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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
2
Funeral notices for Arthur O Leary Canberra
Multiple funeral notices from Canberra area announce the funeral of Arthur O Leary. Attendees include relatives and friends, with procession from St Patrick's Church Braddon to Canberra Cemetery at 3 pm. Organizations such as ACT Australian National Football League ACT Cricket Association and ex servicemen are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Leary
Elop Street
Braddon
Arthur O'Leary
St. Patrick’s Church
Australian Capital Territorycket Association
A. M
Arthur) O'Leary
Patrick's Church
To-Tay
Act
Cricket Wecation
L.A . Act
St. Patrick's ‘Church
Engagement announced for Nancy Margaret Fuhrman and Thomas J McGilchrist
The engagement is announced of Nancy Margaret daughter of Major C C W Fuhrman and Mrs Fuhrman of Canberra A C T and Thomas John McGilchrist youngest son of N A Wilkie Eng and the late Mrs Wilkie of Ben Vue Bo ness Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Fuhrman
Nancy Margaret
C. C. W. Fuhrman
Canberra
A.C.T
Thomas John McGilchrist
N. A Wilkie
Eng
Ben Vue
Bo'ness
Scotland
Canberra Times: Canberra Agencies List and Subscription Rates
The Canberra Times lists subscription rates of 4 pounds per annum in advance and 4 percent per annum with post free within the Commonwealth. It details Canberra agents including FP Cox in the city, Jackson's Newsagents in Manuka, Capitol Newsagency, and others in Kingston and Molonglo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Canberra
Cox
Pimen
Iss
Ae Gee Cho Jackson
Manuka Capitol
McGlade
Con Aity
Davis. Weatlakers
Nicholson Puntroon
Johnson Weatridge Jackson
Kingston Gilbert
Kingston
R. H. Browns Hall
J. Daly Ceate
Molongia
Advertising Conditions at The Canberra Times
The proprietors accept no responsibility for non insertion and may alter or omit any advertisement. Ads must be ready by 3 p.m. prior to publication and clearly written in ink. Endorsement by the person responsible is required to proceed. The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Times
The
Federal Capital Press Or
Australia Ltd
Canberra
Weather report from Canberra shows mild day and light winds
The Canberra station records a morning barometer of 30.34 inches and 30.29 inches at 3 pm. Temperature ranged from a high of 64.8 F to a low of 22.9 F on grass. Wind peaked at 13 mph at the aerodrome for the 24 hours ending 2:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Sorgen
Air Force Command Changes as Wing Commander Knight Arrives
Melbourne reports Wing Commander F. Knox Knight assigned to No. 10 AA.F. attached to Coastal Command. He fills the vacancy created by Wing Commander Lachal's departure for Australia, as announced by the Minister for Air, Mr. Fairbairn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
F. Knox Knight
No. 10
Coastal Command
Fairbairn
Australia
Lachal
Anglo French understanding as peace model postwar progress
The article argues that wartime Anglo French cooperation offers a practical blueprint for a durable postwar peace. It highlights unified Allied command, joint economic efforts, colonial collaboration, and shared education to foster mutual understanding, reduce future conflicts, and encourage global cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
France
England
Spender Foresees Long War to Defeat Germany
Mr. Spender warned that Germany would grind Britons for liberty and hinted Italy’s entry. He said ally Germany with barbarism, yet signs suggested Germany could be held and defeated sooner than expected, though the war would be long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Italy
Mr. Spender
Germany
Duke of Kent to Represent King at Portuguese Independence Celebration
Foreign Secretary announced at an Anglo Portuguese luncheon that the Duke of Kent will represent the King at Lisbon end of month for Portugal independence centenary. He will be accompanied by Lord Chatfield and Sir William Birdwood. Lord Halifax praised 550 years of alliance with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Hallfar
Duke of Kent
Portugal
Lisbon
Lord Chatfield
Willam Birdwood
Lord Halifax
Porugal
Britain
Recruiting Hobart Monday for Tasmanian VITSh Division
Hobart recruiting reports a 1100 man quota for the VITSh Division with 339 in camp. Medical exams pending to confirm final figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Tasmania
Evacuation Reported in Bodo Area
Stockholm Monday reports Allied and Norwegian troops evacuated the Bodo area amid Nordic operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockhholm
Bodo
Coroner Names Archibald Brown In Aviation Crash Inquest
Harold Cox testified at the Coroner's Court on June 23 about the crash near Kurnell in which pilot instructor Archibald Brown died. The inquest returned an accidental death verdict noting Brown's severe injuries and the aircraft's failure to recover after entering a spin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Harold Cox
Archibald Brown
Cox
Kurnell
Brown
Stay-in Coal Strike Hits North Wallarah Mine
Miners at North Wallarah colliery stage a brief 11 hour stay-in strike over reinstatement of a lorry driver and a stat man amid broader grievances. Representatives promise the case will be referred to the Attorney General and the Treasurer for action on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
North Wallarah
Australia
Miners’ Committee of Management
Hughes
Spender
Evacuation of London Trains 50,000 Children Moved
British coast guards and soldiers coordinate mass evacuation with nearly 50,000 children in 97 special trains along the southeast. More than 100,000 London area students registered in the week for relocation to safer areas as play grounds become temporary battlegrounds. The scene at a southeast station showed British and French troops with mud on their shoulders passing through gates as evacuees cheered and kissed them goodbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greater
Flanders
Nurses quarters criticised after Canberra hospital fire
Advisory Council heard Mr A F E Gardiner fault the Canberra Hospital nurses quarters as unsafe and unhealthy. Inspectors found weatherproofing and structural defects risked collapse with 300 roof tiles needed and charred timbers. Officials promised full investigation while complaints prompted action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory Council
A. FE. Gardiner
Canberra Hospital
Gardiner
Trades and Labour Council
War Salvage Guards to Guard Army Waste
