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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

4

Funeral Notice for Malach Biningsworth

Malach Biningsworth will leave the ILC Thursday afternoon after burial rites at 3.20 p.m. Interment details not fully readable.

Malach

Radio Schedule Highlights Airing Across The Day

A dense list of broadcast times and programs across a wide range of genres. Includes news, music, talks, school broadcasts, and special features on radio stations 2BL and 27BL with mentions of international programming and local segments.

Frantic Melbourne Radio Schedule Echoes Musical Marathon

A dense broadcast timetable outlines concerts, news, talks, and recitals from 6.50 pm to 10.00 pm. It features performers such as Richard Crooks Lawrence Tibbett the Trinity Choir Mendelssohn and El lazer Coote with orchestras including the Melbourne Philharmonic and Sydney programs, concluding with late-night music and a final close.

Tro SAR Muriel Maxwell Kerry Minstrels Nati Wilfred Thomas Mational Mortersinger Emma End Rirbert Jim Davidson The Wireless Chorus Liberty Trio Ruth Pearce-Jones George Farwell MelMathon News Close An Carter Richard Wagner Falouard Calvary Hansomer Ifits London Symphony Orchestra J. D. G. Medley Albert Sandler Mila Made Modern Ensemble Goulburn E. H. Burgmann Archy Rosenthal Pianfet

End of the Sumner Welles Peace Mission in Genoa

A column assesses Sumner Welles departure from Genoa signaling the end of the first peace effort phase in the war. It notes no concrete terms offered by Europe, contrasts with Ford’s peace ship, and argues lasting peace requires a just, force-guided path toward right.

Sumner Welles Genoa United States Welles Henry Ford Scandinavia Ford Finland Europe Nash Germany Russia

Garden Fair at Government House Features Novel Stalls

The Garden Fair at Government House on April 20 showcases updated acts such as the Aunt Sally now called Uncle Adolf or Hitler Shy and new stalls including an apron booth run by Mrs. A. G. Menzies a Java sideshow an ankle judging contest by Canberra University College students a mock court led by Sir Robert Garran a pirate chest stall by the Countess of Bective and a white elephant stall run by Mrs. Plant.

Government House Sally Adolf Hitler A. G. Menzies Canberra University College Sir Robert Garran Countess of Bective Plant

Red Cross Displays Comfort Gifts for Canberra Service Members

Her Excellency Lady Gowrie visited the Canberra Red Cross depot to view the division’s comforts. She praised the variety and quality of items and noted a consignment including pyjamas socks face washers and hold alls for Canberra men in military service in New South Wales.

Lady Gowrie Canberra Red Cross A.C.T New South Waalea New South Wales

Easter Holidays No Canberra Times Issue On Good Friday

The Canberra Times will not publish on Good Friday in keeping with custom. Otherwise no interruption to normal publishing during the Easter holidays.

Canberra Times

Weather notes from Canberta extra readings

Canberta weather report lists barometer 70.02 inches at 4 am and 26.90 inches at 3 pm. Temperatures show 9 pm reading 03 degrees and 3 pm 62 degrees. 24 hour max 86.6, 3 pm max 62.5, min 47, grass 85.3. NW wind at 9 pm, and 41 mph max wind at Canperra aerodrome for 24 hours ending 4:30 pm.

Canberta Canperra

Isolationists in Toronto Debate War's Global Threat

American Minister to Canada Mr. Cromwell spoke to the Canadian Empire Club warning that Germany aims to destroy the social and economic order the United States was founded upon. He said neutral democracies face risk to life liberty livelihood and safety depending on the war's outcome.

Toronto Turwlay Cromwell Canada Canadian Empire Club Germany United States

Recall Demanded in Cromwell Case by Isolationists

Washington observers report Congress isolationists urging the recall of Mr Cromwell. Dr Bennett Clark denounced his conduct as a dis graceful breach of office and demanded accountability from officials involved.

Washington Cromwell Bennett Clark

Indian Congress Demands Complete Independence at Ramgarh

The Indian National Congress adopted a resolution for full independence beyond British rule by an overwhelming majority. Kalam Azad urged clarity on Allied war aims and India's fate, while Subhas Bose pressed for immediate uncompromising action against British policy. Gandhi remains a restraining influence on civil disobedience.

Ramgarh The Indian National Congress Havi Kalam Azad Congress Party India Britain Subhas Bose Gandhi Ghandi

Coal Dispute: Government Rejects Special Tribunal

The Prime Minister said Commonwealth will not appoint a special tribunal for the coal strike and the Arbitration Court remains the appropriate body. Industry Minister noted court availability to either party as the dispute continues. Miner’s Federation official condemned what he called blundering and warned against misinformation about conspiracies by mine workers.

Bydney Menglcn Commonwealth Arbitration Court Industry Hughes Sydney Miners’ Federation Orr

Price control praised as wartime success in Australia

Sydney reports Prime Minister Menzies claims Australia’s price control has been more successful than any prior system. In six months of war retail prices fell 1 percent, while in the previous year they rose over 60 percent. He argues Germany tried to dampen Australian resolve to influence the war outcome.

