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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1940
Page
3
A shaky, partial OCR fragment discusses German and British actions and perceived air power factors. It hints at opinions on Britain’s role in wartime missions and the argument over strategic outcomes. The text is incomplete and unclear about specifics or dates.
A dense schedule of services across multiple churches including St John, St Pauls, St Christopher's, St Patrick's and others. It lists Holy Communion, Morning Prayer, watchnight Eucharist, Evensong, confessions, and sermons by various clergy, with times ranging from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on dates around Christmas and New Year.
The Church of England reports record Communicants across parish services with festive decorations and a quiet absence of tourists. Christmas Communion was observed at the hospital for Anglican nurses and patients, and a New Year message will be delivered at St John’s Church with Archdeacon presiding. Watchnight services are planned at St John’s and St Paul’s to ring in the new year. The Archdeacon and other clergy will resume duties after January with regional attendances noted.
The extension of censorship to Hansard reports during the final night of the last session censored remarks by former Navy Minister Cameron and Opposition Leader Curtin. Questions arise on consent and authority, with comparisons to earlier rulings by Speakers Bell and Nairn and pledges about parliamentary power to censor.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt will deliver a detailed speech December 30 on aid to Britain and domestic war production. Over 150 signatories including editors and lawyers urge a bold policy to speed aid and avert Axis victory, warning Britain must remain strong to hold the world.
London reports a German front line detour delaying E B Waering while Marshal Petain remains resolute for French rights. Berlin contends a new French cabinet is likely by week’s start, with Britain seeking fleet assurances and German aims in the Mediterranean praised as bait.
Years ago explosive shells promised the end of battleships but designs evolved from wooden fleets to iron and steel ironclads. Mines torpedoes submarines and aircraft altered tactics yet flexible fleet disposition preserved British sea power and vital trade routes.
In Perth the Swan by election results show Barker 4743, Tinan 16168, Ferguson 10388, and Marwick 12000. The campaign's heated mood rises with ALP State executive to meet Monday over charges of apathy and inefficiency. Dinan accuses Labour leaders of political berserk and calls for full investigation. Willcock defends Labour as a difficult taskable project. Dinan vows to substantiate charges while Curtin's reply is deemed weak by Dinan. News notes dead librarian John Malcolm Mitchell and coal supply concerns in Melbourne. Seamen in Newcastle demand paravanes and degaussing gear with a compulsory conference planned.
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