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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1940
Page
4
The article urges young Australians preparing for marriage to secure life insurance protection through the AMP Society. It cites a 300 price for a 26 year old to fund a policy yielding £3000 in coverage, noting extra premiums for hazardous work or active service. A booklet titled Pearce of Mind is offered to readers.
British official report notes 37 ships brought into UK contraband bases or detained by order of the Ministry for Economic Warfare due to Norway situation. An additional 66 neutral ships were at large. 24 stayed five days or more. In week to April 20, 76 arriving ships were reviewed. 14 had full cargoes released. Darton’s week saw 53 cases handled under advance copies of manifest, with three ships released pending checking.
Canberra weather report shows 57 degrees at 9 am and 64 degrees at 3 pm. Barometer readings were 20.0 percent inches at 3 am and 20.87 inches at 3 pm with NW winds around 25 mph. Maximum temperature for the prior 24 hours reached 02.2 degrees at 8 am.
Fragmentary line mentions individuals tied to the Returned Tailpra and Soldiers League, with a venue at Imperial Albert Hall in Canberra. Details unclear, but references a gathering or event linked to these groups at that location.
A Wednesday report notes a 6% currency change between Romanian and German markets. Measures were taken to settle mutual payments and align balance between the two economies.
The British Budget compares wartime outlays with prewar and last-war totals, noting estimates of German spending up to £3,200 million and Commonwealth costs rising sharply. It cites 1914 to 1919-20 figures, showing Australia’s expenditure growth outpaced Britain and stressing that total war costs include wider state spending.
Anzac Day observances united crowds at Parliament House embassy, Duntroon, and Canberra venues with Governor General Lord Gowrie, Prime Minister Menzies, and military leaders in attendance. Speakers praised Gallipoli veterans, emphasized national unity, and called for adherence to democratic ideals amid ongoing global conflict.
Parliament heard on a British procedure at Wireless Street noting the Ministry for Information resumes October functions under Sir Walter Monckton as Deputy Director General and additional Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office. The aim is closer collaboration between neutral-country propaganda oversight and enemy information control.
Sydney reports a disappointing reaction from country districts to the Lord Mayor Patriotic and War Fund. Though 165 shires have fund branches, only a fraction forwarded contributions. Honorary administrator Mr Docker urged districts to support the fund even if troops are not actively fighting, stressing its ongoing patriotic purpose.
Nearly 40 000 people attended a commemorative service at the Rock of Remembrance. The president of the Returned Soldiers League, Mr G L Hales, spoke of war’s end and lasting peace, noting the sacrifice of British and Australian soldiers over the past 25 years and the ongoing hope for future peace.
Observance on Anzac Day in London was solemn with no Cenotaph ceremony. Hundreds paused throughout the day. The New Zealand High Commissioner (Mr. Jordan) laid a wreath at the drone place while Birdwood and Mr. 8 attended.
An account recalls exchanges between enemies in Gallipoli and speeds reconciliation after the war. Major General Freyberg and General Tchakmak share mutual respect as Turks and Allies reflect on tenacious resistance, friendship, and enduring ties.
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