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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

5

War Loan Closes Today Subscriptions Exceed Targets

Acting Treasurer Mr Spender announced the war loan would close today after full subscription. Large savers included Robert G Nall Pty Ltd £40000 James Patrick and Co Pty Ltd £20000 and Sulphide Corporation Ltd £10000. War savings certificates go on sale at banks and post offices from Monday next in denominations £1 £5 and £10 at four fifths face value. Certificates are negotiable and gain value the longer held with cashing options before maturity. They mature in seven years.

Robert G. Nall Pty. Ltd James Patrick and Co. Pty. Ltd Sulphide Corporation Ltd Mr. Spender Spender

Cattle Tick Grant Enables Longer Tick Control Campaign

The Economic Cabinet approved a special grant of £52000 over three years to fund cattle tick control, adding to the annual £444000 already allocated. Prime Minister Mengies said further dips are needed for full eradication, with NSW contributing similarly. Over 14 years the Commonwealth spent £721538 in subsidies and grants, NSW £1009055 and Queensland £207710. The CSIR will be directed to proceed.

Mengies New South Wales Commonwealth Queensland Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Easts Annual Meeting Highlights Rise From Wooden Spoon to Contenders

Eastern Suburbs reported a dramatic ascent from wooden-spooners in 1938 to a finals finish in 1838 amid strong non-playing support. Speaker praise, club spirit, and plans for reserve grade expansion underpinned a robust financial and organizational outlook.

Eastern Suburbs A.C.T. Way Union R. Garaia Messin A. Percival W. H. Viney Wilkinson Manuke Duntroon Staff Club Hegret Mesars J. F. Matheson P. C Ryan FMC. No. 1 Northern Suburbs Basta B. R. Moore W. O'Donnell FE. Leech Buthural Canberra J. C. M. Merilees R. Garsia K. C. Waugh Presi- Venta Messrs H. Goole E. A. Jensen F. Jensen W. R. McKerrow A.percival D. K. Rodgers RB. T. Whyte W. M. Apence Tat J. A. Kelly Ie J. Duffy M. Keyans E Leech J. McGrath R. Turner Union Menors B. KR. Moore J. A. Kelly W. M. Spence KE. Leech W Co. Woodger Dr. K. Trodgers Messe J.C. M. Merilees K. C. Waud¢h BR. T. Whyte Spence Kelly Duffy

Molonglo Hall Damaged by Fire Near Canberra Clinic

A wooden hall at Molonglo that houses a baby health clinic was damaged by fire last night. Canberra Fire Brigade arrived within minutes after an automatic alarm, with two engines aiding and 1000 gallons of water used. Six acres of grass burned nearby and the hall’s lining and ceiling suffered smoke damage. Police suspect deliberate ignition.

Molonglo Canberra Albion Bunch

Mangruma Wins Open Tournament at American Golf

Lloyd Mangruma scores 135 over 18 holes to total 203 and win the $1000 flat prize at American Golf Thomasville. Byron Nelson ends with 137 for 201 to take second, Jim Ferrier adds 150 to 235 total in Australia, with 43-6-74 figures.

Thomasville V.A Lloyd Mangruma Byron Nelson Jim Ferrier Australa

A L P Meeting at Queanbeyan

A public meeting of the Queanbeyan branch of the Australian Labor Party will be held tomorrow night at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan corner at o o clock. Speakers include Senators H K Amour and W P Ashley and M H R E J Ward. Visitors will be addressed on Labour Party platform and the Corio campaign significance.

Nuspires Queanbeyan All.p Royal Hotel At & O'Clock 8. K. Amour W. P. Ashley E. J. Ward M.H.R Labour Party Corio Labour

Various Notices and Recruitment Appeals From 1940s Public Notices

Public notices advertise sale of bitumen drums and TVs with controlled prices, and call for joining the VAD at Albert Hall. Dental practitioners sought for Naval service with clear pay details and application deadlines. Ambulance and Red Cross combined classes, Monte Carlo night fundraisers, and violin maker ad supplement the community notice board with dates and contact points.

Ambulance Brigade Red Cross Society Albert Hall Tueadays Henry

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