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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1941
Page
3
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A chaotic OCR report describes the burial of Baden Powell in Kenya with military honors. The casket was on a gun carriage as the Union Jack covered it and Scout associations and several regiments attended the ceremony. The article mentions key figures and the plan to bury remains in Westminster after the war.
Readable church notices list services at multiple churches including Christ Church St. Christopher's Braddon Free Church Hall and St. Patrick's Canberra with Holy Communion Evensong and sermons. Denominations include Anglican Congregational Methodist and Salvation Army with notes on leadership Rev Eric Patterson Rev D L Huey and Lt. Setton transfers to Canberra.
A grass fire near Yass district rapidly spread destroying more than 1500 acres. Emergency crews fought the blaze as winds shifted, with residents advised to monitor conditions. Authorities said fuel and terrain contributed to the rapid spread.
British officials discuss the German use of tanks and amphibians noting that while easy to swim tanks exist the trend is toward heavier armor. Captain Margesson, the War Minister, stresses the aim is a tank of the fastest speed and questions whether many small tanks would win the war. He notes German light tanks used in last summer’s breakthrough and that many were outmatched by British tanks.
The case centers on one man charged with stealing wool bales entrusted to his firm for processing under the Wool Control Order. He allegedly offered to dispose of bales, with evidence from Tatley, a textile expert, about a secret processing method that produced wool of questionable quality. Witnesses described handling waste wool and unusual bleaching, while the prosecution framed it as a deliberate scheme involving Australian wool mixtures.
The bulletin reports a maximum temperature of 156.2 degrees and a minimum of 47.5 degrees with a north easterly wind from Rabbits. Prosecutions proceed at Gundagal over rabbit infestations. A fodder conservation meeting is set for January 16 in Kingston with altered competition rules. A Mega Vale incident notes a 2/2 stamp machine error involving a two penny coin and a later report to the postmaster.
The Free French submarine Narval was officially announced sunk by the enemy in recent naval actions. Narval was among the finest vessels in the Free French Navy and the first to join General de Gaulle's forces, distinguishing itself in difficult operations.
Treasury statement reveals half year war expenditure with a small surplus and lower defence outlays. Revenue funds show large under-spend against estimates, with income tax yields far below expected totals as of December.
Commonwealth Statistician reports November deposits total 245,686,000 across states. Queensland leads with 220,634,000. New South Wales shows 72,134 members in 6,412 groups, while Victoria has the most groups. Holdings by state include Western Australia 12,827,000 and Tasmania 8,748,000.
A dense listing details radio programming across several stations including 2FC and 2BL with morning to late night shows. It mentions news blocks from BBC and Canberra Times, musical performances by Sydney Orchestra and Mary G Thomas, talks by Neville Cardus, and races descriptions at Warwick Farm and Randwick.
A notice lists a 1 pm meeting of a guild at Hotel Civic and warns that all trespassing on Booroomba land will be pressed. It also announces tender notices for firewood and coke to be delivered to Canberra with bids due by Tuesday in January.
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