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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1940
Page
4
The notice outlines advertising rules for The Canberra Times. It notes printing responsibility, alteration rights, and endorsements required for inserts. It emphasizes deadlines, proper names, and the role of advertisers in ensuring accurate insertion.
Senator Collings criticizes holding a War Cabinet meeting in Brisbane as pointless saying decisions will already be made and the visit is an empty gesture. In Sydney Bennley claims defence concentration in Victoria drives NSW unemployment up to record levels while Victoria sees a population spike and fewer job losses.
The Opposition Leader Curtin rejected a National Government offer from Prime Minister Menzies, citing government fragmentation and electoral rights. He warned the proposal risks national unity and said he would not support it, ahead of a Federal ALP Executive meeting in Canberra to discuss unity and election strategy.
Lady Whiskard widow of Sir Geoffrey Whiskard High Commissioner for Britain died in Sydney after heart trouble. A longtime Church of England Canberra patron she financed gardens at Gang Ber m House and supported charity and YWCA activities. She hosted garden parties and supported music and amateur drama while aiding war work. She leaves two sons and a daughter. Funeral at St Andrew's Cathedral Sydney with cremation and interment in Canberra.
Wellington minister announced 119 New Zealand airmen would join a relief scheme. Under this air plan about 4,000 personnel were to contribute to the effort, with emphasis on wartime air service.
The report outlines financial allocations for war support including loans and gifts, notes on railway plans for Romania, and updates from London Washington and Rome. It mentions Malaya’s wartime aid, Roosevelt asking Congress for extended training, and Brazil’s Red Cross sugar gift to Britain.
Fragmentary weather note records temperatures and wind speeds with scattered data. It mentions degrees, airspeed, aerodrome timing, and a 4 hour period ending late afternoon. details are incomplete.
The piece argues for an early election to empower a national administration led by the people, faulting Mr Curtin for rejecting a Labour-backed national ministry. It says Menzies cannot hold a united war cabinet and warns delays harm the war effort, pressing for prompt parliamentary renewal.
Berlin circles admit air raids on coast and shipping are a softening process to rattle English military leaders and unsettle civilians while targeting military objectives, with Britain ready to defend itself.
Squadron Leader Pearse awarded the DFC sank an ocean-going U boat 450 miles from Finisterre in mid June. He took off at 3 50 a m after the Central Command reported the target. Pearse dropped bombs from 600 feet twice, then again astern and on top. Bubbles and the sea's upheaval lasted 48 minutes signaling the submarine's end. The second pilot was Flight Lieutenant G Thurston of Perth.
Flying Officer Birch, nicknamed the Jerry magnet for his frequent enemy encounters, piloted a Sunderland on a long range mission against two flying boats. He engaged a Dornier 18, guns fired, the Dornier fled climbing away as the Sunderland pursued. Birch’s prior sorties included five Me 109s and three Junkers 88 escorts, all withdrawing from his attacks.
A damaged dispatch reports Argentina backing Britain with a message of solidarity to Prime Minister Churchill. The note credits Argentina’s people and armed forces for support, praising the Crown and promising unity toward victory in the critical war effort.
Ottawa reports Defence Minister Ralston outlining home defence steps. Canada will form two divisions ready for front line service, equip Third and Fourth Divisions in Canada, establish an eastern command in the Maritime Provinces, and mobilise personnel aged 24 to 32 starting October 1 with a total defence force on active service estimated at 158000.
The report notes Switzerland's limited reserves to satisfy German demands for food grain oil and gold. Despite 20 percent of the population in farming, imports far exceed exports with cereals fruits and vegetables valued at 260 million francs in 1938 and exports much lower. One quarter of Switzerland is unproductive and forest land covers 23 percent of productive area, constraining potential increases in production.
A new Swiss provision lets any Swiss company apply to the Commercial Register in Berne to relocate its headquarters if war occurs so that foreign assets stay out of enemy hands. The measure aims to keep Swiss corporations from becoming enemy entities and cites contrast with firms from last war.
The minister announced a proclamation delaying the first Monday in August as a bank holiday in the Commonwealth Territory to align local practice with national procedures. The change, noted in the Gazette, follows decisions dating to 1937.
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