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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

2

Long NZ crew completes 2000 mile reconnaissance flight

A New Zealand RAF Bomber Squadron crew flew Scotland to Narvik and back covering 2000 miles in 14 hours. In command is a Northcote, Auckland native. second pilot from Stratford. wireless operator from Auckland. No subsidy for Hobart shipping to continue Sydney Hobart run. Government says it will not take over Zealandia. Arrests in Johannesburg follow.

London New Zealand Scotland Narvik Leutenant Northcote Auckland Secon Stratford R.A.F New Zealand Commonwealth Zealandia Commerce Cameron House of Representatives

Apple Industry Problems Change NSW Victoria Apple Choices

A long discussion notes that Sydney and Melbourne will see a wide range of apples this winter. Tasmanian surplus shifts to New South Wales and Victoria as wartime trade and coal strikes disrupt shipping. Quality, keeping qualities, varieties, and consumer preferences shape pricing and availability across states.

Sydney Melbourne Tasmania New South Wales Victoria Tasmanian Australia Mike Apywal New Zealand New Reason Canada United States Jonathan

Military allowances delayed for militia members

The minister notes militia members faced delays before receiving allowances. Collins countered that a man named Jo waited about 20 months before his allowance became available, highlighting bureaucratic lag in disbursing pay.

Diefenen Paris de Collins

Discussion Group Adult Education in Canberra

Canberra residents may join a discussion group to study a range of courses. Courses cover international affairs, thought and conduct, books and drama, with 8 to 16 residents forming groups. No exams, small charge, and help from the Tutorial Class Department of the University of Sydney.

Canberra University of Sydney Australian Capital Territory University Association of BR. BF. Archer Nasrat

Darwin Clash Sparks Army Minister Says Reports Exaggerated

The Minister for the Army Mr Street stated that preliminary reports of the clash between the ACIS and the ACWWU in Darwin were grossly exaggerated. A full inquiry has been instituted.

Army Mr. Street Arni ACIS ACWWU Darwin

Nominations Open for NSW TSA Senate Contest

In Sydney on Wednesday nominations were received from eight individuals led by Commander Griffith Bowen and including Francis Bryant John Cramer Adam Dein Clarence Faulkner David Hall Melville MacDonald Archdale Parkhill James Patrick and Andrew Spott. The UAP council will meet Monday to decide pre selection method.

Sydney Senate Tsa.p New South Wales Griffith Bowen Francis Henry Bryant John Oscar Cramer Sydney County Council Adam Kendall Dein Clarence Campbell Faulkiner David Robert Hall Melville MacDonald Archdale Parkhill James Roald Patrick Andrew Lyle Spott Council of the U.A P

Government Seeks Public Input on Whitese Profits Tax

War Profits Tax incidence review invites business leaders to submit suggestions to the Government. Treasurer Mr. Spender told the House yesterday the Government may depart from prior chats but some aspects may remain. In response to Mr. Thompson’s question about instalment income tax reports, Mia Synder said Cabinet had not discussed the matter, only a discussion between himself and the Tax Commissioner.

Spender House of Representatives Prirchats Thompson Mia Synnder Commissioner of Taxation

Australian youths enlist in ALF underage in Melbourne

In Victoria many youths aged 15 to 20 falsely claimed to be 21 to join the ALF. Six boys aged 15 enlisted and one under 21 completed training before being found out after parents complained. Some lads even changed names after discharge to re enlist.

Melbourne ALF Victoria Cone Boy Tialestine Bava

Scottish Loan Bank May Be Attach Listed In Conspiracy Case

Dr IT HL Stender director of the Scottish Loan and Finance Company Ltd told the Central Court that counsel recommended attaching the Bank of New South Wales as a defendant in Equity Court proceedings tied to the COM pay. He said he did not know the official liquidator planned action against the bank over a £500 cheque by J Green Lu of New Zealand to Scottish Loan Company marked not negotiable.

Sydney HL Stender Scottish Loan and Finance Company Ltd Central Court Bank of New South Wales Equity Scottian Gun Company J. Green Lu New Zealand Scottah Lean Company

Inquiry into Religion Question on Job Applications

The House of Representatives discussed a complaint alleging applicants for industrial positions were asked to state their religion on forms. If verified, the procedure could challenge constitutional protections.

Yeaterday Curfire

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