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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1941
Page
2
A faded OCR fragment outlines a former auditor frequently challenging policy, with references to a government plan for old age care and a public sale. It hints at career shifts, roles in Treasury oversight, and a family note mentioning a daughter, amid broad political context.
A garbled weather report from Vakberra notes temperatures around May, with a brief forecast and possible rainfall. It mentions wind conditions, humidity, and cloud cover, but the legible data is fragmented and dates or exact measurements are unclear.
Reports from Melbourne indicate the Governor General and Minister for the Mowtier Riches faced a health setback yesterday. Officials say the Minister is resting and expected to be away from work for a few days while a deputy oversees department duties.
Market report shows cattle and livestock dealings with bids and prices. Buyers seek top line items as yard quality is described along with depot standards and pricing per weight unit. Notable quotes reference bullocks and quotations around 44¢ to 42 per pound.
A protest near the Administrator's residence drew about 600 participants. The crowd demanded the removal of Administrator Abbott, with chants calling to drag him out and later reports of seven indignant individuals confronting him.
The Canberra Times reports Sir John Latham’s Tokyo remarks urging Japan to respect treaties and Britain, warning against misreading intentions and stressing Australia’s stance to keep Pacific peace. He says blunt talk may help Japan see its position, and cautions against eradicating Britain from East Asia.
Melbourne reports federal circles discuss altering weekly income tax deductions amid overtime disputes. Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden requests employers supply hours worked as warnings to employees under the current financial year, raising rumors the government may base deductions on 1920-40 income rather than present earnings.
The Health Minister announced a £55,000 abattoir for the Australian Capital Territory to replace temporary premises. He said foundation stone for the new Canberra Hospital would be laid next Tuesday, with capacity for 114 patients at a cost of £145,000. The move continues a policy toward a fully modern public health system.
Sydney reports outline for a federal child endowment scheme to be financed partly from consolidated revenue and partly by direct taxation of industry. Employers face a three to four percent wage tax with an intended reach to 600,000 to 700,000 children, while uniform school leaving ages may be urged at Canberra.
Australia faces pressing needs for large scale cold storage to move perishable products to Britain and to stabilise the wheat and wine sectors. The Australian Agricultural Council in Canberra will discuss storage facilities, uniform licensing for wine growers, drought relief allocations, and co operative plans with states for wheat stabilization.
Major E. Goriman, Commissioner of the Australian Comforts Fund, returns to Sydney from the Middle East and defends fund relief work. He cites rapid delivery of tobacco, food, and porcelain to frontline units and praises British Army cooperation. He dismisses claims of shortages or resale of comforts and notes a £25 reward offered for solid tips.
The Ironworkers Union elected a new State Secretary on Saturday. H. L. Denford, long serving in that role, was defeated amid surprise in trade union circles. P. McHenry, secretary of the Port Kembla branch, won the post while Denford remains active in the Sydney branch.
The Minister for the Army indicated he would refer to the Treasurer the question of securing tax relief for compulsory military trainees. Without relief, trainees in three months of camp would owe a large lump sum federal tax on unpaid assessments when they enter camp.
The ministry plans standardized message forms signed by the Army Minister to inform families of soldiers wounded killed or prisoner of war. Messages will reflect status with phrases such as I regret to inform you and I have to inform you and will be signed by officials. clergy were opposed to delivering news.
The Agricultural Council will assess the wartime farming program with focus on butter and cheese quality, fresh milk regulation for condensation, and milk production in lean periods. It will address the dairy industry, bean canning, tobacco prospects, and import strategies with officials preparing recommendations ahead of January 25 applications.
Delegates from Canberra University College attend the National Union of Australian University Students annual conference in Sydney. The meeting opens Friday at Sydney University and runs to January 24, with representatives from Australian universities discussing student resources, military service links, patriotic appeals, refugee and interned students, and postwar preparations.
Melbourne dispatch shows 44 men named, 35 wounded in action. Seven killed and two fathers died of wounds. The list highlights losses among the ALF Blessed today with several fatalities and injuries.
Doug Bachli formerly of Royal Canberra Golf Club shot a 71 on Saturday, scoring four under standard scratch. His plus one handicap is now reduced to plus one.
The Minister for Customs Mr. Harrison announced a 25 percent import reduction on coffee and a broad list of over 70 restricted categories valued around £1,250,000. The policy aims to save £12–£12.5 million in foreign exchange, excluding rationing effects. Restrictions cover items from linseed to coffee, paper, glass, and various consumer goods, with varied percentages up to total prohibitions. Importers must source non Sterling area goods only if unavailable in Australia or sterling regions, effective January 1, 1947.
Spender said Australia should value top character in military officers and criticized England’s remark that commissions belong only to aristocratic and feudal classes. He argued commissions should not be limited to the upper classes and should include middle and working class men.
Three hundredth on verse trainees from Canberra who entered Cana at Walgrove on December for 70 days Military Training will complete their Course on February 1b and return to Canberra. On February 4 the trainees will be joined by men in the 21 age group who did their trading 1st year and Members of the milita. The batter groups will enter camp for a 12 days refresher course.
Wartime report notes German air raids on Malta heavier than Italian assaults. Reinforcements by the Fleet boost island defenses as experts expect successful repulsion. Malta’s rugged harbor defenses and extensive underground storerooms sustain 3,000 refugees and long-range supply lines amid ongoing bombardment.
The article discusses a potential first step of a German invasion of Britain via Malta and the Suez Canal. It notes Stimson warnings of a crisis within 60 to 90 days, German aim to weaken the Royal Navy, and Italy's entry tying up Mediterranean forces. It cites Roosevelt’s aid for Britain and hopes for immediate assistance to deter invasion.
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