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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
4
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Notice outlines that ads must reach The Canberra Times by 3 p.m. the day before publication. Ads require endorsement by the responsible person and cannot be inserted without adherence to this rule. The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. operates in Canberra.
Canberra observations at 9 am show 43 degrees with 44 degrees by 3 pm. The 24 hour maximum reached 46.8 degrees and dropped to 34.6 degrees at 6 am. Winds at Canberra aeroport reached 33 mph in the 24 hour period ending 2:30 pm.
A fragmentary note indicates Norwegian pilots will travel to Ottawa under direct orders from the Norwegian government. The entry mentions London operations and a mission across the Atlantic, with unclear details about the exact post or timing.
The general problem was discussed for two hours, then on the sub committee Mr Clapp represented Australia and began with details he cabled to the Governments. In a few days the cabled details reached official channels.
An interior ministerial meeting in Nagar discusses reform and policy direction. Officials review cabinet retirements and potential changes affecting Comnaia side, with Wallach noted among discussing figures.
Washington reports that the French aircraft carrier Bearns may leave Martinique and be interned in New Orleans. Diplomatic circles note French ships around Martinique inside the three mile limit while British and American units lie outside awaiting Vicoy’s disposition decision.
The Prime Minister announced a new Welfare Branch for Australian munition workers to cover morale health feeding canteens housing billeting safety and working operations. J C Westhoven was named as Welfare Director to address overtime night work and other worker welfare issues.
Melbourne officials announce plans to consult the Director General of Health on camp hygiene to avoid penalizing civilians. The minister warns epidemics rise with war and calls for vaccines serums and medical supplies to meet emergencies.
Australia criticizes British delays in evacuating British children from war zones. Officials argue priority must go to moving children to safety in Australia amid shelling and danger at home. The Commonwealth condemns prolonged evasions and urges decisive action over any alien relocation plan.
The ACT Trades and Labour Council plans action on contractor complaints of employee victimisation and evasion of recreation leave clauses. A Disputes Committee report will go to the next meeting. A deputation sought an Appeal Board and an industrial magistrate for ACT matters. Social events include July and August dances to fund war effort projects and a National Hall of Labour appeal.
The article analyzes Russia and Germany plotting over control of the Dardanelles and Constantinople. It suggests Russia seeks a Mediterranean outlet to reduce icebound ports, while Germany aims to draw Turkey into a wider Balkan conflict with Britain.
A historical account notes German air activity and large scale preparations in Western Europe seen as signaling a possible major attack on Britain. The piece compares these signals to prior invasions of Poland, Holland, and Belgium, highlighting wartime rumors, morale impact, and troop concentrations as indicators.
The Portmonster-General Mr Thor announced plans for a bi weekly air mail service between Australia and Singapore. He said the service would be conducted by Qurtay Empire Airways and could begin soon if proposals from a Dutch company to carry passengers without subsidy are reviewed and deemed unlikely to be accepted.
Canberra reports arrangements for Clarence E. Gauss United States Minister to Australia to arrive mid next week in Sydney. The government flags a formal welcome and a display of cordial ties with the United States. The legation will be established at Canberra with offices in temporary accommodation.
London reports arrangements allowing next of kin of overseas service personnel to buy accommodation at the King George and Queen Elizabeth League's club in London and Falmburgh. Provisions include bed and breakfast for 10 days or breakfast and two other meals for eight days for men on leave. Negotiations via the Victoria League office branch.
In ten days from next Sunday the Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn will fly 7000 miles on a tour of RAAF stations. He will pilot the Civil Aviation Department's twin engined Percival Qe and travel with Passenger. He will visit Sydney Brisbane Rockhampton Townsville Cloncurry Daly Waters Darwin Wyndham and Broome with stays and flight plans spread through the week.
A highly placed official told the Associated Press that the FAE F is now fully equipped and you would be surprised how many additional divisions have been formed.
A Japanese release of the steamer Shenkine occurred in Shanghai on Thursday. Details remain unclear due to fragmented notes but indicate a final settlement reached after initial delays.
A British submarine Parthian sank the Italian submarine Malian in the Mediterranean at close range. The attack damaged the vessel as it surfaced and then sank. The British admiralty called the engagement disappointing as Italian forces escaped shore defenses. One enemy cruiser was sunk by torpedo bombers, while another Italian ship was hit by a 15 inch shell from a British battleship. Separately a Latvian steamer was sunk off the southwest coast after a German raid with survivors and casualties reported. In Oporto, thirty survivors from the tanker Luccrecia landed after being torpedoed. General Francesco Pichu announced 300 Italian planes participated in air battles with three lost and crew injuries noted.
Italian daylight raid on Malta triggers air combat with R A fighters and anti aircraft guns. One enemy plane crashes on land and two into the sea. One pilot parachutes clear before wreck. Thousands witness the clashes as Italians strike near Alexandria and Buna.
A general communique says 8000 enemy colonial troops with artillery and aircraft occupied the Kurmuk police post on Sunday. The Sudanese police garrison withdrew after inflicting 80 casualties.
A Tallan communique states Italian planes damaged the British battleship Hood and scored a direct hit on the aircraft carrier Ark Royal in a Towlandea engagement. It also reports another British battleship hit by two large bombs and heavy bombing of the Malta base with fires seen on ships and at the arsenal.
London reports progress in building ships for the Canadian Navy. The vessels are of various types and the project advances rapidly with Epic material and other linked components noted in dispatches.
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