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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text from The Federal Capital Press of Australia Canberra mentions advertisement rules and responsibility, but provides no concrete event, person, place, or date to form a factual summary. The readable parts reference an advertisement requirement and the newspaper, not a specific incident.
Wellington dispatch describes a call by the Leader of the Opposition to convene a secret sanction of parliament on the Prime Minister's return from London. The proposal seeks a forum to discuss the government's conduct and opportunities for remedy in light of recent experiences.
Canberra weather figures show 9 am barometer 29.78 inches, 2 pm 29.75 inches. Temperatures 8 degrees at 9 am and 76 degrees at 3 pm. 24 hour max 0.9 degrees, min 61.2 on screen 62.5 on grass. Wind data from 8 am to 2 pm and wind velocity at the airfield noted.
The Governor General Lord arrives in Canberra this morning attended by Captain and Edle, signaling official duties beginning as the party travels from their prior location.
The Se Johns Ladies Guild hosts a bargain sale at Weatlake Hall today from 3:00 pm. Winners of the competitions at the Afar Foto Sale include Parker and Twin Dolly Mrs. Thomas.
The article argues a direct coast highway from Canberra is essential yet blocked by politics and old routes. It proposes using the Royal Australian Air Force for an aerial survey during the war to identify a better route, with road construction to follow after peace.
The British Government requests the U S Embassy in Berlin to press Germany over the detention of Colonel Geo Vereker former Acting Counsellor at the British Embassy in Moscow. Vereker, cousin to Lord Gort, was captured after being removed from an Estonian steamer en route to London.
Mr Casey the Minister for Supply arrived in Sydney by flying boat from England. He said Britain could beat magnetic mine warfare and raiders, and that shipping to Australia would improve soon. He noted Mr Broadbent led inquiries into overseas munition methods and explosives details, and plans for Beaufort bomber production in Australia.
Brazil's raw cotton exports in January to April show a 40 percent rise over the same period in 1938. China imported 18 004 tons, Japan 16 685 tons, Italy 3 088 tons, France 4 564 tons, with Brazil's overall shipments up significantly from the prior year.
The Bradford market report notes most operators closed to new business awaiting a new supply allocation from Control. Uncertainty surrounds the coming price as civil trade rehabilitation costs rise by ten percent.
Prime Minister Menzies announced after Cabinet that the Empire air scheme will run to March 1943 with Canada as administrator aided by a Supervisory Board. Canada Australia and New Zealand share remaining programme costs and assets. Canada advances funds. Training of pilots and crews for Canada and Britain to be coordinated. most trainees enlisted in RAAF or attached to RCAf and RAF.
Thousands watched a funeral cortege for five R A F airmen killed in a Richmond crash. Rev Ashcroft told the logs of their valuable lives were part of Australia's price in the fight for liberty. The young men prepared for war and gave their lives for the Empire and Allies.
New South Wales will cooperate fully in the Empire Air Training Scheme to train 20 000 mechanics. The Education Minister Mr Drummond told parliament the states are gravely concerned about the impact on industry needs for development and defence.
In Melbourne on a Tuesday the Arbitration Court refused to provide penalty rates for Forestry Department employees who worked overtime. William Longbottom, chief of the Forestry Commission, argued such payments would encourage irresponsible fires.
Buenos Aires reports say the Graf Spee crew, about 700–1000 young sailors aged 18 to 21, were interned after the Admiral Graf Spee was scuttled and burned. A note protests by 21 American Republics over the safety zone infringement. Captain Lansdorf and crew describe fatigue and strain.
Buenos Aires report notes that delaying the Australian wool clip may have kept the Graf Spee afloat longer. Captain Lanadorf claimed he shifted plans from South Africa to the River Plate coast to menace shipping. The crew faces internment on Marcing Garcia Island with limited freedom on pledges.
Mr J V Fairbairn Adstraint Minister for Air toured Royal Air Force stations in France and met pilots. He expressed interest in a self sealing tank Dornier design and new aircraft types for Australia. He praised rapid pilot training and observed practice fights and rapid gunnery responses during demonstrations.
Minister for Education Mr. Drummond welcomed the interest shown by Mr. Percy Spender Commonwealth Acting Treasurer in technical education and training. He called it a hopeful sign of Commonwealth State cooperation to modernize technical training at the earliest possible moment. Drummond noted a former stance against federal involvement in education had shifted.
Henry Beatty, aged seven, died in Sydney after long illness. He farmed near Queanbeyan at Urila and was a founder member of the Queanbeyan Rifle Club, noted as a champion rifle shot. He was a son of the late John and Mrs. Beatty, and had four brothers John James William Ernest. Funeral held at Queanbeyan Church of England cemetery.
Mr Fairbairn joined the Canadian commander to inspect camouflaged machines near the aerodrome. He observed a bomber being loaded and a Dornier shot down, the dull grey plane partly dismantled and riddled with bullets.
The Minister for Trade and Customs announced that certificates of origin and interests will be required for a segment of imports from neutral European countries after March 1, 1940. The measures cover clusters of goods formerly from Germany, with some items already prohibited under Import Licensing Regulations effective December 1.
The Press in Berlin proclaims the Admiral Graf Spee’s end marks a shift to new British blows against England. It labels Churchill a blackmailer for pressuring Uruguay to sail the ship before it was navigable, calling Uruguay’s action unfriendly and a breach of international law under Britain’s intimidation.
New York Times correspondent says a Montevideo report claims Graf Spee officers and crew threatened mutiny after orders to the ship. The vessel is also reported to have fallen to pieces.
A Russian submarine reportedly attacked a German steamer near London on Tuesday. Several shots were fired but none hit the target.
News in Brief reports the death of Mia Rudyard Kipling widow of the famous author and notes other international items. The brief covers executions in Berlin for listening to broadcasts and plans for greyhound racing control in Sydney. It cites Berlin crimes, submarine Ursula, and Bengal Assembly support for Britain during the war.
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner fixed prices for tin copper ter and lead at September 4 levels. Tin £228 per ton, copper £65 17 6, spelter £20 2 0, lead £20 17 6. Customs Minister Mr Lawrent said the move clarifies the position after Britain's supply ministry valued London prices and aims to give producers overseas price advantages while keeping Australian metal prices stable during the war.
Reports indicate plans to intensify war effort coordination between Australia and New Zealand. Premier Frazer is expected to join discussions with the Nonwealth War group in Melbourne on Thursday or Friday.
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