In loving memory of Alf and Dorothy
Memoriam notice from Alf and Dorothy with dates noted March 13 1938 and 31 1987. Family and friends recall cherished days and send loving thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Dorothy
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
2
Arch I Aid Grant for Abortion Research Unveiled
The Economic Cabinet approved a grant of 1500 pounds for research into mis abortion causes in humans. Contributions from Victoria Queensland South Australia and Western Australia totaled 1400 600 200 and 100 pounds respectively. The five year program ends March 31 with C2200 yearly from the Dairy Cattle Association and 3000 more from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Australia
Australian Dairy Cattle Hn Association
Council of Scientific and Sand Research
New South Wales Department of Agriculture
Cotton bounty extension eyed as five year plan
Parliament debated extending the cotton bounty to secure future plantings and meet wartime demands. The government weighs renewing for one year or extending five years to ensure 60 000 bales and offset heavy imports from America and India for Australia’s cotton output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerenweeita Government Ia
America
India
A C T Show Opens With Notable Ring Events
The A C T P and A BHow opens at Hall with over 2000 record entries challenging judges. Sheep dog trials begin at 0 80 and ring events at noon featuring various races and motor car challenges. Tomorrow four blige routes depart Giles Street Kingston at 1745 and 2 pm as the program highlights tossing and buckjumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.T. P
Hall
Giles Street
Kingston
Canberra University scholarships awarded for 1940
The secretary of the Council of the Canberra University College announced the 1940 Canberra scholarships and the Ewing prize. Recipients include Anita Osmond Currong Street, Nels Nelsen Burns New South Whitier Crescent, Forrest, Peter Owen Alfred Davies Canberra Grammar School Nevilly Andersen Dominion Circuit Forrest, with John Nelmen Burns receiving the Albert Wing Prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra University College
M. Owen
Canberra
Alsc
Albert Wing Prise
John Nelmen Burns
Inter
Canberra War Cabinet Signals New Political Settlement
The piece argues for a return to stable government after extended ministerial wanderings in Canberra and across Australia. It urges a stronger wartime ministry, unity within the Labour movement, and a focus on maximizing war effort rather than partisan disputes. The author predicts a new ministry with broader Country Party support and stresses the link between victory in elections and wartime aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanderers
Canberra
Australia
Hobart
Alice Springs
Commonwealth
Country Party
Menzies
Corio
New South Wales
Division Commanders Named For Second ALF
Melbourne report says the 6th and 7th Division Commanders of the Second ALF are expected to be appointed at the War Cabinet meeting in Canberra toward week’s end or early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
ALF
War Cabinet
Canberra
Weather Report From Beira Morning Observations
Beira weather data shows barometer 30.28 inches at 3 am 30.11 inches. Temperatures 72 F at 9 am 0 F at 1 pm. Max 90.7 F in 24 hours, min 62.1 F. Wind at 3 pm 32 mph from the Berra aerodrome. 24 hour period ended 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beira
Berra
Queen Contest drives votes for War Funds drive
Queen of the Air candidate Mrs Wyn Gilmour leads a long campaign across hundreds of miles to win the Queen of the Fair title. The 20A Women's Radio Club backs the effort as functions boost donations for the War Funds and the April 20 Garden Party at Government House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyn. Gilmour
20A Women's Radio Club
Government House
Queen of Commerce
Peggy McLean
Queen of the Air
Queen of Sports
Mies Joan Bale
Gira Wit Loon
Advisory Council seeks interview over forced retirement policy
The Advisory Council resolved to seek an interview with the Minister for the Interior on the dismissals of departmental staff aged 65. The deputation will push for mitigating hardship, oppose reduced wages, and discuss housing for retrenched workers. The council plans to meet the minister soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fail
Dis- Filman
A. ¥. Gardiner
A. Percival
H. E. Downes
Cal
J. T. H. Goodwin
Gardiner
Industrial Board
H. EK. Downes
L. W. Nott
Downes
H. R. Waterman
Department
Dale
Public Service Board
Public Service Act
Commonwealth Service
Parcival
Daley
Canberra
Percival
Commonwealth
New Chief of Army Staff Sir Brudenell White named
Sir Brudenell White designated as Chief of the General Staff and set to assume duties within days. He will return to the Defence Department as soon as possible and adjust private affairs to take office this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epce Oeeral Staff
Sir Brudenell Te
Brudenell White
Defence Department
War Day by Day Finnish Peace Talks in Rome Moscow Visit
