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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
5
The fragmented text presents historical war references with distorted names and numbers. It mentions Germany France and naval aspects, implying a mid conflict update but lacks readable details or identifiable individuals, dates, or places to form a solid news item.
Melbourne reports the Australian Labour Party Federal Conference endorses reinforcements for the AIF and full participation in the European war effort. The resolution demands unity with the Allies, national service controls, mass production, and 100 percent excess war profits tax, drawing strong opposition from trade unions. The decision signals conscription for defence and enhanced empire commitment.
Washington report outlines a proposed economic cartel for the Americas to be presented to other nations. The New York Sun notes the plan aims to coordinate trade and policy among participating countries.
Scouts from the 1st Gordon Rover Crew led by D F Conway and F J McCredie visited Canberra to inspect hosting rovers for winter trips. They toured Mt Franklin Chalet and Stockyard Creek hut then hiked Mt Ginini before returning along the NSW side. Meanwhile Canberra Troop changes include T J Jamieson leaving for the A.L.F. and the 1st Canberra Troop closing. The 1st Queanbeyan and 2nd Queanbeyan Troops unite under Scoutmaster T Warren with A .S.M. Ray Charlton assisting. An ex-Rover naval staffer plans to attend meetings. About 25 scouts from the 2nd Canberra Forrest troop visited the 2nd Queanbeyan on Friday for a social night and pound supper. The Queanbeyan Scouts aim to attend next year’s Albury Rally and plan an amusement fundraiser.
Maurice Moscovitch died in Hollywood on Tuesday. The brief notice confirms the death and location with limited details available from the fragment.
The article argues Hitler uses Versailles as a perpetual grievance while ignoring German aggression starting in 1914. It cites reparations, colonization claims, and postwar recovery, praising Allied restraint and warning that German aims for domination led to war. It notes economic aid to Germany after 1924 and concludes Britain, America, and France failed to curb Nazi aims.
Mexico City reports the cabinet has approved a law for compulsory military training for men aged 14 to 45. Other briefs note the Earl of Athlone arriving in Halifax en route to Ottawa, Malta confirms 37 civilian deaths and 42 serious injuries from air raids since Italy joined the war, and a missing pilot case tied to Officer I. E. G. Potts of New England. In Sydney, NSW, war loan figures show total interest free loans of £1,550,060 from 4,104 lenders with today’s intake of £5,027 16s.
A Berlin broadcast warned of a full scale war while British defences repelled an extensive nighttime raid on Eastern England. Bombs fell on Essex Norfolk Suffolk and Lincolnshire as RAF fighters shot down several German bombers with many planes returning to base. Casualties included 12 dead and 14 injured, many victims being women and children in a row house district.
Ford Beaverbeck announced a contract with Ford Motor Company Detroit to manufacture 6 000 Rolls Royce aero engines. Production starts within a month with deliveries early 1941. Senator Byrnes said Ford will mass produce an American version of Rolls Royce aero engines. Three thousand units costing 4 600 000 dollars are to be produced for the American Government with delivery possible within a year.
Sydney reports Governor Lord Wakehurst addressing the Lord Mayor's Patriotic War Fund in New South Wales. He expresses sympathy for France and pledges Britain and the Empire will bear the burden, warning Hitler will meet his Waterloo. Premier Mr. Mair echoes France's resolve and calls for American involvement.
Australian High Commissioner Mr. 8 M. Bruce announced that Paris trade envoy Mr. C H Voss has set up an office in a Southern France town.
Public notices announce monthly ration supply quotations closing Wednesday June 26 1640 and December 1940. Forms available from Canberra Services Branch Department of the Interior Acton. No tender guaranteed. Secretary J A Carrodus dated 19/6/40. Also legal notice in Australian Capital Territory criminal jurisdiction lists carpenters wanted and inspections for a derel motor lorry. End.
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