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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
4
Fragmented letters reveal public frustration over water supply and department handling. Citizens accuse officials of mismanagement while some defend policy amid drought. Sparse readable lines reference Perret, Himmn lant, and Piyanetas as possible names or terms in dispute.
Weather notice reports minimal details including expected temperatures, winds at 2 pm and later times, with unclear location references and mixed OCR errors. It mentions Canberra and a forecast period around afternoon hours, noting a minimum and wind speed. The garbled text limits precise facts.
A large walkout by factory workers disrupts production in a protest over speed-up and pay. About 400 employees remain off the line as tensions rise and management negotiates.
A chaotic London scene centers on Mr Hore-Belisha's resignation from the War Cabinet amid war reform debates. The opposition criticizes policy shifts while allies defend the reforms, with discussions of ministerial friction, transfers, and broader political maneuvering shaping the crisis.
Melbourne discusses public views on wartime mobilization. MPs and military leaders stress Australia must raise and equip a stronger imperial air force. recruitment difficulties are noted as a key obstacle to Allied victory. Leaders criticize complacency and urge sharper national effort in 191? battles.
The report states 20,000 reinforcements for the 6th Division of the A.LH. will be sent abroad at a rate of 20,000 per year under active advice. Six specialized units are joining the medical division already formed. The Minister for the Army Mr. Mureet said dental staff would be attached wherever needed.
Minister criticizes Australian response to recruitment and war effort. Senior officials warn that national spirit and leadership have declined since 25 years ago, urging drastic constitutional reforms and less government withdrawal. A call for stronger action and renewed national embassman in war.
Report from London notes South Africa will supply manpower and equipment to Britain as part of a broader defence effort. Warnings about costs and revenue allocations surface while colonial troops and naval measures are discussed. The piece mentions mine sweeping patrols and alerts to supply needs amid wartime support.
British prospects for winning new markets were excellent after the Order-In-Cou tel of November 27. Latin America, Africa, and Asia offer growth, with competition from the Americas, Italy, and Japan expected to be strong as British industry expands its export drive.
Australian motor industry aims to set up a Victorian plant to manufacture a four cylinder and a straight eight car, with trucks as well. The four cylinder is to be rated at 168 horsepower and the straight eight at 32 horsepower, with price points around £375. Local demand and American sourcing are noted as part of the strategy.
Auckland City Council voted to name a prominent harbour land Achilles Point to commemorate the Graf Spee engagement. A tablet will be erected by the council in honor of the events and the New Zealanders involved.
A proposal reported to the Lord Mayor by the War Service Fund and Comforts Fund aims to amalgamate as a Victorian unit within a Commonwealth-wide effort. The plan involves the State Council of the Reformed Soldiers' League and allied funds cooperating with the Australian Comforts Fund under joint guidance.
Unrest erupts as 1,500 Harbait Board artisans and 200 rail workers strike amid a furniture factory dispute. Police intervene when confrontation escalates. officials promise that disruptions to essential services will not be tolerated. Government officials blamed for the strike in part, with claims of broad responsibility.
Principal prize of £12000 drawn with ticket No 184077. second prize £22000 to ticket 3602 "Rain" Syndicate Roseneath Victoria. third prize £1950 tied to Wyxehead Syndicate. fourth prize £1000 to Paploly Mt Albert Auckland. more prizes listed with names and locations including Tasmanian and New Zealand entries.
London reports rationing tightened as ministers implement measures and debt relief plans. A new cabinet reshuffle postponed decisions until February to manage the Dictator probe while the United Malaya crisis unfolds. Canberra updates note militia movements and border concerns with international personnel reviewing policy.
Fragmented text describes heavy snow, extreme cold, and widespread activity on the Western Front. Mentions German and British actions, supply issues, and weather influencing troop movements. References to troops digging in, fires forbidden, and navigation of channels of attack amid harsh conditions.
An incomplete Ottawa report cites about 118 million dollars in early subscriptions to a 400 million dollar war loan. Statements from Mr. McLaughlin of General Tora of Canali urge Jewish participation as a duty and privilege to aid economic triumph, contrasting freedom under tyranny with support for Bronfman and others.
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