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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
2
An in memoriam notice recalls Moriori aged 18 and Albert aged 83 with dates 23/3/37 and 10/11/20. Parents and Dorothy express enduring love and request a wreath of sacred words Loat and only gone before. The notice is signed by the family and Yvonne.
Radio schedule listings show a multi hour weekend lineup from 6.30 to 12.00 with music news devotionals talks and sports. The guide includes titles like Essential Services News Daily Dozen Music News and Dancing programs plus special features from Adelaide Melbourne and Randwick with some interruptions from ABC and BBC feeds.
A detailed broadcast list runs through the day featuring Souvenirs of Melody Banda and Wherr Music Grand Symphony Orchestra Albert Sand ter Trio News and sport segments. It includes Luncheon Music Armchair Chat Easier Eggs and The Informer Radio Play with various performances and talks by John Horner Liam Flaherty Gordon Rosa and J A McCallum across morning to late night slots.
The text argues that world suffering at Easter reflects a search for peace through sacrifice yet condemns war as contrary to Christian teaching. It cites Calvary as the ultimate sacrifice and urges nations to adopt Christ’s teachings, noting Russia and Germany drift away from Christianity while Allied sacrifice aims for a rational, just future.
The Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended morning services at St John’s Church in Canberra. The broadcast schedule lists intercessions, musical features, and a Ministry of Information session titled All About the War, with performances by the New Symphony Orchestra and other acts, concluding with the Countryman’s Session conducted by Richard Sneddon.
ACT team will face Tlawarre representatives in the Burns Cup final at Manuka Oval with play starting 10.30 am. The Crookwell Trophy final pits Crookwell district against Illawarra second eleven at Crookwell on the same days.
An exhibit of toys for the Toy Bhop displays in Civic Tourist Bureau windows. Two events tonight show rivalry at the Queen Carnival with dances at Hotel Kingston for Miss Joan Bale and Hotel Clvic for Miss Festy McLean. Canberra University College students plan an unusual treasure hunt at the fair. The ankle judging contest is not held as announced.
The Minister for Customs Senator Mc Long extends the final date for licensing applications to March 30 for goods in categories A B C and AD with orders accepted before December 1 1839. Importers unable to judge definite applications should notify the Collector of Customs by March 30 in writing with goods details category tariff term exchange cost and expected import date. The government seeks to protect foreign exchange commitments and warns noncompliance may risk withdrawal of the concession.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner issued new prices for secondhand corn sacks raising by 1 or 1/6 per dozen based on type. Rates include merchant margins and transport to despatch point, user bears transport from dispatch.
British air raids targeted the island of Sylt to strike its fortifications and air facilities. The piece notes Sylt as a key military base near Denmark, with vulnerable harbour gear and hangar access, and contrasts the raid with Germany’s Scapa Flow attack while discussing neutrals and potential peace moves.
A car overturned on Thursday evening at Manuke injuring Mrs Elizabeth Janet Chew of North Ainsile who was pinned and later hospitalised in Canberra with severe shock and abrasions after bystanders freed her. The other collision involved William Francis Toon and Erle Reed. Reed crashed into a bus at Pialligo Avenue and Grimes Street causing extensive damage to Reed’s car while the bus sustained minor damage. No fatalities were reported.
The Resident Championships extend entry deadline to Tuesday p.m. and feature open handicap events for all-comers. J Bennett seeks to defend his singles title with strong rivals, while Miss V Treweeke, Indies' singles holder, also competes keenly. Matches take place at Manu a course with Reid Gab a championships to finish this weekend including several ladies and doubles events.
The Canberra weather notes show barometer readings around 30.19 to 30.21 inches, temperatures from 55 to 74 degrees, with highs near 70 and lows near the upper 30s to mid 40s. Winds are reported as NW to W with gusts and a 24 hour maximum wind velocity of 18 mph.
An official statiation shows factory employment in January rose 6.2 percent from a year earlier. Victoria 7.7 percent, New South Wales 6.5, Queensland 5, South Australia 6 percent. Western Australia fell 9 percent and Tasmania remained unchanged.
Special services in Canberra marked Good Friday with three hours of devotion at St. John and St. Pauls. Catholic churches held the Mass of the Pre Sanctified in morning and Stations of the Cross in afternoon. United services were held by Baptist, Congressional, Methodist and Presbyterian churches starting at the Baptist Church Kingston then Reid Methodist Church.
An amateur boxing tournament organized by the Combined Bporte Committee will be held at Causeway Hall on April 12 to aid Miss Joan Bale. Entries and names should be sent to honorary organizer Mr N G Keerey of Queanbeyan.
Easter services listed for Church of England Baptist and other denominations across Canberra. Details include Holy Communion times, sermons by Rev. Canon Sherright Rev. T Bwat Ing Rev. H R Grassick Rev. J H Allen and others, with Sunday schools and fellowship meetings noted.
A January report from the Underwriters warns Queensland gold production last year was worth substantial Australian currency. The study indicates higher demand for metals and growth in mining outlook, with implications for markets and investment in the region.
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