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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
2
Governor and Navy officer honor in imperial events
The Governor conferred MBEs on Wise Jons Williams and other officials at a ceremony in Sydney. Admiral louce and Lt Col William Pretche Rautiey were noted as attendees. Lady Gowrie attended with Mrs Bry pool al 4 fire aiding the Red Cross. The University Jubilee party and a concert supporting medical aid followed at Marzieleville Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weoa
Hin Kecolimey
Gam Ee Res
Atutroiian Navy
Anc
William Pretche’ Rautiey
Taxiguia
Cit Drewien
Moat
British Empire
MBE
Jons Willams
Dequire
Wis
Excallanzy
Mer
Lady Gowris
Tvie Price
Wes Fat
Beitiemnat
Rasaion
Metamaitien
Marzieleville Town Hall
Weather details for Canberra Monttny and nearby observations
Weather report notes barometer at bam with readings near 2036 and tamperatire warnings. Forecast covers 24 hours with minimum around 2.2 degrees, light winds, and a maximum wind speed reaching 37 mph at 8 am. Notes radial points for Sunday night and mentions fear as an oval for fear.
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Canberra
Monttny
Bam
Bami
Maxine Winderhoeky
Planes From Pots and Pans Riddle Emerges in New York
Amid wartime chatter Fir Fille Laghardia, civilian defence director for the United Staten, discusses a quirky claim about making 9 airplanes from pots and pans. He mentions a national drive to provide thousands of planes and notes total material contributions, with figures reflecting broad public effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Staten
Mayer LaQuardia
woksQuiiaina
Canberra Forecast Cant and unsettled with showers
Forecast for Canberra shows unsettled conditions with showers and thunder. Winds fresh and southeasterly. Readings may vary as the outlook covers a mix of rain and improving spells later in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aqually
Canberra Times on HMAS Sydney radio censorship fallout
Canberra debate centers on broadcasting of Sydney HMAS matter and government secrecy. Officials cut off two commercial stations for hours and probe how reports reached Canberra while defense and national security prompts tighter media controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KLM
S. Sydney
Eichy
Warginkof
Canberra
H.m.as
Sydne
Sydney
Cra
Parliament
Dal
Defence
Amtrak
Hmas
Tireeret Cave
Coal Commission Powers Delayed by Nomination Delays
Government authorizes the coal commission to exercise all powers but hesitates on operations due to delays tied to personnel nominations. expected chair Michel to lead, delaying full functioning.
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Oonalllutert
Mighell
Poly
Nak
Omoinsirvien
Factora
Ue Comn
Mlaaion
Catholic Bazaar Stall Results and Prize Winners
Results from the Catholic Bazaar stall competitions with prizes listed for various categories. Winners include Mrs Murphy for cordials, Miss Dye for cordials, Rev. Father Haydon for bake dish, Mrs O’Brien for perfume, and many others across categories such as Christmas cake, preserves, jelly, chocolate, and pictures.
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Patrick
Father Twomey
Ryan Chocolates
P. Kinane
Cordillla
Mira
Bouthywei
Murphy
Abraham
Ry Maslin
A. Cummings
Ryan
Acton
Littis
Kilmartin
S. Walandoll
Condigl PF
Cork
A. Cuahton
Father Haydon
O'Builivan
Mire Lister
Western Desert Communique Amid Front Line Fighting
Despatch notes continued southern advance near Tos ukadd with British counter-attacks repelled. German infantry aided by tanks breached near Stal Re Fogh but were pushed back. British strength retook positions as German units supplied from the rear were forced back. Three Phe attacks launched on Batu fay with armor focus of 6th Armoured Division amid ongoing patrols and artillery exchanges.
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Phentinge
Tosukadd
STE
Stal Re Fogh
Var
Batu Fay
A6th Armoured
aFes
Hritivih Pet
Na Tigi
Timaloe Klen
Hell
Three Australian Radio Stations Cut Off From Broadcasting
Three Sydney and Melbourne area stations ZUW, 3REE and KZM were ordered off the air by the Commonwealth Government by 6 p.m. for broadcasting material deemed forbidden. Prime Minister Curtin warned against further dissemination, saying the action aims to prevent information affecting naval operations and public safety. The stations had reported the incident, claiming the news was inadvertently broadcast due to a human element.
