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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
2
In a House of Commons reply it was disclosed that 125 civilians were killed and 81 wounded while assisting in evacuating British and French troops from Dunkirk. Four civilian volunteers and two wounded were among the dead. the rest were regular merchant seamen.
The Berlin press bureau reports Dr. Dietrich, a German agent, recalled to Germany via Mexico City. The Mexican government advised Berlin last week that Dr. Dietrich would travel home through Mexico.
A newspaper roundup cites American editorials praising U S leadership against Hitler and Nazi aggression. It notes isolationism fading and calls for the United States to join the civilized world, with quotes from New York Times and Chicago Tribune writers and a Philadelphia Public Ledger letter praising Allied democracy.
The Munitions Department outlines a nationwide effort to recruit 150000 workers for raw materials and armament production costing about 50 million pounds. Government factories and state annexes will boost output, with industry-wide cooperation urged.
The Minister for the Army Mr Street assured no soldier in Australia will lack winter underclothes. He cited a shortage at Puckapunyal Camp as resolved and said about 1000 wool and wool mixed undergarments arrive weekly from manufacturers to army stores with plans to speed deliveries.
In Sydney on Wednesday the Returned Soldiers League Defence Corps was urged to provide uniforms and modern equipment for all members. Major General Ho Gordon Bennett, appointed commander, vowed strong, effective force and noted hesitation to provide weapons would be incomprehensible given the corps rifles and machine guns training.
The Returned Soldiers League is urged to nominate Army Reserve men for a six week refresher course to train instructors for the ASSE and other depots. Minister for the Army Mr Street announced the plan aiming to use men with prior military training and physique. Eligible candidates would be commissions holders or ex noncommissioned officers from World War I and those with continued service in reserve units.
Mr Baddeley Sydney Werthesdiry reports that the Deputy Leader of the Ladware Party Tae eley was knocked down in the city. He sustained severe injuries with a probable skull fracture and serious facial injuries.
Racing and greyhound elites discuss plans for curtailment of racing dates with a state cabinet subcommittee. Premier and authorities expect cuts to dog fixtures and race meetings though main metropolitan courses may be spared. Suburban tracks could face reductions as the week unfolds.
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