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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1940
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices in Australian pounds for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd based in Canberra. It shows 46 pounds per annum with 40 shillings in advance options and includes contact details for the Canberran office.
The Canberra Times outlines ad insertion rules including responsibility restrictions deadlines and copy requirements. Ads must reach by 3 p.m. before publication and be endorsed by responsible persons.
Sydney hearing on an injury claim from Dalgety and Co at Darling Harbour on April 2 1038. Doctors disagreed if the claimant was an invalid. verdict favored Brennan awarding 510 pounds 10 shillings. One doctor called him a malingerer while another said he is fit to work.
Fragmentary report from Buenos Aires notes officers aboard a ship involved in a con, with details obscured. It mentions a naval base and a suspicious removal of personnel, hinting at inquiries into misconduct surrounding hospitality.
Weather report shows temperatures around 80 in the morning and 72.9 in the afternoon with a 4 hour forecast window. Includes an aerodrome update for a team, listing hours and conditions.
The text argues Germany overruns Denmark and threatens Norway and other neutrals. It calls for united democratic resolve and action, urging Britain, France, and the United States to confront German aggression and defend global security. It frames the invasion as a test of democracy and a duty to defend liberty worldwide.
An upcoming Sunday concert on April 21 will be held to raise funds for a charitable appeal. The program promises renowned baritone Peter Dawson and soprano Maria Markan, with Bert Hall assisting, in Canberra.
German planes raided Scapa Flow last night. Two raiders were shot down and a third severely damaged, last seen diving toward the sea. Incendiaries started heath fires and damaged a farm house roof burying a civilian who survived with shock. German claim of hits on British fleet units reported.
Britain hosted envoys from Russia Italy Hungary and the Balkans along with Lord Halifax for a three hour session. The discussions are set to resume tomorrow with likely continued negotiations on the regional crisis.
Washington officials discount reports that the United States would defend the Dutch East Indies if the Netherlands is involved in the European war. Greater credence is given to the possibility of the United States protecting Dutch possessions in the Far East. Rumors of an American Dutch understanding on this arrangement are to be confirmed.
Reports describe Germany occupying parts of Norway and threatening Oslo. A Norwegian embark expresses no broad resistance while battles continue and Allied air support fights back. News notes German gains at Narvik Larvik Egersund Bergen and a surprise landing at Vallo Oslo Fjord.
Washin correspondent reports Roosevelt may restrict American shipping to Norwegian territorial waters if Skager Rak and Kattegat hostilities escalate. Sumner Welles and the State Department seek Navy and Maritime Commission help to locate the Tin e fields to decide if the Neutrality Act combat area should extend. Norway bonds fell as Scandinavian markets moved.
The Australian censorship authority banned publication of news that the Mauretania left Honolulu after BBC broadcasts. Acting Information Minister Sir Henry Gullett said censors acted on naval instructions to control shipping movements in Australian waters. The clash followed earlier notices when Mauretania left New York and New York to Honolulu rumors circulated by foreign correspondents.
A letter from Opposition Leader Mr Curtin to Acting Minister for Information Larry Guffett accuses the Department of bungling the broadcast release of his speech to South Africa recorded March 28. He says some capitals received it while other States were overlooked and Labour says it wasted time to deliver copies.
Allies lay mines in Norwegian waters as warnings to Germany, destroying three ships and risking further retaliation. Britain argues neutral rights are upheld while Germany could threaten the Balkans. Near East forces stand ready for contingencies. Finland evacuates thousands as Russo-Finnish tensions persist, with 50 000 cattle moved and 40 000 farms abandoned, amid mounting civilian displacement.
In Sydney the Federal Opposition Leader Mr Curtin urged the government to address Communist league activity and subversive action. He questioned plans and alleged evidences while Parliament debated how to fund policemen and safeguard the platform of the Party amid state and Commonwealth measures. Cabinet discussions from New South Wales were noted as shaping the action.
The text describes a consultative meeting to probe further British economic activity in the Balkans. It notes possible discussions with the Ministry of Economic Warfare and suggests Germany might counter Allied Balkan market influence with direct military action.
In the Legislative Assembly Premier Mr Mair indicated the NSW government would resist any Loan Council move to reduce loan money for the state in the next financial year. Deputy Baddeley noted Premier Menzies hinted at cuts to public works. Mair argued there is no warrant to shrink loans, citing a coal strike and an anticipated budget deficit of £1,500,000.
Canberra reports strong hopes the ACTU will move to settle the coal dispute amid wartime strain. Prime Minister Menzies and Attorney General Hughes discussed government findings on coal supplies and the need for a cooperative approach to avoid a prolonged strike and financial shocks to the nation.
Australian Minister for External Affairs Mr McEwen said that although work to repatriate Australian women in Germany was completed by March 11 the departure was delayed by German government formalities. He noted the American Embassy in Berlin is expediting arrangements under a reciprocity agreement with the Allies.
The managing director of Bulli collieries stated the mine involved multiple factories in the metropolitan area. Police reported no findings and the fire remains under investigation with unclear details.
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