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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
2
The Canberra Times outlines advertising rules and deadlines. Advertisements must be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before publication and be clearly written with careful handling of proper names and figures. The paper disclaims responsibility for non insertion or misplacement and reserves the right to reject or delay ads.
From Rome radio comes word Count Ciano is returning to Berlin after touring Flanders battlefields. In Washington, Roosevelt says no fleet move from Hawaii is planned. New powers for Fair Rent Committees allow them to fix factory rents under the National Security Act. Earthquakes strike Bay of Plenty New Zealand with White Island active and steam rising. Sydney reports a bank holiday cancelled and a racecourse wire-cutting incident. Scrap export opposed by MP Anney as Australians urged to save metal. London notes Parliament should decide on elections and a detained husband released on promise to stay away from home.
The piece argues against compulsory savings in Australia, warning it could disrupt voluntary savings, depress industry employment, and burden postwar finances. It notes rising War Savings Certificate targets and emphasizes maintaining public confidence in voluntary efforts to fund the war. It cites risks to taxation, borrowing, and unemployment if compulsion replaces voluntary saving.
On War Council advice the government will raise a Mounted Rifle Unit to operate in hilly terrain. Enlistments will be confined to married men aged 26 to 55 and single men aged 45 to 55.
Sparse weather bulletin notes barometer readings 29.82 inches at 9 am and 29.80 inches at 8 pm. Temperatures 43 and 44 degrees with a 24 hour maximum to 2 pm at 46? degrees. Wind speeds up to 39 mph recorded. wind direction not clear.
Representatives of all walks of life attended the funeral service at St Michael's Church of England Vaucluse today for the late Mr Chaffey. The cortege was escorted by a police van and motor cycle squad to the Northern Buburba crematorium. Rev Canon Barber of St Mark's conducted the service.
The Brigade forms to provide rapid first aid in Canberra augmenting permanent ambulance units. Volunteers train and equip themselves at personal cost while public events support fundraising to purchase equipment. Proceeds from a Barrier Reef film screening will aid brigade equipment.
In Kaunas, Lithuania, two individuals were sentenced to eight years each for espionage. The case highlights enforcement against foreign intelligence activity in military-occupied territory.
The Commonwealth Government seeks to raise a further £20,000,000 for war purposes while Australia faces pressure from Enees capitulation and global fighting. Treasurer Spencer notes funds will be available without immediate borrowing, with loan balances around £18.5 million by May end. Plans focus on munitions, home defence training for a quarter of a million, and sustaining industrial activity amid wartime strain.
Well known officers of the defence services are named in a wartime Birthday Honours list issued by the Governor-General. The list includes Brigadier Edmund Frank Lind, Paymaster Captain Robert Charles Negan, Leopold Carr, Edmund Milne, Joseph Hewitt, Norman Simmonds, Bertram Harding, James Pettigrew, Albert Taylor, George Baker, Bruce Wilson, Charles Hackrath, Samuel Upton, and Wing-Commander Scherger among others. The honours acknowledge service in the Australian and Royal Air Force during a period affected by war.
Australian MP Mr Anthony urged the Prime Minister to bar naturalised aliens from buying land or assets for enemy interests. He cited Italian naturalised subjects purchasing farms while Australians invested in war savings and interest-free loans, urging National Security Act regulations to curb transfers.
The London report shows daily national outlays at 8.5 million pounds including 7 million for war and 2 million for social services. The Chancellor sought 1 billion pounds in credit, approved unanimously, with 700 million already spent and a widening revenue deficit. Efforts aim to maintain sound finances so Britain can emerge strong after the conflict.
In Melbourne the aircraft industry pledges no slackening as the Minister for Air Mr Fairburn confirms resumption of British shipments to Australia. The RAAF has 811 Wirraway orders with many delivered, 300 Tiger Moth trainers ordered from De Havilland NSW, 100 Lockheed Hudson bombers on hand, and seven PBYH flying boats ordered from the United States.
