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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
2
The Canberra Times publishes a notice on its advertising rules. It states no guarantee for ads not insertable and reserves rights to reject objectionable content. Ads must reach by 3 p.m. for next issue and include endorsement by responsible person.
The Ven Archdeacon Robertson delivered a Sunday sermon at St John’s Church Canberra. He warned that indifference and ignorance hinder progress, citing teachers and students, local clubs, and charities as examples of apathy among Canberra residents. He blamed Christian apathy for weakening Christianity and aiding war, urging better engagement with faith and community duties.
As Commonwealth elections near, concerns rise over the Department of Information influence on radio output and censorship. Critics warn propaganda has crowded news, noting a seven o'clock nation-wide broadcast that replaced straight bulletins with biased content. The Australian Broadcasting Commission halted the trend, signaling the need for information over propaganda in the campaign.
The Times correspondent notes uncertainty over Egyptian willingness to aid Britain if Italy invades from Libya. Premier Ali MaherPasha avoids war, while influential Al Balagh asserts Egypt will fight Italian aggression and oppose any invasion, aligning with British Allies.
Tokyo reports show British withdrawal from Shanghai and North China as a move to ease Britain Japanese ties. Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri view the 1500-strong pullout as significant though skeptical of U.S. involvement. Anti-British sentiment spans Japan amid a pro Axis rally, while Koiso delays his trip to the Netherlands East Indies to monitor war developments.
Mr Duff Cooper, Minister for Information, declares that Britain is rapidly gaining air command akin to sea mastery. He notes being outnumbered yet explains every engagement reduces enemy superiority and boosts hope, citing over 60 German planes shot down.
The Cabinet may not reach a final decision on elections at today’s meeting. A postponement to later in the year was discussed with authorities last night. Ministers suggested September 14 as the most suitable date if the war position stays stable, with postponement possible if needed.
In a message from London General Sikorski Polish Prime Minister revealed that the main elements of a 50 000 strong army which fought in France have arrived in London.
Sydney reports the Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart admitted a proposal to increase the petro tax had been made but not yet considered by Cabinet. In Washington the Red Cross outlined an emergency blood donor mobilisation plan in New York to supply Britain with thousand litres of blood plasma. London notes Lord Beaverbrook acknowledged £5000 for aircraft purchased from Jamaica and allocated to Jamaica No 5.
General Motors Holden Ltd Melbourne receives Commonwealth Prices Commissioner approval for rise in Frigidaire household refrigerators. In Melbourne price changes range from 4/10/38 to £5/4/6 and in Sydney from £1/17/3 to £40/8 depending on model.
In Buenos Aires on Sunday police arrested Arnulf Fuhrmann the confessed author of a plan to seize Uruguay as a German colony The Uruguayan police seized correspondence showing Fuhrmann as a South American anti Semitic agitation leader and planner for armed action Documents outlining military plans for Uruguay were found in his files He claimed the documents were a joke the German Minister at Montevideo said Fuhrmann was Argentinian and of weak mentality.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Gowrie were present on Sunday morning at Divine Service at St Pauls Church Canberra. Mrs J G Crace and the Right Reverend Bishop Pilcher have arrived at Government House Canberra.
The Royal Mail steamer Highland Brigade docked in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday carrying 79 British children who will spend the war in British territories in South America. They are the first such group to reach the region, while a German broadcast claimed the ship was overdue and considered lost.
A fragment describes viewing the Church as a Divine organization led by Christ and called to convert the world from selfishness to generous service. It emphasizes practical religious reform and a mission of charitable action.
Weather data from Canberra shows at 9 am barometer 30.02 inches and 3 pm 20.54 inches. Am temperatures range from SU degrees to 62 degrees at 1 pm. max 58.3, min 40, grass 27.2. wind noted at 9 am and 5 pm, max wind 44 mph at Canberra aerodrome.
The Loan Council tentatively approves a 1940-41 ordinary works loan program totaling about £14,000,000, down from last year. NSW faces reduced allocations while the Commonwealth adds £1,000,000 for unemployment relief and £750,000 for other states. Sir Harry Brown’s 80 page report analyzes each state’s capacity and delays non essential works.
Ramsay Muir argues Allied leaders unite to defend civilisation against Nazi Germany. He warns science can serve good or evil, condemns German brutality, and stresses Western values of liberty, law, and human dignity. He traces civilisation to Greeks, Romans, and Jews.
In recent days the Royal Air Force achieved successes against German air raids on Britain, while in France RAF duties rose as Germany relied on tanks with aircraft. The text notes Britain split its fighter force to cover home defense and praises the dual arms method used by the Germans, warning the same co operation won’t be possible in a Britain invasion.
The German air force has limited success, mainly with dive bombers and denying Southern Norway to the Allies. Beyond those gains, the RAF remains superior in most encounters. Luftwaffe doubts rise about meeting British aircraft as Britain’s bombers strike at German defenses, eroding enemy air strength and morale.
Four of the seven Labour members of the Commonwealth Parliament facing a suspended New South Wales State Executive, with opposition in Werriwa led by H P Lazzarini and a Barrier district unions vote against industrial conscription. Resolutions supported the suspended executive in Hunter and Newcastle as MPs James and Watkins were present.
The Australian Loan Council reports wartime spending for 1940 41 totaling about 160 million pounds from all sources. State allocations include New South Wales 34 million Victoria 27.8 million Queensland 3 million South Australia 8.6 million Western Australia 4.8 million and 2.3 million elsewhere.
A fragmented passage argues that dying is preferable to resisting vile tactics and frames leaders as fighting for national survival against barbarism, underscoring a moral debate over humility, honor, and the cost of resisting oppression.
Officials discuss a proposed public loan and budget measures as the association weighs surpluses and long term support. Contested plans include a special levy and funding for courses while councils consider future actions and membership views.
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