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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1941

Page

5

Air Force Plane Collision Off Terrigal Leaves Two Missing

Sydney reports two pilot-officers missing after a collision two miles east of Skilling Point Terrigal during a training ferry flight. Leading Aircraftman Alexander Macintyre Macpherson, 31, survived. Norris and Wright, both Pilot-Officers, are unaccounted for. The four-aircraft formation had left Laverton and searched by air, sea, and steamship with rescue gear but found no wreckage.

Sydney Terrigal Atso Oh Peumietjer H.A.A.F Iowa AAP Wea Skilling Point Amall Newcastle Alexander Macintyre Macpherson Swan Bay Woodburn Richmond Rivert New South Wales RAAF Rathmines Reginald George Norris Central Avenue Eastwood New South Oficer Norris Wright R.A.A.F

New Order Resistance Grows Across Europe

Reports from Prague, Wor iway and Norway indicate rising resistance to Germanys new order amid street clashes in Drammen. Storm troopers assaulted detainees at a police station and four troopers were saved from a river rescue. Prisoners pour into camps as civilians urged armed resistance.

London Prague Woriway Germany New Order Otegos Drammen Terroriaaion Norway Saprem von Schirach Tne Bown Hitler Vienna Baron von Neurath Ceeds Dr. Benes Ceecha

Japanese Officer Hashide Arrives in Sydney for Wool Purchases

Australian Minister for External Affairs Sir Frederick Stewart identifies Mo Sei Hashide as an officer in the Japanese War Depart­ment Supply Branch, sent to investigate wool and other items. He says no request for inspecting Australian war industries was made, and expresses hope for peaceful mutual understanding with Japan amid trade tensions.

Sydney Sir Frederick Stewart Mo Sei Hashide Japanese War Department Australia Frederick Commonwealth Hashida M. Matsuka M. Matenoka Pacific Frederick Stewart John Latham Japan Kawai

Russian Supplies for Germany and Allied War Effort

A historical report notes how Soviet exports to Germany could bolster Axis war capacity. It highlights shifts in cotton and oil trade, US grain movement, and Russia's merchant fleet. The piece discusses potential Soviet shifts after commercial agreements and the wider impact on Allied supply lines.

Sechbein Russia Germany On Mete Axia Britain United States Soviet Union Beneft Americas Ministry For Economic Warfare Counman

Canberra Downpour Drenches City After Evening Rain

More than half an inch of rain fell in Canberra between 6 30 and 6 00 p m last night causing gutters and gullies to overflow. No damage was reported though a slight line appeared in the river at Acton and Scott's Crossing bridges.

Canberra Acton Scott

Melbourne Cloudburst Breaks Records with Heavy Rain

In Melbourne last night a severe cloudburst dropped 80 points in minutes, the heaviest fall recorded by the Weather Bureau. Total rainfall in 124 hours reached 178 points, with patchy rain across the city and districts. Glen Maggie reported 210 points. No large firms suffered heavy flood losses in the deluge.

Melbourne Weather Bureau Glen Maggie

Militia Pay Protest Over Tax Deductions

Home defence unit members protested tax deductions on 2/5, arguing the withholdings cover their upkeep and wives' allotments. An officer said some uniformed men earned large jeniuries on civilians and questioned including 2/6 food-related amounts. Many paid tax in a lump sum, avoiding deductions.

Sydney

First Japanese diplomat to Australia statement sparks doubt

The report notes the first Japanese diplomat to Australia warned about Burma and the East Indies within Japan's economic sphere. It questions whether these peoples would accept Matsuoka's remarks with equanimity, calling the stance open to grave doubt.

Australis Burma The East Indies Matsuoka

Mapping Australia by Air Survey Effort Expands

The Department of Air reports a long running air force survey of Australia aims to map 30 000 square miles yearly. From Kerra Field, officers photograph vast areas with serial cameras nine inches wide and 18 feet long. Overlapping prints yield a miniature, detailed map of the continent.

Australia Ae Department of Air Kerra Flaa

Alterations at Civic Centre Tracery department improve access

The Civic Centre Tracery department undergoes major changes including a centre entrance between new windows, removal of show cases to extend floor space, and new counters along two walls. Nearby, counter fittings and a dividing fence are adjusted to boost trading efficiency as Canberra warehouses support local orders.

Civic Centre J. B. Young Fry. Ltd

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