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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
3
Dy. Nott notes the issue differs from wartime conscription. debate moves toward fullest use of man power and wealth. A Defence organisation proposal gains support, with a committee formed. thirteen men enlist at the Canberra Drill Hall, one failing medical.
Government circles report strong hopes of union cooperation after a conference yesterday between the Prime Minister and ACTU representatives. A trade union panel was proposed to advise on industrial problems, and a formula for direct employer employee contact to settle disputes early was discussed. The Prime Minister also queried union views on a National Government.
The Horticultural Society of Canberra closes its eleventh year with an annual general meeting at Albert Hall tonight. Despite a tough cultural year the society maintains strong membership and supports its founding objects. President L O Brown retires after three years. council recommends honorary life membership for him. Members and interested outsiders are urged to attend.
The fragment notes expectations that men offering for active service will reach the 200 mark by week’s end, indicating ongoing recruitment or troop totals. No additional context or identifications are available in readable text.
Australia’s Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn told the House that the Empire Air Scheme depends on aircraft supply, with 80 000 applications. De Havilland will supply elementary trainers, Wirraway will cover intermediate and advanced planes, and Britain’s Fairey aircraft deliveries are delayed. If needed, training could draw on civil aviation and US twin engined trainers are being explored. Trained fitters and apprenticeships are being expanded, while some recruits may be held back to finish trades.
In parliament last night the Bill ratifying the Commonwealth Government and Australian Consolidated Industries agreement was withdrawn to allow a new measure. The Opposition seeks to drop the monopoly clause while keeping protection for Australian industry, with ACI likely to accept an amended accord.
In Sydney Central Court William Spencer Leonard age 35 and Thomas Hancock age 34 were charged with indecent language and offensive behavior at the Win the War Rally in the Town Hall. Hancock allegedly said we are only cannon fodder. Each man was fined £4.
The program lists Hated for Raturdayene, 28 AgOW sR with High I vs High II and Ex-Students, Kockaburras vs Grammar at Telopea and .WC.A. TL vo Y .WC.A. TIT at Telopea, High TIT vs St Christopher's at St Christopher's. Play starts 2.30 p.m.
In Brisbane on Wednesday a Royal Australian Air Force plane with Pilot-Officer A. Goman from Perth and Warrant-Officer J. P. Pritchard from Melbourne crashed into a garden on the Esplanade at Southport after diving from about 1,000 feet. The aircraft erupted in flames and exploded with petrol and ammunition, making rescue impossible as the craft narrowly avoided two houses during its fatal descent.
Cabinet discussed sending a cable to Britain offering to provide homes in Australia for children under 12 for the duration of the war. The plan, to be finalised after talks between Australian and British officials, includes safeguarding orphans for adoption by Australian families and using farm training schools for care. Senator Fall reports hundreds of Australian offers to house children.
An agreement between Australia and France ends wartime import restrictions on each other’s products. Details are being negotiated with a focus on treating France as a sterling country for licensing. Delays occurred in Paris, but Canberra aims to implement the substance of the proposal before finalizing the accord.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Mrs Edna Isaaca and New South Wales Mont de Plete Ltd faced £850 and £400 damages claims over ownership of a £350 ring. Judge Clyne dismissed both actions deeming Isaaca’s claims utterly untruthful and not worthy of reliance on her word.
Sydney reports the Metal Trades Employers Association aiding a recruitment drive with Amalgamated Engineers Union and Sir Donald Cameron. A conference will define labour field and training schemes for recruits and future one week hops for training.
In an inquest today, 25 year old schoolteacher Miss Jean Carmichael was found dead at her flat in Sydney. She left a note for her fiancé Ronald Rankin the prominent Rugby Union footballer saying she did not blame him for changing his affection. Rankin said he had urged marriage and that he and Carmichael had planned to wed in September but he had joined the Air Force. She cried during his testimony.
The Government will maintain restrictions on importing many American magazines to save foreign exchange for wartime needs. Treasurer Spender announced in Parliament that several trade journals on the prohibited list could be imported on subscription and other listed publications are under review.
The Minister for Supply urged petrol conservation amid ongoing wartime strains. In Canberra the first meeting of the Petrol Economy Committee was held to discuss strategies.
State Lottery No. 684 announced today with first prize No. 6 628 held by Rabbit Foot syndicate run by B Marshall of 24 John Street Lidcombe. Second prize No. 69 845 awarded to Black Dog syndicate at 8 Abrahams GPO Sydney. Third prize No. 66 576 goes to H A Lind of 60 Middle Harbour Road Lindfield.
The report notes the Dutch East Indies does not expect any disturbance to the status quo from ongoing international developments. No further actions or dates are given, highlighting a restrained position by colonial authorities.
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