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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a police seizure of large Walienes storehouses and the arrest of a teenage suspect involved in the broader raid. Officials say the action targeted illicit goods and organized theft.
A damaged wartime report describes a doomed air raid off the coast near Geraldton and Hedland, detailing destroyed transport ships, prisoner rescues, and German survivors picked from the sea. Citizens across Sydney and Australia are urged to respond to the Lord Mayor's appeal for aid.
Commonwealth regulators consolidate transport power under National Security orders. The Minister for Transport may requisition motor vehicles including emergency and other essential conveyances, with state authorities maintaining services and a coordinating framework. Measures aim to cut waste, boost efficiency, record transport assets, and regulate manufacture, delivery, and compensation plans.
Canberra recruiting drive outlines December vacancies across roles including fitter electrical, carpenters and guard positions. Committee reports praise operations and invites new depot chief. plan calls for November applications and evening interview sessions at the depot.
Fragmentary London report notes potential shifts in coastal artillery and defense posture regarding Paris. The brief mentions Hume and Guarda in conjunction with future strategic plans, but details are unclear due to damaged wording.
A wreath at the war memorial honors Free French Captain de Valsbeais and the Free French Naval Forces. The ceremony salutes immigrants and allied efforts, with local officials and veterans present to pay respects to fallen allied servicemen.
Personal notice confirms the arrival of Bishop Pi neer and MP Neil McEachern at Government House Can errs. The event highlights the visit by two prominent figures and signals official engagements in the capital.
Weather notes show 8 am barometer 2981 inches and a temperature around 10 C. Wind speeds recorded include 12 mph gusts and 32 mph at 2 pm yesterday.
A garbled news brief reports on a security measure and party actions with unclear details. Mentions a secretariat, an enemy party, and approval processes for actions.
Forecast for Canberra calls for fine to mild conditions with later scattered showers. Temperatures ease as cooler air moves in from the south west with fresh to strong winds.
The report explains fighting in Libya showing German reinforcement attempts hampered by British naval and air power against Italian ports in the Mediterranean. It notes a stream of German matériel moving from other fronts, with air units redeployed to North Africa, while Moscow and the Russian front remain under pressure. British tanks and planes aid Soviet defense as German gains stall in the south.
Nelson told a Central Council meeting that he would withdraw as general president of the miners federation after a royal commission found he had received 300 pounds. Following appeals across the Commonwealth he said the decision was made and he will enter the ballot for a factional presidency.
In Canberra the Licensing Court granted renewal applications for multiple licensees. Names include L. N. Morrison for Clube, A. Long for Royal Ca errm Golf, W. EL Gattingham for Canberra City Bowling Club, A. C. Hodgins for Motel Canberra, Marina A. Good for Hotel Wel Wellington, F. G. Gordon for Motel Kingman, and others such as T. G. Flynn for Jérvia Bay Boat Services and the Naval Lodge Motel, with careful review of each establishment.
The Shoe Bird Choir from Canberra under Dr Forde earned an Honours Pass in Junior Grade. About 90 Canberra children entered for the examination, with an average age of 11 years. Dr Forde praised tone, pronunciation, and word clarity noting careful preparation and musicality.
A euchre party Tuesday at Water raised funds for St Pauls cake wallet. The charity sale will be held in church grounds on December 13. Prizes included wine for Mandamea F. Neverding and P Gowing. Organizers were Mr. and Mrs. Kaye and Mrs. C Mook.
The Zurich correspondent to the Desly Telegraph reports German political circles pressuring for action near Dakar with French concessions and armistice terms under discussion. Reinforcements reportedly fused to bolster forces as the situation unfolds around the coastal base.
Fragmentary wire text reports unclear statements from the Premier Me. Mo Kall and references to coastal culling and raider activity near Sydney. The file notes a found wreck off One presea and possible oversight in information sharing.
Australian samples of battlefield body armour are to be tested by the Army authorities. Dr Forde reports that a British experimental armour type is also under review. Military experts emphasize armour effectiveness in reducing cannonball injuries among frontline soldiers.
Special provisions set up a War Railways Committee for unified control of rail transport across the Commonwealth. It includes the Commonwealth Railways Commissions chief official, state railway ministers, land transport director, and others as appointed by the Minister for Transport. The committee’s chair is a state railway executive and the land director acts as executive officer. The rules grant powers for wartime operations including necessary services, carriage of goods and passengers, and handling of explosives with allowances to meet defence needs.
Observers credit Australia with shaping Pacific theatre outcomes as World War II progresses. Diplomats Evatt and Australian representatives in London and Washington monitor delicate moves, warning Britain and Australia against underestimating Japanese aggression. Prime Minister Curtin heads to Canberra for a War Cabinet meeting as defence preparations intensify.
Minister for Labour Mr Ward announced regulation changes to create local reference boards with power over local matters and to appoint a continuation commissioner to chair the Central Reference Board during absences. The changes would let a judge’s unavailability trigger an acting chair, affecting appointments and authority.
Canberra liquor figures show declines in ales and gin while wine and beer volumes rise. Over the past year revenues cite changes in consumption with wine up and beer down, driven by licensing renewal activity and rationing impacts.
In New South Wales and New York contexts, dancers and rail workers achieved wage gains amid ongoing labor tensions. The tale references prominent figures Jack Gudgton and Mim Pet Linpion and notes a broad settlement on wage rises, totaling substantial sums, amid broader strikes and industry disputes.
The Danish foreign office reports a minister has resigned amid disagreement over participation in the Anti Comintern Pact. The staff of the election has approved his action, signaling a formal shift in policy and governance.
Reported in Washington that Wendell Willkie, opposing Roosevelt in the 1940 election, may visit Australia on an official capacity after returning to the United States. Ministers questioned hinted at possible diplomatic implications tied to the Lessor Land Act and its effects on American Australia relations.
De Jacoba Sie Dr Tax of the Commonwealth will speak at Canberra University College tonight. The lecture, titled American Life During the War Parton, will include coloured slides and a personal account. Members and friends of the Association are invited to attend.
The Fair Rent Board in New South Wales was formed after consultation with state authorities. A metropolitan area will host 12 counties, with officials promising prompt handling of cases flagged for the new fair rent system.
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