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Bvastaten Br
HLMLA
S. Sidner
Sydney
Mr. Curtin
Australia
Commonwealth
Curtin
Pacific
le News
Zasland
Ais Waa
German Defeat Amid Rugged North Atlantic Fighting
Debates continue on the German front as forces withdraw under air attack. Reports describe Norwegian units including the Viking Division facing heavy pressure near Rosny and ongoing attempts to disrupt communications and rail links.
Customs Revenue Surges Above Budget in Five Months
Customs revenue for the five months ended November 29 topped the 1940 period, beating the budget by 8 278 145. Actual five month revenue reached £90 184, exceeding the budget projection by 68 1. The year’s revenue saw a pasteat rise of £1 854 408, signaling higher-than-expected intake despite planned decreases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buanary
British Commandos Value Proved in Libya Action
A Reuters correspondent with the Eighth Army in Libya reports British commandos, aged armoured columns, probing near German tanks at night. They press forward in small units, repelling patrols, and repairing tanks to sustain the raid. Time correspondent notes repaired British tanks bolster strength for the drive in the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Manda
Reut
Eighth Army
Libya
von Ravenstein
Harry
Gerenane
Lenaly
Agein
Britain
Jena
Gus
Sutton
Fooruke
Enemy Ship Hit Five Times by Bombs
The Air Ministry reports a merchantman in the Central Mediterranean was struck five times Saturday by bombs from Blenheim and Supermarine aircraft. The vessel, about 600 tons, was attacked near Mare Dawha Bay as it sailed with a destroyer escort. Flames rose 200 feet, and one destroyer opened fire, while additional aircraft pressed the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Monaly
Air Ministry
Mediterranean
Srasurday
Mavaria Bay
Grote
Waale
Blenheim
Spa
War Prisoners Transfer from Greece Reported
London reports indicate a reduction in the number of war prisoners in Greece and Crete. October figures show 307 wounded and captured at Rokini Hospital in Greece, including 107 New Zealanders and 45 Australians, with 101 serving in the medical service and 16 percent from Australasia and New Zealand. There were 731 enemy officers and men still prisoners at Chete.
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London
Crown Bowker
Geneva
Girabie and
Crate
Prinomel
Rokinin Hospital
Greece
Australasia
Sydney to be replaced by Curtin assurance
Prime Minister Curtin announces early action by the Commonwealth Government to replay the Foecauinet Syeey with antes treme bearing the same name. He telegraphs the Lord Mayor of Sydney and urges support to retain the frontier to sustain the naval effort. A copy of Curtin’s message was sent to Melbourne.
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Commonwealth
Mr. Curtin
Abani
HLM
Curtin
Syaney
Croke
Mitnine Escurere
Coamno
Atrongin
Mons
Mir. Curtin
Beaure Dalret
Aiterech
Search for Crew Continues Amid Mediterranean Battle Loss
Through a flood of dramatic reports local receivers describe continuing search efforts for crew members in the Mediterranean and battle zone. The Governor-General expressed sorrow for the presumed loss of HMA Sydney with its crew aboard, urging fortitude and remembrance of their past achievements and final victory. Messages from Malta and the theater command conveyed condolences and sympathy to those bereaved.
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SH Amemange
TMA 8
Bydney
Arallant Sion
Willie
Aralitade
Naval War Aid and Canberra Tributes in War Letters
Wartime notes from Canberra and Sydney reflect naval support for Allied efforts. Messages mourn fallen sailors, cite relatives seeking compensation, and urge continued public backing for naval service across Australia. Communists considered for legalisation amid fundraising and public appeals.
Australia Makes Bomb Sights in Melbourne Report
Monday report from the Minister for Ale Drake Tord states Australia manufactures precision bomb sights for the RAAF. The article notes night bombing and aircraft sighting need, with mentions of export potential to Britain amid wartime efforts.
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Melbourne
Drake Tord
Australia
RAAF
Britain
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