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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
2
Canberra Scouts report Lord Somers appointed Chief Scout of the British Empire during his term as acting Governor General for Victoria. He promoted Scouting and supported district activities.
Orders placed by the Government for machine tools up to February 15 total £2,463,401. Regional figures show New South Wales £1,071,292 Victoria £1,023,482 Western Australia £54,700 Tasmania £2,100 Queensland £1,065 Northern Territory not listed.
Thomas Walter Gleeson of Haberfield appeared before the Registrar in Divorce in Sydney. He was ordered to pay seven pounds ten to be paid weekly as alimony from March. Lilian Susan Gleeson sues for divorce alleging misconduct and seeks alimony pending hearing.
The Minister for Customs Mr. Harrison blamed panic buying by smokers for a tobacco shortage in the House of Representatives. He urged retailers to continue rationing, noting manufacturers are already restricted to base year sales. Australian leaf use exceeds production and without control Virginian leaf may be needed. The Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden reported a worsening dollar position as Australia uses funds and depends on the Dominions and Great Britain for exchange.
Tokyo reports the government launched a move to collect iron and copper articles such as iron fences and copper ash trays. The action aims to offset the American trade embargo by pooling scarce metal resources for national needs.
Usher notes Northern Ireland as an integral UK part already contributing to the Empire's war effort. Six counties house about 1.25 million people with 470,000 in Belfast. Despite many workers in war industries and agriculture, voluntary recruiting for all fighting forces is satisfactory.
About 80 returned soldiers are to entrain at Canberra for Port Kembla for three weeks of training over the Easter holidays Captain W F Jones oversees medicals and attestation and aims to equip as many as possible before departure A full Canberra Queanbeyan company and a platoon from Queanbeyan may form a 120 strong unit plus 30 from Queanbeyan all for local defence efforts and future recruiting were praised by officials and bands during a march through Queanbeyan before the implied departure to Kingston Reserve then the station parade and transport arrangements are being finalised
A historical remedy claim highlights Bronchial Coughs and Colds treated with Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The ad-style notice promotes a herbal preparation marketed as a lung and throat remedy with claims of soothing effects.
Allotments of pay for defence force members and dependents' allowances are protected from changes under regulations issued yesterday. They void any assignments made before the regulation date.
A dense list of radio time slots across channels detailing news, music, talks, and special programs. Entries include names like Sir Alfred Zimmern, Dr. Atkins, and Melbourne Orchestra with varied segments such as News, Luncheon Music, and Dance Music.
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden told the House of Representatives the Commonwealth would not issue regulations taking the administration of liquor laws from the New South Wales Government. He replied to questions by Mr. James (Lab) noting that men working overtime in ammunition factories could not obtain a drink when they knocked off.
Kingston Ontario Wednesday Addressing members of the Service Club last night Sir William Glasgow said Australia could play an important part in any naval war in the Pacific because of the strategic location of her harbours and bases and because her defenses were now greatly strengthened.
The Australian Wine Board was authorized to undertake publicity work within Australia to stimulate wine consumption by an amendment of the National Security Wine Marketing regulations yesterday. The Government sees this as desirable due to stock buildup in Australia caused by shipping shortages for exports. The Board may use the wine export fund from levies under the Wine Charpes Charges Act.
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