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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
4
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Canberra weather outlook calls for mostly fine conditions and a mild day with north-westerly winds. The forecast quotes a verse on social causes and progress.
Haifa reports heavy bombing with up to 100 bombs dropping on civilian areas. A lorry driver died instantly, a fishing boat lost two Arabs, and a non exploding shell hit a building. Italian air force claimed strikes on Alexandria and Haifa naval base and an Italian submarine was lost.
The Australian unit comprising members with Australian identity will be overseen by the British Army while serving in England. Minister for the Army Mr Street said the men would retain their Australian identity in western areas and be paid accordingly.
Canberra weather notes show 9 am temperature 41 degrees and 3 pm 48 degrees with a 56.8 degree maximum at 9 am and 3 pm 05 degrees. The minimum near 24.1 degrees. Winds N W at 9 am and NW at 3 pm. Canberra aerodrome reports 38 mph for the two hours ending 2:30 pm with 3 points rainfall.
Ottawa reports Mr Howe the minister notes total output around six thousand dollars with potential to exceed twelve million dollars. Six types of shells are being manufactured and further orders from Britain are anticipated due to the gap in supply.
The Commonwealth Cabinet discussed granting power to postpone a federal election if Parliament deems it necessary to protect the war effort. Prime Minister Menzies stated the next election should occur within the due period unless circumstances prevent it, noting no current power to delay. He said the matter would be debated with Mr Curtin, Mr Benaley, and MPs at their meetings.
A parliamentary debate centers on delaying Australia’s general elections through a UK act. Leaders stress electors’ mandate and warn against delaying the vote to avoid consulting the people. Calls Mount for immediate dissolution if war risks rise.
The report notes Mr Cameron facing criticism from Mr Thompson over a proposed extension of Parliament’s life. Thompson, a New England CP member, said many Country Party MPs supported the idea amid wartime. Anthony and Collins later spoke in Parliament in support in the Prime Minister’s presence.
The Minister for the Navy praised the H M A S Sydney for sinking the Italian cruiser Bartholomeo Colleoni in the Mediterranean. NSW state schools plan half holidays to mark the victory with a 7 pm Canberra ceremony, though Canberra schools awaited official guidance from the Interior Department.
A London communique says RAF fighters and bombers repelled a large enemy formation over a desert area. Four German machines were shot down and one fighter is missing. Direct hits hit a hangar during raids on targets at Macacs, with anti-aircraft fire causing damage. A clash between a Sunderland boat and an Italian fighter ended with the Italian machine out of control.
An authoritative notice states the British Commander-in-Chief in Egypt has changed policy. Allied forces retreat from two fronts and consolidate to defend Egyptian communications and water transport. Supply supports only a small frontier garrison at Mersa Matruh and at Bardia.
A clipped wartime note states the Canadian air force team may occupy two years but is expected to be home in one. It mentions funds for overseas efforts and plans to bring about 5,000 from Britain, though wording is uncertain.
A British miner landed 282 evacuees from Gibraltar. The arrival was reported from Libbon on Thursday, detailing the transfer and numbers rescued amid ongoing wartime operations.
The Argentine delegation opposed to the U S trusteeship plan plans a declaration on Western Hemisphere European colonies to avert a crisis. The United States presented a Pan American conference proposal for subversive activity control through credential checks and better information sharing. Secretary Hull met with the sub committee studying the trusteeship project.
In the House of Commons Mr Duff-Cooper, the Minister for Information, declined a request to ask the Press to avoid publishing enemy broadcasts. He credited the press with discrediting enemy news, noting that public trust has eroded due to such broadcasts.
The Commercial Broadcasters' Federation states commercial radio will not emulate the Australian Broadcasting Commission by removing the Department of Information news service. Instead B class stations will replace the Department announcers with new personnel.
The War Office casualty list from London includes 73 officers and 872 ranks reported. It shows 11 officers and 153 ranks missing and 42 officers and 633 ranks killed. Wounded include Sir John Piquott Brown Sirward Bradford and Li H P Attlee.
The State Parliament assembles on September 3 for a new session. The original plan to open August 28 was dropped, with the Loan Council meeting on August 12 set to discuss financial proposals for the new financial year.
NSW leaders push for centralising Commonwealth Departments in Canberra to curb delays and costs. Melbourne benefits from department concentration, while Sydney firms face higher costs. MPs and a former minister voice support for Canberra as the economical administration center. The Premier notes NSW holds 40 percent of Australia’s population and wealth.
The Treasury imposes credit freezes affecting the Baltic states amid financial restrictions. Officials indicate measures target transnational credit flows while avoiding broader disruption to regional economies.
Melbourne, Thursday. Senator Folly, Minister for the Interior, argued that more funds and transferring all Commonwealth Departments to Canberra would spare substantial travel and expenses. He noted the current need for ministers to operate from multiple states and urged completing the Australian Capital as a wartime priority.
Chairman W. J. Cleary said the Commission would run its short wave operations from Melbourne if the Department of Information requires it. Some staff refused to relocate while others asked for compensation to move.
The Civil Aeronautics Authority approved Pan American Airways to carry passengers on the Pacific service. The first passenger flight to Auckland is tentatively set for August. A preview flight may depart from Los Angeles on August 10 with Pan American officials onboard.
The American Clipper landed in Ban Pedro California at 2 49 p m on the return leg of the inaugural Pacific air mall flight bringing the vessel into American waters and marking a milestone in air commerce.
An official statement on behalf of Treasurer Mr Spender denies Melbourne rumours that war savings certificates would not be sold after June 20 next year. Spender calls the rumours contemptible and a form of mischievous propaganda harming the commonwealth war effort.
In Sydney on Thursday two vacancies in the Legislative Council arise from the death of Mr T. Ryan and the disqualification of Mr T. Co. Traut will be filled by Brigadier General Sydney Herring, endorsed by the Country Party, and Hugh Munn with Mr J B H Tonkin and Mr W J Bradley also mentioned as candidates.
War day by day reports note German preparations along France Low Countries Denmark and Norway. A possible German advance through Spain could threaten Gibraltar and occupy Portugal, inviting Spanish risk and endangering Portuguese neutrality. Britain recognizes the Provisional Czechoslovak Government of Benes to rally Czech opposition to Germany, with London praising the Czech National Committee's work and signaling renewed Czech hope.
Czech nationalism persists in Czechoslovakia through sabotage and underground activity. Skoda works ruined 3000 tons of steel for artillery. secret presses operate despite Gestapo efforts. tramways disrupted by boycotts. lighting and water systems sabotaged in provincial towns. peasants refrain from maximizing harvests due to German confiscation risk. minor factory sabotage prompts German workers import.
Treasury yesterday received contributions totaling £11,000 in interest free loans and gifts, raising the progress total to £5,106,000.
A new amended compensation scheme insures all gainfully employed Britons against injuries from air raids or invasion. It raises injury allowances and pensions, with increased rates for married men with children and for orphans. no means test. About 6,000 cases have been considered and 127 pensions granted.
The government weighs scrapping the ACTU panel plan and creating its own scheme as Prime Minister Menzies consults with unions including the Maritime and Transport Council and Textile Workers Union. Brisbane and Sydney Trades Hall reject the ACTU plan amid calls for finality and emergency council talks continue.
Ambulance service plans a major fleet expansion, with 60 new ambulances and surgical units added. The program seeks to bolster capacity as part of a broader goal involving a total fleet of 200 ambulances and related equipment.
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