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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
4
Memorial notice for Trs Nor dated April 24 1939 recalled by Walter and sister-in-law Linda with a dedication to daily remembrance and enduring affection.
A 1941 editorial urges the Australian government to appoint the next Commonwealth Bank governor from within the bank’s existing personnel. It argues against overseas appointment and stresses safeguarding central banking authority during wartime and postwar transition.
In Sydney and Perth reports, politicians call for a united war cabinet and strong national government. Labour tensions persist as Price's death shifts parliamentary balance while Curtin stays silent. An Empire-wide call for on the spot consultation and unity aims to accelerate war leadership.
Wives mothers and relatives at sea on active service met at the 2CA theatrette in Canberra to form a guild to discuss problems arrange social functions and help each other with social contacts. A seven member committee was named and Mrs Wyn Gilmour chaired the meeting in support of the Canberra Women’s Radio Club initiative.
Canberra marks Anzac Day with dawn service at St. Andrew's Chapel followed by ceremonies at Duntroon, St Christopher's Forrest and Parliament House. A Returned Soldiers' League service at Albert Hall and an interdenominational service at Kingston Baptist Church close the day. Mr T J Collins represents the Commonwealth Government.
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McVicar and Golding of Richmond NSW RAF were killed in an April 16 raid. Colonel Geralt Brower US air observer died near El Obald southwest of Khartoum. Ulster raid deaths reach 500 with 420 seriously and 1142 slightly injured. Canberra posts cleaned and separated, signage being updated throughout the city area.
Sydney report notes Labour's rural policy announced by Premier McKell. It cites government spending in rural industries totaling £26,548,267 since 1832 and suggests McKell mirrors the government's approach while still in survey and research stages.
A contested ruling discusses penalties and the Arbitration Court facing the payment of wage increases per hour. It notes employers may be exempt from pay for seafarers during wage changes and outlines potential service curtailment if the decision stands.
His Excellency the Governor General, Gowrie, with Brigadier Anderson, inspected units at Warradale before touring H M A 8 Torrena and the Cheer Up canteen in Adelaide. Lady Gowrie attended a women’s association event and garden party for the Australian Aerial Medical Services, then joined a St George commemoration service in Sydney with Minister Price.
The report shows a temperature around 61 degrees with a high near 78 degrees. The maximum for the 24 hours ending 9 am reached 66.7 degrees and by 3 pm it was about 74. Wind at noon measured 1 mph from the east.
In Co otamundra on a Wednesday a Nov 1 Observers School class trains RAAF observers for active service conditions. They perform dead reckoning night flights to locate a small ham per in darkness and return to the aerodrome. The program emphasizes air observers as key crew members.
Work on the new Canberra Hospital is well advanced with the centre portion taking shape and the third storey rising. Over 100 workmen are employed by the contractor Concrete Construction Co as they push toward a Christmas completion.
Scouts gather at Parliament House at 10.30 a.m. on Anzac Day led by Doug Strong. Fags except Morse finga to be brought. no Cubs parade. Canberra Scouts join Queanbeyan service Friday afternoon. Militia Hall at 2 p.m. gathering. Tom Sherd earns all round card with six badges. Anzac night pound and sing song planned. Rover Crew skips Friday meeting. resumes next Friday at 8 p.m.
Aldermen form National Emergency Services Committee express dissatisfaction with the ARP scheme and ask vice chairman Sir Samuel Walder to obtain more information from Commonwealth and State governments. They say policy coordination is lacking and ARP development is at a standstill.
The Minister for Supply and Munitions promised a deputation an inquiry into protests over government clothing contracts. NSW claim discrimination in favour of Victoria and favoritism toward large firms. Deputation members say newcomers ignore awards and financiers unduly influence contracts. NSW workers face job losses and idle machines due to irregular order placements.
The Ainslie School Parents and Citizens Association and Mothers’ Club establish a school tuck shop run by a management committee to provide nutritious luncheons at 5d during the 11 o’clock recess and lunch period. Frees milk offered, catering to pupils who previously brought meals. Committee includes Dr. F. Clemente as chairman and several officers from the P and C and Mothers’ Club along with Headmaster Mr. Ro Harris and Mr. J Breakspear.
The maximum spend on any building project without ministerial permission drops from £5000 to £3000 as Australia scales war production. Treasurer Mr. Fadden says the limit excludes housing programs and aims to curb non-continental and costly builds. Regulations also apply to projects over £2000 that are re commenced within four months.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden Minister Hughes and Deputy Leader Forde with Dr Evatt will address a War rally in Sydney next Tuesday. The event aims to launch the new 128,003 100 Sian.
Excerpts from messages by Lord Gowrie General Chauvel Gilbert Dyett and others mark Anzac Day. They honor fallen and living servicemen, recall Gallipoli, and urge continued duty and defense of Australia amid the war. The text notes Home Defence roles and the formation of the Volunteer Defence Corps with a 50 000 establishment and about 40 000 enrolled.
Tokyo reports that Foreign Minister Matsuoka told diplomats that three major international gains in six months prove Japan's peaceful aims. He urged the United States to accept Japan's stance, citing Stalin's prompt actions as a model while avoiding full detail on Japan's plans.
A New York despatch reports from Lokya detailing General Araki former War Minister with a storied army record. He notes Japan’s expansion influence and expresses cautious, not unduly optimistic views on a new pact, suggesting Russia may gain the most from it.
Dr Samuel Alexander of Brighton Sands faced a tribunal amid allegations of morphine addiction and poor record keeping. He admitted three decades of drug use tied to family trouble and was hospitalized at Prince Alfred Hospital in May. The tribunal imposed a reprimand citing extenuating circumstances.
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