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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1941
Page
2
Kareah Loewenstein heir to a 5 million dollar trust died in a tragic English Channel incident. The 15 year old, who would have inherited upon reaching the age, was recently serving with the Atl Time Auxiliary when the ferry accident occurred. He is described as Belgian by birth.
A meeting at Canberra University College last week decided to form the Canberra University College Graduates Association. The group was chaired by Mr. Millett and discussed diploma level degrees and elder member eligibility.
Rev Father E Barry, stationed at Canberra, will travel to Bega today. A farewell function is planned after a Sunday meeting at Catholic church, with arrangements to be announced by the Cure school in fortnight.
The Governor General Brigadier Anderson led the inspection at Studley Park in the morning and then at Narelionart camp in the afternoon. Réve Day ceremonies were officially opened by Her Excellency the Lady Gowrie who presented trophies linked to Garden Week at Qishbourne yesterday afternoon.
Weather note from Canberra reports barometer around 30.35 inches at 2 30 PM and 30.18 inches at 3 PM. Temperature reached a high near 78.9 degrees with light to moderate winds around 13 mph.
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The article reports a major naval clash in the Eastern Mediterranean where Britain says Italy lost four cruisers and three destroyers, with a battleship badly hit. It credits Greek help and argues the Royal Navy’s gains shift balance in the Balkans while Britain must guard Mediterranean routes to support Yugoslavia and Greece.
Parliament to sit next week if required after Commonwealth Cabinet meeting. Prime Minister M Fadden will consult with Opposition Leader Mr Carlin in Canberra tomorrow to set a schedule. He proposed sittings from tomorrow to Friday and possible night debates, with three days next week if needed.
Commonwealth Government circles discuss appointing the Army Minister Mr Spender as Australian Minister to China. Mr Spender preferred Japan but remained reluctant about China. External Affairs Minister Sir Frederick Stewart cautioned no decision yet on a China minister. An envoy from Chiang Kai Shek, Mr K T Lohn, arrived in Australia, drawing interest.
The Minister for Air, Mr. McEwen, announced that since November RAAF pilots have destroyed 15 enemy aircraft and damaged or destroyed 19 more in Middle East operations. Of 16 destroyed aircraft, seven were German machines, with eight RAAF losses and four pilots saved. The first encounter saw four RAAF planes attacked by Italian CR42s, three enemy planes shot down. The Australian squadron’s record in the Middle East bolsters its historic fighting reputation.
Miners press for pension scheme as Premier Mr Muir signals government aim to proceed in next Parliament session. Central Council to push for Commonwealth wide conference and state parliaments to pass necessary legislation. South Coast coal mines idle in protest over pensions delay and Health and Safety Bill amendments.
Melbourne reports the Ministry for Munitions granting four clear days holiday to workers in government munitions factories. Work ends after Thursday’s night shift and resumes on Easter Monday night shift.
The Labour Advisory Committee urged rapid passage of the child endowment measure while criticising budgeting details. It backs a July 1 operative date, proposes raising the per child benefit to 7/6, and seeks later financing revisions. The party aims to prevent delays before Easter recess.
The Minister for Bedial Services announced a new department to handle administrative work for the Child Endowment Scheme and social services. Sir Frederick Stewart said Mr Frank has been appointed Secretary and will assume duties immediately.
Canberra ALP branch reads a letter from Dr. L W Nott denying charges about the Canberra Hospital appointment. Members place the letter on the table and await a reply from the Minister for the Interior before deciding on an inquiry. The branch plans a voluntary levy and a dance to raise funds and schedules future meetings along river sections. Six new members were admitted.
The Public Works Committee urges starting permanent Commonwealth Administrative Offices in Canberra with a £216000 central block, rejecting two proposed temporary secretariats at £60 000 and £55 000. Critics say delays and Griffin Plan conflicts prevent rushed structures, arguing for permanent facilities and Canberra development.
The committee considers options for the George W. A Memorial and Canberra’s institutions, arguing the public should have testified. a report is expected before Parliament rises, and the committee may assume the Canberra National Memorial Committee functions.
Readers praise a striking factory chimney on the Barton development in Canberra while lamenting the city’s lack of industry. The writer likens the design to traditional English chimneys and fears demolition for a brick alternative, dated 31 August 1941.
In Glasgow Mr. Cleon Attlee urged unity of the British Empire rooted in a spiritual ideal. He praised overseas volunteers and civil defence efforts, warned against exclusive self sufficiency, and called for Europe where nations live securely and prosperously. He urged youth to work for postwar peace and reconstruction. The speech touched on European security and economic cooperation.
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