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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1940
Page
2
Canberra forecast notes sun times with sunrise 7.1 p.m. and sunset 6.0 p.m. Moon rises 11.30 p.m. and sets 11.55 a.m. Major planets listed Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn with rising and setting times.
London reports from the Air Ministry detailing a Sunday air battle over the French coast and Boulogne. RAF squadrons claim at least 20 German bombers shot down and 20 put out of action with five British casualties in four hours.
A narrative of bold RAF exploits in France Belgium and Germany. New Zealand fighter pilots endure critical damage while evading six Messerschmitts after a perilous flight from France to Britain. Spitfire and Hurricane pilots takeaway six or more enemy aircraft amid heavy anti aircraft fire and bombing raids on aerodromes and convoys.
The Commonwealth Government presented a plan to appoint a Works Co-ordinator to prepare a coordinated defence and civil works programme. It estimates 1940 41 total loan needs at about 35 3 million with defence costs potentially rising by 10 million. Premiers broadly consented in principle, but debated civil works priority.
The Canberra Times of 1838 prints a proprietor credit for The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd and lists a network of Canberra agents including Jackson's Newsagency Capitol Newsagency and several others with locations in City, Kingston, and Wentridge. The notice provides contact points and department references for distribution within the Commonwealth.
The Canberra Times outlines advertising terms including no responsibility for non insertion and right to alter or omit ads. Ads must reach by 3 p.m. the day before publication and be written clearly with correct names and figures. Endorsement by the advertiser is required, and ads not conforming may be held over.
Sydney report from Monday notes Katoomba stations and listeners launched an appeal for war savings certificates. Up to last night subscribers had raised £3500 toward a £10,000 goal.
London reports indicate Prime Minister Mr Church, ill but present, will move a motion at the next House of Commons meeting praising a united government and the nation’s resolve to win the war against Germany.
The Canberra weather notes barometer 30.57 inches at 9 am and 30.45 at 3 pm. Temperatures range from 38 degrees at 9 am to 62 degrees at 3 pm. The day records a 28 degree minimum and a 53.1 degree maximum . Wind is northerly at 10 mph.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie at Government House in Canberra yesterday morning received Hon Josias Francis MLP who presented the Commonwealth Public Works Committee report for 1939. Mrs T A a Beckett arrived at Talion and had been an inmate of Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick for two months. Senator H B Foll Minister for the Interior returned to Canberra after visiting Sydney for the weekend.
The article outlines moves toward stronger war effort coordination in Australia and New Zealand. Talks between Labour leaders and the prime minister explore using union executives in government service and boosting Commonwealth supervision of public works and loan controls to mobilise labour, with postwar plans also urged.
The Australasian Petroleum Co. Pty. Ltd. presents a Douglas Dolphin amphibian aircraft to the Commonwealth Government. Minister for Air Mr. Fairbairn notes the company’s generous gesture. The plane may be assigned to Rathmines seaplane base for training and related uses.
Berlin reports quote a U S charge d affaires that Allies planned or carried out a criminal attempt on the American liner President en route to Galway to repatriate Americans from Britain. The warning underscores high tension over neutral ships and consular protection.
Sunday services took place in World Fair pavilions of invaded countries and the Allies. The Rev. Andrew Osborn of Spring Street Presbyterian Church Olbourne led the Australian vision with readings by Mr. MacGregor and A. W. Grace of Sydney.
A Washington dispatch reports that U S naval and military officers concluded conferences at Guayaquil revealing cooperation between the United States and Ecuador to safeguard the Panama.
The Home Secretary authorized temporary internment on the Isle of Man of all Austrian and German women aged 16 to 60. They may take children under 16. Over 100 women were rounded up in London, with 3,300 detained nationwide, including many in Glasgow and Sheffield. Husbands are already in camps. Most internees were under 30 and employed, many as domestics.
The Consul-General announced the Netherlands government has assumed control of all property owned by Dutch nationals outside Holland to protect their interests. Property in Australia is affected.
The Minister for the Interior announced plans to hurry the capital ship dockyard at Garden Island. Senator Foll said completing the dockyard in three years would be a wonderful effort given Australia’s limited experience with big dock construction.
The States were urged to transform Labour Exchanges from relief organisers to efficient placement bodies aiding employable labour in defence projects. A six week to two month plan was proposed with transfers of unemployed to full employment, temporary Commonwealth finance for essential works, and no early limited allocations.
Sir Claude Reading, chairman of the Commonwealth Bank Board, announced a 1 percent per annum reduction in fixed deposit rates effective from tomorrow. New rates: three months 1 percent, six months 2 percent, 12 months 2 percent, 24 months 2 percent. Trading banks plan to cut overdraft rates from July 1 by 1 percent on rates above 5 percent.
In Narrabri a well known bookmaker Harold Parkins was killed when his car capsized today. In London charity golf matches organized by Henry Cotton and others raised £138000 since hostilities began. Sixty two Paris omnibus services resumed after a 10 day halt used for troops and refugees. The Prices Commissioner approved a £2 a ton rise in non proprietary laundry coal. Australia to study the sterling group position as Treasurer Spender considers options. Sydney reports total capital outlay for schools and reconditioning at £559,000 for the current year.
The council backed cooperation between Commonwealth and States on defence and war works. Premier Dunstan warned against ceding Spender plan powers, while Victoria supports cooperation in principle. Tasmania’s Cosgrove also endorses the proposal, noting some objections. Premier Osgrove urged full cooperation matching Australia’s serious wartime position.
The Commonwealth Cabinet and Prime Minister Mr Menzies discussed the Sixth Column in the House of Representatives. Mr Scholfield of the UAP praised its formation at Wagga and asked about accepting offered help. Ministers welcomed the movement amid reports it spread from the countryside to major cities, with Navy Minister Mr Cameron receiving many notices.
The Attorney-General Mr Hughes urges collective effort to curb sabotage and loyalty breaches amid spies in society. Mr Blatn, who cut Fifth Column countermeasures at Hermannesburg Mission, received a telegram from returning soldiers. Assistant Minister Mr Nock says enemy aliens in New Guinea are under control with more internments and security actions.
The Australian National Service League was formed in Sydney to unite royal and patriotic citizens for government supported war effort. A provisional committee with Mr. K. Spooner as chairman was appointed and the league pledged wholehearted backing for any government during the war.
Hope fades as hundreds join the Air Force in a search for the missing R. plane near Melbourne. Days pass with no sign despite miles traversed and faint calls reported near Mt. Cope. Supply concerns rise as fuel remains limited for the crew.
In the House of Representatives Mr. Harrison from Virginia criticized the pace of building the fence vessel at Cockatoo dockyard. He said it should be working a weekend shift and pressed for maximum fort in the future.
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