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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
4
Yass March 1 1941 Maryann Broadribb widow of William Broadribb grazier of Forest Vale Holbrook and mother of Mrs J C Thomson Allambie Street Reid. A C T.
London reports the Atlantic battle expanding as Britain bears the sole burden of protecting sea traffic. Commander Fletcher says German sinkings are not yet decisive, and praise follows the joint effort of Army, Navy, and Air Force while losses mount weekly.
Government will not receive the balance of 413 781 pounds owed on the transaction involving the Commonwealth shipping line. The assistant treasurer noted final dividends declared by the liquidator of the White Star Line, including 11 170 pounds and 2 780 pounds, with the Ocean Navigation Co. as the sole asset from the 23 912 shares.
Governor General Lord Gowrie presided over a Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House Canberra yesterday morning. Sir Charles Turmett and others attended. Father E Barry attached to Canberra Catholic parish has been told he will not depart Canberra until April 5. Mr George Southwell of Sunnyride Tall underwent serial permission in Sydney on Friday. Southwell is vice president of the Queanbeyan P and H Association, and the secretary was asked to convey the committee’s wishes for his speedy recovery.
The Canberra weather note records morning barometer at 40.11 inches and 3 pm at 29.98 inches. It lists 9 am temperature 71 degrees, maximum 50.0, minimum 19.2, with NW winds around 6 to 14 mph and a peak velocity of 23 mph.
Canberra forecast from The Canberra Times notes data for Thursday April 3 1941 including times 9 to 4 and locations Roberta's Pharmacy Civic Centre 117 Pitt Street Sydney and Civic Centre.
The Public Works Committee report to Parliament declares that Canberra’s development must proceed with a permanent central office block and protection for the Griffin Plan. It condemns temporary buildings and ministerial neglect, urging Parliament to safeguard the capital through a statutory body reporting to Parliament and immediate action on a fixed Canberra plan.
Reconnaissance planes of the R A F report the Pantera class destroyer departed Massaw and naval planes located and sank the vessel. The loss marks another blow to Italy's naval strength in the ongoing operations.
The first of two mine safety bills in New South Wales nears completion in the Legislative Council after committee debate. The measure aims to markedly improve mine safety, with other states already adopting progressive clauses. A government pension scheme promised to miners remains awaited, a Labour plank.
In Parliament Minister Hughes criticizes Mauru authorities for failing to warn ships about a German raider near Nauru. He cites New Zealand Royal Commission findings on shipping attacks and calls for treachery or gross negligence as plausible explanations. The government awaits New Zealand report and reviews how warning signals were handled.
Sir Clive Mr Pheraon, chair of the Wheat Industry Stabilisation Board, says many wheatgrowers overstated acreages under the Stabilization Scheme. The board will prune inflated claims, investigate applications from affected areas, and delay registration certificates to curb unscrupulous gains. Growers sowing above normal acreage do so at their own risk.
The House backed a universal child endowment scheme to be run by the Department of Social Service under Minister Sir Frederick Stewart. Debates touched constitutional questions, funding at £15,000,000, and calls to extend benefits to apprentices and higher education for gifted children. Analysts noted links to wider federation goals and wage implications.
In Canberra a payroll tax debate unfolds with Labour members opposing only the financing method. Senators urge funding from national credit while others criticize impacts on pastoral and gold mining industries. The Chamber of Commerce protests payroll taxes on employers, citing cost burdens on primary producers and high freight and interest costs.
The Taxation Department will consider extensions for late income deductions when due dates are missed. UK decision to pursue Australian egg pulp stocks leads to an amended Egg Control Regulation enabling the Egg Supervision Council to conduct detailed oversight of egg pulp processing.
British and American observers doubt blockading Brest will trap the German battleships. They cite damage resistant armor and prior air strikes that failed to prevent ships like Admiral Hipper from sailing. Analysts warn a close blockade risks shore batteries and requires heavy forces Britain may not risk allocating.
New figures show Germany faces no major oil shortage this year though a shortage could develop in early 1942. Romanian production is unlikely to exceed 6 million tons and Germany may secure 4.5 million tons from that source. Total crude potential reaches about 8.3 million tons with finished products around 15 million tons. rationing may curb consumption in occupied areas, but nine months pass without a major shortfall.
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