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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
3
Three young men of military age were gazetted into the New Zealand Expeditionary Force after convictions for failing to register under National Service Regulations. The law requires all men of military age to register and be entered into a ballot to determine compulsory enlistment.
Hundreds of German airmen captured in Britain were landed today at an East Canadian port from a British ship. Groups of 50 were searched and escorted by guards to special trains bound for an internment camp in central Canada. They will remain there for the duration of the war. The exact numbers could not be confirmed.
An amendment declared yesterday clarifies employee rights to military leave. Employers may count approved training periods up to an aggregate of zero days in any two months as time worked. The measure defines how holiday rights apply to militia service and training.
Northbourne and Manuka share top after a forfeit awarded points in the ACT cricket league. Queanbeyan sits second with 17, while second grade leaders Manuka No 1 on 72 points. schedules show first and second grade matches starting tomorrow at Northbourne Oval and neighboring grounds with teams including Northbourne Staff Ainslie Queanbeyan and University 1 and 2.
The text lists dog names and distances for Canberra area greyhound races on a Saturday night card. It mentions events at 500 and 600 yards with multiple entrants across divisions including novices and divs. Names like Harverd Besuregard and Hanjin Moon appear among the entrants.
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden will urge State Governments at the Loan Council meeting to reduce unemployment taxation. He argues that current tax schedules raise Federal burdens during war emergencies and may yield diminishing returns. Officials report State collection from special wages and unemployment tax rose to £11,748,000 last year from £10,598,000 in 1932/33.
Melbourne reports Aurie's Star is unlikely to run in Autumn engagements such as the Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket Handicap after showing signs of soreness following a morning workout at Flemington.
At Randwick the 2.40 feature includes Landicaf with Moivale and Hesolutoon as major threats. The card lists multiple runners such as Gent Geld Bir, Marcovilion Way, and King’s Thuis Henchman among others in a crowded handicap program.
A fragmented summary of racing events at Moonee Valley and Tweedside includes multiple handicaps, horses such as High Song, Magic Circle, Mythology, and Foreigners listed with drivers and odds. The text also references other races, entries, and notable participants like William Reid and Jubilee, with unclear outcomes due to OCR damage.
A fragmented broadcast list details numerous daily programs and timings across stations 2FC and 34R with news, music, talks, devotions, and special segments. Highlights include Breakfast Session at 7.15, News hourly, Dancing and orchestral slots, and end of day closures.
Canberra Amateur Swimming Club carnival saw two new records as Jean Morcombe added the 200 yards junior girls freestyle to her list, time beating Cumpaston’s mark by one second. E Morcombe improved the boys 38 yard record, with C Phillips debuting for the club. results list multiple age group finals and championships.
The Navy Minister Mr Hughes declares that Jehovah's Witnesses cannot shelter behind neutrality amid wartime. He says their own statements expose disloyalty and that even neutrality would be beyond their reach. He asserts Witnesses in Australia are outside neutrality.
Official advice from Washington confirms Australian Minister Mr Casey is in hospital after a severe influenza illness. Authorities report he is under medical care and could recover, with no further details provided on his condition or duration of hospital stay.
Three candidates from Canbe were examined by the Commonwealth Public Service Bar for clerk transfer. The successful names announced are Henry Murray Edwards Joseph Clowry and Jack Shuart Gadg.
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