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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1941
Page
2
Church notices list services across multiple parishes with sermons, Sunday Masses, evening devotions, and parish activities. Names include Rev F Hobson, Dr C W Allen, Mrs Stitling, and others. locations span England and Canada with times and subjects such as Ascension, Pentecost, and catechism.
Maxford Kennedy GT Kingston appears in a brief item about a telephone contact. The note mentions a Kingston number B 255 and references possible danger from smooth tyres.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie inspected military units at Ingleburn with Brigadier General A T Anderson. The government appointed Percy Jenkin as Director of the Department, after his service as Chief Publicity Censor since the war began.
Canberra reports a barometer of 29.95 inches at 9 pm and 3 pm temps of 70 degrees. The 24 hour maximum finished at 67.2 degrees with a 76.1 degree peak by 3 pm, a screen minimum of 61.5 and 42.7 degree screen reading. winds from ESE to NE up to 13 mph, with notable gusts.
In Sydney a four day strike by white parents at Collarenabri School led to special accommodation for Aboriginal children after parents refused to let white pupils attend while Aboriginal students were enrolled.
The forecast predicts a fine mild day in Canberra with skies turning cloudy later and scattered showers possible. Winds will be variable as unsettled conditions move in.
The Acting Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader issued a joint appeal urging all Australians to shed complacency and take a full part in the war effort. They warned that even successes in Africa could invite greater enemy aggression and stressed individual responsibility, economies, and voluntary financial support to sustain Britain and the Pacific war.
Labour members of the War Advisory Council and Senator Fall discussed reforms at the Department of Information. The talk centered on a broad overhaul to prevent bungling and liberalize censorship so a clear picture of Australia’s dangers can be presented.
An army flying fortress loaded with secret Arctic research equipment crashed on a Nevada mountain side near Lovelock. Eight crew members were killed. The wreckage had been guarded at an Army depot in Sacramento and investigators were barred from the scene. The December 18 crash occurred in California.
The Braddon hall built in 1998 and later used by the Church of England in 1918 will reopen as a religious and Army activity center in Canberra. Officers Captain RR Bugler and Liens Kruttun will conduct holiness and evangelism meetings starting at 5 pm.
London Thursday report says Mr Samuel Storey M P, former chairman of Press Association Limited, has been announced as chairman of Reuters.
Defence officials report a new machine rivetting process at the Ford plant cuts rivetting labour by about half and removes a major production bottleneck. The system was tested under tight security with army and Defence Commission experts present. Ottawa expects a plastic nose plant near Toronto for Avro Anson bombers with samples flown successfully and more plastic components to follow.
Secretary for War Mr Stim son notes British and French funding early in the war accelerated U S aircraft production. He says strikes harmed defense output only slightly compared with prior levels and stresses need to boost production speed.
The Annual General Meeting of the ACT Rural Association discussed compensation schemes for leasers displaced by government action, a voluntary fund to aid land resumption, funded rents, and related financials. Officers were elected, including M S Ryrie as president and Ian Baird as secretary treasurer, with a balance sheet showing a credit of GBP 2 13 11 and year receipts of GBP 40 5 9.
The Full Arbitration Court refused the unions' bid for an immediate basic wage increase affecting over 600,000 workers in Sydney, Newcastle, and Port Kembla with rules tying wages to living costs. Delays in framing awards spark unrest as leaders condemn the decision and plan consultations.
Canberra amateur producers announce You Cant Take It With You at Albert Hall on February 24 and 25 to raise funds for the ACT. Bookings open at Coxs Civil Centre Easons Manuka L Hughes Kingston and Hotel Canberra with ties to Yass Goulburn Temora and Melbourne figures involved.
Alderman J Collett told Queanbeyan Municipal Council that a campaign for whooping cough immunisation should be considered while not coercing parents. He cited a doctor in support and noted costs of ten shillings per child for vaccine and about two shillings fourpence per head for treatment. The Health Inspector and Town Clerk were instructed to assess feasibility.
The ACT Patriots Carnival committee reports strong progress on attractions and sports, with final arrangements to be made at a Monday meeting. Two added events include a ladies pony prize donated by Mrs Lewellen and a horse and rider hack event with entry fees. Entries close next Saturday and the Carnival fund gains added support from Mr John Dent of Red Hill. Wireless on ships issued safety measures by Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvini.
The report notes Admiral Cunningham maintains British control of the Mediterranean as German pressure grows. It warns Germany seeks French North Africa bases to threaten British lines, while the French fleet and Vichy stance constrain direct action.
British columns advance westward toward Keren and Asmara as Italian morale falters and retreating forces abandon equipment. Capture of Keren and Asmara would open routes to Massawa, with Asmara’s 90 000 residents and cool climate offering a strategic hub for the campaign.
Acting Prime Minister Wadden warned of a real war menace to Australia s security. He urged an awakening by Australians to the gravity of the international threat. He noted Tasmanian Premier Cosgrove s claim that the public should be kept informed and that state parliament members had access to confidential information supporting the government s view on the seriousness of the danger.
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