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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1941
Page
2
Federal Capital Press Australia Ltd based in Canberra. The record notes the company as a local media entity registered in the Australian capital territory with operations centered in the capital region.
Commonwealth authorities near a ruling on four commercial stations facing closure amid Navy minister Hughes remarks. He cited no conclusive evidence against Jehovah's Witness broadcasts while urging caution. Postmaster General McLany to make final decision as talks continue.
The Canberra daily weather notes report barometric readings from 30.04 to 29.85 inches and temperatures from 70 degrees at 9 am to 82 degrees by 3 pm. Wind shifts include ENE and NNW at low speeds, with a 24 hour range and several measurement times.
A morning gathering at Johns Church in Canberra drew the Governor General and attendees yesterday. Local officials and residents spoke about community events and civic duties during the visit.
A Dublin broadcast argues Germany may invade Ireland via Ulster while noting Britain’s past actions in Norway and Denmark. It warns Eire to heed neutrality lessons from Greece and the United States, stressing that even distant powers cannot avoid war if fascist regimes prevail.
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender urged ceaseless attacks on Italy to force capitulation after defeats at Bardia and in Greece. He warned of a likely German invasion of Britain with Trebune as a possible target and cited Singapore and Australia as key empire defenses. He said Japan’s Axis role was to intimidate the US and Britain.
Private planes dropped rations in western North Queensland amid widespread isolation and traffic dislocation. Swollen rivers threaten conditions as Cunnamulla braces for a record flood in the coming days.
Marshal Goering told miners in London that no German factory was shut by British raids and that Germany produced 600 million tons of coal and coke last year while all other nations combined produced far less.
Prime Minister Fraser orders conversion of a vessel into a hospital ship with work starting at once. Arrangements also under way to purchase a second hospital ship.
In Sydney yesterday iron workers and boilermakers joined others in calling off overtime and tax exemptions to protest wages and conditions. Union meetings planned for next week aim to press grievances as ministers say the action disrupts munitions output and war production. The government pledges careful tax review while warning against actions that could hinder the war.
The Federated Engineers and Firements Association says members were underpaid in overtime andSunday work by hundreds of pounds. Leaders blame government delay for industrial unrest and call arbitration slow. Ironworkers threat of strike may halt Cockatoo Island and Mort's Dock operations affecting metal trades.
New South Wales Labour Party leader Med Hughes backed a ban on overtime, declaring it party policy to do away with overtimes. He criticized Minister Holt and others for condemning the overtime ban while ironworkers and boilermakers supported the move.
Official war report from Libya details W A Battalions actions at Bardia during December 24 to 28. The Australian unit led a daring assault through Wadi Muntered advancing under heavy fire to seize Posts Nine Eleven and surrounding positions. They captured 47 prisoners and inflicted heavy enemy casualties before counterattacks were repelled.
With the retreat cut off the remaining men pressed on at Munters Post Seven and Post Nine. By mid afternoon the plan failed to unfold on time guiding forward companies to consolidate and probe toward Eleven. A veteran observer recounted hours of shelling from caverns and a night of heavy bombardment as they held ground against continuing assaults.
An Australian unit describes intense fighting on Saturday and Sunday with machine gun and mortar bombardment, sapping, and a counterattack near a wadi. The narrative notes tank support, wire cutting, and prisoners taken as the enemy surrendered after a sustained assault.
Earth tremors continued in the Smyrna district at noon today after shocks last night collapsed nine houses and damaged 25 other buildings in the village of Debagirmendere.
The article argues Hitler must secure a new military or diplomatic win to stave off defeat. It notes Britain gains, Libya successes, Roosevelt’s Congress message, Spain ties, French resistance, and Germany’s growing disillusionment despite vast armies. It warns invasions or major triumphs are needed to restore European prestige.
The text notes a potential threat from delaying U S aid to Britain and suggests Roosevelt aimed to escalate American assistance. It cites Congress and public reception of his message and predicts early summer arrival of broader air help if accepted, with caution if rejected.
Reports from Sofia and Moscow suggest Russia may back Bulgarian resistance, avoiding German occupation and possibly cooperating with Turkey. While these hints aim to boost morale, they could be denial ready and offer no firm commitment. Russian neutrality or shifting stance remains uncertain as Germany watches for a decisive move.
Reports from Bangkok claim Thai air force downed two French heavy bombers and two fighters Saturday while a Singapore report says one Thai warplane was shot down Friday. Official Hanoi says French pilots will not bomb Bangkok unless Thai planes strike Belore.
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