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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
1
Greek forces push within a mile and a quarter of Saranda in southern Albania, after defeating Italian units and advancing despite mechanized attacks. Reports from Athens radio note continued fighting in snow and mud, with fronts holding along Argyrokasteon and Sar di, as units press the enemy back on both flanks amid risky operations.
Australian budget talks outline concessions totaling 24 500 000 to taxpayers. National War Council and united party caucus back proposals amid Labour considerations. Government offers exemptions on federal tax and wage support with farm subsidies and wheat payments under review by Parliament committee.
Fragmentary Australian dispatch outlines tense federal crisis as war cabinet negotiations, budget talks, and parliamentary maneuvers unfold. Evatt and Labour fear government terms failing, aiming to form a compromise to avert a government loss.
An American observer General Chaney in New York reports Britain has secured two decisive air war phases, noting August to September battles over coastal targets, shipping, and aerodromes, with continued vigilance required and optimism for Britain’s overall war outcome.
A new Air Force pay office will open in Brisbane next year to handle final pay matters. The Canberra minister announced the plan, saying the office would process pay and allowances for personnel in the area. The move aims to speed payments and reduce hardship for dependents awaiting entitlements.
A fragmented notice from Wednesday indicates a temporary harbour closure near Sydney due to gate access and safety concerns. The report mentions a Harbour Authority decision and potential reopening after reviews.
The Prime Minister Mr Menzies announces a huge 26 million pound loan appeal aimed at mobilizing small investors nationwide to fund National Defence. He praises the public spirit and notes many subscriptions have come through organizations and individuals, with specific allocations for ambulances, sirens, medicines and medical equipment.
London reports a small RAF bomber force attacked Rhine rail lines in Germany during a concentrated night raid lasting about an hour. Fires started in the Midlands were brought under control. no major damage or injuries were recorded locally. London commu nique notes RAF fighters damaged German raiders, while cannon-armed bombers show mixed effectiveness against targets and reacting defenses.
The will of J W Fairbairn leaves a sum of 78816 in Victoria to heirs and mentions several regions including New South Wales and Queensland. The Union Trustee Co. of Australia is involved in administering the estate with details incomplete in the fragment.
Victor Johnson the new Labour member for Kalgoorlie arrived in Canberra but was not allowed to take his seat in the House of Representatives. He sat in the Speaker's gallery as the House met. He will be sworn in when the writ for the Kalgoorlie by-election is received by the Speaker. The writ was completed in Kalgoorlie yesterday and its arrival in Canberra is pending. Johnson's voting status affects Labour's strength, with government support at 38 votes while Labour has 36 members and Mr A Wilson is Independent. The Swan by-election will fill the remaining seat.
Britain could receive a 625 million pound loan proposed by the Federal Reserve chairman. The plan would secure the loan with Empire gold production to sterilize gold reserves and curb inflation risk. Officials warned the arrangement would be backed by securities andTreasury measures amid global economic pressures.
A garbled text discusses British economic strength and shipbuilding, noting resource strain and bank involvement. It mentions U S congressional interest in Britain’s expansion, manufacturing orders, and financial viability amid wartime stress. Strong entities include Britain, Congress, and industry players.
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