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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1940

Page

2

Weekend Radio Schedules 2FC JAR and Local Sports Descriptions

A list of radio programme times for 2FC and JAR across the weekend featuring Essential Services News Daily Dozen Music Devotional and closing segments. It notes performances by Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and Cantabery Park race descriptions, Rugby League and Rugby Union match previews, and local sporting results with commentary by Mr T J Carmoily.

Roy Rene Bade Gale Edgar L. Baintan Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Eric Landerer Maria Markan Soprans Kenneth Neate Carl Bartling Close Canterbury Park Williamstown NJ Military Band London Sydney Theatre Orchestra and Wireless Chorus Jim Davidson Alfred Vera Field Fisher Anner Magda Neeld Roipreeet 2FC T. J. Carmoily

Radio Schedule Fragment Shows Melbourne and Canberra Programs

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous radio time slots across music, news, concerts, drama, and religious services. It references Sydney and Canberra programs including opera, piano performances, choral pieces, talks, and a service from St. Marys Basilica and Baptist Church in Canberra.

G. Brodsky B.B.C St. Mary's Basilica Ernest Empson Ronald Wilkinson J. A. McCallum

Disunity in Labour as MPs split over extended sittings vote

In Parliament yesterday the Labour Party split on a motion to extend sitting days. Eighteen backed the Government, five opposed, with Mr Curtin warning he could quit if leadership was challenged. The motion passed 48 to 10 as Opposition members defected on an Electoral Bill amendment.

House of Representatives Labour Party Beasley Labour Mr. Curtin Curtin Mr. Menzies Brennan Lab Charles Marr U.A.P Blackburn Scullin Dio Rosevear Ward Gander Lab Bell Pollard Lab Measra Spurr Riordan Green Mahoney Martens Holloway Clark Makin Lazzarini James Drakeford McHugh G. Lawson Watkins Forde Maloney Wilson Ind. C.P Messrs. Ward Dedman Pollard A.L.P Messrs Mulcahy Gander Sheehan Mr. Beasley

Debate gag motion moves after minister’s time extension denial

The report notes the gag was moved by the joint Government after the Minister for the Army Mr Street was refused an extension of time. The Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin urged extending Mr Street’s reply, then Mr Reer moved the gag which prevailed under the Standing orders.

House of Representatives Corser Mr. Street Curtin Street Wen Reer Curtis Mo

Ambulance Gift From Canberra Red Cross Response

The Canberra Division of the Red Cross pledged ambulances in reply to the British appeal. Dr Hurley forwarded thanks for the donation and congratulated Canberra for being the first Australian response. The Canberra gift was funded by Government House Garden Fair patrons and civic support.

A.C.T Red Cross Society Empire Australia Councc Hurley Canberra Government House Garden

Munitions Suppliers Ordered To Halt Nonessential Work

Government ministers told the House that suppliers are to stop commercial orders as munitions plants operate at full flow. At Maribyrnong 75 workers received a week's notice and materials shortages will delay reemployment. If coal strikes persist, many more workers may face notice.

Forly Fik Stewart of Representatives Vesses Drakeford Maribyrnong

Daily News Article Questioned Over War Effort Scandal

The Acting Minister for Information was urged to review a Sydney Daily News leading article described as scandalous and treasonable. MP Lane accused it of inciting hostility to the war effort, and questioned directors linked to the paper. Menzies vowed close scrutiny of suspected subversive actors.

Mr. Menzies Sydney Daily News Lane U.A.P N.S.W Lament Menzies

Migration arrivals exceed departures in Australia data

New figures from the Commonwealth Statist show as of 1939 more male than female permanent arrivals with 12 774 men and 11 204 women arriving while departures numbered 6 613 men and 4 024 women. Manufacturing arrivals rose to 17.6 percent from 13.1 while the primary group fell to 18.4 percent due to refugees from industrial Europe.

Australia Europe

Australia faces vegetable paper fibre shortage amid war

The government considers new sources as Norway and Belgium supplies are cut by war. The Customs Department surveys dairy needs and seeks alternative suppliers including Canada and the United States. A decision is expected soon with urgency to replenish dwindling stocks after Belgium and Germany events.

Australia Gavvernment Norway Belgium Customs Department Canada United States House of Representatives Anthony Germany

Grasslands meeting in Canberra honours D W Cargill trophies

The Queanbeyan Agricultural Bureau held the first Canberra meeting at Friendly Societies Hall Kingston. Mrs. J C Garran presented D W Cargill of Big Gun Dairy with two grassland trophies for district and local competition wins tied to the Rural Bank and Bureau. A K Sullivan spoke on domestic animal parasites detected in the district.

Canberra Queanbeyan Agricultural Bureau Friendly Societies’ Hall Kingston J. C. Garran Rural Bank Bureau D. W. Cargill Big Gun Dairy Cargill R.A.S Queanbeyan P. and A. Association A. K. Sullivan Health Department Parnarea

Wool Prices Fall As Wool Central Delays Hit Spinners

London reports Bradford spinners and manufacturers unable to meet home market demand for yarns and tops due to delays from the Wool Central. Export of finished goods remains strong despite European market losses. General Sir Bindon Blood has died at age 83, after resigning as Chief Royal Engineer last April and remaining Commandant of the Corps.

London Bradford Sir Bindon Blood Bindon Royal Engineer

Dental Com Reports Low Dental Fitness at Two Camps

In December two military camps tested 2 477 ALP personnel and only 301 were found dentally fit. The Street Minister explained the army faced challenges securing dental fitness with 36 dental mechanics and 20 tal unite involved in the Vorpe.

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