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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
2
Loving memory of Mary Ann Happy who passed away suddenly in January and of Herbie who died January 23 1299. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept and we will never forget them. Inserted by Mia and family.
A fragmented notice reports that Edwards, senior lecturer at the University of Town, has been appointed as lecturer of Economics at the University of Melbourne and will take up duties at Canberra. The move involves roles at multiple Australian universities and promises new academic responsibilities.
Mr. cM Neale, chairman of the Leguid Fuel Control Board, says a proposal to vend a valid fuel measure is under review. The full Federal Cabinet is due to meet tomorrow to discuss petroleum subsidies and related issues.
A contractor claims material ordered for Darwin defence was left at Brisbane last October. Another urgent load was moved from Singapore to Darwin via Sydney and Singapore, delaying delivery to the frontier port.
Tria in Berlin cites Belgian figures stating 70 600 soldiers and 80 civilians killed in the western offensive. Figures from the Belgian Office for the déutineation are reported in informed Berlin quarters.
Weather summary for Canberra shows barometer around 29.08 inches at 9 am and 68 degrees by 1 pm. Record includes 24 hour max near TH degrees, afternoon high 83.7, low around 4.1 in the screen and 6.16 degrees on grass, wind NE to ENE up to 4 mph.
A historical overview notes Italy's shifting ambitions in Corsica Tunisia Djibouti and Suez as Mussolini's empire dissolves under British success in Eritrea Libya and Abyssinia. It argues German dominance grows and insists British arms aim to end Italian anxiety for world peace.
Deputy Leader Mr Forde and ALP legal adviser Dr Evatt will draft amendments to Regulations 42A in Melbourne next weekend. If no compromise with the Government is reached at the Advisory War Council meeting next month, Mr Curtin will seek a direction from the Parliamentary Labour Party at the March pre-sessional meeting. Only four Victorian ALP members favored a party meeting. Queensland and Tasmania opposed. Canberra expects repercussions from the row and a strong defence of Mr Curtin by ALP President Mr Fallon at the AUU gathering.
London reports a 16 year old Home Guard dispatch rider Peter Willeringhaus praised for gallantry during enemy action. He delivered a message during an air raid, was buried under debris and wounded, but crawled out, reached his destination and collapsed after delivering the documents he carried.
London reports say for a second night no air activity over Great Britain up to midnight. A lone Dornier attacked in the southeast, causing shop and home damage, with anti-aircraft fire driving it off. Other daylight raids caused scattered damage to outskirts, with few casualties and a hit on an unoccupied boys' school.
The Official Labour Party faces division over unity with the union move. NSW leaders including W Dixon and Hughes urge coordinated action as Curtin and Menzies draw protests. The rift grows as plans for a federal conference stall with no clear date.
A proposed compulsory retirement pension at age sixty for coal and shale mine workers is urged as a social reform and unemployment relief. The recommendation is the main outcome of the recent decision on the matters referred to it.
In Melbourne on Wednesday the government warned of a possible overtime ban that could slash armaments output by up to 25 percent. Labour Minister Holt said the dispute to date lacks breadth to cause wide dislocation, though the matter is serious. Officials note few ironworkers are in munition production and experts say longer daily hours don’t match eight hour efficiency. suspension of overtime is expected to raise output when longer hours resume.
Wellington reports a New Zealand Expeditionary Force detachment is now stationed in Fiji after leaving the Dominion months ago. Governor Lord Galway, who bid them farewell, said they were going overseas in defense of the Empire.
Attorney General Mr Hughes warned there could be no industrial peace while Communists influence unions. He urged workers to see wartime aims, denounced strikes as aiding Germany, and said repressive government action would fail to stop stoppages. He asserted Communists exploited grievances to foment unrest and threatened ongoing disruption until they were removed.
The Ministry of Supply announced an afternoon explosion at a Scottish armaments factory. Four people were killed while material damage remained slight. An inquiry has been ordered.
Reports from Belgrade and Sofia describe widespread unrest as Iron Guard factions clash with authorities. Proclamations by General Antonescu promise order while German influence and Balkan tensions intensify in Bucharest and beyond.
The Admiralty reports the trawlers Manx Prince of 221 tons and Refundo of 258 tons have been sunk with no loss of life on the Manx Prince.
Mr Fadden announced M D Davica chairman of the Queensland Business Administration Committee becomes inspector general of the administration of the Defence Coordination department. Brigadier A R L Wiltshire, whose six month extension ended, resumes duty with the Bank of Australasia for the same period of service to the Commonwealth Government. Davies served with the AL in the last war. Fadden praised Wiltshire’s valuable services.
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Mr. Forde to press at the next Advisory War Council meeting for a definite government plan. He cites no response to his shipbuilding committee proposal and urges Commonwealth shipyards at Walsh Inlet Whyalla and other sites and an inquiry into Tasmanian timber and construction capabilities.
Soldiers on a military truck hurled a chalk wax mixture mixed with four and chalk at a car carrying Army Minister Mr Spender while traveling from Palm Beach to the city. The chauffeur stopped but was urged to proceed by the minister. Spender said the soldiers were merely having a good time and no action would be taken.
Deputy Opposition Leader Mr. Forde backed a national housing scheme in reply to Sir Frederick Stewart. He argued housing reform could not be set aside for war needs and emphasized slum abolition to maintain morale and health for current and future generations.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie, attended by Brigadier General A. T. Anderson, inspected military units at the camp in Ralemube and Mount Martha yesterday.
Reports from Tepeleni Albania describe a heavy fighting front with Italian forces launching a planned counter-attack despite harsh weather. Greek forces reportedly advanced two miles north of Klisura and inflicted heavy losses while taking prisoners and war materiel. Greek communiques note local activity as artillery targets central sectors. Official Greek tallies estimate Italian casualties at around 50,000.
A Melbourne court hears a case of unlawful assault on a woman on an electric train. Kemp and Cockburn allegedly slapped and restrained her, breaking teeth and injuring the conductor. The defendant faced compensation claims and penalties as details emerge from the hearing.
Harold Woodier, 19, appeared at Nyab West Court charged with murdering Violet Woodier, 14, whose body was found in a farm shed near Fima gi. He was remanded to Melbourne Court of Petty Benaloms on January 1v.
Casualty figures released by the Defence Department list 28 killed in action two who have died of wounds and one wounded and on the ill list. Victorians account for many names from New South Wales units with Killed in Action and Died of Wounds entries, detailing soldiers from Sydney and various suburbs.
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