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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1941
Page
2
The notice states the engagement of Jean Lillian Graymar, daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Gray of Hurstville. A Canberra Church of England Girls event hints at a kindergarten to Leaving Certificate program in the Australian Capital City.
A scanned church notices page lists services for the Church of England and Catholic, Methodist, Congregational, Baptist, Salvation Army, Christian Science, and Elketadelprianns groups. It includes mass times, prayer meetings, catechism, and weekly programs with hours and locations across multiple parishes.
Readable fragments describe a World Day of Prayer event with multiple churches including St. Johns and St. Pauls planning Eucharist and prayers. Clergy like Rev Conan Edwards and Rev TP White are noted as preachers, with services at venues such as the North Annate hall and World Federation link to global prayer efforts.
Barometer readings show 30.14 inches at 1 am and 20.63 inches at 3 pm. Temperatures reach 37 degrees at 9 am and 50 degrees at 3 pm. Daily high ends at 53.4 degrees by 3 pm, low near 24.48 on grass. Wind speeds vary with noon values unclear.
Canberra forecast calls for scattered showers and a cool misty night with fog. Winds shift from north west to south west light to moderate. The piece closes with a patriotic verse about aiding causes resisting wrongs and building a better future.
The piece surveys European reports on a possible Russo German conflict and Germany’s aims. It discusses Germany’s troop moves on Russian frontiers, the fate of Bessarabia, and Finland’s reactions while arguing Britain faces a British led risk rather than a Russian alliance.
Minister for National Service Mr. BR Semple said before departing for New Zealand that Australians are united and ready to support the war effort. He praised industrial resolve and munitions work and noted a strong aim to deepen links with New Zealand to pool strength for victory.
Salvation Army officials said only one centre sold goods to soldiers overseas. Investigations by the Australian Comforts Fund Council in Adelaide will verify whether Salvation Army or the Y M C A charged troops for services. Malaya exception noted for leave troops given Australian for meals.
Plans for the Causeway Hall reopening include a concert followed by dancing from 10 30 p m to 2 a m A memorial tablet naming those who left Causeway will be unveiled by the Minister for the Interior Senator Fall Her Excellency Lady Gowrie will visit at 8 30 pm to inspect the welfare clinic and attend the concert Special buses will run to the venue before the concert and return after.
Adelaide report notes Premier Playford condemns Commonwealth authorities postwar strategy. He says Canberra conference made no progress and demands stronger drive to meet planned goals.
Speculation grows that Prime Minister Menzies will reorganize the Gye Cabinet and form a War Cabinet to speed decisions under wartime. Reports say he may appoint two full ministers from four assistant ministers, and push proposals to Parliament early next week.
In Parliament yesterday Major Cameron of the UAP asked for details on the ABC Weekly suspension and its newsprint stocks. He pressed on current stock levels, sales to other institutions since July, and whether advertising allocations were considered in funding the journal. The matter included calls to reserve newsprint for military annuals and to trim Department of Information waste.
In a wartime style debate, Prime Minister Menzies rebuked MPs for challenging to enlist. He urged restraint as MPs Corser and Collins joined Ward’s call and reports of the incident were discussed. Falstein gave a personal explanation amid interruptions, insisting he would stand by his statements from the war debate.
In a House debate Mr Ward alleged Senator Foll held interests in New Guinea Goldfield and related firms. Major Cameron urged action to protect Parliament's integrity while Mr Collins announced a Queensland magistrate would review mine conditions with agreement from miners and company. Senator Foll said he was only a director of Isa Company and New Guinea Goldfields Limited with no conflicting interests.
Three TSAAF crashes today in bad weather near Wagga and Cootamundra kill four flight officers. Acting Flight Lt Woodhill 25 married and four others die, while four passengers survive serious injuries. Aircraft failed during instrument flying and forced landings.
Auction conducted by Woodgers and Calthorpe drew strong interest for two Manuka shopping centre properties. John Dent won the bid, paying 530 pounds for dock 22 and 275 pounds for block 2.
The Minister for the Navy informed the House that mine-sweeping along the South Australian coast is being carried out irregularly. He said recent Hound mines resembled others washed ashore and had drifted for some time. Sweeping around the coast is continuous and thorough sweeps are planned to ensure safety.
Under the payroll tax, bonuses paid to employees and directors are taxable as wages. Commissioner L. B. Jackson advised that advance bonuses should be apportioned in monthly returns. If not ascertainable in advance, the full amount may be included in the month of payment or amended returns may spread it over prior months. Generally, all employee allowances are taxable in full.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin reaffirmed the Labour Party's opposition to conscription. He said the party will not accept conscription and that those urging it disrupt the war effort and seek coercion this country has decisively rejected.
Dublin finance minister Mr Lemass urged a £102,000 vote for a new Irish shipping company to ensure essential supplies. He said Ireland needs at least 30 ships and ship owners would accept only dollars but dollar supply was limited. Vote approved.
Yesterday Canberra saw the largest one day outflow to training with 19 men joining air crews and six for the ALF. Recruiting Officer Vic Sanh urged 18 year olds to enlist now.
Cabinet may reopen plans to send Australian women to the Middle East for welfare work with troops. Minister for the Army Mr Spender supports the idea and it is believed the Prime Minister may share this view following his visit to Australian forces in Libya and Egypt.
The Minister for the Army said married men with families who joined the services sometimes received more than the basic wage. The remarks respond to claims that all members should be paid the basic wage.
The Canberra branch of the ALP will hold a meeting at Hotel Civic on Sunday at 10 p.m. A delegate who attended the recent AWLP conference in Sydney will present a report.
British aerial bombing grows stronger as German raids weaken. Experts expect Britain and American production to surge, with longer range bombers like the Tailor added to service and a growing air superiority before 1942.
The article reports rising German Soviet tension with heavy German pressure for closer economic and political cooperation. Rumors of a European Peace Conference surface while Berlin flags no frontier incidents and Moscow denies such reports as radio broadcasts tout Soviet resistance and attempts to invade Russia.
Ronald Campbell former minister to Slavia arrived in London from Lisbon with his staff and consular officials. Italy had held them for five weeks, with the American Embassy in Rome active in negotiating their return to Britain and arranging their journey for the large party.
The government announces a plan to erect a munitions factory at a site known as Rutherford Racecourse near Newcastle. Details are unclear as the text is fragmented and repeats phrases.
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