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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1941
Page
2
Instructions from The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Canberra outline ad submission rules. Copy must reach the office by 3 p.m. the day before publication and be written in ink with careful handling of proper names and figures.
Acting Professor G L Wood will not attend the Canberra University small commencement ceremony. M A Lites replaces him, with R M Crewford and other officials listed in the event program.
A wartime Easter meditation contrasts the fading nineteenth century Christian outlook with a renewed faith. It links Christ’s sacrifice to global hope, urging belief that nations will align with Christian teaching and a new world dawn will rise after sacrifice despite current suffering.
Treasury statement shows March loan expenditure at £0.106 million while nine months total reaches £76.495 million. War costs from all revenue sources July to March amount to £99.012 million, with projections on paring the full year budget and plans for an overseas armoured division costing £30 million.
His Excellency Lord Gowrie accompanied by Captain Bracegirdle and Commodore Muirhead-Gould arrived in Sydney from Canberra to inspect Naval Military and Air Forces. He then left Sydney by train for Canberra and later met Acting Prime Minister A W Fadden at Admiralty House. He plans a tour of N M and A F units and munition factories in South Australia and Western Australia in April. Also attended Divine Service at St Johns Canberra with Lady Gowrie and related officials.
London dispatch notes a Berlin radio claim that a trade agreement between Russia and Norway was signed in Moscow. A German court martial at Gennan sentenced General Catroux, former Governor of Indo China, to death.
Acting Chairman of the House Un American Activities Committee reports 900000 dollars in sabotage damage at Ford Motor Company River Rouge plant. Governor Wagoner proposes a three point settlement including reinstatement of employers and arbitration, resumption of grievance procedures, and an internal election process for union representation. The Union accepts the plan with minor changes.
Britain reports Greek resistance stiff as German forces reach Janitza while Yugoslav and Greek efforts stall enemy advance. In Cairo reports claim pro British government replaces pro Japanese, though confirmation is incomplete. Australian squadron claims 18 enemy aircraft destroyed in two days as Berlin claims Serbian army defeated and invasion of England delayed.
Large congregations attended Holy Week services across Canberra. At Johns Church of England Archdeacon Hobertgon led morning prayers, with MLJ Pan’s parishioners devoting hours to devotion. Catholic services followed with Mass and adoration, while St Christopher’s held prayers, crucifixion rites, and Stations of the Cross. A combined service occurred at St Andrew’s Cathedral, and the Presbyterian Choir performed Maumdere. Further special Masses were arranged by area churches.
Post offices observe Easter with altered hours. Canberra City opens 9 to 10 for most business,Money Order and Savings Bank mails close 11, remaining mail close 7 pm. Brisbane mail posted 9 am. Canberra East closed all day. suburban clearances limited, one 4:40 pm mail clearance for letter receivers, parcels not delivered. Telegraph Office open all day.
The Manila talks between British and local authorities remained non committal on a unified defence policy. After a lengthy discussion focusing on the general situation, Mr. Sayre noted exchange of information but said no concrete conclusions were reached. Admiral Hart was away on manoeuvres and future discussions were anticipated.
A government spokesman said Churchill's claim that Marshal Petain pledged the French fleet would not be handed to any foreign power is unreliable under pressure. The spokesman asserted that no matter the pressure, the pledge could not be trusted.
A Western Australia economic inquiry recommends applying a special loading to defence contracts for WA to prevent budget collapse. The committee weighs building local industrial capacity, housing costs, and freight savings from buying home produced goods, with possible extension to Tasmania. The inquiry by Senator Collett, Mr Curlin, and Dr Maulden should finish in about a month.
German air raids over four nights hit Coventry Birmingham and coast towns causing heavy damage and many casualties. Berlin claimed Birmingham as main target with fires. Newcastle harbour also attacked. shelters and stations hit. casualties feared to be heavy.
The Berlin News Agency reports German bombers sank a 20 000 ton transport off the North Scottish coast and heavily damaged another 15 000 ton transport.
Wartime dispatches report German troops reaching the Albanian frontier and advances into southern Serbia. Yugoslav Deputy Premier declares entry into an independent Croat state government led by M Tevelic. Budapest and Athens relay strikes, raids on Piraeus and Salamis, and Turkish non belligerence stance amid wider Balkan conflict. Security updates cite magnetic mines and casualties in urban areas.
A Central News Agency dispatch reports Japan massed 70 000 troops in Hainan for a southward push. Cavalry units moved after a troop train struck a Chinese land mine on April 6. Doei News Agency says naval planes bombed Changsha destroying ammunition and storehouses.
Australian Minister to Washington Mr Casey and allied envoys spoke at the National Press Club. He praised fighting with Greece and Yugoslavia in the struggle for decency and freedom, declaring victory certain despite the valley of death ahead. The 300 attendees cheered the address.
The Growers Association chairman and Nationalist Parliamentarian condemned the wool agreement in his presidential address. The British Commission director said South Africa remains a privileged market with producers backing a prewar 82 percent price guarantee. Britain had limited interest in expanding open market protections post Franco‑German conflict.
Easter tournament at Royal Canberra Golf Club begins with about 170 entrants for main events and mixed foursomes. Proceeds go to war funds. The event features 36 holes and a club Easter dance tonight with numerous fixtures and pairings listed.
Mrs. Oliver May Leonard, 46, remains in critical condition after a fragment from a bomb experiment by her son Francis William Leonard at their Hurstville home. The boy, a student at Hurstville Technical School, ignited powder in the back yard. metal shard flew through kitchen window striking her left eye.
The Asahi welcomes Admiral Magato as Chief of General Naval Staff signaling a strengthened navy amid the Pacific crisis. Nagano assumes increasing responsibility while Nagano heads the fleet and Hydaro Kimura becomes War Vice-Minister with Korechika Ananil in a senior wartime post.
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