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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1941
Page
3
Incoherent text fragment mentions rain and a location but provides no clear facts, names, dates, or events to summarize into a readable news item. The readable portion lacks actionable details and identifiable entities to form a proper card.
A British official praised Australia’s Overseas Children Scheme noting seven British children brought here are adapting well in their new environment. Senator Fall, Minister for the Interior, said reports from states show healthy progress and that the children benefited from beach or bush life during holidays. One child Geoffrey Fletcher reportedly said he is happy and does not want to return to England.
A historical note describes new machinery and wiring for the racetrack facilities. A Sydney sourced equipment upgrade costs 4000 and involves rail mill work, wall reinforcements, and conveyor changes. The project aims to improve track power distribution and safety at the venue.
Fragmented report notes an interrupted meeting amid unrest and unclear motives. Vague references mention a strike and local figures, with chaotic wording surrounding actions and location.
The southern tablelands and south coast endure four days of steady rain with over five inches in places. Molonglo River and Queanbeyan catchments rise, bridges near Commonwealth Avenue and Clyde Mountain under threat. Canberra quarter sees near four inches, flooding racecourse areas and delaying roads between Canberra and nearby towns. Orchardists report optimistic fruit quality, Fyshwick vegetable gardens benefit, while Riverina records heavy falls and unsettled forecast with hail risk.
Brisbane reports heavy rains across Queensland with 326 points of caulh at Thargomindah, exceeding last year’s rainfall. Anticipated severe cyclones loom for North Queensland with heavy rain expected late in the month, Townsville region likely to flood.
The Minister for Information will meet Melbourne service ministers to propose re ordering news releases across Departments and censorship levels. He seeks reports from the Naval Board Air Department and Information Department to ensure a single standard. An Air Department release on the rescue of 46 raider prisoners was blocked by the Naval Board, highlighting coordination gaps.
The notice requires owners occupiers and stock owners in the Australian Capital Territory to lodge land and stock returns by January 8 1941 with the Controller of Stock Canberra. Non compliance incurs penalties up to £20. Forms available from the Department of the Interior Canberra. © 1946 Brackenreg Controller of Bibel. Patrols warn trespassers at Booroomba will be prosecuted.
The report notes BrerMagus Camping Grounds at Surfing Beach offering swimming bathing and river fishing. It mentions charges of five per week for access and lists Traatees Aermagul Camping rounds as part of the facility offerings.
Wellington N Z Friday one New Zealander was killed in road accident every twelve hours according to the Mintal for Transport. At Christmas and New Year the toll rose with at least 15 dead and 40 injured and several level crossing accidents. The cost to New Zealand was about £3,000,000 a year.
Sydney observers forecast a newly discovered comet from Harvard Observatory by Dr J E K Cunningham. It should rise before sunrise around January and be visible to the naked eye, about 60 million miles from Earth.
Photographs by Captain Frank Hurley show Allied advance in the Western Desert with Italian prisoners of war. Men of Australian units and Royal Fusiliers are depicted in action and distributing cigarettes to prisoners as they await transport.
The Department of Education lists courses through Stoney Technical College in engineering trades, drawing, electrical, carpentry, printing, sanitation, plumbing, agriculture, secretarial, art, home crafts, health and police entrance studies. Open to all unable to attend evening classes, with fees and term details provided by the superintendent.
Application for the above mentioned vowed position is invited and must reach the undersigned by Friday January 1641. Copies of the conditions of appointment may be obtained from the Registrar of any Australian University or the Department of Warible In tion, Brisbane.
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