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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
3
In Sydney a minister stated that European arrivals suffering tuberculosis may trigger inquiries if names are provided. He noted the Immigration Act allows removal after a migrant is diagnosed with the disease, but no names were given in the report.
At Flemington sale yards 2300 cattle yarded with better classes in demand. Wethers bring 15s to 16s, ewes 18s to 19s, lambs 14s to 18s, bullocks 6 to 17 guineas, cows 11 to 13 guineas. Prime sorts scarce while overall quality fair to good.
A junior officer became trapped inside a large records safe at the Courts and Titles Office in City last night. He was released after three hours when cries were heard and the door opened, with no injuries beyond a strong appetite for dinner.
Canberra registers a new company named Canberra Fish Supplies Pty. Ltd. to carry on the business formerly run by Fresh Fish Transport Company. Share capital is £2000 in 2000 shares of £1 each. Subscribers include James Hannie Jamizon Ernest Kingston Cyril Walter Davies Ilfrida Newbigintyplat Clifford Henry Marriott Samuel Tetley and Hegel Sophia Tetley.
Rain fell through yesterday into this morning with over 24 inches recorded by 8 am. Rev M C Gibb, Moree Presbyterian minister, doubted that prayers caused the rain. Sydney churchmen linked improved prospects to prayers, while Canon Barder cited the saying Ask and you shall receive.
In Canberra inquiries led police to a house where Francis Peter Poney, 80, an old-age pensioner, was arrested and charged with starting grass fires and possessing a loaded revolver. He was committed to an institution. His son Ernest Poney, 37, faced a separate charge for possessing an unlicensed gun. The fire brigade fought about 30 grass fires last week. Sunday saw the first fireless day in weeks.
State Lottery No. 68T drawn tonight reveals top prizes: First No. 59 707, Ironbark Syndicate, G. Yates, Show ground Moore Park Sydney. Second No. 52 764 Capertree Valley Syndicate, H. Alexander Hornley via Smithfield. Third No. 65 553 Anniversary Ryncote, C. J. King, Rydale Road West Ryde. Fourth No. 10 324 Forty-ninth Birthday Syndicate, W. Kerr Ticket Office Central Station. Lottery No. 668 to be drawn March 26.
The treasury announces issuance of War Savings Certificates for sale today. Bank officials report many inquiries and express view that the program will be valuable, though purchaser uptake remains to be seen.
Canberra delegates pushed to move the central executive and most departments to the national capital before 1841. The proposal faced no state support and was ultimately lost as the conference settled without endorsement. Delegates noted Melbourne headquarters and limited immediate transfer prospects amid procedural debates.
Legal notices from the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales courts. Executors seek lease variation to allow additional uses and building configurations. Includes probate administration for Phyllis Margaret Corkhill with notice to creditors and interested parties in Canberra and Sydney.
Mr N Smith of 126 East Street Brompton writes that he has used Dr Morse Indian Root Pills for 30 years and considers them excellent for indigestion. He says he takes about two pills a week and can enjoy any meal, praising the product and recommending it to friends.
The text argues a proposal is ahead of its time and could influence arbitration proceedings. It notes that evidence presented in Melbourne Sydney or Canberra might be used in argument, potentially supporting moving all central offices to the National Capital.
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