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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
2
Sydney reports the Master for Munitions Senator McBride says the department is increasing output and not blocking production. He refutes claims firms received favored treatment and promises a detailed report soon. He will invite company representatives to inspect findings.
In the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court Judge Lukin grants a nisi divorce on adultery between Allen Cecil Evans and Gwenoline Evans after Samuel Kirkpatrick was found to have committed adultery. Costs awarded. An appeal by John McDowell over a petty sessions conviction for offensive behaviour, involving a Nazi salute at the Capital picture theatre, is adjourned to March 15 due to solicitor illness.
A British destroyer, active off Libya, captured two 400 ton Italian schooners during dawn patrol. The Maria Giovanna surrendered with her crew of 15 after light resistance. The second vessel yielded after boarding. captives were taken and the crew expressed relief at the capture.
Cabinet grants 191000 pounds for operation of Australia air services said by Minister for Air Mr McEwen. He noted civil air services remain essential during wartime as a valuable adjunct to the Royal Australian Air Force. Some funds to be reduced by petrol duty revenue and a small surcharge. Allocation based on costs and revenue. major companies share the subsidy.
Prime Minister Mr Menzies urged church leaders across the Commonwealth to observe next Sunday as a day of thanksgiving and remembrance for Tobruk's fall and the Australian army’s victory in the Middle East. He emphasized sympathy for families affected by casualties and said Bruma victory would boost morale and national gratification.
In Washington Mr Knudsen chairman of the War Production Committee states the US aimed to build 30000 military planes by June 1941 though three months more may show progress. The House approved Navy authorisation for 400 auxiliary shipyards, gun ordnance factories and related sites costing 1 940 000 000 dollars and 315 000 000 dollars. The Appropriations Committee backed construction of 200 freighters for 350 000 000 dollars.
Canberra residents may use weekend excursion tickets within the Tourist Area and a second February week option offers single fare for return trips. Ten district duties are set for February 10 to 14. inquire at the station master to arrange travel and obtain excursion fares to the chosen destination.
Admiral Sir Sydney Fremantle warned that Hitler’s counter blockade risk is underappreciated as Britain faces a growing submarine threat. He cited Germany’s 100 submarines and projected 300 next year, while Lord Chatfield argued modern methods surpass those used in the last war.
Justice Lukin chastises lawyers for non appearance in the new Supreme Court hearing. Only one solicitor appeared for the respondent, while others were absent. After an hour adjournment the docket resumed with all solicitors present as the case continued into the afternoon.
The Governor General Lord Gowrie received a message from Lady Baden Powell thanking him for his kindness. She expresses gratitude for Australian welcomes and appreciation for the sympathy of Beoul, Guides and other friends.
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