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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1940
Page
2
Fraternal and family members offer heartfelt thanks to friends for letters cards telegrams and floral tributes given in sorrow after the death of their son. The notice notes the Canberra Times advertising rules and deadlines for future ads.
Meteorologist predicts ongoing heat wave with temperatures above normal across 45 mountain centers. Wilcannia notes high readings as Newnan forecasts a southerly change may bring relief later in the week. Officials warn residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity.
The index of retail store employment has returned to prewar levels as miltia recruiting and reserve occupations influence job patterns. Retail workers face exemption from military service while factories contend with greater enlistment pressures, reshaping labor demand.
Hila Excellency the Governor-General Lord Gowrie arrived in Sydney from Canberra accompanied by Captain Bracegirdle. He spent the day inspecting military forces and departed for Canberra at night.
Marine underwriters announce a general reduction in war risk insurance for cargoes to and from Europe Asia the East and Far East including shipments between the United States and Australia via the Panama Canal and the Pacific. This marks a second cognisance of Briand successes against Italy. The notice also notes trade developments with Yugoslavia and Russia.
The essay argues that democracy and Western liberalism offer the best path to peace amid rising totalitarian ideologies. It contrasts Nazi rule with British imperial protections, warns of subjugation under a new order, and urges preserving individual liberty and economic initiative.
Canberra weather note reports barometer readings at 8 am and 3 pm, temperatures at 9 am and 3 pm, and a 24 hour high and grass and screen minimums. Wind directions listed as N N W at 6 am and 3 pm with no further conditions.
The Prime Minister likely to announce plans for a London trip as a show of Empire solidarity amid the Nazi threat. Officials think if he travels he may tour Australian military posts in the Middle East Malaya British Malaya and Britain with Curtin unlikely to accompany him.
Lieut Henry Francis Grey died December 5 in Randwick New South Wales after illness. Born August 24 1907 in Canberra he served from 1936 and was a Canberra first officer in the new AULF. Funeral at St Johns Churchyard with rites at Queanbeyan Parish Church.
Tourists from Victoria visited Canberra in the last two days with over 30 staying at Hotel Ainslie on Boxing Day and 35 from Warrnambool guests at Hotel Wellington yesterday. Canberra swelters as heat peaks with a maximum of 85 degrees by 9 am. minimum 53 degrees earlier. North westerly wind observed.
Reports from Cairo and London describe Bardia’s siege lines holding at about eight miles from the town with limited Italian relief. British patrols push Italians back along the frontier as Abyssinian guerrilla activity and rebel actions rise across Ethiopia and Kenya. The Mediterranean Fleet claims momentum while Indian troops report heavy enemy casualties and prisoners taken in Sidi Barrani fighting.
The article assesses Germany's invasion odds of Britain, noting coastal defenses, RAF raids, and growing American aid as crucial. It covers Ireland's defense posture under de Valera, Ireland's volunteers and security efforts, and the lack of modern equipment hampering defense readiness.
Three LAA Tiger Moth training aircraft from No. 4 Hilementary Training School at Mascot were damaged in two separate accidents early today. No injuries reported. Flying Officer J. Linfort and Leading Aircraftman H V Freckleton landed at Mascot and taxied. Leading Aircraftman A G Addison crashed into the first Moth while landing. all planes damaged but salvageable. Leading Aircraftman I B Gordon bailed out with the engine cut near Bulli.
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