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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1940
Page
4
An analysis argues that New South Wales withdrawal from the Apple and Pear Board tests Commonwealth authority over marketing. It urges a demonstration of Commonwealth control under emergency powers to win elector support for future national schemes and a postwar marketing system.
Australia launches War Savings Certificates on Monday to fund Defence activities. The program, backed by Treasurer Mr. Spender, offers £1 £5 and £10 notes with seven year maturity and fixed cash value increases. Certificates are cashable anywhere sold, tax free, with no forms required and 6 000 sale outlets nationwide.
Germany seeks to shift coal exports to Italy by rail, leveraging its 196 million tons annual output plus Austria Czechoslovakia and Poland. Routes via Switzerland or Austria are considered, using Brenner or Vienna to Klagenfurt lines, with 500 to 600 ton train loads and a need for more rolling stock.
The piece argues Germany would need far more rolling stock than it possesses to move large coal quantities to Italy. It notes Silesia and southern Poland as main sources, 600 miles from Lombardy, with 110000 tons from 16 Holland colliers enough for 3-4 days. Transport by rail would require 186 trains and heavy strain on the German system.
Dominion support boosts RAF air power as Spitfire aircraft receive reinforcement. The Alles gain air numbers through American purchases and British factory output, widening the Empire’s supply network. Canada and Australia are expanding under the Empire Air Scheme to meet first line needs.
Sunday listings show Anglican, Roman Catholic, Congregational, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Christadelphian and Christian Science services. Multiple churches report Holy Week ceremonies, Masses, Evensong, communion, and youth programs with paths at St. John’s, St. Paul’s, St. Christopher’s, Causeway, and other local parishes.
The third annual ball at Hotel Canberra drew wide attendance from metropolitan and surrounding districts. Guests danced to Pogson’s orchestra as trophies from the race meeting were presented, and club officials praised the high standard of racing.
The Canberra weather report shows 0.14 inches at 2 pm and 30.00 inches at 2 pm with temperatures ranging from 64 at 9 am to 90.6 by 3 pm and winds peaking at 19 mph. In New Delhi, authorities round up members of the Communist Party declared illegal in 1935 as a movement disrupts war effort.
Premier Mair announced a plan to build 400 homes this year and aim for 1000 for lower paid workers. At the Australian Loan Council meeting he will seek a substantial housing allocation to enable further construction and stave off rising tenement living in Sydney. Moverley MLA warned of acute housing shortage and the drift of large houses into tenements with poor facilities. He urged government action to support cooperative home building societies.
In London on Thursday Mr. R H Cross of Economic Warfare reported sharp rises in neutral country purchases of American cotton since the war began. German purchases fell dramatically while neutral imports surged from 144.5 million to 334.4 million pounds in the three months to late November. Sweden also lifted iron ore exports to Germany.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie presided over a Federal Executive Council meeting in Canberra yesterday afternoon. He notes unified camps and defence forces schedules listing in Queensland March 27 28 29 30 Tasmania April 3 4 and Victoria April 5.
London report says a taxi-driver who drove an elderly woman to Hyde Park for seven years has been left a £1000 bequest in her will. The transfer honors decades of faithful service and gratitude from the deceased.
Seven spinning wheels made from scrap timber by Transport Board staff were presented to Canberra Y W C A vice president Mr CG 8 Daley by Minister for the Interior Senator Fall. The wheels were built under C E Roach with wool donated to the Y W C A, and were crafted in spare time with workshop tools. The Secretary J A Carro dus explained the wool support and the staff received high commendation for their teak work and war comfort efforts.
A King visiting London in a naval officer's uniform surprised hundreds of B E F soldiers on a leave ship docking at a south coast port. He moved to the coast in a car driven by an Army Transport Service driver, spoke with Dover Patrol, and rewarded trawler crew members. Soldiers rushed to trains, missing the monarch who helped at the ticket barriers.
Westminster inquest into the shooting death of Sir Michael O'Dwyer held yesterday adjourned to a later date. Indian suspect Mahamad Azad charged with murder attended the proceedings in court.
London reports the Director of the Supply Dr Burgin denied a wool shortage in Great Britain. He said wool for luxury goods had been halved but there is no shortage for military or civil wool.
The A L F railway unit seeks 881 men for overseas service with postings in New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia. Preference to returned soldiers over 35 years with 11 men up to 50 eligible. April 1 start and March 26 application for railway officers. Tradesmen from many crafts required including bricklayers carpenters masons drivers fitters and welders. Command and District Headquarters will assist state authorities in selection.
The Prime Minister announced last night that he could not complete the War and Economic Cabinet appointments. Senator McBride remains Assistant Minister for Commerce. Mr Fadden becomes Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Minister of Supply, Senator Collette Assistant Minister of Repatriation and War Service Homes, and Mr Nock assists the Prime Minister and Interior and directs External Territories.
The passage notes traffic disorganization risks from moving large coal supplies by rail as Germany faces rail stress. It cites Germany's poor railway state, commitments to Romania Hungary Bulgaria Yugoslavia and Greece, and increased coal imports from Britain despite a wartime blockade.
Report shows rising Allied air losses for Germany while British fighters score more victories. Weather improved and fog reduced enemy activity, and British planes, including the Spitfire, credited with key gains. The plane's development attributed to Jacques Schneider, R. J. Mitchell, Sir Henry Royce, and Lady Houston.
Prime Minister Menzies stressed the importance of Australia's Composite Ministry to the war effort replying to opposition criticism. He said Curtin overlooks why the fusion occurred and argued a realistic majority in parliament is needed to win the war despite potential domestic issues being magnified if victory is not achieved.
Two planes crashed in New Guinea but no one was hurt. An airliner from Balumua forced landed near New Island due to poor visibility and a search was organized. the aircraft landed about a mile from the plantation, undetermined damage. A Fox Moth piloted by Lloyd Carpenter crashed five miles out at Wau, damaged but the pilot escaped injury.
A large appreciative crowd witnessed the final performance of Call The Day at Albert Hall. The show ran smoothly with minor first night patches ironed out by the second performance. Notable cast members included Margaret Mehaffy Dell Mylne Tony Tompson Malda Parkes and Eric Colman. Dr Dickson announced a Town of Money fundraiser show at Albert Hall in May by The Amateur Operatic Society.
The Ministry for Supply reports orders valued at £10,000,000 for locomotives wagons and goods for the British Expeditionary Force in France.
Parochial conference representatives from varied parish centers meet with the Archdeacon at the Rectory to discuss church business. A program of Sacred Music is prepared for a recital at St Pauls Church Canberra South to support a fund. Attendance urged for services in Congregational and Presbyterian churches with sermons by local clergy and a start of a congregational Sunday school.
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