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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
8
Nazi leaders watch the Papal Nuncio's six visits to the German Foreign Office last week. Observers say the Pope plans no new peace talks but seeks to limit the war. Germany urged to oppose Russian Romanian naval base talks while warming to Italian Church State rapprochement and the Pope's Russia comment affecting Italian Soviet policy.
Officials of Warrarknabes Shire moved into the town hall premises during the holidays as the new building nears completion. The new theatre Regent is planned in the town hall with a probable January 12 transfer of pictures and a likely opening date postponed until cooler weather.
The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission chair L Tt Yast warns that unregulated sand drift blocks channels, risking water for the Wimmera and Mallee across about 19 000 square miles. Despite reserves and funds of £670,000 over ten years, authorities stress urgent drift control and farmers should use cultivation and cover crops to limit sand movement.
The Royal Air Force conducts reconnaissance over Germany with official photographs from Australia showing railways bridges and towns such as Saarbrucken. The images reveal strategic targets and potential points to paralyse movement if bombed, including the Biigfried Line.
Germany pursues resource control by confiscating household iron utensils gates railings park fences and even signposts and door knockers to bolster industry and town appearances amid tin and sheet iron shortages. Canners protest as paint substitutes for tinware raise safety concerns. Oil from raisins tomatoes and chestnuts is under development with coal derived fats in production.
Fewer companies were registered in Victoria in 1939 than in 1938. The year saw 599 registrations with nominal capital of £34,797,395, down from 702 registrations totaling £27,746,425. The decline is attributed to the new Victorian Companies Act and Investment Control Regulations restricting new flotations.
A blaze at the Rome Apollo Chancellery and adjacent San Lorenzo Church started near midnight on January 1. Firefighters, hindered by bitter cold, fought the fire until 5 am. The Chancellery cupola collapsed and a large church wing was ruined, with priceless tapestries and some frescoes destroyed beyond repair.
The Commonwealth plans a policy for native races based on a yearlong report by Director of Native Affairs Mr. Chinnery. He has travelled across northern and central Australia to shape proposals for better conditions for half castes bush natives and those in settled camps. The report is not expected for several more months.
The piece argues the president must be a capable broadcaster and shrewd judge of opinion, with strong foreign policy instincts. It notes voters seek a candidate who can guide the United States through turbulent times and align with democratic nations while honoring tradition and party ties.
Australian authorities announce a wave of top international performers under contract. Finnish conductor Georg Schneevoigt, Australian baritone Harold Williams, Icelandic soprano Maria Sturkan, Australian pianist Lawrence Power with wife Annunciata Garretto, plus other signings, are slated to arrive mainly in March and late February.
Britain will likely continue drawing most wheat from nearer sources due to long journeys from Australia and higher required tonnage. Canada, with large carryover and strong harvest, could meet Britain’s import needs alongside Argentina and the United States. Australia remains active in markets to Britain and Japan, with potential sales to North China noted.
An interview with Brigadier Street outlines the plan for the Sixth Division and defence posture. He notes the Australian identity of the Australian Light Horse, the role of militia forces, and potential future divisions while underscoring the need for transport safety and strategic deployment.
Fragmentary note suggests a discussion of forty effect tied to malevolent abilities mainly in relation to exchange. No clear persons dates or places are identified in readable text. Further context needed for a precise headline and summary.
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