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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1940
Page
3
The text outlines fragmented notes on Axis and Allied actions, mentioning Italy Germany and Romania. It references neutral zones and troop movements, with vague allusions to occupation, reinforcement, and political tensions across the Balkans and the Mediterranean theater.
Deputy chairman of the New South Wales Board of Aerial Management announced that hundreds of thousands of bullet proof steel helmets are being produced in Australia for domestic and allied markets. The Commonwealth Steel Company Ltd and John Headle and Sons supplied malleable steel and presses enabling rapid production after initial data shortages.
An early advertisement touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a gentle laxative aid, claiming harsh purgatives are unnecessary and that a soft bulky residue helps bowel motion. It urges readers to eat All-Bran with milk or cereal daily to improve digestion.
Berlin radio repeats a warning to the United States not to ship goods to Britain via Ireland and suggests a neutrality law change to bar Eire. The Berliner Boersen-Zeitung argues such a move would let the US ship goods destined for Britain through Ireland, risking submarine danger. The piece notes Ireland remains in Germany's blockade area and calls on Irish choice regarding involvement.
The Inter-Faith Committee for the aid of Democracies an alliance of Catholic Jewish and Protestant clergy and laymen issued a declaration urging that war supplies be given and sent to Britain in support of its fight.
The meningitis outbreak in Darwin reaches a peak with 19 new cases in 24 hours. Six are civilians and the rest soldiers. four more suspects may test positive tomorrow. Bagot Hospital treats 41 cases and Khalin Emergency Hospital 31.
Federal policy to decentralise munitions production aims to set up armament annexes in Goulburn and Wagga NSW, with potential expansion to other provincial towns. Engineering facilities, management, and labour supply are key factors, and approval depends on local capabilities and cooperation with the Department of Munitions.
London endured a severe air raid described as one of the war’s worst, with high explosive and incendiary bombs striking central and east London and a suburb wrecked. Fires raged, several hospitals were damaged, and casualties were reported among shelter occupants and residents. Government measures included new respirator masks for shelters and potential meat ration adjustments.
An unclear fragment questions German blitzkrieg outcomes. It notes high production expectations, ongoing bombardment effects on munition factories, and questions about results amid a period described as intense bombing. The text references business plans and transport issues impacting production.
A small crowd watches Ted McMenamin start the six day cycle race at the sports arena. The event lasts 143 hours ending next Saturday at 11.45 pm. Teams of two compete with one rider always on track and the highest mileage wins. Banks around the track hold the riders during rests.
The film The Great Dictator by Charlie Chaplin was banned in Argentina at the Italian Embassy's request. Other items note Roosevelt plans to address Congress on January 6 and a January 7 budget release. Tax stamps issued to support income tax instalments in Australia, plus weather and Rhodesian relief notes.
Allied reports indicate increasing pressure around Bardia with intensified artillery and new gun captures to the south. Air raids by RAF and Italian losses are noted, while Sudan and Kenya patrols continue. Italian morale and propaganda are cited as factors in Bardia's stubborn resistance.
An explosion at a plane repair factory shook nearby buildings and sent flames into the air. The plant was owned by John Alexander Selo, a Russian, prompting investigators to probe the incident. A 63 year old woman, Elsie Surrist, from Weee, was hospitalized in critical condition as authorities conduct inquiries.
German long range guns shelled the Channel Coast for two and a half hours starting at 4 30 a m with a salvo of bombs striking the Dover area. The attacks continued at regular intervals but caused no casualties and no damage was reported.
A 16 year old married youth Patrick Morton Hartney was killed by a lightning strike while out hunting with two companions at Specimen Hill on Saturday afternoon. William Joiner 17 suffered head injuries and severe burns while Leslie Nicholas Branson 18 endured shock. The trio sought shelter under a tree as a thunderstorm hit and were found injured. Hartney had married only a month earlier. The storm was described as the worst in local memory with fish reportedly taken from the nearby reservoir.
Yale Gallery director Theodore Aizer leaves for Australia to assemble an exhibition of Australian and New Zealand art. The show will travel to Canada and the United States during 141. Sizer will visit major galleries and museums across Australia and New Zealand.
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