IN AUSTRALIA

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20907, 12 September 1939, Page 8

IN AUSTRALIA

AGAINST CONSCRIPTION ATTITUDE OF LABOUR PARTY SAFEGUARDING THE COUNTRY (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) CANBERRA, Sept.. 10 The Federal Labour leader, Mr J. Curtin, in a broadcast to-night, said the Federal Labour Party would not support conscription of the manpower of Australia, nor would it agree to the Commonwealth sending a military force overseas. It claimed that the maximum manpower of Australia was the minimum required to safeguard this country. At the same time, the party agreed that the British Government had had no alternative than to act as it had done. Imprisonment for Profiteering Imprisonment for substantial terms as well as money penalties will be provided for in the Federal Government’s anti-profiteering regulations to be issued shortly. The Prime Minister announced that Captain G. D. Williams, president of the Maritime Services Board of New South Wales, has been appointed Controller of Shipping. CANADA’S LOYALTY THE OTTAWA DECLARATION MR CHAMBERLAIN'S THANKS RESISTANCE TO AGGRESSION (Ofllcial Wireless) (Received Sept. 12, 11 a.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 11 Mr Chamberlain telegraphed Mr Mackenzie King, expressing deep appreciation of the latter’s personal message informing Mr Chamberlain of the Ottawa proclamation of war. Mr Chamberlain added: “It Is a profound encouragement to me to know that under your leadership Canada has thus declared her intention of employing her great resources In the common resistance to German aggression.” COST OF THE WAR CANADA WANTS NEW SHIPS COSTLY ADDITIONAL NEEDS (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 12, 3.15 p.m.) OTTAWA, Sept. 11 In the House of Commons the Minister of Revenue said the cost of the war could not be estimated in advance. Financial decisions were made as they were needed. Of the 65,000,000 dollars appropriated for national defence in the fiscal year 50,000,000 dollars had not been expended. It was inexpedient to disclose the plans in detail. The Defence Department wishes to buy new ships and equip others for coastal defence. The Air Force needed aircraft and additional funds for training. There was no difficulty in effective air co-operation with the United Kingdom. It was estimated that the additional war requirements of all departments would total 125,000,000 dollars. FUNDS TO CARRY ON WAR TO RAISE 100,000,000 DOLLARS (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 12, 3.15 p.m.) OTTAWA, Sept. 11 The Government has notified Parliament that it proposes immediately to raise, partially by tax, 100,000,000 dollars to carry on the war, including 16,000,000 dollars for special warrants already issued. The Prime Minister, in the House of Commons, is introducing a Bill for the creation of a Munitions Supply Ministry. The House of Commons passed the second reading of the War Finance Bill. IN SOUTH AFRICA “NEUTRALITY DISHONOURABLE” STATEMENT BY GENERAL SMUTS (United Press Assn.—Elec. Td. Copyright) (Received Sept. 12, 3.15 p.m.) CAPETOWN, Sept. 11 General Smuts said: “Neutrality would have been dishonourable. South African troops are being used only in home defence. The fight for Danzig is only the eve of the light for South and West Africa.” TOUR FINISHING NO MORE MATCHES NEW ZEALAND LEAGUE TEAM (United Tress Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 12, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 11 The Manchester Rugby League Council decided that no football or competitive cup ties will be played this season and New Zealand’s tour will finish immediately.