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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
4
The Iberia Times accepts ads with reservations and may alter or omit any advertisement if objectionable. Ads must reach two days before publication and be plainly written with clear classification and the responsible person named. No ad will be inserted unless these rules are followed.
The Air Ministry allows publication of a description from an American informant detailing new British aircraft and aero engines. It mentions a 000 hp pigless cater, a tanked-coated Rolls Royce Vulture engine achieving about 424 mph, and a twin-engined Whirlwind with Merlin engines just over 400 mph. It lists Avro Manchester twin-engine bomber at about 325 mph, weight 30 000 lb, span 90 85, and other improvements including re-engined Wellington and Whitley performance increases.
The Canberra weather summary notes 30.96 inches at dawn and 29.91 inches in the evening. Temperature ranged from 67 at dawn to a high around 708 degrees. winds varied from calm at noon to west-southwest at 3 pm. Rain measurements show 74 points by 9 am.
Deputy Leader of the Federal Labour Party Mr Forde urged a national petrol stocktake in Australia to obviate further dislocation of industry and ease supply pressures. The call comes as the petrol shortage continues to impact businesses and daily life.
The Canberra forecast warns unsettled conditions with rain and thunderstorms and substantial falls likely. South to south east winds bring patches of mist and fog, increasing flood risk in affected areas.
The article notes Australia facing a more real appraising of Pacific war risks. It cites evacuation of British subjects via Australia from China and U S travelers, increased Pacific raider activity not from German bases, and German ships reported in Japanese ports. It urges Japan to clarify aims and explain recent Pacific events.
Greek forces occupy fortified positions north of Himara and approach Valona. Italian High Command shifts air power to Libya and shells coastal defences as heavy fighting erupts in Telepini Kitsura sectors. Weather and terrain hinder movements while civilians remain a principal concern.
Belgrade reports a British warship on December 31 sank four Italian supply ships in the Adriatic near the Yugoslavian Albanian border. The crews mostly reached shore. Rome communique says fighter and bomber formations on the Greek front aided land forces and damaged enemy columns. FB.A.F. Cairo notes raid on Valona with weather hampering, several bombs hitting target area, and damage to one fighter. Durazzo was attacked December 30 and Palermo harbour bombed. Naval units at Tarant were attacked. eleven bombs burst near targets.
The Department of Labour and National Service calls for three industrial officers to interpret awards and agreements and to investigate and report on industrial conditions. The officers will be stationed in Melbourne.
Axis leaders pledge to crush Britain as Germany and Italy vow lifelong alliance. Captain von Ribberstrop claims shared aims will decide history and shows unity to remove Britain's dominance, while Count Ciano notes strengthened Italian German ties and a confident path forward.
London endured a night alert with Iaken reports of raiders over the Midlands and Merseyside. Incendiaries caused damage in Eastern England while Manchester churches and the Free Trades Hall suffered heavy harm. A large Civil Defence effort and Royal Engineers units joined wreckage clearance amid ongoing fears of structural collapse.
Berlin reports German reconnaissance planes attacked warships and merchant ships off the Estonian coast. A direct hit on one cruiser was observed and another vessel was seen afire after the attack despite misty weather hindering full observation.
South African Prime Minister General Smuts declared in a broadcast that an invasion of Britain could trigger Armageddon and determine whether humanity moves toward liberation or a new dark age. He praised American leadership under President Roosevelt and urged Britain to join a free world aligned with Lincoln’s ideals.
The article recounts brutal tropical naval warfare with survivors from the Rangitane and Tarakina, noting scorched ships, scarce food and water, and a shark sighting near lifeboats. It includes a British assessment of Hitler’s deteriorating position and hints at looming 1941 decisions.
British patrols push inside the Lit yan border and threaten Tobruk while Italians redeploy to form a line with Tobruk as left flank. Graziani may delay a full assault, seeking to salvage Bardia and prepare a new defense across the Gebel et Aqaba. Meanwhile Russo German tensions temper in diplomatic circles as Russia aims to keep neutrality.
The Federal Reserve Board reports to Congress urging broader fiscal and monetary powers to prevent inflation amid defense spending. It calls for expiration of the President’s ability to devalue the dollar and for repeal of silver certificate issuance and foreign currency stabilization mechanisms. Contributions listed include Barker, Warwick, Ferguson totals.
The Swan by-election counting is finished in Perth. First preference figures are presented for the contest as the tally is released.
President Roosevelt prepares a message to Congress outlining expanded aid to Britain and steps to rally the United States against Axis aims. He plans four personal appearances at the opening session to promote a new plan.
The article reports experts deeming it impossible to obtain machine tools or other materials to convert automobile plants for aluminum production as part of a government plan. It notes practical and supply constraints hindering progress and cites sources from the Associated Press.
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