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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1941
Page
4
Unclear OCR text lists certain individuals in an interment context at the Church of Bagmad within the Public De Af Cantera area. The fragment references a last rites setting and a formal notice of interment.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a wartime comment stressing not to take conflict too seriously. Mentions Australia Britain and New Zealand with incomplete phrases suggesting diplomatic or cultural critique.
PTE BD Ragner and Cpl T 2B McIver are named among casualties. Also listed are Randwick, Carl, Marvinkritie, Phe J Button and Kanwal, with ranks and units implied. The fragmentary note records war loss and related names without full context or dates.
The piece honors the Royal Australian Navy and the Parramatta ships, reflecting on Britain’s naval tradition and Australia’s wartime resilience. It urges national unity, vigilance at home, and resolve to support victory, praising Churchill's wartime call and emphasizing protection of Australia from internal threats.
Fragmented report lists several Royal Australian Navy officers tied to the Parramatta and wartime service. It names Percy William Forwood, Lang ford, Nege, and others with birthplaces, ranks, and service dates amid an outbreak of war and naval postings.
A list released by the Minister for the Army, Mr. Forde, honors Australian soldiers who participated in the Syria advance. The long roster includes ranks from Privates to Lieutenants and Captains across infantry, cavalry, artillery, and machine gun units, with the aim of recognizing distinguished service and bravery in the campaign.
A historic account details courageous actions by numerous officers and soldiers during a major engagement. It highlights Col Moten, Col Forter, and many lieutenants and sergeants who led charges, destroyed enemy positions, saved vehicles, and protected convoys, with mentions of specific actions, positions, and weapons used.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared in the House of Commons that Britain will fight on equal terms with the enemy using technical equipment and superior gear. He said the equipment crisis is largely over and that millions more women and men are now employed in the munitions industry, with plans to do more than before.
The paper reports Nazis tightening control over aid to Norway and punishing those who do not work to full capacity. It notes claims of forced collaboration and increased demands for extra food allocations by those showing less energy.
Americans in Thailand may be urged to evacuate if tensions over Japan escalate, as government officials advise readiness for departure if needed. The notice signals caution for expatriates amid regional uncertainty and potential travel restrictions.
A Chinese government spokesman said China cannot accept any Washington outcome as unacceptable and urged suspending talks. He warned there could be no secure path forward and suggested China might take initiative if a broader conflict between Japan and America emerged.
Rear-Admiral Sir Tore PML lipe named Commander the Fleet on China Station with Admiral rank. A. UX Kamara invests new role amid Pacific listings. Report notes long service and recent reassignment to postings in Singapore and London for Admiralty.
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