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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1940
Page
2
The Canberra Times lists advertising rates and conditions. It notes that the proprietors accept no responsibility for non insertion and may alter or omit advertisements. Ads must be submitted by a strict deadline and be endorsed by the responsible persons. The notice highlights classification aids and ink quality requirements.
The 19th century report notes the national football body debating a grant to sustain an accident fund funded by players weekly contributions. Trustees seek League support as claims rise, amid discussions with fund directors and finance officials. A Kingston fancy fair to aid War Funds is also planned with stalls and gift drives.
Partial OCR weather item shows temperatures and times with unclear locations and units. Notable figures include 40.4 and 43.8 degrees with 3 pm and 8 pm observations. Missing context prevents full interpretation of forecast region and date.
A Brisbane era editorial lambasts the Easter Conference to condemn Labour's pro Soviet stance critiquing its fear of liberty suppression and warning that allied Labour figures may bring disorder to Australia. It links Labour allies to Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany while praising democracy and Poland.
Mr J A Lee a left wing extremist of the New Zealand Labour Party was expelled from membership by the party’s annual meeting. A large majority approved a resolution finding his conduct inconsistent with his position in the party. The move targets members acting against party policy and interests.
The British steamer Hain-Peking berthed at Kiuca Wharf before Christmas when a Japanese bombing plane attacked. Four bombs dropped and machine gun fire swept the decks, causing a fire on a shipment of ten. No crew members were hurt, but Chinese soldiers threatened to shoot if the vessel did not wait for tea loading.
Washington reports that Britain intends to curtail American cotton purchases to conserve foreign exchange. The U S Department of Agriculture faces the challenge of disposing of the 1940 crop abroad. Government may again consider large grants to growers of unsold surpluses.
German propaganda effort described as a peace offensive sparked clashes with French forces. German planes dropped leaflets and banners while French units fired back. An artillery duel occurred in the Vosges as German labor parties were dispersed. French air power conducted three deep penetrations into Germany.
A magnetic storm swept across Britain causing telephobia and telegraphic outages, disrupting trans Atlantic cables and radix reception. Conditions returned to normal after notable disruption.
The Commonwealth Treasury reports a deficit to February of 11,234,000 pounds, higher than the 2,550,000 forecast. NSW leads with 5,658,000 pounds, while Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, and Tasmania show smaller shortfalls. A loan council review is anticipated with hopes for some fiscal improvement by year end. The Commonwealth expects a surplus from customs and excise amid wartime conditions.
Innesfail and Tully face isolation as heavy rains push rivers to flood levels. Johnston River joins flood, cane fields inundated, sugar crops at risk. Torrential rain totals rise to 1636 points since Friday with railway bridge and areas over South Johnston submerged.
The Auxiliary of the Women's Defence League, in Sydney, states no plan to train women for permanent factory roles. Women would fill positions while men are abroad, mainly on small properties but with a need for experience on larger farms. Equal pay and equal status to men are urged by the NSW Trades and Labour Council.
Neutral and American press debate the Finnish peace’s impact on the war. Articles argue Britain and France would have fared better with earlier aid, while Russia’s gains widen the Baltic reach and threaten small powers. The piece also notes France’s cabinet reshuffle led by Paul Raynaud and outlines Balkan and Polish responses to German pressure. It highlights Vatican positions, Polish atrocities, and a RAF Sylt raid success.
In Launceston Beacons field the Tasmanian Aero Club aircraft suffered extensive damage after an engine failure at 500 feet above the Tamar River. Pilot George Mahon and passenger Warwick Holden, both from Launceston, were injured with Holden sustaining a crushed knee.
At the Royal Shaw to-lay the attendance reached 150 780 versus 178 4 last year. Gate takings stood at £10 498 compared with £13 713 previously. Total attendance was 694 412, down from 7006s, with takings of £34 554 against £45 289.
A bulletin reports the health of Prime Minister Mr Savage as weaker, noting his ongoing illness and declining strength while he remains under medical care in Wellington.
Voting opens with speculation on hospital and ambulance queen prospects. Sinter Tait emerges as a strong contender while Miss Peggy McLoon and Mrs Wyn Gilmour remain notable figures. An attraction organised by Mrs Aracegirdle and Countess of Bective joins the event alongside a dance at Hotel Civic to aid the Home Made Hiccult Stall.
Sunday in Paris F E Aaron from Leeda University claimed the international junior coast title in a 7700 metre race. His time was 27 minutes 61.4 seconds.
The report reviews the General Conference progress since February 1933, noting high activity in arbitration. Awards covered Supervisory Officers Mail Branch Taxation and Telephone Officers while new or varied terms affected female increments and cost of living adjustments. Interims and key positions drive further implementation as the arbitration machinery adapts to new court practices.
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