Sydney Mengies Australu Menzies Germany Australia Herr von Ribbentrop Vatican Russia Hungary Czechoslovakia Munich Europe

U S war exports tallied in February planes and arms

The United States reported February export figures totaling 57 346 015 dollars for aeroplanes and war implements with actual exports at 19 540 000 dollars. Licences valued at 42 855 000 dollars covered shipments to France including 4 596 000 dollars for aircraft and to Finland 3 817 000 dollars in arms. Britain licences were under 0 00 dollars with no military planes exported to Britain since January 1.

Washington, Wednesdy United States France Finland Britain

Roosevelt Denies Secrets on European Planes Sale

At a Washington press conference Roosevelt called claims that selling U S planes to European countries would reveal military secrets bunk He stated foreign orders greatly aided national defense and that production at aeroplane plants was being tripled to meet demand.

Washington Roosevelt United States

Neutralities under strain as war enters a new phase

The article argues neutrals must avoid bias toward any belligerent amid shifting war dynamics. It notes Britain’s rights and German aggression, and cautions neutrals against two standards while urging Allied unity on Finland and possible postwar plans.

Germany Britain Japan

Motor Oils and Kerosene Price Increases Authorized

The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner today authorized higher maximum prices for motor oils kerosene and related oils. Increases are 1d per gallon for motor oils and higher grade oils 1d per gallon for illuminating kerosene and 1d per gallon for power kerosene. The Customs Minister said costs have risen and profit margins remain well below wartime levels.

Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Mlister Customs Senator McLesy

Housing scheme begins with 200 workers' homes

Sydney Wednesday report states arrangements are made to build the first 200 workers' homes as part of a state housing programme. The Premier Mr Matt says he will not promise further steps until after the Loan Council's next meeting.

Sydney Wednesdy Matt Firether

Turkish Relief Fund Expands Use of £10,000 Grant

The Commonwealth Government grant of £10,000 for Turkish earthquake victims has seen over £2,000 spent on blankets while a large amount was used for ether supplies.

Commonwealth

Australian wine grape and fortifying spirit price rules

Regulations under the National Security Act ban buying grapes for wine or spirit production below ministerially set minimum prices. Shipping space shortages threaten the industry as wine exports collapse, prompting price stabilization measures regardless of final sale location. The wine export bounty act is deemed insufficient to prevent a price drop. Fortifying spirit pricing is also to be stabilized.

Customs Senator McLeay Canberra

United church services observed across denominations

United worship occurs for Baptists Congregationalists Methodists and Presbyterians tomorrow. At 230 pm Rev Dr A J Waldock with Rev J Mr Allen and Rev Mr Crannick will lead in Baptist Church Kingatun. Preacher Rev He G Arthur will speak at Alimini and Arthur churches. Lord's Supper to be celebrated at both services.

A. J. Waldock Mr. Allen Crranaick Baptist Church Kingatun He G. Arthur M. D. Macleod Flog. Arthur Will Te

Devotional Service At St John’s And St Paul’s Tomorrow

The Church of England plans a devotional service at St. John’s and St. Paul’s to mark Our Lord’s Agony and Victory on the Cross. Worshippers may enter or leave during the service. Flowers and greenery may be donated at both churches on Saturday for decoration.

St. John's BL Paul's

British Spain Trade Treaty Aims Debt Settlement Plan

London reports that the British Spanish trade treaty signed yesterday includes a British loan in sterling and a reserve fund under the Payments Agreement. It intends to enable Spain to pay an immediate 50 percent on certain debts and to prevent re export of specified imports.

London Andrew Duncan Board of Trade House of Commons Aterling Britain Spain Ttg

Neutral talk on war aims and neutrality in London debate

In London on Tuesday the House of Lords debate focused on neutral countries during the war. Mr Chamberlain and Lord Haldane criticized Sweden and Norway for not aiding Finland and warned that neutral doctrine risks fragmenting if small states choose sides. He argued nations must defend themselves and align with others for mutual protection.

Finland Mr. Chamberlain House of Commons United States Eiven Han Wilpurl Frqgm London House of Lorda M. Chamberlain Haldia Moe Sweden Norway Germany

Finnish Cabinet to Resign After Ratification in Moscow

In Helsinki on Tuesday reports say the Finnish cabinet will resign following the ratification in Moscow of agreements with Russia. M Paasikivi and a five member delegation are in Moscow. the present interim war cabinet is expected to resign and a new government led by Ilan may form. The Finnish press anticipates a national shift and possible successors.

Helsinki M. Paasikivi Sweden Moscow Ilan Copenhagen Corr Wall Finland

Canberra Postal Arrangements For Good Friday and Easter Saturday

Postal notices detail Canberra GPO hours and mail handling for Good Friday Easter Saturday. Northern and Southern mail routes, money orders and bank mail procedures outlined with posting times and post office operations.

GPO Berra Aml Northern G.P.O Canberra Omoe Canberra City Cibers Cman

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