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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1941
Page
2
Australia Faces Vacillation in War Effort Call
Canberra editorial condemns government indecision in wartime policy. It cites Parliament setbacks and stalled waterfront action as signs of vacillation, urging a resolute front or a direct appeal to the people to boost the national war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Menzies
Glorious Fourth Honored in Australia Independence Day
Australians celebrated the Fourth of July with unprecedented enthusiasm. In Canberra officials and parliament members attended a reception at the American Legation, the Bay Flag flying beside the Commonwealth ensign. About 400 guests, including R G Menzies, ministers, and senior officials, were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Ollees
Canberra
Parliament House
John Minter
Minter
R. G. Menzies
Menzles
Senate
Ad House of Repreoventatives
T. Kowal
Japan
C. J. Burchell
Canada
Mra
Mine Burchell
HK. Sedgwick
United Kingdom
Sedgwick
Bracegirdie
W. Ft. Hodgson
Department of External Affairs
Hodgson
J. A. Carpxlua
Department of the Interior
Carrodun
J. F. Murphy
Department of Commerce
Mra. Murphy
E. Abbott
Customs
Abbott
George Knowles
G. McFarlane
J. H
Cumpsten
R. Woolley
Woolley
H. F. E. Whitlam
Roland Wilson
Wilmon
D. B. Copland
R. Carver
Daley
K Binns
H. Milea Cox
William
Lady Clemens
Robert Garvan
T. Hattori
T. Icwa
Prime Minister Menzies Flags Independence Day in Canberra
In Canberra yesterday the Australian Prime Minister led a U S style Independence Day commemoration. He said Americans and Australians share a grand world purpose and stressed unity as the U S Star Spangled Banner flag was flown in Canberra with a rushed order from Sydney and early preparations by 6 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dir Menzies
Daat Ogg i
Menzies
Camoum
Washington
Hamakian
Jefferson
John Miershwlum
Abraham Linca
United States
Eee
Canberra
Sydney
Palmyra Falls as British Push in Syria Front
London reports Palmyra surrendered after an armoured assault led by Vichy forces. British columns are said to invade Syria from Iraq with one force attacking Tel Kotchok and another threatening Jebel Sndjar, while Beirut suffers heavy damage and anti-British sentiment grows among Syrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Palmyra
Vichy
Syria
Iraqq
Telkotchok
Istanbul-Baghdad
Jebel Sivndjar
Beirut
Erst
German push in Ukraine dominates front reports
Foreign observers note German armored units advancing toward Kiev with reported crossings near the Beruvna river and thrusts south of the marshes. Russian countermeasures include delaying maneuvers and reliance on air supply while forests shield advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Coacon
Kiev
Ukraine
Symalensk
Une
Ureitushabe
Capital Control Extension to Land Investments Patents
The extension to land investment controls was announced by the Treasurer Mr Fadilen. It restricts land purchases within 25 miles of the GPO in Sydney and Melbourne and within 15 miles of post offices in Brisbane Hobart and affects contracts over £1 if repayable after a year or with a vendor right of repurchase. provisional contracts may be allowed only with Treasurer approval and a six month consent period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasurera Co Wn
G.P.O
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Hobart
Fadilen
US Seeks Peace as Japan Stands Firm in Postwar Era
Fragmentary text indicates US hopes for peace with Japan after the war while Germany is mentioned. The garbled lines suggest an exchange about postwar policy and reconciliation though specifics are unclear. Entities such as the US, Japan, and Germany are implied with an emphasis on peace.
Norways Coastal Region Declared Forbidden Zone
The Times Stockholm correspondent reports Germany plans showings in Norway and that almost the entire western Norwegian coast is a forbidden zone. Telephoning is banned except for hospitals and doctors. letters are censored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Norway
Stockholm
the Times
Weather report fragment with scattered data
A weather snippet reports temperatures and wind speeds for a 24 hour period ending at a.m. Highs near 64.8 degrees and a minimum around 41.8 degrees. Winds from NNW to WSW at 0 to 30 mph. Rainfall totals listed as 2 inches and related notes are partially garbled.
