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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1940
Page
2
ME and Mrs. J Bagent and Mr R Carter of Ainslie thank friends for cards letters telegrams and floral tributes after the death of their grandmother Marie special thanks to the staff at Canberra Hospital Doctors and foreign staff for their care and support during this sad time
The American liner Washington sailed from Galway for Washington with 1700 Americans aboard. Other items note conscription in Tanganyika, interest free loans to the Commonwealth war fund nearing £4,695,000, and 71 British refugee children reaching Canada. A typhoon threatens the Philippines and fishing restrictions are set by Germany.
The article reports unrest during the Mexican presidential race with candidate Juan Almegan challenging Avila Camacho. Rioters damaged sites including a radio station as ambulances ferried injured individuals. casualties count not yet clear.
Canberra forecast notes isolated showers and mostly fine conditions with a moderate day. Night will be cool to cold with fog and variable winds tending northeast.
A brief Canberra Times item recalls a call to resist wrongs and work for a future good. The July 8 1940 issue frames collective action and hopeful effort as duties for readers.
Melbourne report quotes Minister for the Army Mr Street defending Australian morale against rumour. He notes up to 10 percent of army men off duty with infectious colds, two deaths among 100000 in camps, and counters claims of influenza causing widespread casualties amid Defence growth.
Britain remains resolute despite German air raids and invasions. The Royal Air Force is strengthening with Empire and American aid, while German losses mount. Britain’s defensive posture has become a decisive aerial advantage that could shorten the war and deter invasion.
The Congress Working Committee approves a resolution demanding from Britain a definite declaration of independence for India. After 30 hours of debate, they consider Lord Linlithgow's proposals to Mahatma Gandhi.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland announced arrangements through merchant and grower committees in Tasmania to regulate potato shipments to Sydney. The goal is price stability and longer deliveries as old stock runs out and new season crops come on slowly, benefiting both producer and consumer.
Viscount Craigavon prime minister of Northern Ireland spends a day in London meeting with British Cabinet members and says he is wholly pleased with the result of the conversations. A new Erie defence regulation designates Bantry Bay and Lough Swilly as controlled ports. Twenty thousand Belfast school children registered for evacuation, but 85 percent attended and entrained.
Mr Street argues against conscription and overseas drafts, saying Australia has trained reserves and food materials to support the Empire. He warns wartime safety lies in a strong, well equipped army within Australia, while watching potential overseas needs.
Lord Beaverbrook reports a June record in British aircraft production with output more than double the prior year and engines also up. He notes American aircraft shipments boosting the fleet and large US orders valued at well over 1 billion dollars.
Prime Minister Menzies to announce a secret session of Parliament on Wednesday. He returned to Melbourne from Sydney and said Kinet would discuss the proposal. Party members favor a secret session for full and frank war discussions.
Following the Commonwealth Government decision to proceed with the floating dock, engineers began preliminary works to determine sea conditions. The study will take several weeks before excavation and construction commence.
American sportsmen offered their sporting guns as a gift to the British Government. The offer was sent to the Ministry of Supply via the British Purchasing Mission in the United States and accepted with warm thanks.
The Admiralty denies a Vichy claim that the R A F machine gunned French sailors during or after the Dunkerque convoy. It says the charge, likely German dictated, is untrue. The first Oran attack involved dive bombs, not used against the Dunkerque. crews had been ordered to abandon the vessel.
Report from Melbourne says Railway Commissioners will not concede further to soldiers. Commonwealth and State Governments likely to handle concessions. New South Wales Cabinet expected to announce substantial fare reductions Wednesday with the government reimbursing the Railways to offset revenue loss.
Australia announced by the chairman of the Stock Exchange Mr Blackmore that boars are banned on stock exchanges. The committee, while convinced there had been no bearing, sees the precaution as desirable.
Reports from Gibraltar say hostile planes raided the area for a second day as anti-aircraft guns fired in defense. no bombs were dropped. A Spaniard in Salinea notes French forces allegedly bombed Gibraltar on Sunday, with damage to a vessel or base. The aircraft carrier Ark Royal has arrived at Gibraltar.
An incoherent OCR fragment notes France suffers food shortage and efforts to keep faith, noting intensive work to save the country during wartime.
Premier Playford told a deputation that South Australia will not seek higher taxes and will not increase state expenditure. The government aims to avoid raising contributions despite high taxation in the Commonwealth.
Sir Keith Murdoch, Director General of Information, said at night that the Department has planned and extended news channels about Australia’s war effort. Pictures have been sent to America and are doing some good, while efforts continue to erase frustrations and doubts in the public mind and to satisfy them.
Barometer at 6 0.25 inches at 3 pm 10.0 Temperature at 68 degrees in the morning and 11 mph in the afternoon.
The week end enlistments show 464 men applied for enlistment in the A L F. In preliminary medicals 498 were examined and 455 passed as fit. Of the fit, 45 were single. Now 1,004 men remain in camp at Tamworth and 1,174 at Newcastle.
The piece argues over possible shifts in Spain under Franco as Germany and Italy influence Madrid. It notes Gibraltar bombing by French planes, Petain Franco ties, and Britain’s non intervention policy amid Francoist terms. Diplomatic circles consider pressure from Axis powers to attack Gibraltar.
The Cotton Board announces a new effort to boost exports of cotton goods to all markets open to United Kingdom exporters. Simple flexible measures address overseas buyer anxiety over deliveries while upholding high brand standards despite wet conditions.
The General Secretary of the Methodist Missions Rev Mr Burton said 142 of 193 missionaries in New Guinea territory were German. He warned the German majority hindered English instruction to natives and cited a “fifth column” in commerce as a major source of degradation. native welfare lagged Papuan levels.
Final accounts for 1938 40 reveal late government spending of 55 200 000 pounds on civilian and war measures with 24 900 000 from revenue and 20 000 000 from loan funds. Treasurer Mr Bender reports a 3 929 000 pound surplus to Parliament for war purposes to ease the loan market. Despite a 251 000 000 pound revenue up to year end, the main boost came from customs sales tax and income tax, with income tax at 16 430 312 pounds.
The Commonwealth Government reports a Post Office profit of £1,325,722 after £1,204,759 spent on new works and buildings charged to revenue. Total revenue reached £17,897,466 with overall Treasury revenue at £111,013,421 and expenditure at £108,084,855. Savings on estimated expenditure included £460,000 for postal works and £320,000 for repatriation services, plus pensions and maintenance funds. A notable rise was £355,000 in payments to States under the Federal Aid Roads and Works Agreement. Tax yields included £2,486,069 from Wheat Industry Stance Act taxes and £1,214,622 from gold tax.
The Minister for Air noted that new Narromine School trainees in New South Wales were already flying about 3 000 hours a month, far surpassing the prewar largest air force school. He praised the quality of instructors and trainee enthusiasm amid accommodation difficulties.
The Leader of the State Mr McKell urged the Commonwealth Government to back a plan to build aircraft from Australian timber. He noted that while all metal planes have benefits, the raw alloys needed for such manufacture are not available.
The Educational Institute of New Zealand today rejected suggestions that the teaching profession harbored disloyalists. Members voiced indignation at criticisms of teachers as a group.
A Wirraway trainer crash occurred during approach at Coff’s Harbour when three aircraft in single file overshot. The third overturned but occupants escaped with minor injuries. A guard was placed around the damaged machine and the public kept 200 yards away.
British children evacuated during wartime will be placed under the supervision of State Welfare Departments. The government will delegate control to authorities to ensure Australian foster parents observe welfare standards. Details on routes and spots will be withheld for safety reasons.
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