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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
4
The Canberra Church of England Girls School expands its enrollment from kindergarten to Leaving Certificate level in the Australian Capital Territory, offering boarding and day options for students.
The Prime Minister announced an additional call up for Citizen Forces training with new age groups ranging from 19 to 33 years. Recruits will enlist in January and undergo six to seven weeks of training before posting to units, as defense plans target 250 000 personnel and broader regional registration.
The Prime Minister Menzies announced Senator Foll as Minister for Information. Foll will keep the Interior portfolio and took the oath in the afternoon. Menzies relinquished the Information post for a permanent appointment.
The secret session began at 12 30 a m and lasted until 3 30 am with galleries cleared. Speakers discussed the Postmaster General Department estimates and information policy while Senator Fall ordered an immediate investigation. The PMG estimate passed as Cameron slept, with Foll urging broader information access and reduced censorship.
The death of Lord Lothian, British Ambassador to Washington, raises questions about Britain’s diplomatic representation in America. In his absence, the senior member acts as Affaires ad interim, likely Mr. N. M. Butler, Counselor of Embassy, who has served as private secretary to ministers and held a senior embassy post. He will manage formal business until a new ambassador arrives.
A distinguished career diplomat, Lord Lewd Lothian Wis is named among the top British envoys to the United States. His selection follows a pattern of appointing university men with strong reputations. The posting signals Britain’s aim for strong American representation and reflects Milner’s South Africa group era. Lord Lothian had previously toured Australia in 1938 as part of government missions.
Plans approved to alter the Kingston branch with removal of an archway and rear extension. An essay competition by Fultons draws wide interest with a December 98 deadline and a prize for the best tech topic. Auction of Captain's Flat to Queanbeyan road work equipment set for next Wednesday at the Tingerry Lane campsite.
Friday readings show at 9 am pressure 30.10 inches and 9 am wind ESE. Temperatures reached 70 degrees by morning and 85 degrees by 3 pm with the 24 hour maximum 85.4 and minimum around 97.3 in a later line.
The Governor General Lord Gowrie led a Federative Council session at Government House Canberra. The meeting included remarks on the oath of office for information minister nominee H. Foil and a reception for Prime Minister R. G. Menzies. J. Garside of the Commerce Department was named Assistant Government Trade Commissioner in New York.
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia Canberra reports a forecast of mostly fine weather early, then clouding over and unsettled conditions with some scattered showers developing later. The update notes a shift from clear to damp, with possible light rain.
The obituary lauds Lord Lothian for forging enduring Anglo American understanding from his Washington post since the war’s outbreak He is credited with shaping US policy toward Britain from Stimson era realism to wartime aid and rapid production of war materials His death is viewed as a blow to Allied victory and shared democratic ties
The obituary commends Lord Lothian for shaping Anglo American understanding during wartime and diplomacy. It notes his swift intellect and accurate strategy as a diplomat and writer, his service in British politics, and his key role in fostering cooperation between English speaking peoples.
The coroner found natural causes for Lord Lothian's death after a delay in medical attention by a Christian Scientist. No autopsy was performed. A Boston Christian Boleotist practitioner treated him. Death was certified at 3 a.m. after a physician was called post mortem.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull paid tribute to Lord Lothian, praising his public service and friendship with the United States. Australian Minister Casey expressed sorrow, noting Lothian's broad imperial understanding and role in Far Eastern affairs. Diplomatic circles anticipate Casey may assume some duties during the transition. In New York, the Duke of Windsor left Miami by naval plane for unspecified Caribbean meetings with Roosevelt, with talks on a potential British ambassador to the United States.
Gazetted regulations grant the Milet Yar Labour and National Service and the Arbitration Court wide powers to prevent disputes or expedite resolution. The Court or Minister may intervene on work and wage conditions across industries to protect industrial peace and national security.
The text outlines procedures when industrial grievances or unrest are suspected. It requires ministers or registrars to refer potential disputes to the Court, allows hearings as if disputes exist, and mandates immediate notification to trigger court involvement. It also details delays, common rules, and the appointment of conciliation commissioners to investigate, confer, and potentially issue binding awards.
At the meeting, the Apprenticeship Board will announce how many apprentices will be attached to each trade after next Wednesday. A transfer granted one apprenticeship in a gaining trade. three other applications were deferred from Thursday’s session.
In Parliament Mr Ward of Labour denounced the amended Pensions Bill amid party rifts. He warned there would be no more compromises and criticized leadership for a paltry pension increase. He urged Labour members to recognize their strength.
Mr Ward calls the compromise surrender while Labour MPs debate duration and support for the Budget. Mr Pollard says three months enough and Labour claims freedom next session to act for relief, regretting the agreement that obliges a vote on the Penitusbia matter.
British forces report a successful surprise attack near Sidi Barrani advancing about 80 miles into the desert. A small mechanized unit circled Sidi Barrani and cut communications, isolating Italian forces and preventing aid from Thalia.
Fragmentary report mentions China Soviet Russia relations and payments tied to a future year, with references to currency and a media correspondent. The text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to establish a concrete story.
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