Second AIF Going Abroad Early In 1940
Canberra reports Prime Minister Menzies announced in the House of Representatives that the Second AIF would go overseas early once training reached a suitable stage, aiming to join the European theatre by spring. He stressed protecting Australia as the first aim, with a significant contribution to the Empire and Allied war effort, while noting plans for larger roles depending on training and supplies.
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Australia
Curtin Policy Clash Sparks Australia Defence Debate
Mr Curtin attacked government policy as dangerous and evasive amid proposed amendments to expand expeditionary forces. He warned immunity could falter and urged stronger manpower and security measures. The talk reflected strain over war timing, national resolve, and postwar defence commitments.
Reinforcements planned as numbers rise over 20,000
Canberra reports Mr Havet stating first reinforcements will accompany health division overseas, pushing total above twenty thousand. Further troops to be trained here at about two thousand monthly. infantry division in the Meld area may need strength. Government未 hampered by announcement. aims for rapid mobilization and balanced force strength for Australia.
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Havet
Rureet
Stewart responds on Queensland wheat in war orders
In Canberra on Wednesday Sir Frederic Stewart stated that the Commonwealth Government may acquire Queensland wheat as part of wartime controls. He said no undertaking to exclude Queensland wheat and warned that excluding any state would create anomalies and complaints. The Wheat Board pool would distribute proceeds from taxes and aid, and cutting Queensland wheat would harm growers without helping other states. Mr Fadden pressed whether this was a test of policy, noting Queensland Board actions and shipments already made.
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Mle
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Premier To Confer With a Federal Government
Brisbane reports the Commonwealth will acquire Queensland’s wheat crop. Premier W Forgan Smith said Canberra talks follow cabinet discussions on the wheat situation and a long running arrangement with the Australian Wheat Board and millers. The policy shift could affect southern wheat buyers and Queensland producers.
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Commonwealth
Queensland
W. Forgan Smith
Canberra
Unclear German U-boat raid near Shetlands denied
London reports uncertain German submarine activity off the Shetlands with claims of a raid rejected by British authorities. No concrete damage or casualties confirmed as of the morning edition markers.
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Ess
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Tambo
Soviet Denounces Pact and Wartime Tensions Rise
Reports from London and Moscow indicate a deepening Russo Finnish crisis as Soviet denounces the non aggression pact and Finland mobilizes. Observers warn a potential world war escalation with German and American reactions shaping the crisis.
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