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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
3
General Van Strijdonck De Burkel issued an Order of the Day to Belgian forces in Britain marking King Leopold's birthday. He called the king "our prisoner" and urged troops to reflect on families in occupied Belgium, describing the enemy as draining and oppressing the country.
In Sydney the Commonwealth Government’s import restrictions on tinned sardines, herrings, and crabs from non sterling countries will affect supplies in six months. Existing stocks are small but shipments are en route. Tinned fish remain popular in districts where Irish fish is unavailable, and salt moon imports face a 50 percent restriction.
Australia restores concession allowing hat makers to buy rabbit skins at appraised prices, compensating the difference with market prices. The move follows depleted stocks after the previous restriction was lifted last December and gazetted now under National Security Regulations.
A disrupted Easter service strands about 250 travellers in Alpha as floods close the line from Rockhampton. Officials coordinate ferries and road transport while crews assess a damaged bridge and stalled northern traffic. The breakdown blocks the line for days with efforts to restore rail links underway.
The War Ministry announced Japan will establish mechanised and moved forces as part of a wide mechanisation drive. The army will not abolish horse use.
Richard John White told the Abbey Royal Commission that Major Rigney urged breaking the award to supply six hour bread to the army. White said inspectors found workers when his bakery was raided and noted £9000 in alterations and machine costs. Smyth cited ration costs per man per day amid changing contracts.
The Bristol AVR.P. committee told the City Council that air raid shelters for 21 000 people were demolished after early war brick shelters were removed by Ministry of Home Security orders. Councillor F C Williams calls for accountability, warns of vast reconstruction costs and nationwide waste of public funds.
Melbourne readers report a proposal to raise a Greek legion to serve with the A L with Greek officers in command. The Ex Service Legion estimates 2000 Greeks could enlist and may consult the Greek Consul on the plan.
Tin producers in Australia will receive £320 a ton from today under a Commonwealth Prices Commission order up from £306. The increase raises unit prices to producers by about 56/ to 58/ per unit and reflects higher production costs. Most Australian tin is from small producers. the rise will aid them as the price paid by smelters shifts to producers.
In the House of Commons the Information for Economic warfare stated that some oil may have reached Germany from Russia since March 1 but it is premature to conclude that traffic has ended.
The Minister for Information Senator Roll announced representations to Greece and Egypt to reduce press cable charges to Australia. He said steps were taken after it became clear the ALPF would be engaged if Greece followed suit. The Commonwealth could not cut rates from those two countries but urged both governments to consider the Konire rate.
The Vice-Chairman Mr. Davis proposes compulsory arbitration or mediation in defence labour disputes. He argues such measures would curb collective bargaining and harm American workers, saying they would stall progress and invite calamity.
A listings style digest of Easter day radio schedules across 2FC 2BL and 2CA stations, detailing show times from early morning to late night. It includes news, music, school broadcasts, concerts, plays, and specialized programs with mentions of performers and organizers.
A dense list of BBC and local Melbourne programs details music talks news and performances. Highlights include Verdi Requiem with Melbourne orchestras and a Jazz era style program featuring Celebrities and composers.
An old advertisement highlights Inwian Helief as a remedy for coughs with strong peppermint flavor. It promotes relief and soothing action, mentioning a trusted remedy sold locally by merchants and pharmacies.
New York jeweller William L. Lewy, head of William Lewy Co, loses 80 000 dollars in uncut diamonds in broad daylight outside a downtown hotel. A bandit escapes in a car with accomplices as Lewy fires shots after the fleeing vehicle amid crowded traffic.
Three naval honours awarded by the King include for service off the coast of British Somaliland. Named recipients from H.M.A.8 Hobart are Lieutenant Thomas Kenneth Morrison OBE Ernest Victor Communsioned Shipwright MBE Victor Milas Griffiths Chief Yeoman of Signals Meritorious Service Medal.
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