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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
4
The family of the late James Southwell express thanks for sympathy. Engagement announced: Caroline Milton eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Milton Canberra to Banwell eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Emblin Canberra.
The notice outlines advertising rules for The Canberra Times owner Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. It states no responsibility for non insertion, rights to alter ads, submission deadlines by 8 pm the day before publication, copy must be in ink, emphasis on proper names and figures, and endorsements required for each ad. It covers Canberra Mort Street offices and multiple districts.
Canberra weather summary shows barometer readings around 20.90 inches at 2 pm and 29.76 inches at 2 pm with temperatures from 12 degrees in the morning to 54 degrees by 3 pm. The 24 hour high reached 56.3 degrees with a 34.2 degree. Wind at 3 pm from the northwest.
The death of Laur(an) G. Collins 44 occurred suddenly at Canberra Hospital on Tuesday. A Commonwealth Statistician's staff member, he served in World War I with the 100th Howitzer Battery after studying medicine at Sydney University. He died after a sudden illness. funeral at Canberra General Cemetery was held Wednesday with major mourners including his brother C M Collins and his wife. Relatives and officials attended the graveside service led by Rev. T E Whiting.
His Excellency the Governor general received the Address in Reply from the Senate presented by President Senator Hayman at Government House Canberra. The Administrator of Norfolk Island Major General Bircharla Roe was greeted by the Governor-General. Isa J Jing Burr from Melbourne arrived for a Canberra holiday with her mother Mrs Burr at Hotel Civic. Captain James W Fletcher and A C Newton were named Justices of the Peace for the ACT.
Guidance for readers on securing elderly provisions and freeing a home from debt. The book promises steps to ensure personal and family financial safety and relief from mortgage obligations.
At first mainly fine with cloud and mild in the day, cooler at night with mist and fog. A tendency of light to fresh north east winds is noted.
London announces a five ministerial and undersecretary reshuffle. Key appointments include Sir Walter Womersley as Minister for Pensions, W Morrice as Postmaster General, Viscount Cranborne as Paymaster General, Sir Donald Somervile as Attorney General, and Sir William Jowitt as Solicitor General. The Petroleum Secretary post is created amid coal and oil duties realignment. Lord Caldecote to lead in the Lords.
The Canberra Volunteers' Welfare Association elects Mr W C Piper as chairman after Commander Carsia's recall. The group lists officers and committee members and notes a £3000 donation from Government House Fair proceeds. The fund funds dependents and overseas relief and plans distribution via the Lord Mayor's Fund and Australian Comforts Fund.
The army reorganises into three corps each with three divisions and one mountain brigade. In 10998 19 970 front line troops will be trained.
The settlement ends a ten week stoppage in Australia, backed by the Commonwealth Arbitration Court and government effort. It urges more mature industrial policy, cooperation from leaders, and expanded use of hydro electric power to secure ongoing industry and avert future disruptions.
The article surveys the fall of the Netherlands in Zeeland due to unprepared forces and German air superiority. It notes Dutch neutrality hindered Allied coordination and describes Dutch and Indonesian governance under the Netherlands, plus Swiss frontier defenses and mobilization.
Australian vacuum cleaner manufacturers fear harm from Dutch East Indies imports routed through Cronin bouts. Belated protection measures were discussed in Parliament with Clan Treasurer Mr Spenster to consult the Minister for Customs on the sudden challenge.
A damaged telegram reports Allied forces using tanks in Norway near Narvik. French troops and Alpine units lifted equipment 4 000 feet into the mountains to support a daring action at Elvegaresmoes north of Narvik, despite artillery shortfalls and German resistance.
The opposition leader Mr Curtin lauded the settlement of the coal dispute noting the miners' federation acted with unity and no one stepped forward as a black leg. He said the agreement could have been reached earlier if power holders showed initiative and that both sides achieved their aims without undermining the national effort. Gas and electricity restrictions remained, with most mines not back to full production for a week or more. The state to supply about 200 volunteers and continued inter-state train services were planned to resume by June 2.
In a murky summary of ministerial moves, Mr Hughes is seen retaining the industry portfolio after the coal strike. The Prime Minister aims to avoid a reshuffle while praising the job done by Mr Higher in strike negotiations and signaling continued close ties between employers and employees.
The Senate approves plans for a strengthened U S Navy and base network across the Pacific and Western Hemisphere. It calls for impregnable fleet power, bases at Hawaii Una Lauka Midway Wake Johnston Palmyra and Canton in the Pacific and urges cooperation with Britain France and the Netherlands to deter Japan and fund allied defense.
The Aerippo Howard newspaper reports a leading article criticizing Una policies. It notes tensions in international relations and calls for cautious diplomacy amid unresolved disputes.
A fragmentary report notes the death of a London songwriter amid wartime efforts. Names and details are garbled, but references to a wealth of productions and a Laverne/Laker context hint at a civilian morale project.
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