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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1941
Page
3
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Australian officials indicate Parliament may not reconvene until April as Prime Minister Menzies mulls a possible London war talks visit. Opposition leader Curtin might stay in Australia, with Labour unity debates expected during the recess.
An Air Ministry communique says bad weather over Europe limited ration flights last night. A small number attacked a target and an invasion was noted in parts. Berlin reports a fire at Anhatter station spreading to several offices with no damage figures released.
Hollywood star Laraine Day demonstrates making a string type cotton rug in a two day project. She lists materials including dot marked duck backing yarn tubes a winder needle scissors and thimble with an accompanying photo guide.
Disease in tomatoes causes poor setting and unmarketable fruit with earliest symptoms on lower leaves and stem wilting. Affected plants show unilateral leaf decline, stunted shoots, and cankers as the disease progresses. Seedborne pathogen. control relies on seed from healthy crops and soil-free rotation for at least two years.
The report notes Japan’s focus on strengthening economy and self sufficiency, especially steel, due to scrap iron cuts from the United States. It describes public sentiment as less anti British and more critical of America, while Italian and German reports dominate papers and Axis powers face no easy victory.
The Foreign Minister declares the Luman society now in a life and death struggle as China affair nears a decade in duration. He cites Manchurian incident and the aim to craft a new international order based on mutual prosperity and the curb of strong exploitation.
A reader invokes cooperation to curb violent warfare in the West and East as a prelude to a new epoch of constructive work. The message expresses hope for a fortunate yet tragic year and urges global piety and unity to prevent further degeneration in the coming year.
The State faces unrest over defence work and labour issues as unionists plan a stop-work meeting on January 15 unless the government pays and addresses demands. Industrial friction and potential disruptions threaten external defence activities along the coast.
Sydney Tuesday report states the estate valued at £7,733 was left by Alfred George Papworth trainer of Harria Park who died on November 11 at age 68. His widow and children benefit under the will.
Eyewitness accounts from London describe a fierce night of bombing leaving St Pauls and surrounding buildings afire. Residents evacuated shelters rushed to safety as flames lit the city sky and a sense of renewed courage spread among tearful, brave witnesses.
The honours list includes CBE recipients Dr Katie Ardill Brice Dr Arthur Palmer and others. Mr Bitevens receives knighthood after 45 years in Lands Department with 21 years in country districts. Notables Mr Allman Mrs Kidd Mrs Strong and Mrs Donalda McKilhone noted for public service and civic roles.
The Victorian State New Year honours were announced naming Dr Bernard Zwar as C M G. He is noted as President of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and a founder of the Royal College of Surgeons of Australia. He is listed for service and as a member of the Mental Council of the Ped Croan Society.
Heavy rainfall disrupted western lines at Campbelltown causing three washaways and a derailment that stopped four express trains for over an hour. Four wheels derailed in a goods brake van near 3.50 am while a Kosciusko express passed a siding. Temora and Allury mail services halted at Menangle and Logslas with other divisions affected. Merriwa branch line isolation left Rail Motor in operation.
Wind direction readings will be taken daily at Canberra at morning noon and 3 pm as weather officials install new sensors. Canberra Canberra Melbourne traffic via Australian National Airways saw 49 depart for Melbourne and 4 return. Christmas Eve and Day featured extra flights between Canberra and Sydney. The ALF Girls Service Club held a New Year dance at Hotel Civic drawing 300 plus attendees to raise funds for Goulburn camp. Hogmanay celebrations at Albert Hall attracted over 400 from the Hind Society and Burns Club. Canberra recorded 84.0 degrees with a late shower and a cool change forecast. The night honored AFB and ARP workers for wartime courage and service.
The Tasmania honours list names award recipients such as Richard James Maher Mas Amatla Lacy Wavn Miss Bille Christian Baxter and Misa Elive Quigley among others in a formal recognition.
The Minister for the Army announced honours for Australian military personnel. Brigadier L J Morshead received the C M G D G C E D, with other officers named in the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire and related classes. The record notes long service from 1916 to 1939 across multiple battalions and brigades in New South Wales and Victoria.
British communique from Cairo states enemy artillery at Bardia caused no eruptions and that active operations continue along the Sudan-Kenya front amid ongoing combat conditions.
The Leader of the Non Communist Party Mr Beazley today urged that months long negotiations be sped up to reopen the Alah Island dockyard and bring it back into service. He charged the Commonwealth Government with sidetracking merchant shipbuilding and wasting time.
An official from the Ministry of Munitions states Bren guns will be produced in quantity in the first quarter of 1941. Semiofficial reports say Lithgow Small Arms Factory in Australia will begin flat production by the end of January for domestic and overseas forces. The plan aims at a substantial increase in annual Bren gun output.
Eric Watts 44 a military man died early today after he reportedly fell down a stairwell at a construction site. Police pursue details of how he came to be in the area and why he was there.
The Department of Supply and Development issues altered procedures under National Security Liquid Fuel Regulations for motor spirit. Consumers and licensed retailers must follow new steps, including presenting original licences, recording vehicle and driver details, and stamping tickets with cancelled marks by the retailer.
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