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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1941
Page
2
A memorial notice from Canberra Community Hospital lists Kevin Hogan and Ethel Williams with Anne Katherine, noting a late wife Farah Beart and expressing condolences. The notice requests expressions of sympathy to relatives and friends.
Local committee calls for donations at community venue amid efforts to balance funds. A town council report notes rising costs and urges residents to contribute, citing ongoing welfare and veteran support programs.
Canberra forecast shows mostly fine conditions turning cloudy and unsettled through the weekend with light westerly winds. The text includes stray quoted phrases from an unrelated literary line.
British forces push toward Derna and seize Tobruk, extending lines and shortening supply routes. The capture opens a new port and brings petrol and water stocks for troops while expanding the Alexandria naval base toward Italy and Malta. Benghazi and Tripoli loom as pivotal targets with Cyrenaica under strategic pressure.
Advisory War Council to consider a definite return date for Lady Blamey from the Middle East at its Melbourne meeting. Acting Prime Minister Me Faden said no date is set but she should return without undue delay. Government will press for her return regardless of plans to deploy women to organize an ancillary canteen service.
About 2000 wheat growers in New South Wales will receive a state grant of 820 000 to aid drought affected crops. The Agriculture Minister said funds will be distributed to farmers with yields of six bushels or less through the Riverina Bank channel, mirroring prior drought relief.
Mr Coles an Independent informs Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden that he has paired with a Labour friend for divisions while on a London business trip. The partner is not disclosed and Labour circles in Canberra are mystified. Deputy Leader Mr Forde says no Labour member has granted a pair. The arrangement would give Coles an effective vote to aid the Government in a closely balanced Parliament during wartime.
The Postmaster General revealed that one application was received for the Adelaide radio static licence. The station had been closed under government instruction after Jehovah's Witnesses were declared an unlawful organisation. An investigation into ownership and implications is ongoing and will guide government action.
Report of a Darwin area beer strike ending after a missed workers meeting, with crowds cheering in bars. The hike committee is urged to reconsider the price increases and revert to prior operating prices.
H W Kearns of the British Supply Mission reported after inspecting munition production in Australia and New Zealand that the outlook is heartening for the Commonwealth. He noted ample foresight in the Australian program and rapid development ahead.
Reports from London describe three days of RAF style raids by South African forces against Travians and petrol stores. Pilots flew over hostile terrain blasting car parks and bombed Caproni aircraft with direct hits. The third strike on Abutwindain border damaged several Savola aircraft and destroyed others, with flames visible for miles.
Major General Winter is in ill health and Brigadier K J Morphead will replace him as GOC of the Ninth Australian Division. Winter will shortly return to Australia. Arabs Joyful at Success: Emir Abdullah sends congratulations on Libya victories with hopes for final victory. Colonial Secretary replies with appreciation.
States plan a united ARP review ahead of the Premiers Conference to seek broader powers. They propose a national plan for blackouts, home security minister, Australian AI reserves, uniform State legislation, and ARP training with Commonwealth support and school demonstrations.
The Loan Council chaired by Mr. Fadden urged State Premiers to economise on non war loan expenditure for the rest of the year. They cited rising demands on the loan programme from drought relief transport works and semi-governmental costs and called for strict spending and long range planning to avoid economic deterioration.
The Opposition Deputy Leader Mr. Forde urged speedier arbitration for the Stovenakers Union award, proposing round table talks and more judges or powers. He noted three extra commissioners had been appointed but said the system still lacked top gear. A War Council response and Labour input aimed to speed up hearings and curb profiteering while urging unity in the war effort. The Country Party's Mr. Marwick pushed interning strikers to counter fifth column threats and support the war.
The Bremen radio reports that iron ore exports from Alperia to France have resumed, with the year’s total expected to reach three million tons.
Sydney's Friday conference episode shows Mr. Manning provoking condemnation from the UALP after he attacked strikes at the New South Wales Country Party gathering. Labour, employers, and officers condemn extremism while officials warn against measures driving war effort disruption. The Navy Minister deplores industry halts and warns Manning against proposing wheat sales at 1 shilling per bushel, threatening violence if enacted.
Official notice says Derna has fallen to British troops as the Libyan coast advance continues. Civilians evacuated toward Benghazi while preparations focus on Benghazi and a possible push toward Tripoli. progress depends on terrain and enemy air bases at Beily.
The article reports Heinrich Himmler, chief of the Gestapo, arriving in Norway to seize police authority as nine months of occupation continue. It notes sabotage and Swedish border info aiding Britain hinder German plans, plus efforts to undermine King Haakon and the royal family while signaling tighter German restraint of political independence for Norway.
The Minister of Labour says the declaration of a new basic wage is delayed until government plans on child endowment are clarified. The Commonwealth Commissioner of Taxation announced the wage rise would take effect from February’s first pay period with no deductions from wages or overtime. The increase ranges from 1 to 3 shillings, but tax deductions will reflect the prior wage to avoid anomalies.
Minister McEwen warned that Australian War Savings efforts hinge on public support, noting past bulletins and urging the nation to back the drive with conviction. The message emphasizes unity and timely response to secure war certificates.
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