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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1941

Page

2

London Apathy Toward Post War Plans Seen in Commons

Dominion representatives in London express surprise at Mr Atlees remark that UK Dominions postwar reconstruction consult is under consideration. They warn of threats to Australian and New Zealand trade and urge emphasis on Dominion recompense and resource development during European recovery.

London Atlee House of Commons United Kingdom Dominions Greenwood Edoreas

German Efficiency on the Wane and the New Nazi State

U.S. journalist Warren Irvin argues German efficiency is fading under Nazi rule. He cites military research focus, indoctrination of youth, a weakened civil service, and corruption in procurement as signs that Imperial and Republican era thoroughness has degraded.

Erman Germany Eva Lermany Henry Ford Ami Imperial Onice Propaganda Ministry Berlin

German War Strategy Seeks Break in Africa and Europe

General assessment says British and Greek victories in Libya and East Africa threaten Axis control. Germany aims to time offensives with Italian actions in Albania and Sicily, hoping to strip British forces of shipping and force a decisive blow in the Mediterranean.

Libya East Africa Africa Valung Herat Albania Germany Maraha Graziani Egyp S.di Barran Bardia Eritrian Niles Muanawa Agorduilig I Laly Ponta — Bernat Vahula Unis Mountaly Rouda I Sastrouser Italy Italian Gingati Albani Sicily Loya Thi Wis Lroopa Mediterranean Britain Wavell Benghazi Cyrensica The Nile

War Department grants Studebaker contract for aircraft engines

The War Department awarded Studebaker a 15,020,000 contract to add facilities to produce aircraft engines. A House bill seeks to raise the national debt limit from 15.3125 billion to 20.9125 billion, with removal of federal securities redemption. Four witnesses, including General Marshall and Admiral Stark, refused to testify publicly despite invitation to speak. Britain's shipping minister praised allied efforts as crucial to victory in Africa and beyond, noting long supply routes to Tobruk.

du Pont Corporation War Department Studebaker Pear U.S House of Representative, Foreign Affairs Committee Roy Bloom Géneral Marshall Navy Admiral Stark Army Ar Corps Hreti Britain

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Fragment

A fragmented list of radio programs and times across stations including news reels, music, cricket highlights, and regional updates. Mentions Randwick Moonee Valley racing and Canberra notices with stray program titles and timings.

W.B.W Victora Randwick Moonee Valley BBC Quentiona Daisy FR Jim Davidson Will Fvfe Meranene John Wheeler Nae

Australian Minister Casey Suffer Severe Influenza Attack

Washington report states Australian Minister R G Casey is ill with a severe influenza attack. He was admitted to hospital as doctors monitor his condition and note his temperature is down and recovery may follow with rest.

Washington R. G. Casey Casey Severay Jings Wero

Air trainees' death toll in New Zealand rises

Wellington New Zealand Sunday reports at least 30 trainees have died in military aviation over the past 13 months as the country trains young pilots. The article notes the deaths are few relative to the number of trainees.

Wellington N.Z New Zealand

Advance Australia Fair and the Rise of a Greater Australia

The piece argues that Australia Day stirring reflects a reborn national spirit, linking wartime production to postwar empire duties. It urges sustained industrial growth, shipbuilding, resource development, and skilled labor to secure a Pacific leadership role and a new social progress under Advance Australia.

Commonwealth Prime Ministers Department Canberra A.F Australia British Commonwealth North Africa Britain Greater Royal Australian Air Force Seven Seas British Isles Pacific

Daily Mirra to Launch as Sydney Evening Daily

Arrangements are under way for the launch of the Sydney evening daily The Daily Mirra. Truth and Sportesman Lu company officials promise renewed contracts and engagements with star and other essential personnel.

Hydney Sydney Evening Mirra Truth and Sportesman Lu Kara Norton Star Essen

Governor Gener and Lady Gowrie Visit Mount Buffalo Chalet

The Excellencies the Governor-General and the Lady Gowrie arrived at the Chalet on Mount Buffalo by Bat street, signaling a royal or official visit during their excursion.

Ther Governor- Gener Lady Gowrie Chalet Mount Buffalo Batstlay

Government permit granted for Daily Mirror production

The letter from the Minister for Trade and Customs gave permission to produce The Daily Mirror. One director formally accepted the offer and government conditions outlined by Mr Harrigan in the letter.

Tial Services

Dominion Experts Queried in U.S.A.

Senator Taft questioned Dominion experts in New York about Morgenthau’s remarks on large Dominion exports to Britain. He urged Australia South Africa and South American nations to finance their own exports, asserting the U.S. has no money to pay such bills.

New York Taft Secretary To the Treasury Mr. Morgenthau House Committee Morgenthau Dominions Britain Australia South Africa South American

Australia now admitted to be an industrial power

The Australian High Commissioner praised Australia as an industrial power on Australia Day in Britain. He cited General Wavell and Australian troops at Bardia and Tobruk, urging unity and wartime production to support the Allied cause and highlighting Australia as a key primary and secondary producer.

Australia London Austrailana Britain Australan M. Bruce Wavell Bardia Tobruk Pew Alf A.F Bruce

Beasley Charges War Information Withheld at A Natives' Dinner

Sydney report shows Mr Beasley leader of the Non Communist Party accusing the Commonwealth Government of withholding war news. Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden responds that information must respect internal security and imperial interests and offers to discuss the issue with Beasley.

Sydney Non-Communist Party Beasley Commonwealth Australian Natives’ Association Fadden Labour Party

Sicilian Air Bases Ablaze

London dispatch reports British bombers hit German bases in Sicily while fresh fires streamed from Malta. An aerial raid by enemy bombers and fighters toward Malta yesterday failed to halt the raid but German air power shifts toward the Mediterranean are hinted.

London Sicily Malta London Telegraph Aeronautical

Impossible Not Uttered by British Lips

A British letter from Edinburgh describes resolve during wartime, noting Britain will fight on and that the idea of "impossible" is wrong. The writer contrasts Britain with Germany and Mussolini, praises London air defenses, and foresees Allied strength with American aid.

Australia Britain Bruce Kilby Hitler Mussolini Iberty Wil France London Edinburgh Germany America

Hitler Loses War Claims From British Ambassador

The British ambassador Lord Halifax stated Hitler lost the war by failing to exploit the Dunkirk defeat. He warned of German and Italian strength while noting Britain’s readiness and the looming war cabinet discussions. The British battleship King George V departed Chesapeake Bay with Halifax aboard for America.

Washington Hitler Dunkirk Lord Halifax Loowill Tramsine England Buckinghaw Palace Roosevelt

British Protest Over Shanghai Shooting

TJWW announced that the government is making representations to Tokyo about the incident in which the British president of the Shanghai Municipal Council Mr Kenwick was shot and wounded at a meeting of the Japanese Far Association. The Japanese reportedly seek influence in Shanghai International Settlement administration.

London TJWW Tokyo Shanghai Municipal Kenwick Japanese Far Association Shanghai

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