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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
3
The Postmaster General announces reduced postage for mall matter sent to all naval, military aged air forces across the Empire. Rates apply to Commonwealth members and require the addressee’s number rank initial and name plus unit details. For naval personnel include ship or shore establishment and ship letters with Care of Office.
Sydney recruiting officers urge trained technicians to join the Seventh Division of the ALF. About 2000 specialists needed to hit New South Wales quota of 11,000 for the division and corps troops. Special pay is highlighted as an incentive.
The Minister for Air Fairbairn outlined that Australia will assist Great Britain in air recruitment. MP Anthony urged recasting the scheme and decentralising the drive. Mobile units will tour states for two to three weeks, with preliminary tests by small groups leading to warrants for further examination.
Canberra recruitment to the ALF notes strong response with 28 of 31 applicants passing Saturday medicals at the Drill Hall. One more on Sunday joined. R.S. and R.S.A. volunteers helped process forms. Air Force enlistments not accepted at Canberra drill hall. airmen directed to RAAF Recruiting Officer Woolloomooloo Sydney.
Delegates at the Central Executive discuss a Federal Arbitration Court Basic Wage decision affecting Commonwealth Public Service salaries. Three resolutions from South Australia New South Wales and Queensland urge cooperation with outside unions review of the Court's Retail Price Index and quarterly adjustments with a one month lag.
The Minister for Supply and Development Sir Frederick Stewart revealed that he opposed a purchasing deal favoring a large motor company, aiming to curb war time profits. He stated the move saved Australian taxpayers about £60,000 on motor vehicle purchases and that dividends to absentee shareholders were excessive.
Attorney General Mr Hughes urges all parties to unite in wartime defence and attack subversive propaganda linked to Labour resolutions. He warns traitors face punishment and stresses Australia and Empire must pull together for maximum war effort. Melbourne commentary notes military service options for amputees in Class 2 duties with base units.
The case centers on a diamond ring pawned for 50 pounds valued at 350 pounds said to belong to Sir Isaac Isaacs. Edna Isaacs sues New South Wales Mont de Piété Company Ltd for 350 pounds alleging unlawful return or conversion. The company counters for 400 pounds claiming improper ownership warranties and authorization.
Public Meeting at Albert Hall for recruitment in the 2nd ALF and Canberra home defence formation convened by Captain A. E. Jackson. A General Meeting at High School on June 4 with Sir Geoffrey Whinkard addressing parents. Leaves Canberra for Albury and Sydney routes via Canberra Tourist Bureau. Separate notices: To Let furnished home in Deakin, To Let furnished room, Lost puppy, Position wanted housemaid, Daily work, Wanted to buy oilcloth, and Second hand oil cloth ad.
In the House of Representatives an amendment to the Sugar Agreement Bill proposing a royal commission inquiry into producer wages consumer prices and refiners gains was defeated 52 to 7. The second reading passed voice vote and the bill ratifies five more years of the home consumption price of 4d for sugar and bans imports.
A War Savings Certificates Group has been formed among Government Printing Office employees in Canberra. About 300 employees have applied to join, with more expected as the scheme expands. This is the first group formed in Canberra among government department staff.
The Wesley Sunday School picnic at Hall showground featured a sports programme with multiple race results for boys and girls across classes, plus fellowship winners. Notable names include Brenda Burden, Janence, Pam Spence, Judith Chettle, Ron Stephenson, Peter Burden, Ken Miller, Bruce Hinchliffe, Noel Brown, Stephen Lancaster, Gratton Brown, Doug Brackey, Marcia Stanley, Pat Spence, Freda Reece, Moya Smith, Marion Reece, Lois Pascoe, Nancy Murd en, Yvonne Brown, Doreen Lancaster, Erica Campbell, Marion Reedt, and Lois M Pascoe.
The British Orphans Adoption Society of Sydney seeks to migrate war orphans to Australia. Mr Anthony M.H.I. received the society’s letter confirming formal government recognition is being considered. The society reports many offers of acceptance and argues Australia can aid the British war effort by taking in children. Anthony suggested Holland and Belgium refugees, especially youngsters, should be adopted by Australian families.
A Canberra reader urges Australians to support war orphans from Allied nations by offering foster homes as a form of compensation for their suffering. The letter expresses pride in Canberra and calls for action.
In response to German occupation of Holland and parts of Belgium and France the Government designates evacuation areas including Great Yarmouth Lowestoft Felixstowe Harwich Clacton Frinton Walton Southend Margate Ramsgate Broadstairs Sandwich Dover Deal and Folkestone. Children will be sent to safer districts in the Midlands and Wales.
Local Government authorities and Returned Soldiers organisations are being used as far as possible in the recruiting campaign for the ALE.
Off days affect even healthy people with biliousness, sluggish liver, headaches, indigestion, constipation or rheumatism. A household bottle of Dr Morseys Indian Root Pills is urged to prevent minor ailments and keep you feeling brighter.
Sidney George Paterson aged 27 from Balmain was found suspended by a chain around his throat in a Darlinghurst police cell. He had been arrested in connection with an assault and was alone in the cell. Officers reported no prior signs of self harm.
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