Mr Beasley leader of the Federal Non Communist Party says annexes in Syines remain idle despite skilled workers offering to produce munitions. He cites a factory where highly trained men wish to contribute to defence needs.
The Commonwealth Government will pay higher premiums for high quality wheat under the acquisition scheme. The Wheat Acquisition Board may deduct for inferior wheat, cornsacks, rail freights, and dockage charges. Hardship Tribunals will hear appeals for contract cancellations. applications must be made within the specified weeks. Tribunals will be chaired by a High Court or State Judge.
The Commonwealth Government considers plans to assist air crew reservists between acceptance on the reserve and start of training. The RAAF chairman urged reservists to be patient. Officials said juniors may instruct seniors in new aircraft types, and seniors could be transferred to fly unfamiliar machines.
Marseilles reports the German press escalates anti France propaganda while in occupied zones a death sentence is set for distributing newspapers printed elsewhere. Spokesmen say Bonnet and Laval risked sympathy by criticising France. All petrol in occupied France is seized and private car use banned in unoccupied areas.
London reports Eire to lay mines off its coast amid civil defence updates. The Chief of the Civil Defence Operational Staff warns air raid shelters in major towns are 12 times safer than rural areas and urges evacuations of children. He says deaths and injuries in Britain fall vs last year but cautions a more serious threat may come. He expresses strong confidence in civil defence and stopping power.
The Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart said petrol rationing will be announced tomorrow and will be more severe than originally planned. He noted allowances may be slightly diminished but urged no undue fear or apprehension.
Mr Thompson MP warned that the government petrol rationing scheme would cause confusion. He called for a parliamentary discussion and criticised the proposed basis as likely to produce needless inconveniences and affect essential users.
A new gazette changes currency rules enabling the Commonwealth Government to seize foreign currency from owners. Those notified must assign sale or possession rights to the Treasurer, with transfers at current exchange rates. Disputes require compensation actions against the Commonwealth. Currency must be sold to the Commonwealth Bank or its agent.
The Director General of Information Dr Keith Murdoch announced in Brisbane that a National Corps of Civilian War Workers will be formed under his department. Local recruiting and patriotic committees will keep their identity while joining a broader national effort. He urged everyone to listen to and read news from his department.
The State Government shows a deficit of £2,245,505 for the year ended June 30. Expenditure totalled £65,506,732 and revenue £63,260,537. Revenue rose £4,412,023 and expenditure by £3,908,705.
A cold westerly wind swept Canberra yesterday as heavy snowfall fell on the western hills. The city saw a low of 78.0 degrees and a high of 46.6 degrees, with the Canberra aerodrome recording a maximum wind of 98 mph.
The Great Barrier Reef film in colour will be shown at the Albert Hall tonight. Seats may be reserved by ringing the Tourist Bureau at phone 40 before 6 30 today but specific seats will not be allocated. Schools wish to bring large parties and are requested to arrive by 7 55 p.m.
A damaged text fragment mentions arrangement and service in overseas intelligence. The garbled lines reference publication in an issue and a routine compilation process without clear names or dates.
The Senate approved Mr. Stimson as War Secretary by 56 to 29. Senators Wheeler attacked the nomination while Knox and Nye warned of embroiling the United States in the European war. Senator Post said Stimson’s course had Roosevelt’s sympathy and logical demand for immediate war against Italy and Germany.
Bucharest reports the Iron Guard leader Ton Antonescu has been arrested for his unfriendly stance toward the current Romanian regime and to prevent the Iron Guard from seizing control of the government from King Carol.
Moscow reports that M. Samokhvaelof, Commissar for non ferrous metals, was dismissed for sacrificing quality to meet output targets. The move reflects tighter control over industrial performance in the Soviet system.
Reported attack on President Roosevelt linked to a train return from New York. A ganger found that a planned obstruction to the train had been deliberately removed. Citrus oils and price control notes attached to a ministerial customs order are also mentioned in the same dispatch.
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