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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
2
Mr Cameron condemned government recess and disallowance of National Security Regulations creating appeal tribunals for internees. He urged early consideration as six internment works would cost £100 daily. Minister Holt warned 15 sitting days for action before lapse.
Justice Lukin reserved judgment on a claim by the official receiver that three diamonds valued at £1500 should be included in Theatore Charles Trautwein’s assets. The stones, one from Trautwein’s Parliamentary gold pass, were reportedly sold for £300 on the day of Trautwein’s conviction.
The Minister for the Territory announces delayed road work due to drier season but notes progress on Centre Road and priority surfacing for new Yean programme. New roads to Griffith and Turner will open up areas for housing, with Mount Franklin extension and fire protection routes to edge Commonwealth forests.
The government will raise old age and invalid pensions by 1 per week from December 19 with the Christmas payment moved up a week. About 333,000 pensioners gain, increasing the annual bill to £18,000,000. Inmates of institutions receive 6s 6d weekly, with cost of living adjustments. The bill maintains existing income tests and faces debate among Labour and Country Party members over the minimum rate and wider pension reform.
The Austrian Broadcasting Commission announced a further extension of the term for members until June 3, 1941. The current term expired on December 31.
Woolgers and Calthorpe report yarding of 1800 sheep at Canberra saleyards with fair attendance. Merino wethers 4-4 to 4-0, ewes 4-0. crossbred lambs and broken mouth sheep sold. Cattle sections incl fat heifers, fat cows, vealers. bids failed to meet Southwell reserve amid active bidding. Next sale scheduled at Queanbeyan on Friday.
A government minister announced that the Port of Adelaide will reopen with naval oversight to manage shipping traffic. The move follows recent mobilization measures and aims to restore port operations for trade and naval activity.
A bloated weekly grid outlines programme slots for 2FC and 3AR including BBC News at various times, music sessions, orchestras, dramas, sports and public affairs. It notes Cricket matches Vic v S A and several concert lineups with figures like Paul Robeson and Sydney Orchestra, plus various local and international broadcasts.
In the Senate a clash over government versus private control of Canberra hotels emerged from a ministerial statement. Senator Collings defended hotel revenue against claims, cited personal stay costs, urged stronger supervision of suppliers, and noted Barton House plans for public servants. Senator McBride argued figures omitted interest and depreciation.
The entry summarizes today’s military activity and strategic notes from the front lines. It lists terse updates on operations, command movements, and reported clashes in the theater. No detailed casualty figures are provided in the fragment.
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