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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
4
Fragmented newspaper masthead and a list of Canberra agents including P. P. Cox Mrs. McGlade Capitol Newsagency Jackson's Newsagency Gilbert's Newsagency and others, plus garbled notes about subscription rates and publication details.
Berlin states German pilot stations are established on Norway's west coast as battles erupt over Oslo area. Oslo reports British and German aircraft clashing above the capital region with bombers diving on Norwegian targets near the wetcade airport and surrounding fronts.
Germany sent a note to Sweden demanding strict neutrality while retaining the right to take steps to defend its ceurality. A secret scs was begun at 8 p obs, with telephone communications disrupted. Swedish circles in Paris reportedly viewed Sweden's entry into the war as possible. The Government released captains of Swedish ships.
The Australian Minister in London reports official messages on Denmark and Norway's invasion are delayed awaiting verification. Minister Menzies says no complaint with British authorities as slower official cables lag behind press dispatches. Navy Minister Cameron voices concern that British sea power remains uncertain and flawed in the new situation.
For perfect eyesight events show openings at Roberts' Pharmacy Canberra on 2 May morning and Walsh's Hotel Queanbeyan on Friday 31 May from 9 am to 3 90 pm. Sydney Pitt Street address noted with forecast for Canberra unsettled cloudy showers turning warmer and sultry.
A historical verse dated Thursday April 11 1640 opens with call to aid the cause and resist wrongs. It frames a future to strive for and the good that can be done through collective action and moral effort.
A critical editorial argues Germany prepared for Denmark and Norway seizures long before Britain’s economic measures. It contends naval and troop deployments showed a coordinated, premeditated attack aimed at neutral states, with Nazi influence spreading to occupied areas and threatened allies.
Australian Interior Minister Senator Fall urged a merger of the United Australia Party and United Country Party to form a united federal front. Speaking to the Canberra Chamber of Commerce he warned six state prejudices and jealousies undermine national war effort and urged a strong federal committee to act in unison with the government.
The Canberra weather bulletin lists barometer readings at 0 am 30.13 inches and 3 pm 29.08 inches. Temperatures show a.m. unspecified degrees and 3 pm Ta degrees with a 24 hour maximum of 27.30 pm and a 3 pm maximum of Tal degrees. Wind at am and 3 pm 3.0 and 20 mph.
Her Excellency Lady Uowrie arrived in Canberra yesterday from Melbourne and was accompanied by Misa line Price. Lady Mitchell Miss Forguson and Miss Turner followed to Government House Canberra for formal reception.
A fragmented wartime appeal urges unity to sink internal differences and curb subversive Communist activities. The message stresses industrial peace as essential to the full war effort and national defense.
In Sydney union negotiations progress noted with Curtin and Hughes. Curtin to interview union officials. Labor Party representatives from all States attend a Federal Executive meeting in Sydney, boosting talk of a swift favorable move in the dispute. In Newcastle 200 demonstrators marched to Rhonda Mine. 20 coal miners kept work at the loader area around the clock.
In Sydney the assembly discussed a secret ballot among coal miners to gauge willingness to continue the strike. A suggestion from Mr. th urged the premier to consider reopening mines if a majority favored returning to work. The speaker argued a ballot at outbreak might have ended the strike earlier.
Canberra leaders urge complete building of the capital to centralise government operations and strengthen national administration. Senator Foll argues the Federal Government bears wartime duties and must secure Canberra as the enduring seat of government and learning, with a united national economy.
The article argues the 1940 invasion was preplanned and not a retaliation for Allied minelaying. It claims Germany violated Denmark’s neutrality, aimed to secure Scandinavian supplies and cut Allied access, and warns of the broader impact on Europe’s war balance.
Interior Minister Genator Fall condemned The Watchman for impudence over calls to scrap the national capital Canberra It was noted that Canberra’s status was set by the Federal Constitution and the matter has been referred to the Postmaster-General Thorby for action
Article outlines German strategic goals in Scandinavia including securing bases for air and sea operations and safeguarding imports of maize oil seed and oil cakes crucial to feeding Germany. It notes the difficulty of projecting force in northern Europe and cites Danish journalists misled by a press conference in London.
The Times comments on Hitler’s failing strategy as Allied moves threaten Germany’s western front. Reports note renewed Allied pressure in Denmark and Norway and suggest miscalculations could erode Nazi power. The Daily Mail discusses a new wartime stroke impacting the war’s balance.
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