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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1940
Page
2
Engagement announced in Bondi and Randwick circles for Portia Pat Tandy youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Tandy to Leslie Fraser youngest son of Mr and Mrs L Fraser. Canberra Church of England is noted in the listing.
Fragmentary OCR lists names of newsagencies and proprietors in Canberra region including Cleaver’s Newsagency Capitol, Gilbert’s Newsagency City, and Mrs Davis. Mentions Mrs McCade and Kingaton RH with vague street references Molonglo Phneston and Duntroon. No clear event or date presented.
The proprietors accept responsibility for non insertion and may alter or omit ads for any reason. Ads appear under special headings and must be sent to The Canberra Times office before the day of publication. Copy must be written in ink and properly addressed to the relevant offices or persons for insertion.
Flying Officer Hubert Lenne of Echuca died in hospital after a forced landing fire on November 29. A street scuffle in Dur ne left a man shot and tied. The day also reports the British and Irish bombing aftermath seeking relief and the U S Senate confirming Robert Patterson as Under-Secretary for War.
A damaged fragment shows a ledger of German origin in the U S Army, with names of Americans identified as reserves. The document references the Kael Bureau of inyesupene and indicates recurrence of service within the United States military.
Unsettled and cooler with rain expected in Canberra. Substantial rainfall likely with fresh to strong southerly winds.
A Canberra Times survey notes Australia’s wartime industrial expansion under tariff protection. It highlights Commonwealth Aircraft at Fisherman’s Bend producing Wiraways, Tiger Moth trainers, and 25 pounder guns amid £4 million investment creating 3,000 jobs in New South Wales and Victoria. It cites machine tool growth, Islington and Lithgow plants, and a Sydney optical glass factory, all aimed at war needs and peacetime转.
Tax stamps will be sold at post offices in 16 denominations from Oa to £2 and must be affixed in approved stamp books each pay day from January 16 until the tax is fully paid. Treasurer Fadden rejected a delay, promising no administration chaos and stating exemptions can be applied immediately if deductions are too low, with forms available at port offices.
Southern Rhodesian Agriculture Minister Mr Harris, a delegate in Australia on trade talks, praised Australia's role at the Eastern Group Conference on munitions supply in New Delhi. He said the Australian delegation led by Sir Walter Massey Green was tacitly acknowledged by Eastern group leaders and noted Australians may undervalue their gas work. The conference aimed to coordinate war supplies, remove overlaps, and assign production to suitable countries.
Sydney reports a dispute over Commonwealth censorship of the film Forty Thousand Horae men. Premier Mr Mair and other ministers condemn the cut by Censor Mr Cresswell O'Reilly, arguing it harms Australian and Italian film production. Officials await final decision. appeals censor Mr Leslie has not ruled.
All Adelaide trams stopped at 7 pm as workers held a stop work meeting. The disruption hit late shopping crowds hard on the last pre Christmas night. Judge Drake-Brockman left Melbourne to attend mediation and likely compulsory conference.
At a special meeting of the Yarrowlumla Shire Council on Thursday Councillors Phil Hardy and Courtney Moore were re elected president and deputy president respectively for 1941. Dr Moore praised Hardy as capable and the right man for the job. Dr Southwell supported Hardy noting three years of successful service. Hardy accepted re nomination stating he would not quit the post during a difficult financial and administrative year. Dr Osborne paid tribute to Moore and nominated him for deputy president.
Washington reports Admiral Leahy is appointed ambassador and will depart for France aboard a United States cruiser on December 23. He will assume his post upon arrival.
Christmas Under Fire is presented as a special BBC program from the Empire Broadcast Corporation. It features items from the Middle East and Palestine and shows how Forces will be represented. Evacuation and welfare themes are noted for a Christmas broadcast to parents.
Sydney metal trades union called a stop work meeting for January to press for extended leave with pay at shipyards Cockatoo and Mort Docks and other engineers. Several fixer shops refused concessions sparking a restive mood among workers.
