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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1939
Page
4
Fragmented enmity reports, including government and military notes from London on soldiers' provisions and leadership, and Melbourne on Commonwealth service reforms. Mentions Mr Henderson MP, a pacified yet tense political environment, and inquiries into naval and civilian supply lines.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gawele plans tours of military camps at Warwick Farm Gumphalltown Menangle with moves to Hadluest with Orange Soonour Victoria and Mount Myrtha Portece Corowanna and Gowhurn October 17 to 25. Scheduled routes include Victoria region events on October 24 and 25 with detours to Albury and Albury areas.
Fragmentary forecast from Canberra notes isolated showers are likely but chiefly fine conditions expected. Weather outlook emphasizes limited rain risk with mild temperatures and light breezes across the region.
A Queensland study analyzes 1914 18 war costs against the 1929 downturn. Britain bears the largest bill with about 7 550 million, Germany 6 640 million, while U S expenditure equaled 39 of a year’s national income. The piece links economic strain and postwar mood, urging economy and peace planning.
London Thursday reports a new Anti-Profiteering measure prepared to curb price rises on goods affecting the cost of living. The act targets unjust profiteering while exemptions apply to food, with penalties including imprisonment up to twelve months or a fine. Authorities emphasize enforcement through price regulations and commissions.
The British Commonwealth purchase plan will not add new appraisal centres. Centres already in place at Goyal Ion and Albany are being closed. The move, supported by Senator Mewride, aims to limit wool selling hubs to existing locations in New South Wales Ballarat and Victoria. Officials warn inquiries will shift to McLeay’s committee on potential marketing schemes.
A trawler was sunk following a coastal battery fire during a fishing voyage near Lyttleton. One fisherman was wounded as shots knocked the vessel badly. Military authorities cite regulations limiting action as warlike events escalate.
Australia signals a new Empire air armada training plan limited only by numbers and Allied capacity. Minister for Civil Aviation announces no restrictions on Australian quotas, aiming to bolster imperial defense with Canadians New Zealanders and British forces.
A plan outlined by Lalcen Lehet and Minister Sinclair aims to establish a district committee to manage farm production. The committee would select a practical man to oversee entry to farms and coordinate conditions for accessing assistance, ensuring farmers can sustain operations despite disruptions.
Melbourne reports reveal orders for coastal patrol boats of about 700 tons each, to be built abroad and stationed in Sydney, Martha Rong, and Queensland. Official defences plans push rapid construction to deter enemy action, with patrol craft to sweep and counter submarine threats.
A Dutch newspaper states Germany receives oil directly from former Polish wells in Silesia. Poland’s oil output rose to a million tons in 1919, then declined to about half a million by 1938. Polish firms found no path to salvage peak production due to costly deep mining. Even with potential increases, German output would be far short of peacetime and wartime needs.
The article describes preparations for Royal Air Force Volunteer entries with applicants aged 15 to 28, emphasizing eligibility, training paths, and potential postings in Canada and the Continent. It notes about 200 men with flying experience already offered civil reserve service and mentions a possible intake by the minister.
Sydney reports a plan to appoint commercial agents abroad as Japan reorganizes trade ministry structure. The Foreign Trade minister and cabinet face difficulty selecting a suitable appointee amid a government reshuffle.
Melbourne and Sydney reports claim the Defence Minister debated sending the ALM overseas but suggested services might best be used on Australian soil. He cited military needs, pay, and welfare, noting restrictions on interference with Britain and outlining potential domestic deployment amid wartime concerns.
The Senate debates the Neutrality Amendment bill with Senator Malley urging a modification to permit commerce with belligerents to exempt certain routes. Senators Wheeler and Pittman back changes, arguing for administration approval and broader U S shipping continuity. Administration leaders aim for a vote this week despite opposition, with polls suggesting a two to one Senate margin.
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