The piece notes Finnish negotiators Ryti and Väinö Passikivi in Moscow as German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop visits Rome. It cites Italian mediation hopes, Vatican anti-communist stance, and Allied unity in mobilizing raw materials. It also quotes US policy signals and warns of Nazi plans to subjugate subject peoples, with Britain and France leveraging war material strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Ryti
Passikivi
Herr von Ribbentrop
Rome
Rusale
Finland
Germany
Vatican
Italy
Berlin
Ribbentrop
Count Clan
Count Clano
Fascist Chamber
Soviet Union
Paul Reynaud
France
Britain
Import Licence Warning for Non Sterling Goods
The Acting Minister for Customs M Holt warned importers that goods arriving from countries outside the sterling area without licences could be seized by Customs. He noted unauthorised foods were brought in hoping leniency would apply, but the policy would penalise such practice and instruct collectors to treat contraventions as prohibited imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custome
M. Holt
Sterling Area
Customs Department
Ausirvng
Holt
Cowra Air Pageant Draws Canberra Club Members
Canberra Aero Club members attended Cowra’s air pageant where seven planes competed despite heat dust and marginal conditions. The Cub flown by Mr Gamble withdrew for engine trouble while Aeronca piloted by Jack Cotterill and passenger M Adama completed the flight. Cowra club captain George Mendham showcased swallows and Warren Penny from Sydney performed in an Avro-Avian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Aero Club
Cowra
Canberra
Cub
Gamble
Aeronca
Jack Cotterill
M. Adama
Passen
New South Wales
Aim Son Reilant
Fairchild
Avro- Avians
Clemm
Swine
George Mendham
Tates Swallows
Warren Penny
Sydney
Cotterill
Ielix Clowry
Australian Government Tightens Investment Controls
Finance observers say the Commonwealth will soon enforce Capital Images Regulations to curb pre war capital liberalization. Officials stress directing funds toward war effort and avoiding market distortion and future tax burdens. Government rejects the idea of a U S trade loan proposed by Mr. J Ewing as unsuitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conuskiera
The
Associated Hanns
Mr. J. Ewing
Australia
America
Iil
Revenue Improves for Commonwealth Consolidated Fund
The Commonwealth consolidated revenue fund shows a February gain of over £1.1 million, turning January’s £983,000 deficit into a £183,000 surplus. For eight months this year revenue reached £46.385 million while expenditures from revenue and trust funds totaled £66.202 million. Defence and war services absorbed about £3 million, raising annual total to £15.32 million. loan fund expenditure for the expired period stood at £17.082 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Consolidated Revenue Fund
Defence and War Services
Commonwealth
Gold Mining Grants In Australia For Five Year Plan
The Economic Cabinet approved grants totaling £22,000 over five years to stimulate Australian gold production. Funds will aid the Institute of Scientific and Industrial to continue mineographic and pre dressing investigations. Prime Minister Mensies said £140,000 was in hand and the new grant starts 1941 with £3,000 the first year and £4,000 annually thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mensies
Government urged to seize coal industry during wartime
A deputation met Prime Minister Menzies urging government control of coal during war as in Britain. They called for a wartime tribunal and a conference of colliery owners and miners to settle disputes. Menzies resisted creating another tribunal while promising Cabinet consideration. Public transport unions also pressed for non union coal handling and extended strikes across Australia with minimal production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cop
Great Britain
Menzies
Mip
Hughes
Sydney
All Transport
Australis
Western Australia
The
C.T.U
Tary
Mineral Federation
I W. Orr
Victoria
Tir Manila
Suburban Rail Service Cuts Announced for Melbourne Area
Melbourne reports a drastic reduction in suburban rail services will begin Thursday. The plan includes fewer trips, rationing effects, and more workers redeployed as service cuts proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Monit
Rugby League Rift in Country Sparks League Fight
A dispute arises between Country League and New South Wales over administration and future control. The issue centers on which body should oversee matches and organizational duties amid shifts in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kydney
Nae
Peet
Country League
New Bouth Wales
Petween
New South Wales
Cou
Mocononial Wales Laagte
Country Groupe
Rae Claion
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Commerce
Advisory Council
Sir Brudenell White
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Sumner Welles
United States
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Hitler
Federation of British Industries
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