A pease fire spread rapidly at Tuggeranong on Thursday causing extensive damage to grassland fencing and hay stacks at the MacCormick homestead. Canberra Fire Brigade responded at 12.57 am and fought the blaze for eight hours, destroying about 86 acres of grassland severe fencing damage 420 ton haystack and parts of nearby property.
The Navy minister announced that five of seven ships attacked by an enemy raider near Nauru and Ocean Island on December 4 are presumed destroyed or captured. Weather hindered loading, ships drifted off the island, and one vessel was seen on fire.
Commodore Parry, commander of HMS Achilles at the River Plate, says the Navy will likely stop the worst sinkings by raiders soon. The delay stems from cruiser shortages, but progress is expected as destroyers from America are acquired and fitted with British equipment, though delivery and fitting may delay immediate commission.
A donation of £1 7s 0d from the City Bowling Club was received for the relief of British bombing victims. The club’s total contribution rose to £146 8s 6d.
University College lists examination previews for Royal Law Part 1 and Public Administration subjects with candidate numbers 4270 4971 4288 4297 and 4207 4352. The notice cites Bre as fololwa and par Noa ems in the department schedule.
Sydney reports an inquest into the death of Thomas Norman Butter Hood, 29, a taxi driver killed on a road at Killara. The coroner Mr Oram noted the murder remains unsolved, with police spending over £1000 on witnesses yet failing to trace the suspect.
The Commonwealth Government extends coastal shipping safeguards to magnetic mines. An order by the Chief of the Naval Staff prohibits Australian register coastal ships from leaving port without a demagnetising device. Special permission required for unmodified vessels. Authority delegated to Sydney Commodore and state Naval officers.
Friday's Swan by election draws strong interest with Labour and UCP claiming momentum. Labour leader Curtin issues final appeal asserting Labour created a workable Parliament and played a patriotic role during wartime crisis.
Dr Evatt stated that a Labour win in the Awan election would bring Mr Curtin to the prime ministership within ten days. He dismissed claims of serious Labour Party trouble and described minor tactical differences as disputes over event management, asserting complete unity on fundamentals.
The release lists four Australian Squadron members in action in the Western Desert Egypt area. Flight-Lieutenant Charles Burton Gaden of Brisbane is killed during air operations. Flying Officer Harry Oswald Edmunds of Toronto is injured. Flying Officer Las D Arcy Winton of Rosalie Plains slightly wounded. Sergeant James Percy Perong of Epping is accidentally wounded in the ankle. Leading Aircraftman John Gray Lemon of Donald is killed in an aircraft accident near Wagga Wagga. Aircraftman Keith Thomas Bilison of North Essendon was struck by a train near Laverton.
The Canberra Cafe in Kingston postpones tomorrow night’s musical event. The final entertainment of the year was held last Sunday, and proprietor Mr Dea Mildner plans to offer patrons improved musical amusements in the New Year.
The St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Canberra forwards Christmas gifts to soldiers abroad. Canteen orders and gifts are sent through church authorities to personnel serving overseas. Alumni presentations accompany the effort to recognize service and support troops.
The Cairo correspondent reports reinforcements to Baréta and notes troops from Egypt. Britain waits as Italians seem unable to relieve the garrison. Japan worries over the Tripartite Pact and potential American involvement if war expands.
The article argues Graziani relied on superior equipment and numbers but failed to secure key routes including Siwa and the coast. It contends Had Graziani held Siwa and its motor road to Matruh, the British left flank could be threatened, potentially delaying Wavell’s May or June operations.
Mr. Fadden speaking at Bruce Rock argues Australia’s wartime prosperity undercuts charges of a deflationary budget. He says new taxation would not necessarily reduce spending power and notes earlier forecasts of £20,000,000 spending were altered by events. The speech contends conditions are improving rather than worsening.
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