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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
1
Australia’s new government under Prime Minister Menzies outlines defence and Pacific policy in a radio address. Ministers take office under Governor General Gowrie, focusing on self-reliant defence, industrial development, and social justice while planning a 1938 40 budget.
The Premier M Daladier signs a decree imposing fines for antisemitic acts. The measure targets groups based on religious origin and could create organized suppression of antisemitic behavior.
The Defence Minister rebuked critics of government defence preparations, insisting the focus is on building industry capacity and expanding production. He argued strategic planes matter, with industrial wings to follow, and emphasized meeting wartime material needs amid ongoing security concerns.
London Tuesday report on the Reject Committee of the House of Commons examining the Official Secrets Act operation. They advised against defining prosecution intensity and stated Commons members have no rights to privilege when addressing constituents.
Satisfactory talks in London between Britain and Romania considered political and strategic implications of pledges to Greece Romania and Poland. Credits to Romania were left to the economic delegation for decision.
Copenhagen government announces a broad call up of reservists for army and navy due to the international situation and shortage of trained men. About 4,000 of the 1098 blank and 1,000 navy reserve groups reportedly involved.
London reports the Prime Minister intends to announce in the House of Commons on Thursday that alternative arrangements are being made as officials face travel limits. The Repulse is unable to travel to Canada, affecting royal plans.
Fragmentary plea from a Polish voice asking for help during German control. The text mentions reprisals, a plea for government action, and prayers for divine Providence to sustain the land and people under occupation. Names, dates, and concrete actions are unclear due to damaged OCR.
In London a Cabinet interview with the Council of Trades Unions announced compulsory training for 20 to 21 year olds. The six month army stint precedes options for Territorial, reserves, or regular service. Labour objects cite wealth and pledges. Northern Ireland leader rejects lines on conscription. Moscow talks and Russian ambassador Muisky report a positive visit to Britain.
In a Tuesday report a shortage of technicians among Jewish engineers prompted discussion of regaining their positions and obtaining permission related to employment, reflecting ongoing workforce challenges and policy considerations.
Prime Minister Menzies indicated last night the plan to transfer the Civil Aviation Department to Canberra this year may be abandoned. He stressed the government’s priority is to get on with the job rather than the location. The Lyons Government decided the transfer last November following a recommendation by the former Civil Aviation Minister Thorby. Plans for a two story brick building costing about £30,000 were prepared by the Works Department.
A fragmented report notes an intended Reich speech by Adolf Hitler in Berlin. The piece mentions factory workers and youths being ordered to listen, with scattered references to a weekday timing and broadcast details amid unreliable OCR text.
Mr Cordell Hall addressed the National Conference of the Red Cross in New York urging peace while warning war would fall hardest on aggressors. He stressed the United States must strengthen its defences to defend its interests and noted diplomacy can avert conflict with mutual gains.
The Finance Minister advocates shared burdens and economic rehabilitation as a wide spectrum of parties debates a new sacrifices for the people policy amid a fractured chamber with 62 Christian Democrats 61 Socialists 12 Flemish Nationalists and 4 Rexists 3 Communists.
Tangier is slated to host the German cruiser Leipzig this Thursday with British and French observers present. In Sydney, the High Court delivered judgment on a case challenging the validity of a flour tax as alleged by Bourty users of Bourty, aiming to test the tax eligibility and collection.
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