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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
3
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a ceremony or procession with names like Cirsitt and Silane and dates in late November. It references a march near the Mediteres and a list of participants or sections, but most proper nouns are unreadable. The fragment lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize.
Washington April 1 British blockade is tightening as arrangements to ship American foods to unoccupied France falter on the verge of collapse. Informed quarters report proof that war materials moved from French ports to Germany, affecting royal engagements along the Atlantic coast. Red Cross ships carry four loads to France under U.S. urging that aid reach Germany and France.
An unclear promotional note urges investments in the Starr Bowkett scheme claiming it best secures future for children. It mentions a £4500 target and timelines of eight weeks, with references to saving and ownership but lacks verifiable details or clear entities.
Pir McEwen cited a vast expansion of air force training in Victoria with more men than the entire RAAF. He reported 167,000 volunteers and a yearly spend near £0.5 million, highlighting Empire scheme commitments and Australia’s growing aerial war effort since November.
London April 1 Australian Associated Press reports revised shipping losses for the period ending March 16 at 2 percent of 4402 tons. Earlier figures indicated losses of 7i shuns of TLID0 tons. The update adjusts previously announced totals with a smaller figure than before.
Canberra reports federal authorities will probe the New Zealand Royal Commission leakage findings concerning information shared with German authorities. Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden indicated Nauru administration reports would be sought on the commission’s results, while Navy Minister A Hughes cited possible island spy networks as the sole explanation for warning failures. Australian censorship concerns, and remarks on loyalty of wireless station staff, are noted amid broader fears of espionage and indiscretions by residents.
Lieutenant General Sir Honmid Charles, formerly Master General of Ordnance, arrived in Sydney to lead a British investigation into the aluminium industry. The inquiry will review reports on reducing Australian bauxite exports and boosting domestic production for Empire needs.
The text reports that the Vichy ambassador presented a note to the State Department seeking friendly cooperation from the United States. The note requests transmittal to the British government over alleged shelling of EIFS. The Associated Press dispatch cites the diplomatic exchange and calls for allied coordination.
An Associated Press report from Shanghai claims the Italian liner Conte Verde sailed at dawn to be armed as a merchant raider. Japanese warships reportedly met the Conte Verde at the Yangtze mouth, while the Nazi motorship Ramses was said to have sailed Sunday with Japanese destroyers.
Australian Associated Press reports Tokyo's drive to mobilize iron and copper articles amid U S trade tensions. Prince Kanoye cabinet appointee Tsurua or Twura backs a supreme economic consultative organ including the Planning Board and key ministries. He cites US defense program methods led by Knudsen as a model.
Federal Cabinet agrees in principle to a civilian war damage insurance scheme guiding by the British model. It contemplates compulsory contributions on property and business assets, a voluntary scheme for personal chattels, and a five year levy at rates tied to rateable values. Buildings valued around £7.1 million may be insured with government exchequer support as needed. The voluntary personal chattels scheme proposes a premium of 30 shillings per year.
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