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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1939
Page
4
In loving memory of our dear brother and brother-in-law Aniela Morman who departed September 1928 aged 34. We dearly love and miss him. Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law Ethel and Cecil Neramove and Alice and nephews.
In Cape Town General Smuts states the cabinet unity across parties except the Nationalists. He defends freedom and the fight against Hitlerism while prioritizing Africa and efficiency. He notes Parliament declined severing relations with Germany and urges calm amid wartime tensions. He warns against exploiting the public and calls for orderly patriotism.
Charles Henry Aldridge a longtime Queanbeyan resident and former Power House employee died after a severe illness at Queanbeyan Hospital aged 71. Survived by widow of 33 Mutongia Street and three daughters and two sons. Funeral at Church of England Cemetery Queanbeyan. Also reported death of Michael Torpy Bungendore resident leaving widow and family and William Charles Byrnes of Miche lago after a long illness.
The Governor General Lord Gowrie received Mr T M Wilson Consul General for the United States at Government House Canberra. Mec Warren McDonald reports his sister Miss Nona McDonald, who has been in England twelve months, has joined the Royal Army Nursing Services and is to leave for overseas service.
The Canberra weather note lists a 9 am barometer of 28.37 inches and 2 pm reading of 28.30 inches. Temperatures run from 48 degrees at 9 am to 56 degrees at 3 pm, with a 24 hour high of 64.7 and a low of 34.7, winds from the east.
In the House of Representatives yesterday Prime Minister Menzies affirmed there would be no conscription of Australian men for overseas service. He stated he had made the position clear before and had no hesitation in reiterating it despite questions from Mr. Gander and Labour members.
In the House yesterday Sir Charles Marr criticized Canberra’s planning policy as lacking for the transfer of government departments. He noted a Canberra hostel proposal tied to the Public Works Committee for urgent report and urged centralizing departments to ease accommodation shortages and boost private construction.
Prime Minister Menzies announced a long term plan to curb profiteering with a commissioner and assessors, implement immediate price supervision on proclaimed goods, and consult premiers in Canberra. The Trading with the Enemy Bill and National Security Bill dominated debate as Defence Minister Street outlined defence measures and the Opposition urged regular progress reports.
The government intends to create a Minister for Information position modeled on Britain. Sir Henry Gullett is favored to hold the portfolio to manage publicity and war time announcements, with duties including countering German propaganda and guiding government communications. The plan reflects wartime organization and seeks to control public messaging.
A commentary questions U.S. neutrality policy amid World War II style tensions. It argues inconsistencies in entering war zones like China while aiding Britain, and considers Canada as a new hub for American capital and industrial growth should neutrality permit shipments or investment. It cautions that Britain must rely on its own resources despite U.S. policy debates.
Prime Minister Menzies demands sole ministerial selection while Sir Earle Page of the Country Party resists ceding cabinet powers. Page says coalition desirable but cabinet control must stay with the Party. He eliminates haste in interpreting press on a composite government and cites Country Party support for Poland invasion era cooperation.
Berlin reports the liner Bremen has arrived at an undisclosed neutral port. Expert circles believe she is already outfitted as a raider for North Atlantic commerce destruction and may shelter in Greenland or Labrador to load guns and crew. Canadian sources suggest she could lie near Newfoundland as a fuel and supply ship for submarines and aircraft targeting Canada.
Divers conduct a full survey of Thetis within a mile of the shore, the vessel lies two feet below the surface. Government plans to abolish interstate telegram charges after practicable. Defence Department orders fill militia uniform needs. Petrol rationing not yet needed. contingency scheme exists and will be discussed with states. New Zealand imposes petrol, transport and lighting regulations to curb hoarding.
Prime Minister Menzies outlined in parliament that the National Security Bill mirrors the War Precautions Act of 1914 with improvements. He said it grants wide regulatory powers for defence and security, but does not permit compulsory military service or industrial conscription, and would expire six months after the war ends.
Postmaster General warns radio stations that broadcasting war news in a way that may cause undue alarm will invite postal sanctions. The warning, issued yesterday, quotes the Chief Radio Officer confirming possible action.
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