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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary text appears to reference recruitment, service, and camp trade topics dated May 29 1940, with garbled words suggesting military paperwork and personnel notes. No clear actions, names, or locations are intelligible.
Executive officers of the Common Public Service Clerical Association visited Canberra for a conference with the Public Board of Commissioners on matters of interest to clerical officers in the capital. G G Sutcliffe and A V Langker represented the central executive and branch secretary F A were invited to join the deputation. The visit related to resolutions from the General Conference that concerned the Canberra Branch.
The 154th Advisory Council meeting was held yesterday in City Chambers with Lt.-Col. J. T. H. Goodwin presiding. Amendments to the Police Schedule provide for sick leave for duty illness, and Canberra Hospital Ordinance accounts for Hospital Tax money were gazetted on April 18.
The Canberra Branch Council discusses overtime pay for officers above 450 pounds, calls for clearer wage lines, and plans a conference with the Public Service Board. It also backs apprenticeship training in parks and gardens, seeks ministerial action on housing and timber ordinances, and considers visits by the general secretary to branches.
In Sydney the Prime Minister Mr Menzies told 750 pupils at North Sydney Boys High School that youth must seek lasting peace and take responsibility for the world’s future. He warned against cynicism and urged action to defend liberty if Britain is defeated. Treasurer Mr Spender echoed the duty of youth to preserve freedom.
The Executive weighs the secular state in debate while the conference talks clear the air. The General Secretary’s stance shifts urgency as discussions continue.
Kinsile Hall hosts a Wednesday 8 p m ZY Whist with supper and good prizes. Admission 1/6 funds the North Canberra C of E Building Fund. Also notices furnish ed rooms for rent at 48 Westlake with kitchen use and 13 per week. Found cost offered for a He v rolet Capitol model car £50 or near offer via McGrath 5A Duntroon.
The Interior Department explains the statistician’s meat price review based on informant reports from Sydney Goulburn and Canberra. Averages shown reflect arithmetic mean of prices gathered in each city to indicate typical center prices.
Bilious bouts and indigestion are addressed by Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills. The ad touts vegetable ingredients to cleanse wastes, restore regularity, and improve energy, urging a dose tonight for a noticeable tomorrow.
The Rt Hon R G Cassy Australian minister to the United States and Sir William Glascow Australian high commissioner to Canada visit MGM during a screening of The Mortal Storm. Frank Morgan greets them as production stars and others pose, including Mrs Gasey and Lady Glancow.
The Eastern Command of the Australian Military Forces invites applications for enlistment across arms including Cavalry Artillery Engineers Signallers Infantry and more. Minimum age 20 35 for most ranks up to 46 for technical duties up to 40 for Warrant and NCOs. Addresses for Area Recruiting Offices listed with preliminary medicals at recruiting offices or applicant towns. Separation allowances wages and detailed pay groups outlined for various ranks trades and roles.
Advertisement notes a free trial bottle of a Great Indian Rheumatic Remedy for sufferers of gout and rheumatic complaints. Contact John Bond G2 Athorpe to F Parker at 470 Albany Street for delivery details and eligibility.
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