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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
2
The Canberra Times outlines advertising rules including submission deadlines, payment in advance, and responsibility for errors. It states ads must be written in ink, endorsed by the advertiser, and kept within the day’s issue deadlines.
Fragmentary weather note mentions a mild maximum around 32 mph winds and a gentle breeze. Includes garbled timestamps and stray terms, but indicates typical calm conditions with no heavy precipitation expected.
A fragmented report notes political leaders in New Zealand urging assurances as wartime pressures and food shortages loom. The discussion centers on national defense and potential government measures amid rising tensions and domestic unrest.
A Melbourne report notes a £900 gain in extra parthing and references wartime measures. The text appears garbled but suggests a commentary on rationing or financial adjustment during conflict, mentioning Cortmon and feeds the Cortmon.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a diplomatic service announcement or policy update. Details are unclear but mention of an Avil Service and high level coordination suggests an official government communication with potential dates and agencies. Further readable content is required for precise summarization.
Fragmentary text describes a governor attended by officials and a briefing on local matters. Mentions Australia, ports, and a ball event. Also references Mis Panveile and Mihitare Popes with uncertain details and a pledge or body Gowri. No clear names or dates emerge.
Scattered showers in the southern section later becoming fine with patches of mist and fog. Westerly winds. Also lists locations for VF FOR PERFECT EYESIGHT and Walshs Ilotel in Queanbeyan and Pitt Street Sydney with dates June 19 and July 4.
Canberra Times editorial argues against civil honours during wartime noting Britain’s suffering and urging suspension of honours for Australia for the duration of the war. It urges prioritizing service and sacrifice of all in Britain and Australia over civilian awards.
Melbourne reports say Italian intelligence summaries captured at Bardia referenced Australian convoy movements. Senator Fall noted a letter from an Australian coder stated convoys departing Australia were near true, while sources remain unknown. He warned a careless hint could threaten convoy safety and stressed silence and discretion for war success.
Population in Australia increased by 71 363 to 7 068 689 last year per Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr A Carver. Males outnumber females by 63 505. net migration 13 400 and natural increase 8.32 per thousand versus 7.7 in 1938. Excluding Victoria and South Australia, males outnumber females in all states. Estimated state populations December 31 include New South Wales 42 738 123? Victoria 1 818 774 Queensland 1 029 610 South Australia 1? Western Australia 408 311 Tasmania 243 07 Northern Territory BAN Australian Capital Territory 12 268.
Washington reports the President's Lease and Lend Bill will be transmitted to Congress today. United Press learns about 75 million dollars worth of material delivered to Britain and Canada in the two months since enactment, with shipments to Britain at least ten times higher than earlier in the year.
The Minister for Supply declined to reveal if he would use emergency powers to force delivery services to pool. He said the Commonwealth has approached retailers to voluntarily share their suburban delivery organizations.
Chief Judge Beeby of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court called for peace on the waterfront as the Waterside Workers' Federation sought a new award. He warned Melbourne faces a serious situation as workers refuse day employment amid employer efforts to capitalise on the dispute. General Secretary Healey urged workers to cooperate while noting employer strategies.
The United States Comatguard Mer view supplies an aeroplane to take Australian Minister Mr Casey to Elizabeth City North Caroline for the annual potato festival tomorrow. He will return to Washington after the event and depart by air in the evening for California where he will give a series of addresses.
The night shift workers at the North American Aviston Company in Inglewood California reached a settlement after a strike. The Federal Metal Board approved wage increases totaling 61MM and the plant aims to resume full production soon. Colonel Brandshaw announced military oversight at the plant per presidential direction.
The General Manager of the National Automotive Services division of General Motors Holding Ltd announced the manufacture of a standard gas producer on a mesa production scale at the South Australia works. He expects mid August delivery if raw materials are available, with net cost between £50 and £60 plus fitting costs.
In Cessnock a group of Peonera Sharks tried to save a colleague entombed by a 50 ton coal fall at Neath colliery. The man, Andrew Clarkon of Abermain, aged about 40, died despite an hour of frantic work. Darrell Chapman, 19, survived with shock and minor injuries after a ship sheltered him. the accident narrowly avoided worse casualties by ten minutes.
The Conference of Commonwealth and State experts urges increasing growers' representation on the Federal Tobacco Board from three to four, with members from Queensland New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia. It backs expanding production of Australian leaf to replace imports and seeks stable wage and labour conditions postwar. The government should secure irrigation for new cultivation sites and ensure supplies of fertilisers and allow re use of tobacco for nicotine sulfate insecticide.
The casualty list names Acting Sern L J McInnes of Queanbeyan as missing after enlisting with the ALF. He joined in May and sailed overseas in August. He studied at Queanbeyan Public School and served in the Queanbeyan Militia before enlisting. His family and Canberra ties are noted, with Private Thomas Stitt and Private Athol Stitt also in the ALF.
The King birthday honours announced by the Governor General list four civil knighthoods with a fifth special notification on British Government recommendation. Names include Col. the Hon. George John Bell, Frederic William Eggleston, John Percival Vinsing Madgen, and James Hume-Cook among others, with various CMG CBE MBE and other orders. The Victorian section notes Albert Bussin as Knight Bachelor and James Kemp receiving the Fire Services Medal.
A long casualty list reports 222 missing and many wounded or captured. Several names are listed with ranks and hometowns across New South Wales including Wounded in Action and Missing Prisoner of War entries. The tally notes overseas casualties and names several individuals with towns such as Randwick and Sydney suburbs.
In Australia the King’s official birthday celebrations shift to wartime observances. Commonwealth buildings will fly the flag for the date approved in June, no Levee or Official Dinner is held this year, and no Birthday Parades by defence forces. Gun salutes and ship dressings are suspended. Canberra schools arrange observances. Birthday flyings set for Monday, King’s Birthday holiday.
War dispatches say British columns move toward Damascus from Deraa and Beirut with French support seen as key. Turkish lines from Aleppo to Mosul hold, while French policy in Syria under Vichy aims to minimize bloodshed and win local support. Observers doubt rapid gains before Turkish frontier poses distance and risk.
Diplomatic observers say Vichy has not declared war on Britain despite the Syrian campaign. German plans are not yet ready, and Admiral Darlan’s stance, along with Marshal Petain’s influence, tempers moves toward open conflict. No immediate Allied response or troop arrivals in Syria, with Germany possibly focusing on the Nile Delta or Crete resistance.
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