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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
4
Italy population figures and wartime measures headline a string of brief items. The report cites population estimates for Italy and Britain, rationing rules, defense contracts, hospital funding, price controls, and travel restrictions, with mentions of government ministers and parliamentary actions in London and Canberra.
The readable text notes sunrise and sunset times and mentions planets such as Venus and Venus race references. It appears as a fragmented observatory style entry with irregular dates and measurements.
The piece discusses government plans to move administration to Melbourne, with some officers relocating indefinitely. It warns of potential parliamentary idle time, urges shorter recesses, and critiques national security powers while noting U S and British parallels and wartime pressures on Australian democracy and governance.
Fragmentary report notes cabinet discussions on a constitutional inquiry and whether proposed measures align with Commonwealth Parliament in Government principles. It references Abbott and Ranator and debates about safeguarding government control against executive influence.
First war loan of £10 million outlined with total £141 million provision in loan bill. Tax measures foreseen to fund present year with £22.5 million. Navy to receive £4.1 million, Army £70 million, Air Force £250,000. total loan exposure cited as £699 million. Spender says financing by revenue impossible and that earlier war loans totaled £343 million. future army needs unclear but costs will be heavy.
The cabinet considers flotation of a major war expenditure plan. Ministers weigh the fire danger and the preliminary notes outline arrangements needed for a vast wartime outlay. The debate centers on formulating a memorandum for ministers and outlining Hindoo related provisions.
Senator McLeay outlined government plans to acquire Australian wheat for the coming season. Negotiations with Britain and the United States affect timing and stock needs. Officials expect operations to shift toward maintaining price supports and stockpiles while awaiting harvest constraints.
Fragmented remarks praise Britain and a South African figure, recalling a ceremonial moment and urging unity as Europe faces peril. A speech cites patient endurance and peacekeeping, portraying a nation as united in the moment of mounting danger.
Weather fragment notes a temperature around 72 degrees and advisories from a beekeeping station. It mentions a barometer, malformatted place names, and unclear measurements, offering a vague forecast and humidity hints without a clear region or date.
Residents of New Guinea in Canberra press for representation in the House of Representatives citing government gold tax impacts and German propaganda among natives. They warn of unprotected national interests and Nazi influence as authorities delay forming a unit for remits.
LONDON Thursday A Bureau of Information communique notes submarine losses in the fortnight exceed the 1917 weekly average and the 1918 rate. It is believed Germany had about 30 submarines over 500 tons ready for sea before the war began.
The First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, discusses minimizing serious losses and praises aid to convoy protection. He notes merchant ship risks and acknowledges submarine dangers while stressing that allied efforts and naval assurances must address the submarine menace amid wartime constraints.
Planes conducted a mid ocean rescue as the escort vessel Mying bocha and its crew were attacked by a German submarine. Rescue crews reached the Ken sington Court ten minutes before the sinking and evacuated most of the crew aboard the lifeboats.
A wartime bulletin reports a contraband seizure during the week ending September 1, detailing 130000 tons of ore, 2700 fans of musk pepper, 2000 drums of petroleum products, and 271M tons of various minerals aboard a homeward bound vessel. The seizure prompted interception by a British maritime agency with remnants of the erstwhile submarine blockade. The bulletin notes 480 tons of walframe and other refined materials escaped capture, while reports from the Pariah newspaper mention 0 French merchantmen and a declared war context around the incident.
Government ministers and opposition members debated price measures and reforms. Key figures named include Mr Tennings, Mr Cambridge, and Mr McEwen amid talks on wheat, gold tax, and public service reforms. The Senate and House considered amendments affecting industry panels, private contracts, and public servants' roles during wartime.
The Defence Bill discussion continued on the House floor amid tensions. Ministers and opposition clashed over parliamentary procedure and government unity as Cameron and other leaders defended roles and policies influencing the war effort.
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