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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
2
A memorial service for victims of the tragic air accident was held on Thursday August 15 1940 at St John’s Cambetht with Bishop Aberteen Archdeacon presiding and Canon Edwards delivering the address at St Paul’s Cathedral Malbogrile.
The death occurred yesterday of Mr Hardy born in Uriarra and raised in Sutton. He lived 60 years at Spring Valley and later Frankfort Sutton. He leaves a widow and two sons P W Hardy Ashburton Sutton and W Hardy Kelvin, plus a daughter Mrs B Read The funeral is today at St John s Church Queanbeyan departing Queanbeyan at 3 p m for a service at St John s Church Canber ra at 3 30 p m He served as ward en at St Peter s Church since its opening.
The oaths of office were administered in Canberra to Senator Philip Albert Martin McBride as Minister of State for the Army and Repatriation and to Arthur Fadden as Minister of State for Air and Civil Aviation. Attending were Lady Gowrie and Captain L B Bracegirdle. Messages note the aeroplane disaster victims Burnett, Cracy, and Palmer and celebrate the retirement of Mr T Wrights after 27 years on the Parliamentary Public Works committee.
The Leader of the State Parliament Labour Party Mr. W. J. McKell told me he had suspended the State Labour Executive. He said the troubles within the New South Wales ALP must be resolved for industrial political reasons and worker safety.
Canberra weather report shows a 4 am barometer of 30.95 inches and 9 am temperature of 44F rising to 49.1F by 9 am. Maximum in 24 hours reached 51.5F with 28 mph winds at Canberra aerodrome over 24 hours ending 2.30 pm.
Sydney reports that following the end of the Australian Loan Council on war works, the Premier Mr. Mair announced at night that the program would be provided to support the ranks of the trained workers and boost employment outcomes.
Roberta's Pharmacy schedules a Friday sale on August 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 117 Pitt Street Sydney with details from Canberra forecast.
A line of verse urging action against wrongs and for a better future. The quotation stresses resisting injustice and doing good in the days ahead. It embodies a call to moral courage and social responsibility.
The report cites six consecutive days of heavy German air raids on England with hundreds of planes daily. It notes RAF losses of 276 German planes destroyed in five days, British losses lower, and argues German mass attacks fail to break British resolve or damage key naval and industrial centers.
In Sydney on Wednesday Mr Blackburn and Mr Ward oppose a National Government. Speaking at the opening of Mr Ward's campaign, Blackburn argued labour should be reduced by halves rather than join a national cabinet.
Tamworth by election results show W Chaffey AAP candidate defeating two opponents by a majority of 1 155. Final tallies list Chaffey 2 958, Lyons ALP 2 787, Ryan ALP Non-Com. 2 787. Polls declared in Tamworth.
Mr Crerar announced a National Committee to place refugee children in Canada. He warned refugee movements could rise, with Ottawa offering 50,000 potential homes as wards of the Crown. About 4,000 children have already arrived from private arrangements.
The Black Crook changes declined as fears of Germany’s attack on England weighed on traders in New York. Wheat hit season’s low while bonds weakened and Bethlehem Steel led declines, with nearly all commodities slipping.
A state memorial at St Pauls Cathedral 11 45 am marks the funeral of wartime casualties. Brigadier Street Lieut Colonel Thornthwaite Sir Henry Garrett Fairbairn Elford General Sir Brudenell White receive private burials or moved to cremation. A guard of honour and minute guns accompany the procession. Wreaths go to the Cathedral as relatives adjust plans for Newcastle Melbourne routes.
British motor torpedo boats engaged enemy light forces in the early hours. One rammed a ship mistaken for an E-boat, others fired at point blank range from close range. Air attack followed. no casualties or damage reported to our boats.
Tributes flowed in Parliament as Prime Minister Menzies led solemn condolences for ten air disaster victims. Motions of sympathy were passed in both houses adjourned for a day of mourning while investigations into the crash were announced.
A leaked U S government dispatch outlines Gestapo ties in New York. The document links a German diplomat as a travel and foreign bureau official to alleged Gestapo operations with U S connections.
The Premier Mr Mair proposes a Sunday prayer for rain amid drought concerns. Representatives urged seeking Divine Providence for relief, hoping for reprieve for a large portion of the population.
The King expresses shock at the air accident that killed three Commonwealth Ministers and other officers. He asks Governor General Gowrie to convey deep sympathy to the bereaved families and toAustralasia for the loss. (Continued on page 3)
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