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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1941
Page
1
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Federal officials report a sect with wide influence and missing members. Police seek to interview those hidden within seined literature as five connected organisations are banned and penalties apply. Mr Hughes signaled potential actions while denying imminent arrests. Names include Jehovahs Witnesses and related groups in Adelaide.
Mr. Hughes says four radio stations were taken off air after a commentator leaked details of an Australian troopship, risking loss of life. He asserts the Witnesses have been banned in Australia Canada and New Zealand for repudiating allegiance and denouncing Britain. He warns they abused hospitality and cannot claim harsh treatment, noting prior warnings against propagandist religious teaching.
The government moved to dissolve the sect and seize its assets under the National Security Act. Police may enter premises to seize books and property and prosecutions face penalties up to £100 or six months in prison. Victoria reports 600 followers. Sydney and Perth HQs examined.
Police officers were assaulted during widespread raids on Jehovah's Witnesses premises in Brisbane. In Mitchelton a two ton truck was stopped and an officer was struck by an axe. A youth faced grievous bodily harm charges as others were attacked during raids.
Greek local units report gains despite severe cold. On January 14 they seized three Italian guns and a central sector height after a swift snow patrol surprised Italians. Reinforcements repelled a counter attack. machine guns mortars and other materiel were captured. Athens radio and Estia cite moves toward Tepelena.
The Times diplomatic writer states German anti air craft batteries likely passed through Rome toward Sicily. Northern Italy sees trains loaded with German war materiel while German ground crews accompany airmen toward Sicily and Trieste, suggesting fixation on policing duties. British naval supremacy unsettles Hitler's calculations as dive bombers aim to compensate for Mussolini's air force.
Sydney reports that the Commonwealth child endowment scheme will reduce New South Wales state taxes by about £1,300,000 annually once the federal plan operates. Premier Mair says state facilities will manage the scheme and cooperation will be maximal, with no income tax changes for children. Perth coverage notes Curtin welcomes the plan while Forde argues for broader child and widow provisions.
Sydney police charged Colin Edward Coombs with impersonation to gain a munition ministry appointment. Evidence included ungrammatical German letters claimed from a language teacher. defense argued letters were normal German lessons. He was remanded on £250 bail.
Lady Blamey wife of Lieut General Sir Thomas Blamey head of the A L F in the Middle East has been asked to return to Australia. Cabinet reaffirmed decisions not to issue passports to wives relatives or friends of ALF members abroad and she would be sent home. The War Cabinet had granted a passport for canteen work but she cited loneliness as her reason.
An RAF communique from the Middle East reports 30 to 40 aircraft burnt or damaged in raids on January 12 18 and highlights attacks on Benghazi harbours, Tobruk to Berna air patrols, Asmara warehouses, and a major strike on Wilhelmshaven naval facilities.
Washington reports show Secretary Stimson urging rapid weapons production for Britain and allies to keep the war from reaching the United States. He warns invasion risk if the British fleet falls and opposes restricting naval transfers or security givens. Hoover presses for clear definitional limits in the bill.
In a Washington conference Kennedy opposed the Loan Lease Bill and pledged to oppose it before the House and Senate Foreign Committees. He said he would keep the United States at peace while welcoming aid to Britain that did not weaken U.S. defences. Willkie urged bipartisan support for Roosevelt’s powers to aid Britain to compete in another election.
Tokyo presses denounce Allentown Secretary of State Cordell Hull for "living slander" and warmongering. Some quarters call his declaration a direct challenge while Japan’s Foreign Minister Matenokula plans reply when the Diet convenes January 28.
Irishmen in Malaya cable Premier de Valera urging Ireland to abandon neutrality and join the British Commonwealth to defeat Hitler. Reports say Irishmen abroad support the cause as Coastal Command aircraft fly and Brest operations continue. one plane is missing in action.
Belgrade correspondent reports mass arrests by Italian secret police across Trieste and Venice. One Trieste prison holds about 5000 political prisoners including women and youths. A large camp is planned for Albanian insurgents near the prison as food shortages worsen in eastern Italy.
The Naval Committee approves a 1.2 billion emergency appropriation for ships shipyards guns armour and air defense. Roosevelt asks Congress for 860.9 million to build at least 200 freighters. Under-Secretary Patterson says the Army will field 1.418 million by mid year.
Berlin Friday report states an official spokesman described General Antonescu as having left Fumiania and remaining in Bucharest. The message notes he was Supurion yesterday and had been expected to depart for Ber.
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