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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1941
Page
2
The passage describes warm to hot sultry conditions with scattered north to northeast winds. Morning mist and fog patches are noted alongside a quoted fragment about help, resistance, future distance, and goodness.
A road accident on the Federal Highway 22 miles from Canberra left Herbert Simpson dead and Wilson injured with shock. Wilson was rushed to Canberra Hospital. Simpson died almost instantly. The crash occurred January 26 and the driver, owner of the car, could not be identified in the readable text.
Readings of Lent season activities across Canberra area include Ash Wednesday services at St John and St Patrick churches, Holy Communion times, youth and women groups, Bible study sessions, and parish council appointments. Notable locations: St John's, Braddon and Canberra South venues with multiple services and confirmations planned.
War day by day reports describe Italian forces in Abyssinia taking refuge in fortified towns as war expands. Rebels surround outlying areas isolating centers and press for decisive action amid shifting fronts and national mobilization.
Canberra reports that members of the 3rd Battalion Militia Reserve and others will enter camp on March 17 as authorities aim to reduce home defence troops in training to half the force. Plans seek 50 percent camp strength and adequate accommodation, with registration due before Monday. Officials warn penalties for noncompliance and employers accept government call up. Labour critics say trainees face hardship for families.
The Canberra appeal notes donations toward relief for Britain bombing victims. Entries include 1527 pounds 9 shillings 11 pence previously acknowledged by Lady Knowles from a rug sale and a 600 pound contribution from Ainslie School Mothe Grub. totals show amounts as of 2154 10 11.
His Excellency the Governor-General Lord Gowrie, with Brigadier-General A. T. Anderson, inspected military units at Williams Town and Maribyrnong yesterday. Lieutenant-General W. A H. Sturdee, Chief of the General Staff, was received at Government House Melbourne yesterday afternoon. Lord Gowrie and Anderson then left Melbourne by train for Canberra. Mrs Dalay Bates left Government House Canberra, while Paymaster Captain J. B. Foley arrived in Canberra. The Department of Commerce announced James Payne as Australian Commissioner in Egypt, a role he has acted in for some time.
The report shows a morning barometer of 30.25 inches and an afternoon 3 p.m. reading of 20.16 inches. Temperatures ranged from a morning 7 degrees to 83 degrees at 3 p.m. with a 24 hour average of 72.2 degrees. Wind shifted from ENE at 3 mph to NW at 3 mph. Maximum reached 88.3 degrees and minimum 68.1 degrees.
As the world watches, diplomatic chatter centers on the Turkey Bulgaria non aggression pact. Analysts say the accord lacks clear meaning and unlikely to curb Axis aims while Bulgaria remains exposed to German pressure and broader Balkan instability.
Under the shipbuilding policy, the government will construct vessels up to 10 000 tons. A shipbuilding commission will oversee all Australian shipbuilding activities. Smaller vessels from 3 000 to 4 000 tons may be built at yards lacking facilities for the standard type.
Commonwealth Statistician reports a 1.4 percent national rise in January food prices, with New South Wales up 72.2 percent the sharpest. Queensland up 1.3 percent South Australia 1.1 percent Victoria 0.5 percent and Tasmania 9.4 percent. Canberra prices up 5.9 percent for the year to January 31.
Dublin reports from the Dal Birrean that since the war began eight Irish vessels were attacked and four sunk. Five damaged others, three by mine strikes. Total tonnage sunk 14 205 tons with 20 lives lost amid seven air attacks, one German-identified.
On Thursday evening 8 social at Reid Methodist Church honored Miss Mavis Reid and Mr E W T Yandell on the eve of their marriage. Rev D A Trathen presided. A presentation was made by Trathen. Yandell spoke of their church engagement. A short musical program was contributed by several local ladies. Supper followed, served by church ladies.
The Federal Executive rejected a proposal from non communists to join the central governing body, jeopardising labour unity for the state one. The executive, with 30 official Labour Party reps, invited non communists to join on an equal basis to pursue amalgamation, and nullified delegate selections to the annual conference.
Senator Tydings designated head of committees to probe a system that would automatically balance the Treasury budget by aligning income and expenditures. The move aims to ensure ongoing fiscal balance and assess practicality and advisability of such a mechanism.
A Rome communique states many raiders at dawn bombed Greek bases in the Aegean Sea. The reporting emphasizes dawn air raids and Italian wartime operations targeting Greek positions.
Brisbane Friday report on Acting Prime Minister Fadden saying the war is rapid and the Far East is now the Far North for Australia. He warned of a focal attack and stressed joint statements with Curtin and readiness to defend national security while seeking friendly ties with neighbours.
The latest war developments may lead to appointing an Australian Government representative in Singapore to keep the government in close touch with war affairs. Australia has supplied through Malay a route closer than Batavia where the nearest Trade Commissioner is stationed.
New petrol ration rules start March 1 limiting road deliveries to 25 miles in metropolitan areas and 50 miles in the country for new or used cars. Purchasers must hold a consumer's licence for deliveries exceeding these distances, and demonstrations must be covered by licences. The rule affects road tests and may shift some service arrangements.
Australia canberra charity drive continues for crippled children in remote areas with free treatment in ACT. Sydney artists donate weeks of work and plan a concert at Albert Hall on Saturday March 22 to fund the Canberra cot at the Mully Home.
The new Thai Minister reaches Moscow on Thursday to prepare for reopening commercial relations cut in 1917. This visit targets resuming full diplomatic and trade ties between Thailand and the Soviet capital.
President Roosevelt names A Harriman as Special Defence Expediter signaling urgency of broad aid to Britain. The Lease of Lod bill looms in Congress as officials push immediate assistance once passed amid fears of a German invasion. Washington circles see strong support for swift action to aid Britain and deter Hitler.
Fragmentary wartime report notes German pressure on Vichy France with talks in Paris about naval and political shifts. References to Admiral and center talks suggest Berlin prompting changes in collaboration.
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