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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
2
Cad and loving memory notice for a mother who died on July 17 1937 at Auburn Melbourne. Inserted by her daughter May.
The Canberra Times advertisement lists subscription rates and post free within the Commonwealth. It enumerates agents at various suburbs including City Jacksons Newsagency Manuka Capitol Newsagency and several others across Duntroon Westridge Kingston Molonglo.
The Canberra Times advertises its rules for classified submissions. It states the proprietors accept no responsibility for non insertion and may alter or omit ads. Ads must reach the office by 3 pm the day before publication and be endorsed by responsible persons.
A Nairobi communique says Moyale remains in Allied hands as Severe fighting rages with British reinforcements. British air raids hit nearby positions while Italian forces lose ground. An Cairo report notes RAF actions near Assab and at Tobruk Harbour and Malteses attacks. Casualties hit Italian motor columns supplying Fort Capuzzo.
The Minister in Charge of the National Emergency Services Mr Bruxner said a complete blackout of the metropolitan area could be effected by the operation of one switch. He noted lights would not be cut off during an air raid but residents would receive air raid precaution books with darkening instructions. He added that thorough light tests would be carried out to prepare for an air raid emergency.
Canberra notes include barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm, temperatures from 38 to 63 degrees, and a night minimum around 23.7 degrees. Wind at 5 pm shows velocity near eight, with 24 hour max at the aerodrome recorded.
Canberra forecast reports scattered showers and a mainly dry day with a cold night bringing frost and fog. South west to west winds will be fresh to squally at times.
A brief notice dated Tuesday July 14 lists Che Ganherra Dimes as the event focus with a call to support the cause. The fragment suggests a civic or charitable appeal and future-oriented aims.
The article argues against delaying elections to extend Parliament during wartime. It cites constitutional hurdles and UK approval risks, urging Australians to exercise their right to review parliamentary representation at election time. It warns that delaying elections could erode democracy and liberty.
Professor Peter V. Russe of Tokyo University urged closer alignment between Australia and Japan. He said Japan acts pragmatically, seeks harmony with Australian interests, and warned Australia should expand its representation and cooperation beyond a lone Trade Commissioner. He stressed mutual understanding of Japanese affairs.
Flying Officer Douglas Robert Bader, once an agro physics expert, lost both legs nine years ago but returned to service. After training and a crash that cost him both legs, he fought to regain activity and was passed for active service with a fighter squadron. He now commands Canadian airmen in the war effort.
Britain seeks no further hostilities with France and avoids reprisals as some French fighters remain with the British. Observers see Churchill signaling France’s difficult months under a new constitution, foreseeing economic hardship similar to Czech and Polish cases. France will lose overseas fuel and food imports totaling millions of tons annually, worsening shortages.
Armed men believed to be Irish Republican Army members raided a Government store in Belfast. They held staff at gunpoint, cut wires, and set the building ablaze damaging bacon ham and butter supplies as wardens faced nearby gunmen and petrol was spread around the store.
The article argues Germany may seize large French flour and food supplies at France’s expense, risking aggravating starvation and production decline. It predicts chaotic postarmistice France will worsen under occupation, provoking reactions that disrupt German aims despite France’s disarmed status.
The Distinguished Myindrons have been awarded to eight Royal Australian Air Force members including Flight Lieutenant A. L. Pitfield of Hobart and Flying Officer J. E. Vernon of Roxburgh New Zealand who are both reported missing. The Australian Associated Press says the citations are not yet available.
The Agricultural Department reports Europe's 1940 wheat crop will be the smallest in a decade though yield will run about 10 percent below the average. Europe is forecast to produce 1.3 billion bushels versus last year's 1.7 billion, with 1930–34 averaging 1.6 billion. Harvesting mostly unimpeded by war except for Bessarabia. British Isles expected above average due to more seedings.
