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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
3
A fragment emphasizes backing the Government’s war programme and preserving the internal economic base essential to sustaining the war effort in Australia. The text links national unity to continued financial stability and industrial strength.
Shanghai reports reveal US Ambassador Peck proposed American control of British defence sectors south of Soochow Creek while Japan would hold the north. Japanese attendance was refused and a Thursday meeting was planned in Japanese barracks. Tokyo and Yokohama officials discuss anti British moves as Shanghai defences receive US aid.
London reports a Daily Express dispatch noting Mr Hoover's organization proposes selling food to starving Europeans. The piece cites Dr. Finnk saying Germany faces shortages and argues neutral distribution would still aid Germany's war aims, delaying Britain and prolonging the conflict.
A man was found hiding in a Woollahra home by Mr H W Johns and a friend returning at about 8 o'clock. The intruder tried to flee through a window but was restrained until police arrived. He was charged with being found in a dwelling with intent to steal and taken to hospital for abrasions.
London reports growth in collective war aid from colonies with Madras Governor’s fund reaching £33,704 for aircraft. Grenada grants £15,000, Trinidad and Tobago branch increases to £29,000, and donations from diverse communities support the overseas fund.
The Chief Veterinary Surgeon reported July conditions across the state were serious in most areas with the north and Hunter Valley particularly hard hit. Despite dry spells milk cattle remained strong, and winter frost was heavy in many parts but not severely severe.
London Monday Anstration petty officer Leonard Curd holder of the DSM for river Plate service was killed in a motor smash near Gravesend, in what reports describe as a fatal road incident.
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