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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1941
Page
2
Local column notes a planstorte event and associated details in Burilda. The item references Pasa riehangina and SOUGATIONAL as context or organizers, with no clear dates or outcomes provided in the fragment.
The Public Works department and the Cabinet debate a near quarter‑million pound expenditure to extend the Secretariat in Canberra. The Minister for the Interior will report on the timing and approval of the two proposed increases, with a Cabinet discussion scheduled for Monday.
In December, De. L. W. Mott issued notice to seek department action. The aim is to compel all landlords in the ACT who raised rents since December to roll back to that date and maintain some rates for the demotion period. The move targets rent adjustments and potential year-long effects.
Weather fragment mentions Canberra readings with 57 degrees and wind directions from ENE at 5 mph. Contains garbled times and inconsistent measurements not forming a coherent forecast.
Washington reports the House completed action on the fifth supplementary Defense Appropriation Bill totaling 4.208 billion dollars and sent it to the White House for President Roosevelt's signature.
A historical excerpt frames a resolve to aid the helpless resist wrongs and shape a better future through concerted good deeds. The verse emphasizes activism, perseverance, and moral duty.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden outlines a Commonwealth war funding plan with 50 million pounds to be raised for war needs. States will cut non war expenditures and await detailed briefings on the programme and revenue estimates including income tax prospects and sales tax expectations.
The Canberra Times notes Britain's strategic withdrawal from Benghazi amid a broader North Africa battle. It argues that despite losses, Allied gains include halting the Axis threat to Egypt and Suez, advancing in Abyssinia and Eritrea, and shifting initiative to Britain in the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean.
Wounded ALF members will parade in cars through Melbourne on arrival in Australia. A hospital ship will bring about 300 men, including 100 Victorians, to Australia. Next of kin will be advised 48 hours before arrival and injuries taken to Caulfield hospital.
The inquiry into information leakage references remissions tied to James Yates a glassware maker and other alleged sums. It notes penalties and historical figures from the Commissioners reports and a dispute over who approved or denied past remissions and related legal actions.
The Minister for Air announced yesterday that L F McDonnell director of public relations will relinquish duty to take a journalism assignment in London. McDonnell has been loaned from the Brisbane Telegraph and has led the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery for 12 months.
The Minister for Air Mr McEwen announced satisfactory parachute shipments have arrived from abroad after recent complaints of shortages. The Department said it was in aight of its duties.
Dr Bernard Joseph, advisor to eight Jewish agencies in Palestine, says 40 000 Jewish youths offer to enlist in the British army. About 2 000 already serve in Africa and Greece. Jewish workers aid army production and camp building, with plans to settle in Palestine after the war. He notes £120000000 spent to date in the country, which he calls the only home for the race.
Brigadier Plant, currently serving in the ALF, is promoted to Major General. Announcement confirms the advancement amid ongoing military reorganizations and raises questions about subsequent assignments. Acknowledgment from ALF leadership highlights Plant’s service record and anticipated duties.
Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie hosted Hon. A. W. Fadden MP Acting Prime Minister at Government House Canberra yesterday afternoon. Lady Gowrie and Miss Ivie Price arrived in Canberra from Euroa yesterday morning.
A formation crash near Government House Canberra kills Corporal Wilpe Barry Ramsay and injures Flying Officer Mortimer Cox and Pilot Officer Allan Bagster. Witnesses say sun glare may have contributed. The incident occurred during official duties as Parliament session ended.
The Greek Navy reports admiration for the Royal Navy units in the Mediterranean battle. HMAS Perth and HMAS Stuart participated with the fleet, firing torpedoes at damaged cruisers and engaging enemy destroyers, with Australian ships suffering casualties but performing distinguished service.
The AMA Journal reports manual resuscitation of drowning victims is superior to mechanical respiration. Doctors Henderson and Turner argue vital life support requires human hands and that time is wasted by devices. The Schafer prone pressure method is highlighted as simple to teach and widely applicable for rescuers.
The first aliens taken to the Royal Park Reception Depot underwent medical examination today for possible attachment to the ALF. The group included Italians, Greeks, Poles, Turks, and Yugoslavs among others, with distinctions to be made between aliens and Australians.
London reports Greek fighters engaged 10 Italian planes over Vlorina with two shootdowns. Greek artillery remained active as four enemy bombers raided Volos but were intercepted by RAF. Luftwaffe/Italian targets hit Tepeleni and Gittary stores. three enemy planes shot down and one severely damaged.
Washington reports state circles say the State Department weighs canceling two ships of flour for unoccupied France due to changed conditions since the arrangements were made.
The report notes Japan seeks broader economic ties with Britain and Russia while Germany offers little, pushing for a potential pan‑aggression pact and regional peace moves in Manchuria Outer Mongolia and the Far East. Moscow negotiations since October are said to shape expectations.
Analysts discuss a possible Italian move against Yugoslavia timed to German pressure. They argue Italy would likely act defensively or half heartedly to align with a German push, while executing a difficult front change amid ongoing operations.
The Canberra Recruiting Committee begins a drive for ALF recruits amid favorable international outlook. The committee expects a better response than seven weeks ago, with Samuel and Seamus noting extended duty hours beyond four p m and Saturday noon details.
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