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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
4
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Canberra issues advertisement rules for the Canberra Times. It outlines subscription rates, agency contacts, and conditions limiting liability for inserted ads, endorsing only compliant copy, and reserving right to alter or reject advertisements.
Bangkok dispatch says French Air Force retaliated for bombing near Savannakhet, destroying grounded planes and military targets at Bainnephe north east of Thakhel, with casualties and damage yet to be determined.
An unclear OCR note mentions German ships, including Bin marck and Von Tirpieg, recently joining a fleet ramping up for possible competition. It cites two other ships nearing readiness and notes armour with special steel as part of the fleet expansion.
Canberra residents face smaller beer mugs and glasses as officials authorize a reduction in container sizes to offset excise and sales tax increases. Hotels and breweries warn orders and defense contracts may suffer, while some vendors resist acting until stocks run dry.
The Governor-General Lord Gowrie chaired a Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House Canberra. The session featured a presentation to the House of Representatives by Speaker W. M. Nairn and noted Lady Gowrie's attendance with Miss Ivie Price at a related ceremony.
Weather note from Canberra dated Wednesday reports bayometer readings, rainfall, and temperatures. Forecast includes maximum and minimum temperatures, wind direction NW to WNW, and a mid afternoon reading around 3 pm.
The Minister for the Interior announced two new Commonwealth Offices in Canberra as war demands expand departmental staffs. The piece criticizes delayed Canberra planning since 1924, urges permanent offices over temporary structures, and warns the government faces administrative un readiness and costly improvised construction.
Eldwyth Edgell of Canberra Girls Grammar School won second place in the under 18 NSW essay contest on The Value of War Savings Certificates as part of Australia’s War Effort. The Commonwealth Bank donated the prize War Savings Certificates. Lady Gowrie presented the award at the school’s annual speech day.
Progress on the Welfare Hut in Manuka shows concrete work nearing completion for the Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association serving fighting force members. Department of the Interior advised Concrete Constructions Ltd of plans to cover extra work with contractor funds and firm contributions.
Berlin reports Goebbels predicts a new bombing offensive to overwhelm Britain as the war nears a quick conclusion with a shift to a broader European order. London experiences brief air alerts with no severe night warnings, while Dover endures long enemy activity in the Channel. A new London transport refreshment service circulates with large depots and several tons of supplies.
In the Australian House of Representatives Mr Scully (Lab.) attacked the Wheat Industry War Times Control Bill arguing the 140,000,000 bushel limit and price below 3/6 per bushel would hurt growers. The bill aims to stabilise the industry. critics warn of undercutting production while ministerial powers and seed exemptions are noted. The drought relief and loan bills totaling £2.8 million were also passed to aid affected farmers across states.
A denial report tabled in Parliament cites methods used by overseas film companies operating in Australia to dodge Commonwealth tax. The Commissioner suggests fixing an arbitrary overseas income percentage for final assessments, noting audits show large losses and accounts certified by English and American firms may not reflect true assessable income.
London reports Prime Minister states Ireland bears no hostility to Britain though British policy provoked unjustified resentment. Beilamn notes Dublin seeks respectful relations while avoiding provocation or hostility.
The Select Committee's wartime company tax plan, announced to the House by Treasurer Fadden, raises the private company tax base to 100 percent undistributed income and imposes a 1 shilling super tax on public companies with profits over 5 thousand pounds, aiming for a total yield near six million pounds after revisions.
Lawmakers from all sides pressed the government to revisit the new graduated sales tax as a special all party committee is proposed to remove anomalies. Debates targeted exemptions on medicines books and periodicals, with opposition warning the bill is hurried and flawed.
Washington dispatch to the Times reports a dispute over base sites essential to defending the Panama Canal. Britain allegedly offers swamp land away from population centers while negotiations continue with some optimism for success despite no concession yet.
Newcastle reports a 24 hour strike by Amalgamated Society of Engineers members over a seven day roster. The workers demand withdrawal of the roster by January, threatening withdrawal from the works if not met. Further action is expected the following day.
The American Red Cross sent Britain 297000 pounds cash and over two million pounds worth of medical supplies. The aid included 110 ambulances nine field kitchens 45000000 surgical dressings and ten X ray units delivered over six months during the war.
British troops advanced over 80 miles, seizing control of the coast road at Hugbug between Sidi Barrani and Gol lum. About 4,000 prisoners taken in the opening stage, with possible further moves along the coast as Italian resistance is assessed.
The plan emphasizes a rapid Western Desert advance to drive Italians from Libya, exhausting their supplies and wearing down resistance. Territorial gains are secondary as General Wavell seeks to force Italy to divert resources and curb Italian expansion.
British commander Lieutenant-General Henry Maitland Wilson, CB, DSO, MC, a distinguished military figure, began in the South African War and rose through British staff colleges. He led in the Western Desert, served in World War I, and was GOC in Chief at Aldershot before the current conflict.
The report notes a Japanese budget around 1.5 billion yen for the year starting April 1 with heavy allocations to army and navy. It warns that substantial extra war funds will be needed beyond the ordinary fighting forces and cites estimates of extraordinary expenditures in China reaching about one billion yen.
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