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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
2
In memoriam for Geoffrey, Kevin, and other family members, with grief and remembrance. The bereaved share a heartfelt tribute to their dear brother and son, citing missing them daily and acknowledging the sorrow of their loss. The notice expresses enduring love and memorial sentiments from family.
A Greek minister reports Greek destroyers crossed the Straits of Trebizond last night to shell targets and return to base. The move marks a third crossing of the strait by Greek warships amid ongoing Allied communications concerns. Evacuation of Italians and prisoners is noted amid shifting fronts in the Balkans and North Africa.
London reports say the government is investigating the bombing of Eire. Rome radio notes Italy might abandon more Libyan territory as defence lines aim to halt British advances. Analysts suggest Tobruk, Bardis, or Benghazi as possible retreat options for Marshal Graziani.
A stop work meeting of 3500 Sydney whirraide workers failed to vote on a motion to ban overtime. The executive urged withdrawal and asked the Commonwealth Government to review taxation. A future vote will determine the officials actions.
Personal vice regal Lt Peerilenwee the Cavernor General attended by Pirtigedder Gener A as Andersen inspected a military unit in crimp at Ronegilia Albury and Wangorstia yesterday.
Weather notes show barometer near 20.88 inches at 9 am, temperature around 71 F, and varying readings through the day. Max and min temperatures are reported with several garbled figures, winds from SW and NW directions at multiple speeds, reflecting a unsettled early day glance.
The readable segments mention a hotel event in Queanbeyan and various Sydney locations, plus a weather forecast and a long wartime essay arguing postwar reconstruction funding and the vast costs of war. Names and places include Walshs Hotel and Roberts Pharmacy with dates in January, and a broad reflection on rebuilding and finance after a major conflict.
In Newcalle the steel dispute halted talks on resuming work. Judge O Mara ordered a return to five and a half days weekly pending a court decision on seven days. An in camera inquiry will determine munition or output needs. Ironworkers Federation secretary E Thornton said workers are ready to restart as directed.
Izvestia reports Soviet oil production in 1940 surpassed 1959 levels yet failed to meet the plan. The paper urges raising the 1941 estimate to fit growing defence needs as wartime demands rise.
A 17 year old named James Pendleton deserted from the Unet Rangitane before it was sunk by a raider. He worked on a farm then returned to Auckland to join another ship but was arrested and charged with detrotion. The court adjourned to allow Pendleton to join the new ship.
Australia has sold 10 million bushels of wheat overseas in recent weeks, pushing total overseas sales from last season’s crop beyond 100 million bushels. Several countries still lack 10 million bushels and may see further small sales soon. Carryover into the next season is expected to exceed 33 million bushels.
The Cabinet will enforce 6 pm closing more rigidly but bars need not be empty at that hour, said the Minister for Justice. He noted discretion to suppress after hours trading where it exists.
Lieut-Commander W. E. Fletcher of HM Hassemery lost his life while attempting to rescue a passenger from Amy Johnsons plane which crashed into the Thames Estuary. The Haslemere convoy searched the wreckage as two airmen, including a woman, were seen in the water but perished. Amy Johnson and Jim Moulaon were linked in friendship after joining the Air Transport Auxiliary.
London reports an upcoming order to regulate sale prices of unrationed foods starting Monday. The Minister for Food cites profiteering by dealers and middlemen and states the measure will stabilize prices based on December 2 levels and a further price order to follow after consultations with trade.
The British Red Cross reports a ship brought 20 000 parcels for prisoners of war in Germany to Marseilles. A fast train will move the supply to Geneva for distribution to German captives within a fortnight. A second ship is chartered for another 20 000 parcels. Officials say parcels to men held since May are arriving slowly due to France’s delays and Spain’s rail network weaknesses.
A Royal message from the Duke of Kent expresses delight at Allied achievements in the Western Desert and asks for congratulations to the Prime Minister and Commonwealth of Australia. The Governor General replies conveying gratitude for the Duke’s interest in Australia and the Australian forces.
South Coast hotel keepers will meet tomorrow to review the strike impact and to agree on a formula to submit to the union in an effort to reach a settlement. Several publicans are perturbed by the prolonged strike and await the outcome of the talks.
The War Cabinet approved forming an Australian armoured corps including all armoured units and training regiments. Australia will manufacture armoured fighting vehicles with several million pounds. an armoured division of the ALF is planned with two brigades and support troops. Training units and staff will be established with Northcott leading as Chief of the General Staff in Britain.
Experts warn Tobruk could fall soon as British preparations at Bardia near completion. The piece notes Italian manpower shortages and predicts a new push from General Wavell to threaten the Tobruk–Derna coast and cut an escape route, with Tobruk serving as a harbor if held.
A historical report notes that Italy's budget figures misrepresent the economic position amid war. Shortages of essential raw materials grow more evident, weakening Italy's offensive potential. Mussolini's June 10 optimism contrasts with harsh realities of sustained military engagements.
Labour members of the Advisory War Council at today’s meeting outlined subjects for the Prime Minister to raise in London. Shipbuilding and better protection for Australian workers, and potential Australian journalists going to the United States were discussed. They warned Parliament should meet in March and cautioned about possible political crisis if Menzies travels to England.
Lord Baden Powell world Chief Scout dies in Nairobi at 6 10 am. He sent a last message to the Boy Scout headquarters in London via a Christmas card drawn by him. The card praised Hitler, saying you have done more than any other man to consolidate our position at home and overseas. He suffered a recurring heart attack for seven to eight weeks.
Cairo dispatch says RAF spokesman reports over 500 Italian planes shot down in Africa after Italy entered the war. British losses were about 80.
Britain forms massive purchases of Egyptian cotton and sugar, with New Zealand Canada and Australia. It also contracts to buy 140 million bushels of Canadian wheat and expands the United Kingdom Commercial Corporation to 1.5 million pounds capital for fostering trade with Balkan countries and beyond.
The article discusses Great Britain's capacity to finance global trade at scale and its impact on domestic stability. It notes Britain shifting buyers to new suppliers, expanding purchasing power in allied nations, and reducing European competition. It mentions tightened exchange controls and payment agreements to support bilateral trade expansion.
Vatican radio reports 1841 absolution from fasts for Italians with Ash Wednesday and Good Friday excluded. In Polish territories under Russian occupation, church life faces persecution and heavy taxes though services continue with restrictions on religious instruction.
A Stockholm Reuters dispatch says Danish miners in Copenhagen reported American troops occupying Greenland and American police in one town. They noted near broken communication with Denmark and rationing begun last April despite no shortage. Miners returned home via America Portugal and Germany.
The report notes Greece controls Albanian oil wells or blocks Italy from supplies. Haly ships 200000 tons of petroleum products yearly, Italy faces dwindling reserves as British advances in Cyrenaica threaten North Africa grain exports. German and Polish coal exports rise domestically, while Libya’s exports fall.
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