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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1941
Page
2
The document outlines advertising conditions for classified sections, including payment, safety item restrictions, and publication terms. It notes a reserve and fulfillment of obligations for ads that appear under special sections and mentions The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd in Canberra.
Canberra residents may join or form discussion groups offering 21 courses including Australia and the Pacific Western Civilization and science topics. A 5 shillings per member charge applies. lectures are provided to members before group discussion. Six groups already formed in Canberra. Details from Mr S R Bagnall Canberra Organising Committee.
A disjointed weather bulletin for Canberra shows barometer readings around 30.3 inches, with temperatures from 58 to 72 degrees and highs near 74.6 degrees. Wind directions vary from NW to NE at 2 to 10 mph, with maximum velocities reported up to 15 mph.
In wartime editorial tone the Canberra Times discusses Greece setbacks, British Commonwealth strategy, and the need for closer London consultation. It urges a permanent War Cabinet, tighter war direction, and clearer facts for Australians amid calls to raise 50 000 troops and sustain resolve in multiple theaters.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie accompanied by Mr FT Perry and Brigadier General A T Anderson inspected the South Australian Railways Munition Annexes at Islington on Saturday morning. He attended Divine Service at St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide yesterday morning. Lady Gowrie attended St Andrews Shareh Canberra yesterday morning.
Mr. Ernest W. Parkes, former Clerk of the House of Representatives, died in Canberra aged 49 after years of ill health. He joined public service in 1887 and transferred to the Federal Parliamentary staff at Federation in 1901. He became Clerk in 1927 and retired in 1937.
A translated narrative outlines how Germany asserted control in Italy by placing Gestapo agents in ministries, purging Fascist officials, and reinforcing a pro German leadership. Mussolini edged toward fiercer pro-German alignment while patriotic Italians faced suppression and the Fascist press downplayed resistance. The Rome radio and leaders like Badoglio are cited in framing the German-Italian alliance and the suppression of dissent.
British air forces attacked convoyed shipping in daylight with several ships set ablaze near Heligoland. Three vessels were sunk and direct hits scored on others while raids continued off Burkum and France. A Czech pilot reportedly downed an enemy flyer from 50 feet. Meanwhile in Brisbane compulsory defence loans were hinted at by Acting Prime Minister Fadden, seeking voluntary £35 million with potential shortfalls to be covered.
Air Ministry reports London again attacked on a heavy scale with widespread damage and high casualties expected. Bombs fell outside the capital, some churches destroyed, the House of Commons damaged, and debris found in streets. Two enemy bombers were shot down and a further aircraft brought down over Ireland, raising total losses to nine for the night.
An extension of the War Memorial to include the 1814 18 war alongside the current conflict delays the breast relief plaques and wall mosaics in memory hall. Public opening remains set for Armistice Day. The memorial, Canberra's £250000 project, will split into two sections for both wars and aims to honor over 90,000 names from the last war. Incidents of the present war will be included in the final plan.
Hollywood announces Deanna Durbin married Vaughan Pauli in a formal traditional ceremony. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with a sweeping train for the nuptials.
British forces arrive at Basra to strengthen Iraq's communications line. The new Iraqi administration and local population welcome the troops and pledge cooperation, easing fears of occupation and signaling a move toward normalizing Anglo Iraqi ties.
The article notes a deteriorating Balkan front with Germany pushing in the region and the Yugoslav capitulation freeing German forces for the drive. It mentions a potential Greek retirement toward the Corinth Canal, ongoing Libyan fighting, and a Russia Japan pact amid Allied naval convoys to reinforce abandonments.
The analysis notes a shifted war outlook extending beyond the Pacific. It argues Germany may press Britain into the Mediterranean by forcing threats to Turkey and Spain, with possible moves including Middle East actions, Gibraltar closure, or an attack on Russia.
The article notes Air Power Vital Italy failed to oust Britain's fleet or seize Egypt, forcing Germany to act with an air centered strategy. It argues British air superiority could turn the tide, while American aid in air power and shipping to Greenland and Red Sea convoys would be crucial to Britain's war effort.
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