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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1940
Page
2
The Canberra Times advertises submission rules and liability clauses for advertisements. It lists contact details, deadlines, and endorsement requirements while noting the publisher’s right to alter or omit ads and to publish under any heading. The Federal Capital of Australia Ltd Garber is also referenced.
From London sources the Prime Minister declined to comment on Lord Chatfield potentially being appointed Governor General of Australia or New Zealand. Lord Gowrie currently holds the post, having been appointed in 1938, with the standard five year term in office.
The article outlines Axis influence in the Balkans as Moscow notes unrest and persistent indifference among Turkey and Greece. It reports Germany and Italy seeking leverage while Soviet attempts to sway regional alignments unfold amid wartime pressure.
Weather data shows barometer around 30.29 inches at 3 p.m. with temperatures ranging from 27.8 to 34 degrees and a grass reading of 18.5 degrees. Winds were NW at 2 p.m. with highs near 68.6 and 58.4 degrees for different 24 hour periods.
Agriculture Department estimates Washington wheat production near 700 million bushels. Youth at war coverage mentions prisoner Holmes and a 16 year old Yorkshire youth linked to war effort amid wartime reporting.
Opposition Leader Curtin said all Australian parties remained loyal and patriotic, denouncing Prime Minister Menzies for suggesting elections during war. He claimed the constitution could not be changed to delay polls and argued a new Parliament would strengthen defence and safeguard the country. Curtin noted Australia held 18 elections in the last war.
In Sydney a speech urged Australia to reach 23 million people by century's end linking defence, security, and future growth to population. Speakers advocated welcoming British and other skilled migrants to build a peaceful Pacific and strengthen national resolve and enterprise.
The piece contrasts German imperialism with British Commonwealth ideals. It argues Germany seeks domination over subject peoples, while Britain pursues a fellowship of nations and trustee governance. It warns on the looming choice in a life and death struggle.
The opposition leader calls Canberra’s rejuvenation part of Labour aims and urges a national revival beyond department shuffles. He criticizes the Department of the Interior for red tape and stifling civic self expression, arguing for a drastic administrative clean sweep to restore Canberra's public purpose.
Mr Makin MP reviews postwar social and economic changes at a Reid Methodist Church tea. He foresees a world federation reducing tariffs and uniting nations, with Austra lia playing a major role and emphasis on Christian principles. He predicts a transition toward a mixed system between present and socialism and opposes communism.
The ACTU faces a decision on the Federal Government Trade Unions Advisory Panel. An emergency committee will meet on Monday to shape a policy, then refer it to State branches. A breakaway risk looms from AEU and AWU members on the panel, with boycott discussed but potentially crippling union unity.
Acting war correspondent Mr. Ian Fitchell reports that over 1600 bags of mail arrived in Gaza for the troops, the first since two months. Soldiers marveled at the smooth delivery and the absence of hitch in mail dispatches.
Ronald Neabitt, 19, the first Home Guard member killed, died while patrolling a railway line as an enemy plane dived and machine gunned him. The incident occurred near London on a Sunday.
Mr. Stevens former Premier and Croydon member says he resigns his State House seat to pursue a Federal election bid. He hints at contesting a Labour-held seat and calls for a unity war administration drawn from all parties and parliaments. He cites public demand for a capable War Cabinet and cross-party cooperation.
Mr C N McKenzie former mayor and solicitor will contest Barker in South Australia against Minister for Commerce Mr Cameron. McKenzies aim is to support Mr Menzies as Prime Minister in his war plans and to return to business after the war if elected.
The Queensland Country Party Conference backed forming a National Government on proportional terms. If current portfolios fail, they urge a conference of four Commonwealth parties to form a new government with seats allocated by party strength. The Prime Minister would head the cabinet and may dismiss dissident ministers, with the House empowered to criticize.
Prime Minister Menglea said there is no discord in Australia about the empire war. He rejected Germany's claim of discord between Australia and Britain, saying any tension is only in Germany's interpretation of ministerial remarks.
The Labour Party vows to transfer the 180000 pound office block to the Patent Office and bring most departments to Canberra Melbourne and Sydney with a War Cabinet. They claim evacuation of Canberra harms efficiency and would save at least 50000 pounds yearly by cutting incidental expenses and current Melbourne rental costs.
Nine American newspapermen depart by Clipper and will tour Sydney Auckland Singapore Hong Kong Java Sumatra and Surabaya before returning to San Francisco. The Director of Information Bir Ketth Murdoch said government armed assistance will escort the journalists during their five to six day stay in each region.
The Loan Council plans drastic reductions in current year state loan allocations. A meeting today will review a coordinator's report led by Sir Harry Frown. The document will list works in progress and contain confidential details of imperial war programs.
London reports German mine laying and air assaults have not closed any British port for more than 24 hours. Troop transports and mines are used around England while Britain preserves free access to world shipping. Thames entrance activity shows ships arriving and departing. mine sweeping and anti aircraft efforts continue across docks and approaches.
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