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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
4
The Canberra Times states the Federal Capital territory notice format and obligations for display. It mentions responsibilities, guarantees, and publication deadlines preceding notices and actions in business and public matters.
Weunesday, Captain Prank, a member of a Antarctic expedition, says that the 31 members of the Byrjtiony win spent 14 months on Little America and were the luckiest fellows in the world. They were cut off from work and trouble yet reported good food and equipment and comfortable living compared with winter on the Western Front.
A brief notice notes the completion of a Commonwealth Statistics project led by Dr Roland Witconsky on the national register of return supplies. The report confirms the charting and coding stage has concluded.
Fragmentary OCR notes list a morning fleet day program with a Jupiter exercise at 9.20 and a planet venue at 2 a.m. The text mentions Moon race, Mate elage 10.80, and a sunset at 10.12 p.m. without clear dates or locations.
The piece argues that executive meddling with judiciary and public bodies harms democracy in Australia. It cites Mitchell’s acquittal, interference with the Industrial Board, and calls for Parliamentary oversight, warning that government plans to limit Parliament threaten democratic accountability and prudent spending. It questions the government’s reliance on a fragile majority and urges restored parliamentary function.
An OCR weather item notes a maximum temperature around 24 degrees with a 2.20 pm wind observation at Canberra aerodrome and general barometer readings. Limited readable details include wind direction WNW and time markers, but many words are garbled.
In the Mement Dometran campaign, depositions in the Magistrate's Court of Hefty Sessions were yesterday typed on both sides of the paper. The extent of the campaign remains unclear as it has been generalized across service sections, with savings noted in Pope's Lane needing consideration.
A day by day summary outlines Allied and German positions as Britain weighs aims for victory and the Versailles settlement. Reports cover Gandhi and Indian dominion talk, Congress responses, and Mosley League stance, with commentary on Japan China and rail and road routes impacting supply and blockade efforts.
New York report says Japan will accept Britain’s offer to return nine of twenty one German nationals seized from the Renma Maru. British notes claim a White Paper shows release of nine of the nine removed from the Asante Maru. Japan rebuts as serious.
The British government is portrayed as aware of an organized German scheme to secure the return of German mercantile marine officers from Allerca. The note argues the goal was to place these men into foreign service amid wartime needs, with ships and routes described as costly yet aimed at enabling their use in military operations.
Fragmentary text notes German engineers with Diesel knowledge and plans for their use after return. Mentions British war policy and a party of about 50 near America, with some crew removed by Britain and others trained without special qualifications.
The note argues Japan’s position that the right to search belligerent warships at sea is limited by the Declaration of London and that neutral nationals fall into contested categories. It reviews Article 47 of the Declaration, the legal basis for Japan’s claim, and England’s counter that London never binding on all states, with the focal point on who may be removed from neutral ships and the modern redefining of the concept.
A lengthy wartime analysis argues that Britain's stance aligns with German measures against enemy armed forces while condemning German submarine warfare. The piece discusses international law, neutrality, and the potential implications of German actions on civilian and military shipping, noting Japanese views and British countermeasures.
Japan replied on September 4 to British notes about enemy nationals on neutral ships. Tokyo said removal of enemy nationals from peaceful neutrals is illegal under international law. Britain argued the German prize cases. Japan maintained its stance and indicated flexibility on July discussions.
A terse report notes a victory for commonsense in a case involving the Mawes and Loader. The fragment confirms a favorable outcome for one side but lacks specific dates or places. Further readable facts remain unavailable in the text.
The Red Star reports renewed tension on the Manchuko frontier as the Soviet Army hastens fortifications after the collapse of Russo Japanese border talks.
Government survey highlights shipyard capacity expansion and cost per ton, aims to boost wartime production. Key factors include availability of raw materials, turbines engines, skilled technicians, and cooperative labor relations to accelerate shipbuilding while coordinating subsidies and standardization to support the war effort.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to Monwenae and diplomatic exchanges, with mentions of a minister’s statement and correspondence in The Daily Telegraph. It notes British aviation and Britain’s interpretation pressures, while London reports a Japanese goods trend and compensation issues affecting future relations.
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