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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1940

Page

5

Canberra tender notices invite bids for housing and supplies

ERS and new deposits invited for tenders by the Department of the Interior.招 Proposals include erection of 75 cottages in Canberra and extensions to Insectory Building with plans and forms available from the Works Branch and Customs House Sydney. Tender closes 28 March 1940 with awards at Secretary level. hospital supply tender details also published.

ERS Act Cs. & LR Canberra Department of the Interior Customs House Sydney Acton H. Foll

Church Services and Next Congregational Meeting in Canberra

Church notices outline Palm Sunday programs and special services at Wesley Reid and Baptist churches. The Annual Congregational Meeting is set for March 18 in Braddon Hall to elect management and review reports. Reverend R G Arthur departs Canberra after four years with farewell events planned in April.

Braddon Hall W. V. Lancaster E. O. Gumney Reid Sharp EB. J. R. Hayward Italy Germany Waldock Christ Baptist Church Baptist Waldack Gordon Arthur M.A Allan B.sc H. R. Grasaick Ita

Government Naval and Army Vacancies Seek Applicants

Government notice invites youths aged 16 to 18 on 1 September 1940 to enter the Royal Australian Navy branches after passing exams in May 1940 and medicals interview. Training options include the Royal Navy or the Royal Australian Naval College with applications due by 18 April 1940. Separate Army notices call for Ordnance Mechanical Engineers 4th Class aged 25 to 39, with probation and pay details. applications available from Military Headquarters in each state. Also a sale listing: 250 empty bitumen drums at 6d per dozen or 40s per item.

Royal Australian Navy United Kingdom Royal Navy Royal Australian Naval College Flinders Naval Depot Victoria Navy Office Department of the Navy Melbourne District Naval Oficer Edgecliffe Sydney Commonwealth Save Ordnance Mechanical Einginera Victoria Barracks

Shot Fired at Norwegian Freighter Near Sydney Heads

A shot from coastal batteries across the bow of a Norwegian freighter as she cleared Sydney Heads prompted a shore signal to stop for inspection. The signal was ignored, the vessel halted briefly, and after officials boarded a launch she resumed sailing two hours later.

Sydney Sydney Heads

Morris Sedan Ad From Aspreys Motors

1938 Morris 2/40 sedan with English body in perfect condition throughout. Mileage smell tested and proven. Asking price £215. Contact Aspreys Motors Yass by phone for details.

Aspreys Motors Yass

Cotton Rationing in Armidale Sparks Retail Scarcities

Cotton stocks are scarce in Armidale causing retailers to ration purchasers to one reel each. Prices have risen about 30 percent with a further increase expected soon amid wartime supply pressures. Aircraft production changes see A Yo Smith named to lead Commonwealth Aircraft Production Commission to oversee Beaufort scheme and aero engine manufacture. Sydney bowlers plan another Canberra trip after a successful Sunday excursion with a special branch train service for players and supporters.

Armidale Aircraft Construction A. Yo Smith Supply Department Commonwealth Aircraft Production Commission Australia Sydney Canberra Forreat City Greens

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