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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
2
Canberra Civic Progress Blocked by Interior Department
Canberra faces a tenacious barrier to local government progress as the Department of the Interior resists expanding citizen roles and empowering the Advisory Council. Critics urge dismantling department barriers and using the council to push a civic emancipation agenda.
Motions of Censure in Melbourne Trade Union Panel
Prime Minister Menzies denies allegations at executives of the Provincial Trades Hall Council about a new advisory panel. The Canberra Times is cited as publishing remarks by Mr Gardiner. Daley moves a censure against Gardiner for talking to the Press and criticizing colleagues. Heated exchanges follow as unions discuss wartime cooperation and leadership accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Menzies
Trades Hall Councils Association
Trades Union Defence
Australian Council of Trades Unions
Trades Union
Menales
Trades Union Movement
Snnee
C.T.U
Australia
A.C.T.U
Tate
New South W
Queensland
Cain Agi
Mr. Menzies
Atep
A. E Gardiner
Daley
Gardiner
New AE
A. Kardiner
Canberra Times
P. A. Gourgoud
Mr. Daley
Mr. Gardiner
Canberra
Goodwin
Teago
Berra
E. Ward
M.P
Mr. Gar
Mr. Goodwin
Hia
ALF
Nott
Dr. Nott
Dr. Downes
Mus Gtk
Downers
Cana
Rems
Col. Goodwin
Ur. Daley
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Times
Deaths and Disbanded Lodges Spotlight World Briefs
Berlin reports Bulgaria has dissolved all Masonic lodges. London notes death of golf pro A B Chitty linked to Manly Club. Sydney reports war savings and enlistment figures, and a public holiday cancellation. London records a donation to an orchestra and interest free war loans totals. Poona notes Indian independence vote. London mentions James Rubie’s death. Prices for potatoes and other goods listed with no changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Wircleau
Bulgaria
Prolonging Life of Parliament Under War Strain
Opposition argues against delaying elections and extending Parliament during wartime. Mr Curtin says there is no current need to avert the election though reserve powers are cited. If suspending the Constitution seems necessary, later validation and amendments would be required under constitutional methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Curtin
Australia
Curtin
Postponing Election Faces Parliament Power Clash Debate
Melbourne reports quote Prime Minister Mensias and Mr Menzies arguing over delaying elections during wartime. They warn postponement could give the Government dictatorial control over Parliament, while Curtin proposes referenda or imperial acts as possible routes.
Opposition calls for immediate reduction in state taxation
Mr McKell criticizes the governments Unemployed and Social Services Taxation rise as emergency and argues revenue should fund relief. He notes dole recipients increased from 26 000 to 42 000 while relief works fell from 20 000 to 12 000, claiming the tax unfairly burdens the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
McKell
Mechell
Mr. McKell
Shield Cricket to Continue in New South Wales Without Fixtures
A NSW cricket official stated that Shield cricket in New South Wales will run without interstate or international fixtures. The association, led by Mr Smith, will not hamper the Govers as it focuses on internal competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South
ALF recruiting pauses as Lloyd named director lapses
The minister for the army announced that recruiting for the ALF will lapse from Wednesday as Brigadier General Lloyd, appointed director of recruiting, will take up the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
A.lf
Lloyd
Army
Mr. Street
Evacuation of Canberra Draws Opposition Criticism
The Opposition Leader Mr Curtin condemned the Commonwealth government's plan to evacuate departmental administration from Canberra. He argued the full Cabinet should meet in Canberra even if the War Cabinet meets in Melbourne, and that administration could be run from the seat of government. He cited the Postmaster-General’s case to show Sydney offices can cut work despite Melbourne head offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nberra
Curtin
Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Hong Kong Evacuees to Be Brought to Australia
Information from the Minister for the Interior confirms earlier estimates that about 6,000 evacuees will be brought to Australia from Hong Kong. An officer of the department may be sent to meet ships off the northern coast to arrange disembarkation at Australian ports. Senator Fall has asked Hong Kong authorities for details on women and children and required accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator For
Australia
Hongkong
Department
Benator Fall
Council arguments end in withdrawn motion
Daley and Gardiner clash over authority and actions in the Workers' Compensation case. Daley defends his department and questions Gardiner's statements. After a round table discussion they decide no useful purpose in voting, and Daley withdraws the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Daley
Mr. Gardiner
New Zealand to Emulate Australian Defence Munitions Scheme
The Minister for Supply Mr Sullivan, returning from Australia, said New Zealand would imitate the Australian defence munitions program. He expressed gratitude for Australian assistance, noting production would have been delayed by months or years without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N.2
Sui- Hwan
Australia
Defence
Manitiona Planta
New Zealand
Sullivan
Butter production falls in eastern states in spring months
Eastern states show a decline in butter output for March April and May with May at 84 270 cwt and April figures ranging in the mid hundreds of thousands. Comparisons to last year indicate lower totals across the period and the year to date stands at 0 803 844 cwt with 3 698 220 cwt reported in the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statiatios
Yin Wiepersa
Aur
Gralla
Pan American Conference Signals Shift Against Germany
The Havana meeting shows substantial agreement on key topics including colonial treatment, anti-subversion, and economic coordination. Reports also note oil and scrap metal export embargo to Japan, suggesting a hardening American stance toward Germany. Hitler’s and Goering’s statements are viewed as attempts to influence the Western Hemisphere amid perceived American weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Embergo
Japan
Americas
Hitler
von and Goering
America
South America
Nazi hoped quick solution from mixed races policy
The article notes Nazi leaders arguing a mixed races policy could yield a rapid solution. It cites Pan American Conference signals that Aryan republics may unite to influence American opinion, while official circles stress embargo effects on Germany over Japan and the removal of a route via Spain after France’s collapse. Proceedings hint at propagandist aims and machinery to curb dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Japan
Germany
France
Spain
Balkans Watch Germany and Bulgaria in Dobruja Dispute
Diplomatic circles see Bulgaria likely to gain Dobruja with German support as Britain and Turkey urge Balkan unity and delay on frontier issues. Germany seeks a peace backing by deterring Russian alignment and Romania’s stance, amid pro Russian sentiment in Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Germany
Balkans
Russia
Dobruja
Britain
Balkan
Romania
Turkey
Ambiguous World Events Reflected in Balkan Powers
A fragmented report hints at Bulgaria, Britain, Romania and Russia shaping Eastern Europe. The text references Balkan claims, resistance to encroachment, and shifting alliances as nations respond to pressure and seek balance amid uncertainty.
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McGlade
Gilbert
Newaagen
R. H. Brown
J. Daly
Ting Oy
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Kingaton
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Pe Manly Club
King Edward Coe Weath
WAR Savings
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Canberre
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Ankara
Purshade Heame Raey
Kindiy
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Poona
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The
Congress Committee
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