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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1941
Page
4
A motion from Tasmania to allocate national credit for war needs was ruled out of order by Loan Council chairman Mr. Fadden. He said the financial agreement barred consideration of war allowances, and the council urged the government to reach an arrangement.
Incomplete memo notes Canberra observations with barometer readings and temperatures. Mentions times 3 pm and 9 pm, wind speeds up to 22 mph and 12 mph, but most readings are garbled and unreadable.
wartime column argues British action in Libya and Balkan positions preserves democracy. It lauds Greek and Yugoslav resistance, notes German plans and Allied countermeasures, stresses home front morale, and stresses Egypt’s defense against invasion to protect Suez and American aid routes.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie with Captain Bracegirdie and the mv Oranje which is being converted into a hospital ship yesterday married. Later Gowrie and the Governor of Victoria visited the Royal Empire Show and attended a luncheon hosted by the President and Committee. Gowrie and Brigadier General Anderson departed Sydney by train for Adelaide and Perth.
The Tribuna notes a four motored Consolidated bomber, believed British, has arrived at Cavite and appears bound for Singapore. Another bomber is said to be due tomorrow. The aircraft arrived today, the first of several the Embassy in Washington announced would be flown to Singapore from the United States.
Canberra Rugby Union obtains approval to hold a football match at Manuka Oval on Anzac Day afternoon to raise funds for patriotic purposes. Senator Fall notes Anzac observance varies by state and that ACT has traditionally observed Anzac Day as a close holiday, with past requests for afternoon games considered but not approved.
The Premier will launch a policy speech at Albury Town Halls and tour electorates in the south west and central west. Writs issue after April 18 with nominations closing April 22 and polling set for May 10 as parties brace for a brief campaign during wartime.
Sydney Tuesday minister Simber announced £15000 from the government for equipment of auxiliary fire fighting services, in addition to £5000 already made available. He said there are 2000 auxiliary firemen alongside regular brigades.
London reports the official notice that Sergeant G. Curlee of the Royal Australian Air Force and Flying Officer P. A. Haerks of Sydney have been killed in action.
The Loan Council at Canberra approved a £35,000,000 internal loan with £17,000,000 for the war programme in Australia, £10,000,000 for overseas war expenditure, and £8,000,000 for public works. Allocation cuts and tax details were announced as Premier representatives pledged full cooperation for national war aims.
Discussion at the Loan Council meeting touched on harmonising state income tax. The Commonwealth favours reducing state rates to Victoria’s level, potentially releasing about £6 000 000 in extra taxation to the Commonwealth. Several states cited elections and other business delaying reviews, with a workable formula unlikely to satisfy all states.
Australia considers special hospital cars on interstate trains for returned Middle East servicemen. Minister for the Army Mr Spender cites inadequate arrangements and calls for on board care and meeting facilities in capital cities. Disputes over bed allocation and travel comfort prompt War Council discussion and opposition calls for action.
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden stated the Commonwealth Government has no plan to introduce compulsory lending now. Reports had hinted at a scheme at the start of the next financial year while advisers track British compulsory saving plans. Officials in Canberra discussed compulsory saving as a possible war revenue measure with guarded support for the idea.
London, Monday. His Majesty the King approves Sir Ian Calquehown for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Sir Ian led his clan and served as Lord Rector of Glasgow University and was Lord High Commissioner at last year’s Assembly and also in 882.
British forces evacuated Benghazi on April 3 as German mechanised divisions reoccupied Cyrenaica leaving Tobruk as the lone holding outpost. General Wavell plans a defensive pull along the coast to Mersa Matruh while trusting Cairo and London officials to halt the Italian-German advance at strategic coastal points.
The Spanish steamer Cabo Villana arrived in Santos Brazil with survivors from the Clan Ogilvy and another British vessel torpedoed off the Cape Verde Islands on March 2.
The article debates how the Russo Japanese Treaty may alter the war. It suggests Russia aimed to remove Far East threats to prepare for a German attack, while Japan seeks neutral or limited terms. Reactions vary, with Germany praising the pact and some Western observers wary of shifting alliances.
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