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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
2
Canberra newspaper note lists The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd as the publisher in Canberra with no further details.
Canberra weather report at 9 am shows 30.28 inches barometer and 30.18 inches later. Temperature readings include 63 degrees, maximum 57.7 degrees for a four hour period ending 9 am. Wind at 4 mph with 85.3 degree reading noted.
A World War V C hero died in want at age 54 after wandering the streets in search of work in the Saskatchewan region. His companions had fallen, and he was to start work at Ree Hospital, where he was to be treated for injuries from driving ree in the area.
Government officials report thousands of workers still fighting a vast forest fire area about 190 miles north of Quebec. Fires move at ~20 mph, burning 600 square miles with mills destroyed or forced to close. Corporations Prieg Brothers Consolidated Brown and BL John Power face losses. three deaths reported.
His Excellency Governor General Lord Gowrie attended Admiralty House with Brigadier Anderson and Mrs Gowrie. Also present were Mrs Ivie Price and Mrs T A Tieckelt as leaders join the Australian Association for Preschool Child Development conference events yesterday in Sydney and Barh rtestan.
The piece argues that France's armistice terms remain unfulfilled and Vichy leadership under Nazi influence weakens resistance. It warns Britain and Australia must act quickly in the Middle East, noting French fleet threats and the need to replace losses from Greece and Crete with reinforcements and a stronger home-front war effort.
Ordinary Signaller A. E. P. Briggs, 18, one of Hood’s three survivors, has reached Derby. He and two companions were in the water for three hours before rescue and two days in hospital at Iceland. He says they grew exhausted and lost hope, but he was least injured with only bruises and scratches.
South African Prime Minister Field Marshal Smuts hailed his forces as they advance into North Africa against stronger German units. In Southern Abyssinia Italian bridges are being destroyed to hinder British progress, while engineers repair floodwater barriers. RAF bombers attacked Benghazi with multiple explosions in the harbor area.
A German communiqué describes the capture of Crete mentioning troops, numerous guns, tanks, and uniforms though details are garbled. The brief note reiterates battlefield gains without clear dates or numbers.
The Manchester Guardian argues that Dominions bearing a large share of war duties should gain representation in the War Cabinet. It urges Churchill to consider adding Dominion representatives to influence policy decisions amid the Crete crisis.
Little enemy air activity over Britain during the night. Bombs fell at Pointe in east north east and southwest England with light casualties and minor damage, though some houses were demolished. One enemy plane was destroyed. German claim says Luftwaffe attacked Hull harbor and ports on the south and east coast. a torpedo plane scored two hits on a warship.
A York Street woollen warehouseman urged halting a clothing panic saying ample woollens exist to meet demand. He warned stores siege for supplies and said two years stock could be sold in weeks at current rates while rationing customers. Officials in Canberra expect simpler patterns if rationing occurs.
The Daily Mail suggests experts favor the City Corporation buying the City of London after the war. Estimated rebuilding cost could reach 200 million pounds. Compulsory purchase might be enacted under a private act. Ancient city companies hold trusted estates dating back centuries. The Mercers Company administers Dick Whittington's will and shares the Royal Exchange with the City Corporation.
Mr Beasley M.P. announced that despite nearly million tons of first class iron ore within 10 miles of Cowra, no profitable market exists. Experts praised ore, claimed 7.4 percent iron, and estimated two million tons available for surface mining with 50 men yielding 1000 tons weekly. The lease owner faced low bids around 7 shillings per ton, below production cost.
The Minister for Customs Mr. Harrison said wholesale meat prices fell in April and warned retail butchers not to raise lamb prices to cover cuts. He noted general food prices rose 34 percent in the war period, versus 53.8 percent July 1914 to March 1916, and said dairy lines were affected by export shifts. The Mas ter Butchers' Association plans to seek a new price list from the Prices Commissioner.
Melbourne reports a stormy Trades Union Congress will consider wartime policy. The executive urges endorsement of Labour Party declarations, pledges to fight aggression, defend personal liberty and collective bargaining, and calls for nationalising arms factories to curb profiteering while safeguarding free speech and assembly.
The Minister for the Army Mr. Pender reports the total number of Australians evacuated from Crete is 2887 with 7218 wounded and 3698 not yet accounted for. He notes ALF strength of 6488 before the air-borne attack and says General Blamey will provide further details soon.
Members of the concretnataifa of Australian Universities will meet in Canberra on Saturday to discuss a scientific study of Australia s economic and other problems of reconstruction during and after the war. Minister Holt said that adopting economy for war increases the need for reconstruction.
Melbourne report says four crew members were killed and three injured aboard H M A S Perth during Cretan evacuation operations. The ship faced prolonged bombing with heavy damage but remained afloat. Names of wounded and fallen are listed.
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender said Australia will produce reconnaissance cars called little buggies within months. The vehicles will be built locally and will follow designs based on photographs of British battle buggies with many improvements.
Mr Beasley comments on Crete withdrawal and calls for adequate air cover to protect Australian soldiers in the Middle East. He warns of tragic Crete casualties and urges full equipment and air force. Mr Mulcahy supports allowing Australian soldiers who fought in Greece and Crete to take leave in Australia.
The Lord Mayor of London Sir George Wilkinson urged Canada to back the Victory Loan to sustain Britain’s war effort. He argued freedom hinges on victory and that the Commonwealth must boost weapons production. He warned that decisive battle would be long and demand intense resolve and sacrifice.
The War Cabinet met for hours with Chiefs of Statin of the war services to discuss policy and the campaign in the Middle East. It continued into the night as Prime Minister Mengleia said no final decision had been reached.
British air forces claim success against Axis targets with anti aircraft gunfire over Tobruk and enemy aircraft shot down. RAF South African and Free French planes coordinated raids on Devarech Gon dar area in Abyasinia and near the Scinla area along the Omo River. One allied plane is reported missing.
Riots in Baghdad led to the proclamation of martial law the following day and order was subsequently restored.
The Canberra recruiting drive continues as four more men enlist, bringing the total to 35 since May 1. The effort targets expanding service and strengthening local roles amid ongoing recruitment.
A Cairo communique from General Headquarters says no change in the Devareck area. The enemy holdout in the region remains in place while forces from the south are portrayed as repelled.
British Labour Leader Commander Green elected chairman of the Labour Party on Wednesday. The report notes increasing German assaults in Paris, with a special tribunal created to handle offenders and a reminder that penalties are severe.
Imperial troops in Tobruk resist nearly two months of German offensives. The garrison confines to a sea‑front arc, facing east with constant air raids and land attacks. Crete’s fall and air support threaten renewed bombardment, but dugouts and strong defense limit casualties as German supply lines are disrupted.
Cyprian air defenses favor Britain due to ground terrain and proximity to Palestine bases. Crete showed German success from Greek mainland air bases, while Cyprus offers offensive reach from Northern Palestine and defensive operations from the island. Experts doubt full superiority but call it a more favorable position than Crete.
Rapid progress reported on a new heaplen at Acton with the ice and cold water system being totalled. Copper tanks are being installed and are expected to be in place early next year.
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