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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
5
Fragmented 1940 report outlines wartime logistics and travel curbs. References to flights, seed shipments, and military supplies hint at government controls. Mentions July routes, Auckland to San Francisco service, and overseas staffing with limited civilian access.
Government controls most essential foods and raw materials in Britain, stabilizing prices and ensuring availability. Contracts cover West Africa oil for margarine, New Zealand meat, and Turkey dried fruit, with 2000 local committees guiding traders under central oversight.
Britain maintains rationing for meat sugar and butter with over seventy thousand retailers handling coupons. Wholesalers pass them to the Ministry of Food ensuring fair distribution. Surpluses of sugar butter tea meat and canned foods accumulate nationwide, while prices stay within reach of the public.
New Zealand Minister for Supply D G Sullivan toured Australia to coordinate war material production with Commonwealth officials. He met Sir Frederick Stewart and planned further talks in Melbourne on shell and grenade manufacture plus possible mine sweeper procurement.
The Minister for the Army Mr Street said training of men for home defence would begin before year end as part of a 250000 strong army plan. He expects a comprehensive announcement on calling up and training home defence forces and expanded universal service age groups.
The Commonwealth Government agrees to provide safe conducts from Australia for a 24 person Italian diplomatic party including consular staff and families, but delays arise. Italy has no representation of its interests in Australia during the war. Initial talks with Brazil failed due to dual representation. Argentina offered a route but was deemed inconsistent with American neutrality.
Melbourne report says the Emergency Committee of the AGT agreed to delay forming a defence panel at the Prime Minister Mr Menghs request. A meeting planned for today was postponed and a new date will be set as soon as possible due to the wartime workload.
The Assistant Treasurer Fadden and Customs officials reviewed a survey of imports from sterling sources to curb wartime nonessential purchases. The study shows war and shipping shortages restrict nonessentials, while Britain shifts to war production. Government plans avoid restricting essential items.
London report states oil is shipped from Rumania directly to German controlled areas in France. Germany will receive June’s full quota under the German Romanian agreement, first since the Danube froze last winter.
Labour Party prefers delaying the next Commonwealth elections while continuing preparations. Britain’s situation is seen as too critical for an election. Trade union leaders and Purine iden Levens share the view. Senator Cameron says defence work is more important than elections. Cameron is a Labour executive and Emergency Committee member at the ACTU.
M. Marcel Jaspar, nephew of a former Belgian Prime Minister and the cabinet’s sole member to reach England, urged Belgians to aid Britain. He urged officers and soldiers to join the fight, even destroy arms if needed, and to move Belgian merchants from French ports to British ports as the war for Belgium’s liberation continues until victory is won.
Tifone suffers muscular trouble in the off hind legs and will not run in the Grand National Steeple. The mare had been a favourite for the race and tied to fancied rivals for the Grand National Hurdle. Tifone gave a poor display via the Travancore Steele on Balueday and pulled up badly.
A montage shows troops wading to Clyde river steamers amid bombardment as 350,000 Allied soldiers reach safety in England. Wounded soldiers recover in hospital while French troops arrive in England. An image depicts a steamer loaded with troops and burning wrecks, and a returning soldier being offered a drink on the quay.
Queanbeyan area notices show a working housekeeper or cook position for Mrs. R. Gane and an accommodation request from a mature couple seeking a bedroom and kitchen access. Also listed are a furnished lined room, tutoring needs, and a private camping body sale ad with quick sale price and contact.
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