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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
4
Cherished memories of our dearly beloved son Billy killed June 6 1931. Not the tears at the moment shed but the loneliness of our after years and the pain silently borne. Sadly missed by his mother father sister and brother.
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Toronto report says Deputy Minister for Air James Duncan announced bombers and fighters are ready for action and will move to Europe while Canada sustains the Empire air framework to re gear capacity quickly. Graduates were diverted to become instructors under the air scheme as part of increasing output.
A New York Herald-Tribune editorial argues the United States must end its neutrality in the European war, urging decisive action and warning that war may be inevitable even as non-belligerence ends. It notes new fast pursuit planes and implies U.S. posture could be perceived as an act of war.
In London on Monday reports say German airmen bombed Grimsby with trawlers, machine gunning fourteen people and nearly capsizing a vessel. Sweden bans foreigners amid travel restrictions. Stockholm forbids tourists and foreigners except for Swedish economy needs. Oliver Stanley re-enters service as Royal Field Artillery subaltern. he was a major in the last war. Dublin reports 200 IRA suspects arrested nationwide before dawn, with Cork jail counts noted.
The Canberra weather note records a barometer of 30.48 inches at a.m. and 90.28 inches at 2 pm. Temperatures ranged from 36 degrees at a.m. to 64.9 degrees by 3 pm with a minimum around 19. degrees. Winds were up to 11 mph at Canberra Aerodrome for the 24 hours ending 9 p.m.
The Times notes that Belgian refugee census results are incomplete. Britain has about 20,000 refugees while France may host 1,000,000 to 1,500,000. About six million refugees have migrated to escape invasion, with immense suffering. The Times urges using Dominion offers to house refugees and cites Barnardo Homes and Fairbridge Farm Schools as effective in child migration.
A vow to purge subversive elements from government service and public life. The piece denounces pacifist clergy and calls for absolute loyalty, warning that trust is owed only to those who can be relied upon in peril. It stresses vigilance against disloyal individuals in Australia.
A survey shows over 80 000 people of alien birth living in Australia. Since 1933 census 60 000 aliens rose to the present figure with arrivals since then. The Italian group totals about 28 000 with roughly half naturalised and a male to female ratio of about two to one.
The Ministry of Labour launches a broad survey of workers in shipbuilding repair chemical explosives oils and metal manufacturing including fish-hooks and gold lace to gauge production possible for arms. Britain is mobilising 17 regional areas pooling factory tools for shell and aircraft components and training jig and tool makers in technical colleges.
Representatives from Canberra sporting and other bodies joined the funeral at Canberra Cemetery for the late Arthur MacCarthy-O'Leary. The service at St Patrick's Church and graveside rites were led by Rev Fr Barrie with pall-bearers from Returned Soldiers League National Football League and ACT Cricket Association. Delegates included A E Jackson RETA branch president J L Mulrooney NF C president and Mahoney secretary R G Kappler ACT Cricket president and officials and A E Callender Commonwealth Statistician's Office. At the graveside the Last Post was sounded by Dr F Charlesworth.
The Ministry for Agriculture will census all land and its uses. Occupiers with at least one acre must participate. The Women's Auxiliary Territorials require 6000 drivers with years of experience, plus 1000 cooks and 1000 orderlies to feed the B E F.
Lieut General Laverack commander of the Virth Division leaves Brisbane after a three day visit. He praises the recruited men and stresses the need for full physical fitness. In New South Wales the recruiting drive hits 1 000 daily with 1 155 applications and 1 141 preliminaries succeeded. In Melbourne 60 prisoners at Pentridge Gaol seek drill squads for A.L. release. Fifteen NCOs from the 3rd Militia Battalion leave Canberra for Moore Park. Canberra volunteers welfare supplies meals for NCOs on arrival. Enquiries for the A.L.F and R.A.A.F rise. Canberra Drill Hall open 9:30 to 16:00.
Dublin-backed neutrality in wartime faces growing anxiety as Ireland prepares to call up reserves and form local security corps amid internal disloyalty and IRA unrest. Germanys tightening wartime grip and possible cross-channel offensives compound Dublin's defense challenges. Germany tightens rationing further while public morale sags despite military gains.
Australia’s Treasurer Mr. Spender warned that conscription of wealth might be needed later in the war effort. He cautioned against threats of greater compulsion and stressed it was a clear possibility, not a definite plan.
Ottawa reports that war contracts placed in Canada from January 14 to April du totalled 103 615 462 dollars. The figure reflects government spending across sectors during the period.
The piece notes growing German hardship as Allied actions tighten the blockade and bombardment. It cites heavy German casualties in battles, asserted Reich morale strain from wounded influxes, and severe food shortages due to the destroyed crops and disrupted Danube traffic. It contrasts German rationing with English limits.
Scotland Yard detains several persons and enforces the alien curfew with routine vehicle checks. A North London man held for fascist literature and bullets is remanded. An Italian fined £20 for concealing a revolver. a Golder's Green resident fined £50 for blackout lighting. Home Secretary issues two party restrictions on alien movement.
In a Washington interview Senator White calls for full assistance to Allies and proposes the United States cross the German Embassy to show resolve. He suggests acting similarly toward Italians if Italy enters the war, arguing these individuals serve only their home governments in America.
At the White House the President announced a plan to reduce governmental expenditures by ten percent to free funds for defence. Congressional conferees noted consideration of fast tracking surplus army and navy equipment. Possible relation to Allies purchasing older US warplanes was unclear.
The Senate approved the Vine Bill authorising an 11 percent expansion of the Navy fighting fleet. The measure moves back to the House of Representatives for concurrence or amendments.
Secretary to the Treasury Mr Mer fanthau says he is in talks with Edsel Ford and other motor car makers about producing standardised aviation engines for both the United States and its Allies.
RAF medium bombers attacked gun emplacements roads and railways near Dunkirk while heavy bombers hit aerodromes and military objectives in northwest Germany. Night raids hit Rotterdam Deventer Wesel and Hamm with direct hits on yards and bridges as pilots reported to be returning safely.
In the early hours near Aachen a long convoy of armoured vehicles on the road was heavily bombed from a height of 2000 feet with high explosive and incendiary bombs. A flare from a descending parachute provided light for the attack.
The King’s message to the Prime Minister praises the three services and Merchant Navy for evacuating the BEF from Northern France. He lauds leadership and courage across ranks, notes RAF and naval support, and honors those who suffered and sacrificed in the operation.
Sydney reports the Bungendore to Captain's Flat line will reopen for official passenger service. The route, long used for Lake George travel, resumes operations with the line serving local communities and improving regional transport.
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