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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
5
A partial OCR shows a cryptic reference to a national college event at DY with unclear details. The fragment mentions mister Com and a man place foot, suggesting an incident or setup related to a national college context.
In Melbour ne the Army Minister announced expansion of the Tth Division and corps troops to 30 440 with 4000 additional personnel. New anti aircraft brigade, two regiments, mobile units, and support services will be formed including washing and decontamination duties. Recruitment surged as Melbourne officers anticipated the enhanced quota.
Canberra recruiting officials report 16 applications to enlist in the AIF with men over military age offering service. Over eight days more candidates undergo preliminary medical tests, with recruitment forms available at the Drill Hall and weekends for examinations. A Welfare Association representative arranges retraining, while talks on home defense and possible local defense formations unfold amid delays and inquiries.
Opposition leader Mr Curtin argued Labour would not bow to foreign dictatorship and warned against blaming Australia for France and Flanders. He urged maximum Empire effort, home defence training, and ready cooperation, while opposing a National Government. Other MPs pressed unity, criticized dock schemes, and urged efficient use of manpower and resources.
Mr pe A Matheson representing Newmarket Footwear Co. visits Canberra with sales tailored for comfort. Noted associates include M A Noble former cricketer and F Hi, a well known officer. Product lines emphasize comfortable shoes for men and women.
President Roosevelt nominates Jeria Mffat to succeed the Canadian ambassador role. Mffat travels with the Assistant Secretary for State Mr. mer Wellen on a recent tour.
Mr. R F Sanderson urged the formation of a National Government to unite parties for the war. He spoke at the Chamber of Manufacturers annual meeting in Melbourne, calling for a war footing and use of all resources to win the war.
At Central Police Court Ronald Bruce Waller and three others faced charges of conspiring with Forbes to cheat and defraud Henry Farrell an accountant for the official liquidator. Farrell testified the company’s December 1937 balance sheet did not reflect its true position, noting £33,277-6/0 owed by Forbes and lack of authorisation to write off similar goodwill expenses.
The Legislative Council in Suva introduced Fiji's first Workman's Compensation Act. It does not apply to agriculture or coconut plantations. Fiji general elections are scheduled for July.
The Post master General Mr Thorby introduced a bill to amend postal rates, cutting telegrams to 14 words and replacing a 15 mile radius with a 0 charge, while abolishing double Sunday rates and extending press and defence force concessions. The debate adjourned.
Anti aircraft fire on Thames Estuary and multiple night action. Bradford boosts munitions output with overtime. home and civilian trade sidelined. Robert Montgomery to France as ambulance driver under Maz M. service. Telegraph service to BEF disrupted. letters under two ounces only. Government probes fruit price manipulation claims. Dublin case links to Wicklow academic with Queensland birth. Munitions production to run three shifts. two 12 hour shifts in staff shortages. A.B.C. general manager Moses to enlist. details to follow.
The Minister for External Affairs told the House that the gap between French forces along the Somme and British forces north of Arras had widened. He warned the prospect of a junction is increasingly difficult and noted intensified German attacks on Flanders with heavy Allied pressure on both flanks. He praised RAF losses inflicted on the Western Front and mentioned Italy ready to enter the war while anti British sentiment wanes.
The Commonwealth Government unlikely to officially recognize the Sixth Column forming to counter Fifth Column threats. Ministers oppose semi military groups outside the armed forces. Attorney General Hughes rejects plans for expanded semi military bodies. Britain faces greater internal danger. Australians urged to avoid subversive contacts. Cameron signals no immediate government statement on Sixth Column. James links a New Guard group to Nazi influence. Cameron asks for information to go to the AGD investigation branch.
Unfurnished house for rent at 30 per week with lounge three bedrooms kitchen and more. Bond three months from June 1st through A A McKillop and Co City agents. Private board for a gentleman in government office Hoply ABC. Full board near Westridge for a technical officer from June 8th. Accommodation vacant for pent boarder and single room. apply Jackson's Manaki. Vacant morning positions Griffith Cun n TM berra. Wanted young girl to help at home no weekend work Mrs Chandler Kingston shops.
In Paris and Montry a Military Tribunal condemned four workers to death for sabotage while two received seven year terms. Marseille police report 200 fifth columnists arrested recently and 7,000 people interrogated during ongoing investigations.
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