Representatives from both parties questioned the Minister for Navy Mr Cameron on proposals for government subsidies to build trawlers and other small vessels in steel and wood. The deputation urged extending the bounty to small wooden craft and cited plans for New Zealand government trawlers and fish oil exports to the United States as part of their case.
The Lord Mayor Alderman Chandler announced the termination of the Town Clerk City Treasurer City Valuer City Property Supervisor and Works Director as part of the council economy drive. Three of the five posts will be filled later.
An unconfirmed Athens cable to the Sofia journal Aora says British forces heavily bombarded the Dodecanese Islands from sea and air on Saturday.
The NSW Rugby League announced a war funds game on August 10 in Sydney. Officials expect about 1000 attendees and aim to raise funds for war efforts.
The Navy Minister Mr A Macdonald said the German radio report that the French cruiser Emile Vertin escaped from Halifax Harbour was untrue. He stated the ceasefire left on June 21 with the full knowledge of the Canadian Government.
Tokyo residents felt a severe quake as Miyake Island volcano eruption destroyed 60 villages and a mission. Fifty people were reported killed and lava partially formed a new island. Residents in Tokyo reacted with disbelief as damage appeared limited.
Official circles hope for a satisfactory Burma Road dispute solution between Britain and Japan. Progress in negotiations at Tokyo between Sir Robert Craigie and Japanese Foreign Minister Mr. Arita could open the way to better Bri tain Japan relations. The 1,400 mile road from Chungking to Che Hurma frontier opened in 1938 but was not fit for heavy traffic due to landslides and heavy rainfall.
The remarkable road project built without machinery by Chinese engineers and laborers employed around two hundred thousand workers. It spans a vast length with 300 bridges and 2 000 culverts, suffers slow traffic and limited daily capacity, and is vulnerable to wet-season washouts.
In Grenoble on Sunday Marshal Petain completed his cabinet by naming M. Rene Belin Minister for Industrial Production and Labour. Belin is the Assistant Secretary of the Confederation Generale Travail. In Berlin 3,400 German civilians interned in France at the outbreak of war are repatriated.
London reports that 100000 school children will be evacuated on July 27 from southern Ford towns. The move aims to safeguard youngsters amid wartime dangers with arrangements outlined by authorities.
The Commonwealth Cabinet will review details of the petrol rationing scheme and may modify the original plan amid protests. Sir Frederick Stewart declined to forecast the extent of rationing while noting strained overseas dollars and shifting import sources. He stressed rationing aims to direct national expenditure to the war effort and warned action on charcoal price increases. State Forests Minister Vincent said only 412 of 300,000 registered vehicles had producer gas units.
The Attorney General Mr Hughes proposed that private car owners could have ample petrol if heavy motor lorries were fitted with producer gas units. He noted 75 percent of petrol is used by lorries, which are one fifth of registered vehicles.
Allied air forces reported heavy losses for the enemy over the Straits of Dover with 40 Junkers raid fighters shot down two bombers and five aircraft destroyed by Spitfires and Hurricanes. Night raids over Wales southeast caused minor damage as searchlights and anti aircraft fire engaged. A stranded Heinkel forced landing led locals to seize the plane’s occupants.
NAVAL BATTLE ROME Sunday. It has been announced that Italian firmen have carried out 50 attacks against the British Eastern Mediterranean Fleet since July 7. It is claimed the entire action was an indisputable Italian victory. The fleet returned to Alexandria and Gibraltar without reaching objectives, proving the success of Italian air and naval actions. The French Legation in Dublin commented on the British attack on the French Fleet, noting Irish neutrality and questions over armistice repercussions.
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reports the 60.4 million bushel wheat crop estimate for the year, showing a 22 percent rise above the five year average. Farmers greet the larger harvest with optimism amid favorable conditions.
Radio listeners heard vivid Dover air battle sound from a BBC recording with Charles Gardiner narrating. The broadcast described bombs and anti air gunfire, planes overhead, a crewman bailing out, Hurricanes pursuing Messerschmitts, and the action moving toward France, as Gardiner signed off.
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