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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
4
An obscure late page item from Nawanyoriy district dated December 110 presents a jumble of names and phrases. The brief seems to be a classified or notice segment with multiple improper spellings and garbled titles. No clear event or action is discernible.
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited outlines ad insertion rules for Canberra publications. It notes penalties for non compliance, advertising exemptions, and potential suspension of further inserts for violations, with authority cited to Canberra operations and the need for timely, accurate placement.
Fragmented OCR text discusses engineering unions, defence projects, and staffing for wartime to peacetime shift. Names like Cranwell appear in a debate over manpower, industrial roles, and the impact on construction and maintenance during and after conflict.
A fragmented essay argues Britain’s sea power and air power determine global primacy, with land power proving insufficient. It cites Prussia, the German navy, and Alfred Kirchhoff to claim naval strength failed in World War I while air power may decide future outcomes.
A fragmented report indicates Turkey maintains firm stances against Soviet influence while expelling 117 Germans amid suspicions of subversive activity. It notes Turkey’s diplomatic role in the region, alliances with Britain and France, and tensions with Germany over captain Papen and perceived German expansion.
Fragmentary text refers to a person defending gowns or regalia by an individual named Mize. The line structure suggests a brief society or personal notices item with unclear details and no clear event or date.
In a wartime dispatch from London, ministers urged unity as Britain faces Allied duties. The air minister and officials praised Canadian, New Zealand, and other forces while warning that Britain must persevere for peace. Concerns about Germany and potential slave states were raised as the war effort continued.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a naval convoy operation with emphasis on discipline, unity, and safety. Read as a staged wartime briefing, it highlights officers and crews preparing destroyers and merchant ships for perilous, coordinated passage amid risk, fog, and potential enemy threat.
The Italian Foreign Minister revealed the Milan government was not subverted by Germany's aim to strike a pact with Russia before the war. The move signaled a cooling in Italo German relations as Moscow and Rome grew distant while Berlin sought rapprochement with Rome on a cautious, fragile axis footing.
Air Vice Marshal Goble announced that Kerhiad submitted resignation as Chief of the Air Staff to the Commonwealth Government. Goble claimed disagreements over policy and personnel relations with the government, signaling broader cabinet resignations and possible implications for the expeditionary force.
Prime Minister Menzies announces Australia’s first government short wave broadcast aimed at countering German propaganda. He asserts Australia’s wartime alliance with Britain, pledges aid, and explains Australia’s role as a small power bound to a great power, vowing to defend common interests. He stresses vigilance against enemy lies and confirms Australia’s wartime partnership and resolve to win.
Fragmented weather notes indicate temperatures around mid 60s with readings in inches and degrees, wind and rainfall data appear garbled. Several proper nouns and times are unreadable, but reference to temperature, wind, and dew point suggest a standard forecast structure.
A government gazette outlines protections for civilian employees and militiamen volunteering for war service. It requires reengagement and wage parity for returning workers, with procedures for reinstatement and consequences for employers who fail. The report notes a Sydney council complaint and an attorney general involvement.
We report that police reinstatement prompted an executive council session amid factional tension. Four officers were dismissed following preliminary findings of misconduct, while no injuries were reported in the incident and the commission's initial probes continue.
London dispatch details fierce aerial combat over Heligoland with German raids on British bombers. Reported German losses exceed twelve, including at least six new twin engined MLE aircraft, while British losses included several bombers damaged or shot down.
Reports from Chongqing describe Japanese air raids striking Sichuan province cities including Chengdu and Luzhou. Five cities sustaine heavy damage while communications, government offices, and factories suffered damage and some trains halted. Local authorities report fear and civilian disruption amid ongoing air attacks.
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