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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

4

Finland's Day of Mourning Over Territorial Losses to Russia

An op ed condemns Finland's wartime concessions to Russia as a ghastly act against civilization. It laments lost aid from Sweden and Norway, warns of continued Russian threat, and argues Allied power must restore balance in Europe while Finland continues its struggle from defeat toward eventual victory.

Finland Russia Latvia Estonia Lithuania Europe Sweden Norway Baltic Germany Scandinavia Jeter Fin- Leid Poland Czechoslovakia

Advertising Conditions for The Canberra Times

The Canberra Times advertises as a print medium with care obligations and rights to alter or omit ads if objectionable. Ads must reach offices by 3 pm the day before publication and be written clearly with proper names and figures. Each ad requires evidence of the responsible person or persons for insertion.

Berra Times Canberra Times Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd Canberra

Canberra Times Canvasses Readers and Subscriptions

A fragmented newspaper notice outlines subscription rates and printing details for The Canberra Times. It mentions ownership by The Federal Capital Press of Australia and lists distribution information and Canberra agents.

The Federal Capital Press of Australia. Ltd Canberra Mort Dtreet City Commonwealth

Governor General Departs Melbourne for Canberra

The Governor-General Lord Giw rie, accompanied by Brigadier-General A. Adderwin, left Melbourne yesterday evening by train bound for Canberra.

Lord Giwrie A. Adderwin Melbourne Canberra

Timber Mills Abandoned As Bushfires Spread

Bushfires sweep timber country forcing the abandonment of ten timber mills in the Tanjil area. Sixty women and children plus Forestry Commission staff withdraw. Homes and farms damaged near Macedon and Ararat. 13 houses destroyed and thousands of sheep burnt. Missing include Mrs Cole and Westie Jones. William Christian badly burnt. Torquay, Mortlake, and Yarram see fires. Lancefield residents assist. Several properties reported across the Lake Bathurst district as crews battle blazes for hours.

Forestry Commission Ararat Macedon Lancefeld Tovay Cole Westie Jones Yarram Busi William McDonald North Devon

Last Tributes for Archbishop Kelly at St Mary's Cathedral

A Pontifical Requiem Mass and solemn procession marked Archbishop Kelly’s funeral at St Mary's Cathedral. Dignitaries from Australia and thousands listened in Park audience as Bishop Gilroy delivered a Panegyric praising his spirituality, episcopal prudence, and devout life.

Kelly Aelease St. Mary's Bastiiene Suerea Etiflee Panico Australia St. Mary's Collin Ney Sydney Gilroy St. Mary's Cathedral Key Diel

Wells Faces Fascist Disruption At Westminster Speech

London Tuesday as H G Wells spoke on peace rights and negotiated peace. A heckler claimed to represent Sir Oswald Mosley and shook leaflets from the gallery. Wells pressed for a declar ation of rights of man while noting Britain spends millions daily and warned against only nominal peace.

London Mr. H. Wells Westminster Qowald Mosley Threy Mr. Wells Wells Britain Socia Mame China

Sterling Drops in New York as Demand Stalls

In New York on Tuesday the sterling slid to a low of 3.77 and closed at 3.77. Importers anticipated needs last week and demand was light with tin and rubber buyers active due to sterling regulations.

New York

Prime Minister Declares Finland Aligns Peace Treaty with Russia

In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain states Finland has aligned its peace treaty with Russia. He notes Britain and France supplied Finland with raw materials and munitions and stands ready to provide further aid. Finland will decide the best course of action for its interests.

London House of Commons Mr. Chamberlain Finland Russia Britain France Aritain

ACT Show in Canberra Delivers Fine Exhibits Under Heat

Attendance at the ACT show dipped slightly due to a heat wave while stewards ran a smooth program. Notable events included horse and ring sections led by ringmaster W. Carney, and high officials like High Commissioner C. J. Burchell touring grounds and praising wool and sheep displays.

A.C.T W. Carney Canberra Hall Recreation Reserve High Commissioner Canada C. J. Burchell Misa Burchell Seattle P. J. Magennis Jeir Cary Uwefers Major McMaster Leeton Royal Military College Colin Moore Haul P. and A. Association J.C. Tickner Milas Curchell Burchell U Mo Behald Ayessed Bhacha Horne Tickner New South Mewcastle Newcastle Toronto Sydney Australian Capital Territory J. S. Dent Thahke

Sheep Dog Trials Entries and Awards Listed

Inge judges open maiden and Canberra Cup trials with winners named. Major McMaster and A Bolton claim top spots, while H Lawton's Ringer and Maid place. Amateur judging results list Lin. Friend and W. Holgate among top finishers.

Inge Mr. J. Southwell Burrowa Messrs K. K. Kilby W. H. West A. Curran C. Moore H. Southwell B.J. Rolfe A. Bolton McMaster i Lecton Mr. Master's Flossie H. Lawton

Cattle Section Awards At Hammond Cup Show

Judge Mr P J Magennis presided as exhibitors led by T McAuliffe who swept fat cattle and steers with wins in fat cows and bulls. Awards went to J C Moore and Son and Parkwood Ltd for vealers and young stock with other prizes to Kilby, A Cy, K Kilby and Galloway mares in the livestock section.

P. J. Magennis Jeir Browards Messrs C. R. E. Southwell C. Kilby J. Rochford T. McAuliffe J. C. Moore J. C. Moore and Son T. McaAuliffe T. MccAuilife T. Mc- Aulife Parkwood Ltd Heife T. Mc- Auliffe EK. Ryan A. Cy and Kilby Parttworl Ltd Vealey

Attitude of Princes and Dominion Status Questioned

The Times reports the Chamber of Princes under the Viceroy’s guidance signaled that Dominion status would hinge on sovereignty and treaty protections. It notes the Jamaab of Nawandy’s reappointment as Chancellor, while opposing voices call for gains in India and unity through Crown connection for progress.

London Tunedey New Delhi The Times Rome India Jamaaheb Nawandy Terrvices

Army debate vows to uphold capable officers in France

In the House of Commons debate on Army estimates, Secretary for War Oliver Stanley said officers must be the most efficient, rejecting demotion of officer-generated leadership. He warned incompetence leads to killed men and insisted that democracy must not erode command authority.

London House of Commons Oliver Stanley France Stanley

War Day by Day Russia Finland Truce Debate

A fragmented wartime report discusses a possible Russo Finnish truce, noting Finland’s stiff resistance and the strategic aim to control Karelia. It also covers Allied reactions, German-Italian trade talks, and papal statements on Poland and Christian rights amid aggression.

Taving Beer Mleacow Finland Karelian Karelia Moscow Trev Hasala Poland Germany Hank Davard Chamberlain M. Datadler Allirg Sweden Norway Vatican Herr Ribbentrop von Ribbentrop Reich Christian Ree Holy See Germely

Weather report from Canberra with pressure and temps

Barometer readings at 8 am and 3 pm show 30.01 inches. Temperatures reach 65 degrees by 3 pm with highs and lows noted for the day. Wind shifts from north to other directions with speeds around 21 mph observed at Canberra aerodrome.

Canberra Ind Valoelli Berra

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