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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
1
Sydney Monday coverage notes the Premier A Mair arguing that abolishing state parliaments would not cut NSW public service numbers. He claimed reforms could be arranged to retain most public servants and praised the prior hard work of government staff.
French authorities report former premier Laval arrested after attempting to win Petain's cooperation with Germany. Zurich broadcast cites Laval being taken to Vichy as German radio signals point to cabinet reconsideration. Reports from London note Vichy ministers accusing Laval of steering France toward war with Britain.
Dr Ronald Cuttle, who chaired the medical board, was dismissed after an inquiry into the death of Leo Patrick Armwen during a municipal by election. The poll showed Cuttle 45 percent to J T Bennet 29 percent, Bennet a Hospital Board member.
The article notes Germany substitutes rope for pneumatic tyres on munitions systems and bicycles, reflecting wartime material strain. It cites Britain’s blockade and synthetic rubber efforts as constraining imports from major suppliers, with Germany likely seizing reserves from overrun countries to keep essential supplies moving.
A report states Mr M A Brenac of Brenac Pty Ltd Sydney would lead the De Gaulle Free French movement in Australia. The article notes belief that free French forces worldwide would aid Britain in its struggle for freedom and democracy.
Great Britain shuts out idle rubber supplies from Europe, aiming to immobilise thousands of automobiles and millions of commercial vehicles, a move expected to markedly shorten the war effort.
A tangled excerpt discusses Napoleons impact, noting his smaller France yet unifying Germany indirectly, and contrasts with Hitler era aims. It argues Britain must guard sea power and freedom while the United States faces peasant-like conditions as vital for national security, quoting John Garvin from the Observer.
Sydney reports Labour Leader Mr Curva has appeared for a truce between the Official and New South Wales Labour Parties before the state elections. If attempts fail, unity over the coming ballots may be at stake.
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