degrees and lows around mid 50s to 60s, alongside wind notes and time stamps.

Canberra Pene Pam Imam

Australia faces price pressures from UK imports

The Commonwealth Bank warns rising prices threaten Australia as UK demands 100 percent pre war price advances on British goods. The piece notes war costs, inflation risks, and the danger of Britain pressuring Australia while export prices lag, risking a political and economic backlash.

Commonwealth Bank Australia Commonwealth United Kingdom Canada Queensland Bureau of Industry

Resignation of Canberra Volunteers Welfare Secretary

The Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association announced the resignation of H. J. Gates honorary secretary on Thursday citing pressure of other duties. Commander Garzia chairman paid tribute noting Gates pivotal in founding the association and that his loss would be felt. Mr T. D. Leaper will carry on as hon secretary.

H. J. Gates Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association Gates Garzia Associion T. D. Leaper

John Ambulances Brigade Reopens Classes

John Ambulance Brigade will resume tomorrow evening at Albert Hall with Dr Henry as lecturer. At the Home Nursing examination in December the following gained full marks: Madames Billing Cowan Wingate Prowse and Misses Orr O Connor White Dumbeell Cox and Blackburn.

BL. John Ambulances Brigade Albert Hall Henry Home Nursing Meadames Billing Cowan Wingate Prowse Orr O'Connor White Dumbeell Cox Blackburn

Call It A Day staged by Canberra Repertory Society

Her Excellency Lady Gowrie will attend the final night of the three act comedy Call It A Day staged by the Canberra Repertory Society. Proceeds from two performances next Thursday and Friday go to the local Red Cross Welfare Fund Appeal with Red Cross workers and guides enlisted as ushers. Booking is advised at Coxs, Civic Centre, Easons, Munuka, Jacksons, Kingston, and Hotel Canberra with no extra reservation charges.

Lady Gowrie Canmre Repertory Bociety Funda Lord Gowrie Australian ‘Military Forces Red Cross Am Welfare Fund Cox's Civic Centre Eason’s Munuka Jackson‘s Kingston Canberra

Special Information Sources in Australian Intelligence Publication

A brief note discusses a special arrangement of Heater s World Service and additional information sources in the compilation of overanas Intelligence published in Australia. Rights are noted within the Australie Ng reference framework.

Heater Australie Ng

Dismissals over 40 Interior staff loom in Canberra clash

A Canberra trade union delegation pressed Minister Fail over plans to dismiss more than forty Department of the Interior workers aged over 61. They argued for housing relief and urged a meeting with the Prime Minister, with potential stopwork action if unresolved.

Department of the Interior A. E. Gardiner Department Pat Hammond W. Haramond Canberra Parliament House Trades and Labour Council Wen Hammond Soviet Union Finland Samo Soviet Karelia

Far West Concert Amid War Effort Debate

A fragmented notice discusses a concert event and wartime themes. It questions postponing the West Scheme work and urges continuing national aid despite concerns, mentioning humane principles and suffering children. Date appears as Saturday April 6.

Appalling Conditions For Technical School At Canberra

A Canberra inquiry recalls the Trades Advisory Committee urging funding for permanent technical college buildings. War demands have repurposed much of the site for Defence use while new wooden annexes rise. Overcrowded workshops risk safety. distractions from nearby sawmills and incinerators hinder study as day and night classes continue with tutoring from NSW and local staff.

Canberra Technical College Defence Rla.af Royal Miliary College Jantroon Satla N.8.w. Department of Education Department of the Interior

Husband Missing After Honeymoon in Hampshire

A Hampshire English woman seeks help from the Commonwealth Government to locate her husband who vanished after they left a hotel during their honeymoon to fetch a suit from cleaners. He described himself as a contract ugger with a noted life story including dealings in Australia, naval service, and time in Adelaide. Police and migration authorities may be asked for any information.

Hampshire Engilani Commonwealth Commonwealth Department Ugger Depoart Australia Royal Ancient Order of Bachelors Allery France Louv le Adelaide England

Binoculars Shortage Reported in Australia

The Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart announced a shortage of binoculars and compasses in Australia. He warned a public appeal may be needed for these essential technical items for military use, noting they cannot be produced domestically and shortages exist elsewhere.

Sydney Sir Frederick Stewart Australia Frederick

Air Force training plan announced for 19000 recruits

The Minister for Air said by March or early in the year 19 0 0 a 19 0 0 trainees would be trained for ground crew service. About 1500 were already in training in Sydney and Melbourne with plans for short schools in Adelaide and Canberra.

Melbourne Fairbairn Air Force Sydney Adelaide Canberra

Grass Fires Rage Across City Area With Fire Brigade Control

Weekend grass fires burned hundreds of pines and shrubs in Yarralumla and nearby districts. Fire Brigade responded to 2 p m calls, contained the fire in two hours, with outbreaks at Reid and near Pialligo Avenue and Vanderrk Street and St. John’s Church. Five acres burned near Pialligo Avenue, ten acres near Constitution and Onuca, and several elm trees damaged.

Yarralumla Cerea Gragaland Yarralumia Jurslan Reid Tytion Pialligo Avenue Vanderrk Street

Panama Canal Defences Plans Backed by House Affairs Panel

Washington reports the House of Representatives Affairs Committee will study plans to defend strategic islands around the Panama Canal. The review aims to bolster defenses amid rising tensions and ensure canal security.

Washington Houses of Representative Sign Affairs Committee

War’s first six months show RAF feats and shipping gains

A wartime summary notes RAF recon flights over Germany with several Berlin, Vienna, Prague and Posen raids. British losses were minimal while German losses exceeded 40 bombers. Coastal patrols logged over five million miles and over 10,000 ships were convoyed with a small loss. UK manpower rose above 1.25 million and wartime orders surged toward guns and ammo. Finland's war pace steadied as Mannerheim’s forces repelled Russian pressure near Wijpuri, with new peacetime talks signaling possible broader conflicts.

Royal Air Force Germany Western Front Berlin Vienna Prague Posen Poland British North Sea Heligoland Bight Atlantic Channel Britah Porta United Kingdom

Army Leader Recalled to Duty by General Military Forces

A high ranking Army leader is recalled to duty by the General Military Forces, signaling a shift in command and reaffirming the defense posture amid current tensions. The official action underscores the central role of the armed services in national security.

Stewart Stock Exchange J. L J. Wilson Maeatro Harold Willhama Dortas McChean John Hannell Sydney Wireless Coue

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