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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

2

Stabilisation Talks Planned for Wheat Industry Review

Canberra reports a national conference on stabilising the wheat industry to review the acquisition scheme. Minister Cameron said state representatives would be invited to share views and cooperate in producing for Britain. Other topics include marketing and reviews of agricultural country relations.

Ultural Council Canberra Nelny Urialng Alen Cameron Britain Bes

Women Form Australian National Service to Aid War Effort

A town hall gathering heard Lady Gowrie outline aims of a new Women’s Australian National Service, with 10 000 women present and Dame Enid Lyons urging recruits. The group will coordinate women’s war work and fill roles left by men on service.

Pee Rydney Pee AY Australian National Servicen Town Hall Lady Gowrie Lana Enid Lyons Women's Auxiliary

On the Air Today Schedule Details

Radio programming list featuring Essential Services News Music Talk and devotional segments. Includes performances by Sydney Orchestra and various choirs with schedule blocks across morning to night. Local news from The Canberra Times and Goulburn Perap Poot noted.

T.B.C Chilron Scotland Idwa Jenkins Laurence Macaulay Nevile Cardus A.b.c. Light Opera Company A.B.C Fisher-Simpson and John F. Peters National Military Gariber Inter Lll George Farwell Station One Sydney Signm Ndea Premiat Sydney Lactica Zirani The Lorraines Zena Moller Bennie Goodman W. A. Farmer Chuc Close Rameay 2Fc Neam Canberra Times Goulburn

France blames Britain over Bordeaux surrender stance

The Bordeaux capitulation prompted French reproaches toward Britain for not providing enough military aid. British naval and air forces are praised for their role, while France accepts armistice terms that hand vast coastal areas to Germany and Italy. The French National Committee in London is framed as a French-led initiative under General de Gaulle, not a British puppet.

Bordeaux Britain Hitler Royal Air Force Europe Meuse France Atlantic Spain Italy Ramis Germany Tay London General de Gaulle de Gaulle

War Council Row Sparks Navy Minister Clash

Melbourne Tuesday. Navy Minister Cameron opposed a national war council urged by the Labour Party in Melbourne. He said Labour must join a National Government to influence war policy and warned that a war council would lead to Australian disaster similar to events in France. He ridiculed the six-state advisory setup as absurd.

Melbourne Cameron Australian Labour Party Labour War Council France Commonwealth Thas

War Day by Day Brilliance of Royal Air Force

Reports show the Royal Air Force destroying German manufacturing centres and planes, boosting morale despite inferiority. Defiant fighters down 37 enemy aircraft with minimal losses, while Wellington bombers boast 3200 mile range and strong armour enabling formidable formations. De Valera warns Eire a potential belligerent base as England braces for battle.

Royal Air Force Germany Sydney Cape York de Valera Eire England Dublin

Australia’s War Effort Highlighted By Casey

In New York at the World Fair Australia Day, R G Casey stressed Australia’s wartime role and global significance. He warned that German victory would threaten freedom and democracy, noting Australia’s potential production if its population matched the United States and stressing Britain’s need for support in coming months.

New York R. G. Casey Australia Mr. Casey Pacific Commonwealth Casey United States Germany Roosevelt Britain

NSW Minister Calls For Strong Action On Enemy Aliens

Sydney Tuesday briefing by Transport Minister Bruxner accuses Commonwealth authorities of apathy toward enemy aliens. He cites long‑held evidence of subversive activity and urges internment to prevent a crisis, insisting a decisive policy is needed in wartime Australia.

Sydney Army New South Wales Police Eemy Transport Bruxner Commonwealth Mengies New South Wales Menzies

Tasman Flying Boat Awarua Recalled From Auckland Flight

The Tasman flying boat Awarua arrived from Auckland yesterday and was recalled by New Zealand authorities. It departed again at 4 am today, two days ahead of schedule. No reason given. normal schedule expected to resume next week.

Sydney Tasmar Auckland New Zealand

Licence for Brisbane plant export to Turkey with war-use risk

An electric turbo alternator in Brisbane was to be exported to Turkey but the Commonwealth Government withheld the licence because the machine could be needed for war industries. Turkey sought alternatives after a British order failed due to wartime disruption, and A Reyralis and Company Ltd arranged a Brisbane plant sale awaiting licensing decisions.

Sydney Brisbane Turkey Britain A. Reyralis and Company Ltd

Aircraft Output Sydney Report

Air traffic update from Sydney notes a long journey path noting four years of progress. The fragment hints at international efforts and aviation development but lacks full details on participants or outcomes.

Gallantry Awards for Flying Corps Shine in Belgium France

The King approved 14 Distinguished Flying Crosses and six Distinguished Flying Medals for gallantry in flying against the enemy. Pilots boast five to seven enemy planes credited. Acting Flight Lieutenant W G Clouston of New Zealand is cited for four downed planes and bold leadership. First Officer A G Lewin of South Africa also earned the DFC after clocking five solo kills in one day.

London W. G Clouston New Zealand D.F.C Belgium France Clouston Oficer A. G. Lewin South Africa

Evacuation Order For 9000 Children From Southern Ports

The Ministry for Health orders evacuation of about 9,000 registered school children from Portsmouth Southampton and Gosport on Thursday and Friday. They will be moved to Surrey Hampshire Dorset Wilts and Somerset for safer dispersal after prior removals of tens of thousands from urban coast towns and Greater London.

London Ministry For Health Portsmouth Southampton Gosport Surrey Hampshire Dorset Wilts Somerset Greater London

Industrial awards urged for inspectors by opposition leader

The Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin urged urgent appointment of inspectors to police industrial awards as evidence of government commitment. He argued this would reassure workers of the government bonafides and cited emergency powers under the Labor movement as support for decisive action.

Curtin

Birthday Honours List Delayed Until New Year

The proposed Birthday List published July 1 intends to announce the list at a later date, not before the New Year.

Industrial Board hears union push for broader annual leave

The Industrial Board discussed union demands to amend awards on annual leave and pro rata holiday pay for day and shift workers. It considered extending annual leave to casual staff and preserving pro rata pay while addressing abuses that deny rights. The panel, including L L Hill and A E Jackson, heard arguments from O Bryant and A E Gardiner with Department representatives.

ALCT L. L. Hill Messrs A. E. Jackson R.A. Mchttup Leo. O'Neill Bun Heller O. Bryant Combi A. E. Gardiner A.W.U C.J. Tetag Department of the Interior C. J. Tetoz Tetas Furms Manuka Oval Kewve Maand Bryant A E Gardiner A.C.T

Production values and wage totals reach historic peak

The document notes factory output value around c00.000 and wages paid near 700,000. It also records the number of persons engaged at 6,106 and a peak representation figure of 1026-07 amounting to 325,000 or 25 percent.

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