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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
2
Mae announces the resrierates of Mrs AC of Kimgeton and Lawrence near son of Mr and Mrs Hardy of Adelaide.
An eyewitness recounts heavy dive bombing by German forces near a British ship in the Mediterranean. Bombs caused superficial damage while German waves of water rose high, with Sicily bases suspected. Rome reports British naval losses including a cruiser, carrier, destroyers, submarines, and a battleship damaged.
The report describes consecutive air raids on Catania in January 12 13 and fires at Benina Libyan airfields. The operations claim significant damage with aircraft destroyed or damaged and several fires ignited at Caproni works and surrounding sites.
Berlin radio claims Italian forces staged raids on Malta overnight with ongoing large scale sea and air operations still under way this morning.
Reports from Rabaul describe intermittent earthquakes lasting two days with damage focused near the harbor. Two weather-board houses on piers shook, and water tanks burst as tremors persisted into the night. The largest quake had an extent of about miles and caused severe ground movement in the warned area.
Walsh's Hotel hosts an event on Thursday January 1 from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Roberts' Pharmacy Cylc Centre located at 117 Pitt Street Sydney on Friday February 14.
The Times reports Mr Menzies will visit London with the aim of strengthening co operation between Australia and the United Kingdom. His successful prior leadership has impressed officials, and the trip may precede further Dominion visits, though no Imperial conference is planned. He will meet Churchill to discuss Australia’s wartime role and Pacific strategy.
Canberra forecast predicts mainly fine and warm weather with sultriness and a tendency to scattered thunder showers toward the north wind. The Canberra Times notes the brief January 16 edition in Canberra.
Editorial notes Mr Matsuoka’s remarks in Australia align with Canberra’s aim for peaceful Pacific ties and a mutual understanding. It highlights Australia’s lead in fostering Tokyo relations, stresses caution against unilateral action, and pledges to watch Tokyo for deeds toward global harmony.
Major Sei Hashida of the Japanese Army arrived in Sydney for a short visit to study Australian industries. He spoke through an interpreter about his aim to meet army officers and gain an understanding of Australia’s industrial landscape.
Capetown reports Carnarvon Castle raid details from December showing 38 direct hits including four on the waterline. Six crew members killed and 312 injured. action lasted nine minutes. The castle fired about 400 shells with ten salvos, while its officers and men deemed the raider more punished than it gave.
Barometer readings show 29.453 inches at morning and 29.83 inches at 3 pm. Temperatures ranged from 69 at 9 am to 74 at 2 pm with a high of 22.9 degrees and a low of 50.4. Winds shifted from NE to WSW with speeds up to 10 mph.
Arthur Hope proprietor of a Petersham motor business sold 200 counterfeit petrol ration tickets to a member of the Liquid Fuel Control Board. He was fined £30 for trafficking and 10 shillings for possessing counterfeit coupons. The case notes the danger to the fuel rationing scheme.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie, attended by Captain Bracegirdie and others, remains confined to bed at Linten Canberra. The Navy Minister Mr Hughes announced cancellation of plans to attend the Cabinet meeting in Sydney.
Sydney report notes Mr Menales criticized a claim he had not seen the amending regulations. He states he had not seen them and that they were gazetted. He argues the regulations differed in any marked degree from those operating in England.
An exclusive interview with Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka via Australian Associated Press emphasizes avoiding war in the Pacific. He stresses careful consideration before action, warns against fighting under misunderstandings, and supports peaceful economic expansion with shared benefits. He discusses expansion as a general term covering East Indies, Burma, and China, and notes Australia-U.S. relations as stable if understood.
A farewell event for Hiroshi Oshima, the new Japanese Ambassador to Berlin, marks a moment as Foreign Minister Matoriri praises shared ideals for shaping a new world order before his departure.
The Minister for the Navy Mr Hughes warned of disloyal elements in Australia aiding Germany to win the war. He defended wartime security powers to curb treason and industrial unrest, noting unions in New South Wales are riddled with Communism. He said regulations justify preventive action and stressed prosecutions require bona fides.
Industrial troubles in the ship building and allied trades delay paravane production for overseas and coastal ships. Navy Minister Hughes warns workers face risks as seas threaten ships without paravanes and mines protection while supplies run short. He cites potential class war talk and insists on safer work despite pretexts.
The National Expenditure Committee quarrels with the Air Ministry for delaying a proper admin department to manage balloon barrage sites. It notes late engagement of qualified officers in 1989, leading to provisional rents and large bills. A London college balloon unit occupied extensive facilities with £2200 settlement.
A Western Australian official Mr Trainer accused eastern elements of trying to intrude on state matters drawing strong union protest from Boilermakers and Ironworkers leaders in NSW and Victoria. Critics say his stance resembles French anti union tactics and note his role in Swan by election expulsion of Labour candidate Dinan.
New York reports Mr Hartley Grattan says Australia and New Zealand seek U S leadership to secure a peaceful Pacific. He warns Britain’s reverses could push Japan toward East Asian expansion unless Australia remains allied with Britain and the East Indies stay friendly.
London reports a Berlin broadcast stating Tokyo halted all English language transmissions. Restaurants bars and shops with English names will change them, signaling a broad shift in public language use nationwide.
London reports a quiet night with no raids through midnight as Air Ministry notes growing experience and more night fighters in service. Airmen adapt to trailing bombers at high speed while crews of allied bombers press toward Germany, claiming several enemy losses.
A violent thunderstorm hit Melbourne in the afternoon with brief heavy rain. Two hours of rain fell in 34 minutes, flooding several city buildings and causing a temporary power interruption at the Epim Racecourse area where an Air Force aircraft made an emergency landing.
British offers to evacuate Italian women and children from East Africa show the Italian position deteriorating while heavy fighting looms. Haile Selassie rallying to the Ethiopian capital could prompt revolt. Kenya and Somaliland actions threaten Italian Somaliland ports as Britain eyes coastal footholds.
Expert analysis notes surprise attacks by General Wavell in the Western Desert rely on combined Army Navy and Air Force cooperation. The commentary praises coordinated assaults and warns against underestimating naval and air support in neutralizing isolated coastal forts as British forces close on Tobruk and advance in Egypt.
Reuters reports Chinese defenses claimed raids on Chungking with attacks by aircraft and machine guns. Details in the dispatch describe aerial bombardment and ground defense activities during the ongoing conflict.
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