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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented 1940 notice references aid for refugees, mentioning hunger relief and immediate action by authorities. It notes cooperation with the War Office and refugee support facilities, aiming to mobilize resources for displaced civilians.
The text provides disjointed phrases with stray names and unclear context. It lacks coherent facts, dates, places, or identifiable organizations to summarize into a concrete news item. The readable content does not establish a subject or outcome.
Recruits for the AIF and ALF are being processed at the Canberra Drill Hall with medicals by Dr Lo W Mott. 12 recruits attended and passed tests. Ex service men are among those reporting to the Drill Hall between 9 am and 4 pm to Warrant Officer A Mellor. Equipment returns are required from rifle owners and personnel transferred to the Militia Reserve or ALF. all uniforms and gear must be handed in before the next pay parade. A recent parade saw E Company practice a coastal defense maneuver toward Glen Inanderna Creek. next week lectures on supply in the field and pistol instruction will be given, with further notes on officers and transfers.
The Bishop of Was the Muel Rev Dry Hensehket visited Albury on Sunday and attended four Masses. He warned that irreligion causes world turmoil and that if people remained devout there would have been no war. He urged people to remember God and resist the urge for global power.
In Sydney the compulsory conference of coal owners and the mining workers failed to reach an agreement after two days. The Chief Judge Sir George Reeby will proceed Friday with hearings on the Moderated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association 40 hour week claim. Next come claims from unions including the Maners ton Amalgamated To gin evine Union Electrical Trades Union and the Blacksmiths Society. The Commissioner for Payments Mr Hartigan said railway carriage restrictions on tools and live stock would end early next week restoring normal traffic.
A Canberra Hospital dispute centers on alleged courtesy failures by Superintendent Dr. R G MacKellar in handling a 2CA Ravilio Club offer to assist an inmate. The club claims an honorary doctor charged fees for free services and seeks access to hospital patients. Hospital Board to gather more information before a special meeting.
Sydney reports the Premier Me Mairi stating the coal strike cost New South Wales about one million pounds in direct and indirect expenses. The stoppage raised the estimated budget deficit for the year, and he noted the state would have had a satisfactory finances otherwise.
A Department of Information photo shows Australian troops in Palestine with regimental aid post caretaking wounded soldiers. Staff-Sergeant H Gregory talks with Farik Jallouk at Gaza Anzac Day while acting as Royal Engineers clerk of works. Gaza hospital cooks prepare meals as 6th Division soldiers receive summer khaki shirts and shorts May.
More than two guests attended an event at Parliament House yesterday hosted by the wife of the Interior Minister Mrs. S Poll and organized with help from Ma ury Fer. Attendees included Her Excellency The Lady Gowrie, Lady Whiskard, and numerous Mrs. and Matron figures from government circles.
The Premier Mr Mair announced receipt of 1000 pound cheques from Arthur Bragg of Manly and Maurice Solomon of Hoyts Ltd for interest free loans to the Commonwealth Government. Other contributions include 500 pounds from Mr J W Ferguson and wife and 10 pounds from A W Welch.
Sydney, Wednesday. The case charging Ronald Bruce Walker and three others with conspiring to defraud Frederick Martindale Blackwood and others was adjourned again until Monday because Walker, M.L.A., is ill.
Mr. Cameron replies to opposition leader Mr Cur tin criticizing his Millions speech in Sydney. He says the Red isney pot in Bend Australia occurred under the Scullin Government in Canberra and the Hill Government in South Australia.
Kingston stall committee organizes a dance at the Hotel Kingston on Saturday night to aid St Christopher's Building Fund with a good orchestra.
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