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Np Anid
Wea
P.t
Lawren Lawrenc Takes Flight Amid War Prisoner News
The report notes Miss Marjorie Lawrence the Australian soprano was moved to Arkansas for safety as war prisoner exchanges unfold. Treasury discusses new war financing plans while radio donations support national war efforts. The United States Treasurer outlines a credit plan and a two percent interest baseline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lawrence
Arkansas
Mexico
Misa Marjorie Lawrence
Patalfala
Bigs
Hinl Springs
Fhix Mnerming
Commonwealth
Anthony
Aang
Lway
The
Treasury
Morgeethauanna
Casualty list for New South Wales troops reports deaths and prisoners
A casualty list issued for New South Wales names seven killed in action, 18 wounded, and 21 prisoners of war among Wonders of the ALF. Entries cover many units with multiple Ptes and Cpls cited as wounded missing or prisoners. The report notes civilians and military personnel with local place references and includes a separate note on cricketer Hang Ebeling enlisting in the RAAF mining school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
ALF
Transport Minister Anthony Eyes Wartime Transport Policy
The Minister for Transport Mr Anthony plans swift talks with State Ministers for Transport Railway Commissioners and road transport authorities to tackle wartime transport problems. He aims cohesive policy and rapid action across land and sea while not creating a new department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Teansport
Commonwealth
Jung
Anthony Yeste
Department of Transport
J. F. Murphy
Department of Commerce
Ministry of Transport
Debate on Propaganda Measures Sparks Dissatisfaction in Commons
The House of Commons debate on propaganda left most parties dissatisfied with government changes. Sir Walter Monckton warned against mislabeling tools as tanks, while The Times called the War Cabinet’s moves largely superfluous and retrograde. The report notes Senator Hayes showing signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
T'tes
Walter Monckton
Ministry For Information
the Times
Fulther
War Cabinet
Nott
Hayes
German American Loyalty Rally Supports Roosevelt Aid
Dr George Schuster announced that many leading Americans of German descent telegraphed to President Roosevelt offering loyalty and aid to America against Nazi threats. He said a nationwide agitation named Loyal Americans of German Descent would rally citizens of German ancestry to defend liberty and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Schuster
Roosevelt
America
Menage
Shuster
Isolationists Press for Unnegotiated Peace in Europe
Senators Wheeler Benatar and Taft urged President Roosevelt to seek an unnegotiated peace in Europe. They argued Russia and Germany's conflict makes a favorable peace for Britain timely. Administration officials warned a negotiated peace now would be Hitler dictated and not in the government’s interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingt
Wheeler
Benatar Nut
Xulatonista
Roosevelt
Europe
Benatar Taft
Britain
Senator Herbert Hayes Admitted to Canberra Hospital
Senator Herbert Hayes was admitted to Canberra Hospital yesterday in severe cold after days of illness. The medical superintendent of the hospital provided a brief update on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hayes
Canberra Hospital
Senator Hayes
Victoria Cross Awarded Posthumously to Corporal Edmondson
The Minister for the Army Mr. Seender announced the Victoria Cross had been awarded posthumously to Corporal Edmondson of Liverpool for conspicuous gallantry at Tobruk. Edmondson, wounded, led a bayonet counter attack and killed multiple German troops, saving an officer before dying of wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Seender
HH. Edmondson
Liverpool
Tobruk
V.C
Mr. Sander
Edmondson
Indian awarded Victoria Cross for Keren front gallantry
Posthumous award to Subedar Richpal Ram of the Sixth Rajputana Rifles for gallantry on the Keren front during the present war. The VC was presented to an Indian recipient, Simla on Thursday per AAP report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
Thurs
Subider Aftrdater
Subadar Richpal Ram
Raj- Putne Rifles
Keren
Restive Parliament Convenes End of Three-Week Session
Parliament adjourned after a three week sitting with Labour members in a defiant mood. Resignations from the Taxation Committee and other committees followed and Labour members complained as the chamber debated finance and tax policy. The government faced calls to address conscription, alien doctors, and worker displacement while senators questioned whether a resignation or policy shift would follow.
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Near Minth
Deciuian
Lab
Har
Dedman
Meei
Stacey
Drutching
House of Representatives
Fadden
Labour
Padden
Hoor
Broad
Eden
Chifley
Australi
Noir
R, Wilson
Ward
Qouesgsen Dal Industries
Senate
Senoater Amour
House of Reprseentattora Eretter
Sens
McLéay
Resignations from Taxation Committee Reported
Mesare H P Laggarini and Dedman tender resignations from the Parliamentary Committee on Taxation. Dedman announced the move in Parliament on Thursday night. It is understood that Senator B Courthe is forwarding his resignation to the Prime Minister amid Labour complaints about the committee’s breadth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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H. P. Laggarini
Dedman
Mir
Utie
Home Guards Seek Recruits for Garrison Battalions
Eastern Command Headquarters announced a large drive for recruits to garrison battalions and prisoner of war duties. It targets men over 40 from returned soldiers of prior or current wars and rifle club members, regardless of prior military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Eastern Command
Sears
Tt In
Rifle
Ape
Universal
Administration Changes in the Middle East Struggle
The text discusses Sir Robert Haining as General in the Middle East and outlines Allied forces in Egypt Palestine Syria and Cyprus. It notes administrative and logistical challenges including provisioning from Australia India and South Africa and the need to maintain communications and supplies. It mentions Iraq Syria and the Baghdad Railway and hints at political negotiations in Syria with army leadership adapting to new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haining
Ae Ot
Middle East
Egypt
Palestine
Syria
Iewk‘ J
Cyprus
Australia
India
South ‘Africa
Iy Uninaporad
Batra
Baghdad Pile
Iraq
Interra
Obituary Fr Nell Brown Dies After Industrial Career Abroad
Fr Nell Brown died at Berra Hospital at 67. He arrived in Canberra in 1926 and was active in industrial circles in the Capital after a long career in Western Australia and Tasmania. In retirement he ran a seedling business at Russell Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberra Hospital
Nell Brown
Mr. Brown
Canberra
Western Australia
Tasmania
Department of the Interior
Russell Hill
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