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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
4
R A Cameron and family express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards tributes and sympathy after the recent bereavement. They thank the attending doctor for kindness during Mrs Cameron's illness.
Department of the Navy invites applications for a temporary Third Electrical Assistant in the Engineers Manager's Branch at Garden Island. Requires a City Degree or Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering with practical experience. Salary £306-£510, reduced to £298-£502 with cost of living rules. Applications with age and testimonials to Commodore-in-Charge Naval Establishments Gurdon Bylnecy by 6 July.
Shirley M Ransome a violin teacher of La Perouse Street Griffith is listed with Phono BIT in a local notice. She is identified by given name and profession. No further details are provided.
The Army Minister assured yesterday that care is being taken for families of interned aliens. Other briefs note ambulance drivers in France, Evanshead Air School delays, record interest free loan contributions, repatriation boards formation, proposed moratorium for defence personnel, property resumption under amendments, NSW Retail Traders presidency, wireless receivers on ships, wool tops market, Ballarat camp site consideration, mining union stance under the National Security Act, and PM Menzies’ pledge to inquire.
Some scattered showers chiefly in southern sections with snow on the lowlands. The night will be mainly fine, cool to cold with strong squally west to south west winds.
A historical analysis notes recurring rise and fall of tyrannies and urges American shift from isolationism to active support for Britain. It highlights evolving U S policy under Roosevelt with Republican leaders joining the cabinet as Nazi plots influence American nations.
About 1500 refugees including Madame Tabouls arrived in Britain after a long voyage aboard a shi p berthed on the west coast. The one class ship carried British families airways officials BEF officers and Jewish refugees. Water was rationed and only two meals a day were served. Passengers slept under stars on deck with mattresses torn from quarters used as rugs.
A ship brought over 1300 French refugees to a south coast port. Among them were former minister M Pierre Cot and notable figures Robert de Rothschild Henri Bernstein and Marcel denger. A Lisbon AP correspondent notes Reynaud and British press sources acknowledge refugees claim authorities refused entry to Spain.
Squadron Leader Cyril Eyton Kay of the New Zealand Air Force is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for leading a raid on German forest targets at night. Under heavy opposition he bombed the objective and started fires to guide others, then attacked from low altitude with all machine guns. Kay has conducted numerous operations recently showing daring and outstanding ability. he also took part in the Centenary air race.
Canberra weather summary shows 9 am barometer 39.05 inches and 3 pm 30.01 inches. Temperatures reach 41 at 9 am and 43 at 3 pm with a 24 hour high of 50.8 and a 3 pm high of 44.7. Minimums record 35 and 24.4 with winds west at 9 am and north west at 3 pm and peak gusts to 31 mph at Canberra aerodrome.
Australia passes a bill authorising a 20 million pound war loan to expand munitions production. The measure backs speeding up manufacturing, opening new factories, expanding artillery and anti aircraft weaponry, and training workers. Officials promise careful use of funds and review of capital balances.
The article argues Russia has no clear motive to join the Allies and pursues self interest. It notes large Russian forces in the Baltic and contends Moscow dislikes both democracies and totalitarian states. It cites Colonel Stimson’s warning about a fascist attack and the need for united action by Britain France and the United States.
Prime Minister Menzies signaled Parliament may seek longer life before a general election, arguing timing depends on wartime conditions. MPs Thompson and Collins urged delaying elections to avoid voter strain and redirect funds to the war effort.
The article discusses Russia's likely stance toward Germany, noting Moscow's preference for a weakened or defeated Germany. It cites English public sentiment against Soviet Communism, Britain's alliance posture, and the Prime Minister's Commons speech claiming hope of victory. It adds that war material supply, linked to gross national income, now limits modern states' war efforts.
A Labour faction grows harsher toward PM Curtin as five MPs Blackburn Brennan Mataney Vollard and Ward align with the Non Communist group to oppose stages of the National Security Amendment Bill. NSW Labour leaders plan a weekend Sydney meeting to address the split and opposition stance.
The Times diplomatic correspondent says Egypt's active war role is for the Egyptian Government to decide. Britain seeks faithful adherence to the 1915 Treaty and to curb activities undermining military operations. He notes internal safeguards are weak, aiding Italian agents spreading harmful rumours, and reports the British Ambassador urged a firm Egyptian stance against them.
Reliable calculations place Germany's national income at 6.504 billion pounds. The British Empire including Dominions and colonies is calculated at 9.529 billion, about half again Germany's. French and British colonies are omitted. estimates for colonial incomes are 750 million pounds for British and 720 million for French colonies. Belgium and Holland are noted for war potential additions.
The front rank of Britain's Industrial Army shows men and women fighting in trench like conditions. Herbert Morrison presents an OBE to 50 year old Hugh McClelland for bravery at a Royal Ordnance factory in southwest Scotland where he and two colleagues tried to extinguish a post air raid fire. One companion died.
Melbourne defence officials announce six week training beginning July 8 for 407 former officers warrant and non commissioned officers of the First ALL. Graduates receive tank assignments and may join the Returned Soldiers Volunteer Defence Corps with a distinguishing badge. Applications available from branch and LF offices across multiple suburbs. All ex service men eligible to join.
The article notes prominent Republicans joining President Roosevelt's administration including Henry L. Stimson as Secretary of War and describes his reputation from the Manchurian War stand in 1931 and his defense of energetic action to restrain Japan, reflecting a firmer U S approach before World War II.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt wife of the President is named honorary chair of the United States Committee for the Care of European Children. The committee aims to coordinate national resources to provide homes for refugee children.
The assets of Daily News Ltd the NSW ALP organ were bought by Consolidated Press Ltd publishers of The Daily Telegraph Women's Weekly for about £50 000. Staff reductions followed with a skeleton team kept on. the paper will publish as usual tomorrow with extended pages.
The National Security Amendment Bill passed all Senate stages amid calls to mobilize for war. Senator Bram urged 15010 replacements and a full war footing for the Public Service. Opposition backed by Senator Amour and Armstrong opposed the bill over compulsory service concerns. The third reading passed 28 to 3 with Amo, Armstrong and Arthur voting no.
An article notes the National Library will run a forthcoming program on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Details are unclear in the fragment but indicate a publication themed event with public servants involved.
Four enlistments for the two for the FLAAF were the Canberra recruiting for day. They will be once this March 10 as a filling to enlistment appeal.
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