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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
2
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State Lotteries and a special to fund hospital services are to be considered soon by the State Cabinet. Minister Joy Holia (Mr Kelly) says hospitals cannot continue a hand to mouth existence and an expert committee will investigate hospital reform as outlined in the Premier’s policy speech by Mr McKellig.
Lisbon dispatch to the Daily Express cites German reports on a new British bomb causing many deaths in shelters. Authorities note reinforced concrete shelters fail to protect against the blast and that Berlin residents fear underground rail shelters when sirens sound.
The State Minister for National Emergency Services Mr Heffron said he hoped to stage a trial blackout of the whole of Sydney soon. The organization for blackout was proceeding smoothly.
Sydney reports a collision at Coogee injuring a youth, Eric Armstrong age 16 from Bonat, who was admitted to hospital in critical condition. The driver of the car was radio announcer Brian Howard.
Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended a Divine Service at St John the Baptist Church in Canberra. A 28,000 ton battleship was launched in South Dakota, costing 17,000,000 to construct, and Floyd won the 600 mile car race in Indianapolis in 4 hours 20 minutes.
Small readable line from a longer verse urging action for justice and progress. Poem emphasizes resistance to wrongs and a hopeful future with collective good.
The Canberra Times notes that the Crete withdrawal stems from worsening military conditions and lack of air support after R A F evacuation. It commends New Zealanders and Allied valor, contrasts Crete with Malta, and warns that German advantage hinges on equipment and air defense, with Britain prepared but Crete underscoring gaps.
Mr H Co Daymon president of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of New South Wales says civilian stocks will be exhausted after current supplies and no new wartime materials will reach civilians for the war's duration. He notes m5 woollen yarns can be used for civilian clothing as they are needed for soldiers.
German communique claims Our artillery destroyed a large British division and dive-bombers attacked anti air defenses during fighting around Tobruk in the Western Desert amid no official British report.
A Vichy message states French colonial troops are positioned on the west shore of Lake Chad near Fort Archambault, aided by Free French units, signaling possible clashes with opposing forces.
Melbourne notes show no cancellation of policies for men joining service. A House discussion revealed insurance firms had actually extended cover to soldiers and civilians alike, contradicting fears of reduced protection. The debate highlighted assurances from officials about sustained or enhanced coverage during wartime.
Sunilay reports the former King Prajail Nipokehaa of Siam has died. He reigned from 1905 to 1915, abdicating ten years after his accession, and largely avoided the external troubles his father Chulalongkorn faced with France.
The Prime Minister Mr. Menzies speaks to London media about his heritage and duty noting a shift from high expectations to a contented resolve to serve from his ancestral English home at Bermondsey Shoreditch and London docks.
The Labour Party leader Mr Curtin urged that the war effort take precedence over politics stressing the need for rapid armament and operational machinery. He supported party co operation in Parliament and called for stabilizing government machinery to ensure a full 100 percent war effort with long range planning. Sir Earle Page backed a permanent London ministership to aid unity and efficiency.
Britain introduces a secret clothing rationing system effective tomorrow for all people. Each item carries coupon values and limits on purchases to prevent overbuying, with rules applying to outfits, shoes, and accessories. The plan aims to rectify distribution problems from evacuation and keep coupon trading illegal.
A Norway report says Admiral Boehm, German naval Commander-in-Chief in Norway, died by his own hand at the Grand Hotel in Oslo. The 54 year old former North Naval bays chief recently hosted by Herr Himmler, head of the Gestapo, amid tensions from his visit. He was a friend of Himmler.
London reports Dublin endured a heavy German bombing before dawn with fires across the city. North Strand and north side of the Liffey saw extensive destruction as rescue workers and volunteers aided the injured. Casualties rise into the dozens with 24 bodies recovered and a death toll between 30 and 40.
Melbourne report quotes Mr McEwen Lee-night stating Britain will defeat the Nazi threat as Allied forces marshal for counter-offensive. He notes manpower, blockade, and destruction of German factories and the Bismarck as signs of ultimate victory despite setbacks.
German radio claims heavy gunfire echoed as a British convoy carrying troops from Crete reached Algiers. The group, said to include an aircraft carrier and a battleship, signals resumed naval activity in the region.
A damaged clipping describes a sudden disturbance in the city with shots fired as people fled through streets. Details are incomplete but indicate a public area disruption and immediate danger.
Berlin authorities reject claims of information on reports. unclear phrasing suggests Dublin involved and unspecified timelines. No confirmation issued by United Areas liaison.
The Prime Minister Mengies spoke at Kew urging resilience as Britain faced a grave war stage. He warned of a critical three to six months and praised British courage while noting hopes for possible air raid reductions and partial Middle East gains.
The Minister for Social Services Sir Frederick Stewart outlined the scale of the child endowment scheme noting 5,491,000 items including 2,000,000 application forms 600,000 index cards 500,000 advice cards 2,575,000 endowment vouchers valued at various sums to be printed. He added vouchers above £5 will be paid by cheque.
Sunday the Director General of Recruiting Major General Lloyd said every effort would be made to enlist every available man in the ALF. He stressed immediate reinforcements as vital to shield the country from destruction and praised cooperation between the ALF and FLAAF recruiting units.
Two months before war, RNZAF officers trained at an Norfolk aerodrome with Wellington bombers. The 61st and second officers were New Zealanders forming a flight that later became the New Zealand Bomber Squadron. Ten pilots earned DFCs. others noted in despatches or killed. They logged over 80 raids and trained allied airmen, proving dominion resolve to defend Britain.
The Swing radio reports that Italy demands from the Vichy Government concessions in Tunisia similar to those Germany recently gained in Berlin.
The Air Ministry seeks reports on the Crete operation to learn strategy for fending off future German assaults on Britain. It notes lessons from Crete’s German methods, references daylight operations and air power shortages, and discusses implications for defending Britain and preventing paratroop strikes on aerodromes.
British airfields are heavily guarded with anti-aircraft fire and coastal defences. Navy plans and carrier strategies are debated as Crete losses raise questions about air borne assault risks and the potential for German attacks on Ireland.
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