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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
7
A garbled notice references the National Security Act and warns that any person contravening the act by using or trafficking war savings certificates for payment is subject to penalties. It mentions the Treasurer Mr Spender and broadly implies enforcement actions.
Tokyo reports Japan seeks British response to protest over Burma road use for war supplies to Chungking. Officials note Britain delaying reply, reflect Tokyo fear of U S attention, and warn evacuation at Hongkong may signal precautionary aims amid Sino Japanese tensions.
Justice Department inspectors arrive in San Francisco to probe reports that Columbus crew members interned on Angel Island engaged in unauthorized acts during shore leave. The inquiry targets possible misconduct linked to wartime internment policies.
William Cann Pty Ltd of Pheinittan awarded bread supply contract for forts camps and schools in the Newcastle area from July 1 to December 31. Winatanioy and Coghland Pty Ltd of Geelong awarded depth charge warer manufacture contract for Swan Island at a cost of Gaul 2.
In the House of Commons Mr Attlee stated the Government would not guarantee freedom from interference in publishing expressions of opinion. He warned that some statements could reveal enemy information or weaken public resolve and hinder the war effort. The policy is to interfere as little as possible with press liberties.
Graziers announce efforts to gain representation on the Liquid Fuel Control Board and the Appeal Board to protect pastoral interests during petrol and fuel rationing. They urge a permanent advisory panel for the Australian Agricultural Council and support a soldier farm scheme. They call for central wool storage at Newcastle and appoint H B Powdery to the Australian Woolgrowers Council.
At Flemington saleyards Sydney buyers selected from about 90 000 head of lambs and sheep with steady late rates. Sheep demand was slow with light to medium quality penning and prices 1 to 2 shillings lower than last week. Cattle market saw 210 head yarded with firm values and some prime lots sold dearer. Wethers to 26 shillings 3 pence lambs 16 shillings 22 pence bullocks 7 to 16 pounds cows 5 to 11 pounds best beef 24 shillings good 40 shillings medium 37 shillings and others 35 shillings.
The Indo Burma trade pact, set for three years, will last an additional year with a twelve month notice from Burma to India. Both nations retain a status quo since 1937, evaluating the agreement as new terms may evolve starting next year.
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