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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
6
Fragmentary text describes Anchor Line steamship Teair cruiser Transyva A torpedoed in tough seas. Officers and many saved, crew rescued by F Wing. Vessel landed on a west coast port. Casualties feared. captain among survivors. Ship's cat saved.
London reports July wholesale prices up across sectors. Overall index rises about four percent, with food costs gaining and industrial materials up around three percent. The general index shows a significant year over year increase amid wartime pressures.
The Commonwealth Government awarded Thompson and Chaimera Pty. Limited a £185 751 contract for timber and galvanised buildings near Bacchus Merah, part of the new ALF camp. W. O. Horton’s Newcastle tender for four timber framed buildings was accepted. Stegglea Ply Limited to supply mixes, vegetables, and fruit to Greta Maitland’s Supply Officer. Rutherford and Lots camp operate from August 1 to September 30.
In the House of Commons Mr. Amery as Secretary for India praised Lord Linlithgow's offer as a sincere step to speed India's goal. He said it would allow Indian leaders an effective role in government and wartime policy, while opposing Congress demands for a Council dependent on elected members. He stressed a postwar constitution by a body representing main Indian interests.
Regulations under the Air Navigation Act were gazetted to curb evasion by defining a regular public transport service. Any air service operating on two occasions in a month between points 50 miles apart must secure a licence, officials said.
Sydney hearing before the Full Court on an application by Abert Levitus for leave to resume legal practice. The court avoided judging the conspiracy charge's specifics while Levitus argued no action by him warranted the presumption of disbarment or disgrace.
New York grand jury charges claim money funded Communist influence in the film industry. Several celebrities tied to study groups allegedly concealed their Communist affiliations.
The 18th E Battalion of the ALI arrived at Lawson today after a nine day march from Springwood. About 610 men billeted at Lawson with duties and entertainments for the troops. Tomorrow the battalion proceeds to a parade through the town and then to Blackheath and Mt Victoria, an 11 mile leg. The 17th Battalion also moved, marching from Ingleside to Wallacia, completing a day’s stage via Penrith.
Secretary of the Navy Colonel Knox announced three new naval reserve air bases are opening immediately with facilities to expand to train 1600 reserve aviators monthly. He warned conscription is necessary amid a grave national crisis and, if England falls, Bermuda could host U S air bases along the coast. He told the Military Affairs committee that without allies the United States would be isolated.
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