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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
4
Fragmented newspaper text from The Canberra Times includes postal and subscription rate details with incomplete place names and broken phrases. The readable bits mention Mort Street, subscription rates, and within Commonwealth destinations.
Jack Mobbs formerly of Kingston Guest House and the Transport Department died at Canberra Hospital on July 18. Members of the Barton Branch RBL and Canberra Bowling Club are urged to attend his funeral from Canberra Hospital at 2 and 3 p.m. respectively, for interment in the Returned Soldiers' portion of Canberra General Cemetery. F. H. Cox and W. Cottingham serve as honorary secretaries.
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The Gazette reports the appointment and promotion within the Adjutant Staff Corps. Brigadier General C P om receives advancement to a higher rank, amid changes in personnel. The note also mentions the supervising engineer OB Dowss and related central riot equipment matters.
The Commonwealth Statistician reports June price levels for food and groceries across six capitals and 30 provincial towns. Compared with June last year prices rose 3.3 percent in Victoria, 2.6 percent in New South Wales, and 2.2 percent in Tasmania. May comparisons show potato prices up in most states, egg prices down in some, and meat prices higher in Tasmania and Western Australia but lower elsewhere.
The death of Jack Mobbs of the Dell of the Interior transport branch is reported. He came to Australia from England in 1612 and served with the 15th Field Engineers at Tamworth. A member of the Barton sub branch of the BSA and Canberra Bowling Club, he was connected with the Buffalo cane. Funeral today at 3 from Canberra Hospital to Canberra General Cemetery.
Canberra notes show temperatures ranging from 28 to 44 degrees with 24.5 degrees at a station called grace. Wind directions vary from N at 9 am and 3 pm with speeds not clearly defined.
Canberra forecast notes mainly fine conditions with a cool night, patches of morning fog, light to moderate southwest to south coast breezes, and a tendency toward dry weather.
Australia faces new regulations that grant the Director-General of Information power to compel newspapers to publish as directed. The piece argues such rules threaten press freedom, warn against dictatorship, and call for an immediate election to decide the issue, contrasting Parliament and public opinion. It asserts the government must not curb independent editors and urges the people to choose their path.
Mr Gauss Sydney is guest of honour at a reception hosted by the Minister for External Affairs Mr McEwen on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. He is expected to travel to Canberra on Saturday where arrangements for office accommodation will be made.
London reports Belgian Minister for Colonies M. de Vibos and Lord Halifax have pledged the utilization of Belgian Congo resources to support the Allies. The agreement underscores wartime cooperation between Belgium and the United Kingdom.
The Federal and Parliamentary Labour Party consider a National War Council modeled on New Zealand, allowing Labour representation in the War Cabinet while keeping the government intact and opposition free to criticize. Curtin warns that the Opposition serves the realm and must not fail in duty. The issue will be debated at Canberra next month.
The Prime Minister states that Mr Curtin’s plan is for any advisory council and not a war cabinet. He contrasts it with New Zealand’s executive Seawall style arrangement, clarifying the distinction for the public record.
An official notice says American pilots may join the Royal Air Force or associated forces, with British recruitment for qualified fliers to be trained in Britain or the Dominions. It notes the U.S. will respect its laws and that American volunteers will be integrated as needed.
The Peterborough Telegraph Gon siper reports that the BBC is not subject to mime censorship and notes late notices from the Ministry of Information. It criticizes last minute reads and press timing, citing delayed Oran engagement facts and corrected early editions.
The article analyzes German plans to finance and control conquered regions. It notes French claims of intelligent colonisation clash with German methods. It describes currency depreciation, Reich credit notes, and forced acceptance of German payments, linking to broader debtor-licence tactics already seen in Southeast Europe and parts of South America.
The Times Nairobi correspondent reports British forces withdrew from Moyale after heavy Italian reinforcement. Evacuation chosen to avoid long arid supply lines and daily air attacks. defense by one company and limited heavy artillery noted. Reports from Cairo and Rome update RAF actions and Malta status.
The British Government protests a Swedish breach of neutrality by allowing German troops to pass through Sweden to Norway. In the House of Commons, Under Secretary Mr. Butler says Sweden’s actions threaten neutrality and have led to economic dependence on Germany amid the German occupation of Norway and Denmark. Sweden’s limited options expose it to German pressure.
Indications suggest the Commonwealth Cabinet will reaffirm a one third cut in petrol use. Major demand comes from three defence forces notably the air force, with Britain and New Zealand already rationing. Rural and automotive groups may gain direct representation on the Fuel Advisory Control Board.
The Council of Ministers will meet in Rome on August 10 under Signor Mussolini as leader.
A Melbourne pilot Terence Newton has been killed in a flying accident in London. The report notes war era concerns and mentions conscientious objectors in Britain seeking private pay equivalent for noncombatant duties.
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