The Minister for the Army Mr Street announced today that Salvage unites would accompany each Australian Division. A unit is being formed for the VIIth Division along with salvage officers to guard against waste in camps. Salvage duties overseas are crucial as men recover valuables after battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Mr. Street
Viith
Rugby Union Tours Cancelled by New South Wales Union
The New South Wales Rugby Union executive tonight cancelled all interstate fixtures and tours. The grade competition will continue as planned, but unfulfilled Country Week engagements are cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Walesa Rugby Union
Americans Leave Britain for America
President Roosevelt departed Galway with 720 passengers aboard the liner for the United States. The long voyage follows his London visit as he returns to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Roosevelt
Galway
America
Britain Maintains Channel Control After Flanders Evacuation
The Allies keep the Straits of Dover open as RAF and Royal Navy fend off German air attacks. Four fifths of the British Expeditionary Force and French Army members evacuated are believed to have reached England, boosting Allied morale and signaling continued resistance despite German pressure. Italy’s war plans and Franco Italian trade talks appear unsettled as signs point to a cautious belligerent stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Germany
Channel
England
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
Britain
Straits of Dover
Gimiam Woa
Italy
Wilfrid Greene
France
Signer Musaeltrl
Mussolini's Italian War Aims and Possible Balkans Move
The article discusses Mussolini’s popularity and the possibility Italy would shift policy to join Germany with cautious aims. It notes intense Italian mobilization since 1935 36 and suggests a potential Balkan prize to gauge Allied reaction if reverses occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Signor Mussolini
Balkans
Difficulties of Italian Invasion of France Highlighted
The text outlines formidable obstacles if Italy seeks direct action against France. Strong French fortifications along the border and rugged terrain render the invasion plan highly challenging for Italy. The Mont Cenis route and the Swiss border segment are noted as nearly impassable, with defenses heavy on the French side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
North
Africa
Mont Cenis
Rail route through Alpine valleys and tunnels linked to France
The article describes a key railway path along the Dorn valley passing a tunnel into the Art valley with border routes toward France. It notes alternative passes from the Dora to Durance and Cuneo to Barcelonnette, plus smaller valleys. Coastal access remains limited. The route is steep and hazardous and would challenge military use. If Italy aims for France via Switzerland, the Gotthard and Simplon lines could be blocked quickly, leaving few practical approaches beyond those tunnels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorn
Valley of the
Art
Dora
Durance
Ti Cuneo
Barcelonnette
Alpa
Mrenia
Italy
France
Switzerland
St. Gotthard
Simplon
Frandée
Heroic withdrawal to Dunkirk praised by French communique
The French and British forces retreat to Dunkirk after engagement on three fronts from Stomer to Arras Valenciennes and Courtrai. They held lines along La Bassee Canal and Scarpe, repelled German pressure under heavy fire, and left the left flank vulnerable after King Leopold’s surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Stomer
Arran
Valenciennes
Courtrai
la Bassee Canal
Scarpe
Lys
Gravelines
Cassel
Yyres
Seuport
Leopold
France
Somme
Aisne
Rethél
Pinnes
Treves
Black Forest
War Loan Gifts Reach One Million Pounds
The treasurer Mr. Spender reports yesterday 85 000 pounds promised for war financing, lifting the fund beyond 1 000 000 pounds. Canberra issued a statement stating total cash already received for these purposes stands at 943 000 pounds, of which 887 000 pounds are loans and 106 000 pounds are gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spender
Spender
Canberra
Plans for Child War Refugees Under Commonwealth Scheme
The Commonwealth Migration Branch speeds up preparations for a child refugee scheme if Britain accepts a wartime haven offer. States would assist with reception and placement while staff reallocation reduces costs. Australia and Britain would cooperate to bring children here under an assisted emigration model, with orphans likely prioritized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Migration Branch
Department of the Interior
Department
Commonwealth
Offers of Co operation for Refugee Scouts Home
The Federal Council of Boy Scouts offered to provide homes for 1 000 refugees, received by Interior Minister Senator Fall. Mrs O A Hickins of Country Women's Association Victoria pledged help with child pricing in country homes. A Newcastle resident offered to adopt 100 children and cover initial costs to place them, Senator Fell praised the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fall
O. A. Hickins
Fell
Butter and Cheese Pact With Australia Renewed Likely
The United Kingdom plans to renew a 1940 41 dairy contract with Australia for 75900 tons of butter and 13000 tons of cheese worth about £10000000. The agreement will continue on the same terms as the expiring pact set to end June 30 and is not expected to be expanded despite shifted European supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Australia
Lang Labour Declares Its War Policy
Lang and followers threaten a united government built to tackle pressing problems. They demand factories produce vital munitions, unemployment addressed, and a strong army for Australia. Beasley repeats charges in Parliament about wartime preparations and says experts rushed to Chullora to blunt public opinion against the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang Labour
Lang
New South Wales
The
Labour Party
McKell
Beasley
Chullora
Customs Revenue Up Nearly Six Percent in May
A Treasury statement shows customs and excise revenue for the first 11 months at £49,679,198, up £5,784,607 from last year and £7,887,069 above revised estimates. May alone yielded over £500,000 more than the prior year, with a projected surplus of £9,000,000 contributing to war expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
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G Mahoney
National Capital
Tal
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Mort Street
City
Yeatora
AIR Force Command
Moniny
Wallarah
WAR Salvage
Customs Revenue
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