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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
5
A distorted text fragment references fuel shortages, rationing, and war disruption. It mentions transport, resources, and the impact on people, with unclear names or dates. The readable content indicates concern over supplies and war strain, but specifics are not recoverable.
Canberra recruiting officers processed 30 applications for enlistment at the Drill Hall yesterday as Italy joined the war. Eight men from Urila district arrived to sign up while many workers quit jobs following the news. Applications totalled 1471 for enrolment in the AVF with 959 passing preliminary exam and 674 entering camp.
News in Brief covers the Commons secret session delay in London, Americans evacuated from Europe including a transport to Bordeaux and Galway, Canberra rounding up aliens under National Regulations, Roosevelt seeking funds for three experimental naval dirigibles, and fiscal figures from the Treasury. Additional notes report Australian Imperial Airways route suspensions and a fatal aeroplane crash in Belleville involving Mr Rogers en route to Toronto.
Canberra reports smooth government action after Italy enters the war. About 35,500 Italians are in Australia with 12,500 naturalised. many are under surveillance and some detained. Trade with Italy is prohibited under the Trading with the Enemy Act. British officials and citizenship rules are adjusted. Italian migrants’ movements are restricted.
Authorities move to curb Italian nationals after Italy declares war. Police raid the Sydney Italian Consulate and seize propaganda papers while 200 soldiers march to King's Cross. Internees, arms, and Fascist literature are seized. quarantine of wharf laborers and internment extend to Brisbane Adelaide Wellington.
The Times pays tribute to Flying Officer Cobber Kain calling him a tall New Zealander nicknamed Mad Devil for his daring in air combat. He was killed in France when a Hurricane’s wing tip struck the ground after a training sortie, just hours after learning he would be posted to England.
A military order under Commissioner McKay empowers police to shut all re meshment shops run by enemy aliens in New South Wales. About five hundred to a thousand shops affected as officers raid city and suburbs to enforce the closure of any shop selling fowl or drink by un naturalised aliens.
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Proas of Australia Ltd at the company offices on Mart Street Braddon Canberra.
Violent anti Italian demonstrations flare across Britain after Mussolini speech. Police round up suspects in London Soho and Liverpool. fires and vandalism target Italian cafes and shops. Internment whispers rise as crowds confront Italians in Glasgow Edinburgh Belfast and Birmingham.
The Italian freighter Capanoli was scuttled and burning two miles north of Rimouski after the crew set fires. A Canadian pilot ran the vessel aground, a naval patrol boat put out the blaze, and damage was slight. Canola seized the ship and will likely intern the crew. CADIZ reports Italian ships Numbolia and Cheinic scuttled off Gibraltar after learning Italy was at war. half the Numbolia’s crew were captured by the British and the rest taken ashore by boats.
Marco Maritelli, 45, charged with having a revolver in his possession without a permit. He was fined £50 at Central Court. Detective Brown said the revolver was found in the defendant’s room. the premises owner had been interned as a member of a Fascist organisation.
Paris Tuesday. Premier Reynaud urged calm toward Italians in France. He noted Italians here who support France and others forced to flee Italy seeking refuge in France.
The Postmaster General announced a temporary suspension of Empire air mail services affecting nations in Asia and the Pacific including New Zealand and South Africa.
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