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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
2
Sydney reports note that a united National Government is seen as desirable but unlikely for now. Labour’s stance backs Cabinet lines from the Commonwealth Labour Conference, while the Country Party presses for a cross party arrangement and warns against extending Parliament.
Mr Gauss, Australia's first minister to the United States, presented credentials at Admiralty House. He emphasized strengthening direct diplomatic relations and naval ties between Australia and the United States and Britain. The Governor-General expressed sincere appreciation for the mutual good wishes between the two nations.
The Canberra Times advertises strict rules for inserts including responsibility for non insertion and right to alter ads. Ads must be placed by 3 p.m. the day before publication and copy written in ink with clear names and figures. Endorsement by the person responsible is required for all advertisements.
A dense list of radio programs and times appears, detailing music talks news and devotional slots. Names such as George Caiger Sydney Orchestra Roy Malling and his Lyric Strings plus The World Your Neighbour Japan appear among varied segments.
A public critique denounces Canberra officials as dogs in the manger for restricting civic participation. It laments vandalism and warns that bureaucratic control threatens Canberra’s future civic growth and citizen involvement, citing the Department of the Interior and school tree-planting as symbols of restraint.
The Department of Industry has received several applications by aliens of enemy nationality for registration of premises under the Companies and Factories Act. No action on existing licences yet. renewals in the next year may prompt considerations. Many seek legal advice. government power to refuse applications is doubtful.
The report of Molotov visiting Berlin sparks skepticism among diplomats. German propaganda channels push claims of Hitler plans to concentrate on conquests while Britain’s strength restrains invasion, with troop movements observed at key locations.
Australia plans call up 26 22 and 24 age groups totaling about 19 000 men this year with a goal of 250 000 personnel backed by 120 000 reserves. The two stage program focuses on universal training beginning in August and rapid expansion through voluntary enlistment and calling up age groups to meet defence needs. New South Wales and Victoria quotas are 10 150 and 7 300 respectively.
In Lontern Europe Hitler maintains relative stability by limiting Hungarian claims on Romania and securing Balkan calm. Food supplies look secure for now, and large German troop movements seem unlikely. British raids hinder but do not deter Germany’s plan to attack England. exact form of attack remains uncertain.
Cabinet members failed to reach a decision on the petrol rationing scheme after a meeting. Strong opposition to the current severity of rationing is noted, with most favoring revision. Some ministers back the supply minister, ongoing consultations planned for tomorrow.
The resignation of Admiral YoswalA marks a shift in Japan’s government as the army withdraws its support while Burma Road talks stall. Officials say anti fascist sentiment eases and Japan leans toward East Asia policy amid worsening European tensions. Prince Konoye is seen as a likely successor to Admiral O nai with Shiratori expected to join the Cabinet as foreign minister.
British coal stocks accumulate after France’s submission and wartime demand. Cargoes are being shipped to South America and Portugal with further inquiries under negotiation. Export volumes are expected to rise in coming weeks as Britain seeks to push supplies overseas.
Australia will not import MASS planes at present following an Aircraft Commission investigation. Minister for Air Fairbairn said he received a message indicating the aircraft would not be available for some time. Britain has imported these Harvard type planes, similar to Wirraways from Avatratia.
The article notes a government under Admiral Yasnai forming after the Russo German pact. Japan's prior policy rested on the new order in Eastern Asia and the Anti Comintern Pact. Intervention in China aimed to curb Communism, and the non aggression pact signs with Germany shocked Japanese opinion.
Parliament pursues a war borrowing expansion authorising up to 40 million pounds for war needs. A national savings scheme mirrors Australia with investments from 1 to 20 thousand pounds and redeemable bonuses. Finance Minister Nash pledges no overseas security mobilization to depress markets unless needed.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Sir Carl Jess chairing the Man Power Committee told Carry-on Club that Australia must become a huge munition producer as overseas links could fail. He noted reserved occupations are small compared with Britain and stressed arming troops in Africa Palestine Egypt and the East Indies.
The text notes Japan’s cabinet resignation after a failed foreign policy and Barun Kenuma’s replacement by General Abe who led until January 14, 1210. It describes waning anti Germany sentiment and ongoing hopes for improved Anglo Japanese relations despite a shift toward opposing European influence in the Far East.
London dispatch notes General Goering in Paris near the Spanish border. He is reported dining nightly at Maximes, the only restaurant open after midnight, during the ongoing tensions in wartime Europe.
The Dionne quintuplets offer a fully equipped ambulance to the Canadian Red Cross. Guardians approve the gift costing 1 750 dollars. An auction of their playthings raises 4 000 dollars for the British War Relief fund.
Melbourne scene reports a conference resolution by the Returned Soldiers League endorsing a total war effort. The measure calls for conscripting wealth manpower and industry under no national government.
The State Cabinet approves venue changes for club meetings. The Tosebery meeting on Saturday July 27 moves to Ascot. The Hawkesbury meeting scheduled for September 28 will be held at Rydell.
Mr J A Corradus secretary and Ar Garratt of the Department of the Interior left last night for Sydney to attend the funeral of the late H OC Brown.
In brief items from across the empire, awards and command changes are announced in London and Ottawa, wage increases in Melbourne, a Baghdad railway completion, potential expansion of air service linking Sydney to San Francisco via New York, royal travel plans to New York and the Bahamas, Vatican diplomatic adjustments, internment figures for Britain, and Canadian Army medical corps developments with a new hospital complex prepared for the Equa countries.
Fragmentary notice describes a guaranteed bank loan for war work issued yesterday by a financial guarantor. It mentions a treasury or guarantor role and contracted obligations, but the text is poorly legible and details are unclear.
In Canberra the report gives scattered numbers for Wednesday with temperatures around 3 p.m. and a maximum near 47 degrees, minimum near 27.8, and wind noted at 6 p.m. The exact figures are uncertain due to garbled OCR.
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