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Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
2
Emergency Powers Act reshapes Britain during war
Britain passes the Emergency Powers Act with royal assent within hours, granting the government wide control over persons and property, and enabling requisition and directive powers. Measures include 100 percent excess profits tax, wartime wage and land controls, and expanded home front mobilization across industries and civilians.
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London
Thursdy
Lord Privy Seal
Mr. Attlee
Britain
Britain's Hour Quoted in Broadcast to People
Mr Thif-Cooper quoted a poem about endurance and steadfast resolve as Britain enters a grave hour. The verse praises stone like resolve and the resilient shores of the islands, reflecting national sentiment during hardship.
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Thif-Cooper
Gas mask duty ordered for all Britons airs Attlee Duff-Cooper Morrison
Prime Minister Attlee and ministers Duff-Cooper and Herbert Morrison urged every civilian in Britain to carry a gas mask at all times in a national air broadcast. The call emphasized universal readiness amid wartime tensions.
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Duff-Cooper
Herbert Morrison
Commonwealth Cabinet Probes Imperial War Industry Control
The Commonwealth Government in Canberra debated Britain’s sweeping powers to seize industry and manpower for war needs. Prime Minister Menzies stated the House of Representatives is examining the Imperial Government’s decision to control war material and munitions production.
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Great Britain
Menzies
Howe of Representatives
James
Lub
Commonwealth
Lord Privy Seal
Prime Minister Promises Conscription Measures in Commons
Ottawa reports the Prime Minister stated in the House of Commons that the government will implement conscription like wartime standards. Opposition speakers supported various forms of conscription as a policy option.
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New War Policy Critics Say It Falls Short
In Sydney on Thursday critics call the new war policy inadequate. Deputy Premier Bruser backs a National Council to coordinate efforts, while Premier and ministers urge revival of the Council of Premiers and faster action to meet postwar goals, warning against red tape.
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Bruser
Naional Council
Commonwealth
Bruxner
Stevenia
Council of Premiers
Spooner
Premier of Vetarla Pushes for State Premier Involvement
Victorian Premier Mr Dua ntnn expresses pleasure that the Prime Minister finally consulted state premiers on war work. He calls for more consultation and relief for the Commonwealth military effort, promising Victoria's maximal cooperation.
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Duantnn
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