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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
5
United States Prepares for War Readiness and Expanded Budget
Washington reports a four alarm fire of European conflict prompting President Roosevelt to seek rapid emergency funding. Congress may vote 6,096,000 dollars for coast guard conversion and broader military expansion, with officials urging a two ocean navy and full industrial mobilization. General Pershing warns the nation must act now to safeguard the Republic and Allies seek support to resist Germany and the invasion of Belgium.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy
Congress
Early
Robbinson
Vinnon
Presa
Pershing
United States
Europe
Wall Street Turmoil as Rumors Spark Big Market Selloff
On Tuesday in New York trading, heavy liquidation swept the Stock Exchange amid unconfirmed stories Italy entering the war and Hitler offering peace terms. Grains plunged with rye and maize limit down, government and foreign bonds eased, and the Sterling rose to around 3 dollars 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Italy
Herr Hitler
United States
Parachute Factory in Melbourne Prepares for War Demand
A Melbourne parachute factory, Light Aircraft Proprietary Ltd, is noted as the sole southern hemisphere producer yet is expanding to meet RLAA demands. The unit aims to bolster air force supplies in wartime, with potential increased output and regional impact.
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Melbourne
Light Aircraft Proprietary Ltd
Hemiephers
Rlaa.f
Italo-Japanese Trade Talks Reported Quietly Progressing
New York Times Shanghai and Hong Kong correspondents note no official announcement but indicate talks yielding political and trade accords between Italy and Japan. Possible naval pact hints suggest alliance on war entry and joint action in the Far East, with evacuation notices for British civilians hinting at regional tensions.
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New York
Shanghai
New York Times
Italy
Japan
United States Navy
Hong Kong
Far East
Hainan
Boots Inquiry Dominion War Effort and Wool Appraisal
Parliament considers purchase of boots for Defence Forces and post office concessions. Government to seek private contracts for aircraft repairs under Empire Air Scheme. ALF officer appointments to merit, no public school bias. Urgent review of Australia war effort underway for cabinet reports. Wheat storage sites debated. Geelong area not requested for shack extension. Douglas airliners release enables two Hudsons to return for RAAF passenger flights. Weekly boot deliveries exceed 17 000. total boots 253 601 and other gear tallies listed. Wool appraisal regime to Newcastle to avoid firm limits on appraisal firms or wool quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Tiia
Air Ministry reports RAF raids in Low Countries
The Air Ministry announced that RAF operations target enemy deployment and communications in the Low Countries to aid Allied advances. Bombers attacked road and rail approaches, bridges, and columns in Brabant and Dutch battlefields while fighters engaged larger enemy formations.
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Low Countries
Brabant
Battlefeld
Bourleres
Messerschmitt
Heinkel SI
Heinkel II
the Times
Ra.f
RAF
Marne
Sedan
Hoe
Dominion aces lead RAF air force in South Australia report
Flying Officer L Lisby of Glenelg and New Zealander Cobber Kain headline the RAF ace list with 14 and 11 victories respectively. Lisby landed and captured three Germans at revolver point, while Bungey of Glenelg, 27, helped save a French detachment in a daring raid as reports note high squadron success since Friday and during the war.
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London
L. €. Lisby
Glenelg
South Australia
Cobber" Kain
R.A.F
Lisby
Kaln
R. W. Bungey
Financial Aid for Belgium
London dispatch reports on Belgium receiving financial aid from international donors and the British government amid postwar recovery efforts. The article notes the sources of funds and the aim to stabilize Belgian social and economic conditions during reconstruction.
Ministers Says Health Insurance Claims Need Review
The Minister for Social Services Sir Frederick Stewart said the maximum 6s per member was generally adequate for National Health Insurance administration costs. He noted a few friendly societies had allowed expenses to run amok and some claims remain outstanding.
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Sir Frederick Stewart
Abely
Leaflet raids shake Nazi regime and its fear
The piece notes RAF leaflet raids on Germany aim to undermine Hitler and Goering. It argues Germans lack independent information, controlled by Goebbels, with harsh penalties for listening to overseas broadcasts. The author says the outside world exposes the regime as fragile despite claimed omnipotence.
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Germany
Royal Air Force
Hitler
Jeafield
Goering
Goebbels
Concentration
Rey
Switzerland mobilises as German threat grows in frontier
A High Command communique states mobilisation complete and troops at positions. German forces shift to civil guards from Lake Constance to Basle. Po nt oons on Rhine side signal danger as 20 to 25 German divisions mass north of Switzerland. Observers fear a push toward the Rhone Valley with aims to pressure Mussolini and strike the Allies. Swiss protest Berlin bombing of a railway line and seek compensation.
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Berne
Lake Constance
Basle
Rhine
Switzerland
Baden
Rhone
Signor
Mussolini
Berlin
Burrinjuck Dam Repair Plans Are Approved in Parliament
Sydney government officials push second reading of the Burrinjuck Dam Improvements Bill. Minister for Agriculture cites engineers predicting a 1000 year dam life and 170000 acre feet added capacity. Cost set at £1,850,000 with critics questioning Julius Poole and Gibson as consultants and safety assessments from English expert.
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Sydney
Burrinjuck
Legislative Assembly
Rel
Mr. McKell
Julius, Poole and Gibson
McKell
Julius
Peele
Gibson
Lang
Amusements at Li Time Hall May 18 with Nancy Oldfield bid
Danes Tharwa Hall hosts a Catholic Church Building Fund event on Saturday May 18 featuring Miss Nancy Oldfield as candidate and Bouthwell's Orchestra with supper. Also a help-wanted note seeks a woman for Monday morning washing at King Canberra 763.
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Tharwa Hall
Nancy Oldfield
Bouthwell
Canberra
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