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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
2
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Labour signals readiness as Mr Menzies prepares for a London visit with careful scrutiny and expected ministerial departure steps under discussion.
The unions back a Tuesday call for an eight member conference to advance commercial shipbuilding in Australis. Mr. Sinclair notes Boilermakers Union officials will back the government with cooperation on this project.
The Welsh cargo vessel Sarastone, in an Atlantica convoy, battled a submarine after boiler trouble slowed her to two knots. A light gun duel ensued until the Sarastone scored a hit and the submarine submerged, damaged but continuing to fire as the ship resumed speed.
Wartime critique argues Defence Department concentration in Melbourne weakens Australia. It cites delays, wasteful rentals, and political influence, praising Mr. Menzies and Mr. Hughes for opposing Melbourne centralisation and urging Canberra as the proper headquarters.
Sydney reports Tuesday on long range forecasts from Queensland meteorologist Mr Lauza Jones. The NSW Agricultural Association and Hewings discuss possible funding and trust formation to back Jones’s theories. Grazing interests remain skeptical but impressed by early research results and urge continuation.
Weather data fragment shows various readings for Canberra and nearby locations. Observed values include temperatures around single digits at night, highs near 9 pm, and wind directions from ENE to NW with speeds up to 17 mph. Atmospheric pressure readings and other metrics are partially garbled.
London report says Amy Johnson likely drowned after a parachute failure near the Thane estuary while on ferry duty with the Women's Auxiliary Air Service. A speedboat searched the area but survivors were deemed unlikely. James Mollison, a Transport Auxiliary member, is noted in the dispatch.
The Department of Air reports that since the campaign began in Libya RAAF fighters have been associated with substantially more Italian aircraft than the Italian planes allotted to Australian squadrons.
announcement states shale oil from Glen Davis deposits will reach Australian markets by end of February. initial output 100000 gallons weekly with hope to reach ten million gallons annually. pipeline from Glen Davis to Newnes Junction nearly finished enabling direct pumping to Newnes for distribution.
Britain undertakes a postwar study through a new Reconstruction Ministry to be chaired by Arthur Greenwood until end of war. A four group executive structure will manage imports production resources and policy alignment with War Cabinet goals. The plan aims for rapid decisive action while preserving ministerial duties to the Crown and Parliament.
Australian ships are being fitted with paravenes and degaussing gear as quickly as possible. Minister of the Navy Mr Hughes said most ships on the register would have paravenes within two weeks to guard against contact mines. He noted no magnetic mines had been found in Australian waters and emphasized docking for three to four days to complete fitting.
President Roosevelt outlines progress in Army and Navy programs, noting delays in aircraft output but ahead in shipbuilding. He urges greatly increased appropriations and authority to manufacture more munitions and war supplies for nations allied in the conflict. He stresses shifting American industry from peacetime to wartime production.
The speaker argues for arming Britain as an immediate role, funding weapons with flexible repayment terms, and avoiding forcing surrender due to inability to pay. Emphasis is on supplying essential equipment now while ensuring repayment through future materials or other goods after hostilities end.
A wartime call urges urgent aid for future generations and national defense. It stresses nationwide cooperation across labor and agriculture, shaming slackers by patriotic example, and using government sovereignty to save the nation. Defense crews and support workers must share stamina and courage born of resolute belief.
Fragmented OCR traces a Roosevelt address praising social economic reforms and unity. It advocates equality of opportunity, old age pensions, unemployment insurance, progressive taxation, and sacrifice for the public program while stressing freedom and human rights under lawful order.
In Rome political circles, Roosevelt's speech is seen as sharp and aimed at provoking the Axis. Some observers say it paves the way for U S entry into the war, while others wonder why America has not declared war yet.
Tokyo officials called Roosevelt's message as expected while Congress praised the address. Senators Sheppard Wagner and Gisés lauded the delivery, Wheeler criticized it as aiming to frighten the public into surrendering liberties for a wartime dictatorship.
In Bucharest Supromatic quarters view Mr Hoosewelt s remarks as nearly a declaration of war against the United States and call the speech an expression urging active US participation. Several residents noted Wilson s early statements as a contrast to the tone.
Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King calls Roosevelt's wartime speech the most important in his career and notes strong American opinion backing aid to Britain. Authorities say Congress will likely approve the Lown plan, though details may be debated.
Lord Gowrie the Governor General received Mr K Veisakin Comiul-General for Cheeve at Admiralty House Sydney yesterday. His Excellency was accompanied by Brigadier-General A T Anderson and they left by trap for Albury yesterday evening.
The Minister for Supply Benatar McBride denied plans to impose further petrol restrictions. He said there would be no review of the December figures and noted he did not release October and November petrol data as they would not present a proper picture of consumption.
The address emphasizes Britain’s wartime needs and calls for sending war materiel to Britain for the duration of the war. It warns of danger to Australia if Germany wins and signals growing American interest in Pacific security. The President argues for substantial sacrifices and a shift in policy to defend liberty and Freedom, with Congress urged to act.
British forces press toward Tobruk as Italian defences retreat. Graziani loses manpower and key equipment while frontline supply lines lengthen through the waterless desert. Analysts say Italy faces a difficult reorganization with Tunisian border duties and long redeployments to a new front.
Itia reports that planes built for the United Army are to be released to Greece for cash. The total number is unclear but believed to be under 100.
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