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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1940
Page
5
Wartime Public Service Notes on Promotions
Roosevelt nominated Claude Wickard to succeed Wallace as Secretary of Agriculture. The documents discuss war era personnel shifts, provisional appointments, and seniority concerns in the Public Service Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USA
Mens
Washington
Preat- Roosevelt
Claude Wickard
Wallace
Opposition Seeks Disallowance of Emergency Labour Regulations
In a Senate clash the opposition failed 33 to 28 as Labour backed the disallowance move against Emergency Powers Regulations on labour movement. Criticism centered on industrial conscription fears, wage controls, and government consultation with big business over skilled labour access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Official
Labour Party
Rosevear
PLANES FOR U S A Profit Limits Meet Manufacturer Refusal
The Army and Navy failed to place contracts for 6728 planes and guns for 28 destroyers due to manufacturers opposing profit limits. Senate members urged conscripting industry while some preferred Bush Purchasing Commission deals not bound by limits. The Appropriations Committee backed a 45 billion dollar bill restoring a 12 percent profit cap after a prior 5 percent limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Navy
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bush Purchasing Commission
Australia keeps empire policy with Sir John Latham to Japan
In parliament Mr McEwen stated the government had issued itself before appointing Sir John Latham as ambassador to Japan. He said the move does not weaken empire collaboration or Far Eastern policy and will enhance mutual exchange of information with a Japanese ambassador to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
House of Representatives
McKowen
John Latham
McEwen
New South Wales Defence Spend Seen Rising
In Sydney the Premier Mr Muir said NSW defence expenditure has been too small but will rise after Loan Council discussions. He noted faster spend on defence and military matters including equipment and munitions, while the Commonwealth plans spend 6,000,000 pounds on aerodromes and camp sites. Deputy Premier Mr Bruxner added NSW could increase munitions output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Muir
Bruxner
Wartime profits taxed to fund government
The Taxpayers' Association of New South Wakce proposes a 1 shilling in the pound super-tax on all company profits with no rebate for shareholders. Secretary Mr White says the plan could raise about £4,000,000 for the Commonwealth Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Taxpayers’ Association of New South Wakce
Association
Mr. White
Menzies Avoids Policy Talk on Military Camp Canteens
In the House of Representatives Mr James of the Labor Party urged wet canteens be set up so servicemen and officers could drink on leave without hotel visits. He asked if the government would introduce wet canteens before the elections. Menzies declined to discuss policy, saying questions of policy are not debated here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger
I Wan
Tion
New Wales
Victoria
Menzies
House of Representatives
James
Lab
Mengies
German Chemists Plead Guilty To Acting As Foreign Agents
Wolff and a fellow German chemist admitted acting as foreign agents without authorization. They were fined 2000 dollars and given a suspended three month sentence. Wolff had been removed from the Yasukin Maru on July 2 after narcotics charges. He acknowledged sailing from San Francisco with a trunk of diplomatic papers for the German consul in Valparaiso.
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Balboa
Wolff
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Dutch Ship Reaches Australian Port After Nazi Bombing
A Dutch liner that left Amsterdam after bombing raids reached an Australian port. Wartime chaos scattered the crew, engineers worked under continuous bombardment to restore the ship, an emergency crew was formed, and German parachutists rained down as more than 200 Dutch evacuees prepared to board, though 100 failed to reach safety and many were killed in the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Amsterdam
Holland
Political leaders urge unity over party lines in broadcast
In a broadcast address leaders urged political unity and faith in men over parties, stressing unity over factional divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuesaday
Shale Oil Plant to Open as Petrol Rationing Aims Cut
In Sydney reports say shale oil at Glen Davia will produce petrol within months with a government opening ceremony likely when the first delivery is made. The minister reaffirmed a 13 percent petrol use reduction and promotion of voluntary economy and local substitutes. A motor fuel based on alcohol was discussed in Parliament with plans to submit to the Power Alcohol Committee. Motorists warned that without timely petrol rationing ticket applications there will be none by October 1. Graziers welcomed the rationing scheme as an improvement, noting most graziers’ concerns were addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosevear
Gregory
C.P
Rosevear
Essington Lewis
Nairn
U.A.P
Australia
Cranwell
A.C.T.U
Trades and Labour Council
Mengies
Ceater
Wingies
Sydney
Glen Davia
Ponterity
Monmiay
Sir Frederick Stewart
New South Wales
Canadian Navy expands fleet with fast motor boats
Ottawa reports orders for a fleet of motor torpedo boats akin to German E boats capable of 50 knots. The navy says it is six times larger than last year, now with 113 vessels and 85 keel layings underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Naval Ministry
German official notes transfer of consul candidate
Assistant Secretary of State Sumner Welles announced Germany is transferring Dr Friedrich Reed a consul from New York amid a State Department probe into his activities. Reed who recently arrived from Brazil where authorities objected to his conduct is expected to become Consul General at Kobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sumner Welles
Germany
Freidrich Reed
New York
State Department
Parliament Opens With Call to Unite War Effort
In Brisbane the Governor Sir Leslie Wilson urged all resources of the nation be organized and every person to play a part in the war effort as Parliament opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Brisbane
Leslie Wilson
Queen's Nephew Prisoner of War in Germany
News in brief reports the Queen's nephew, Master of Elphinstone, heir to Lord Elphinstone, is captured as a prisoner of war in Germany. The item also notes a fundraising update for the Agenda War Fund and various world coverage from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elphinstone
Germany
Uganda
Agenda War Fund Committee
Britain
Supreme Court Listing for August 21 1640 Canberra
Notice of criminal Rex v Stevens and appeals in Newton and Finlay matters set for hearing on Wednesday August 21 1640 at 10 am. Proceedings to be held at the Supreme Court building Acton Canberra with registrar Keane presiding.
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Australian Capital Territory
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Patent Office
Acton
Canberra
Rex
Stevens
Newton
Finlay
F.C. P
KEANE
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