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.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
4
Malach Biningsworth will leave the ILC Thursday afternoon after burial rites at 3.20 p.m. Interment details not fully readable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Canberra Times will not publish on Good Friday in keeping with custom. Otherwise no interruption to normal publishing during the Easter holidays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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