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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary text references Mr Colwen or Colwen becoming Postmaster and Senator a of Victoria with Messrs Spooner and Abbott connected to a new post. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
The broadcast by the British Union Congress president urged steadfast union action in Britain amid wartime strain. He warned of long hours and restrictive practices, praised overseas support from Australia, and called for international trade union unity to secure civil liberties and victory.
Foreword notes from the Ministry of Supply and Development under Senator McBride discuss a possible moratorium on garage operations to ease hardship caused by the ration schedule. The measure would aim to adjust overhead commitments and cushion reduced revenue for garage proprietors.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie was hosted by Right Honourable BG Menzies for dinner at the Prime Minister's Lodge in Canberra yesterday evening.
The report lists temperatures and wind speeds with many garbled values. It notes maximum and minimum readings, rainfall, barometer, and wind direction with multiple erroneous figures embedded.
The Miners Federation leadership stated they will push for high production to defend existing democracies and oppose Fascist actions. They quoted defending democratic principles and criticized Nazi Germany for destroying trade unions while justifying invasion. The report notes German claims of Soviet violations and large troop concentrations along the western front.
Work on the King George V memorial finished yesterday and will be handed over to the Department of the Interior by contractors Concrete Constructions Ltd at the end of the week.
The Causeway Hall will be reopened by the Minister for the Interior Senator Folk on Friday. Seating is being provided for more than 00. After the opening ceremony a monument table will be unveiled by the Minister, followed by a concert and dance. The dance floor was prepared yesterday.
The Causeway welfare clinic for children operates for a fortnight and has met with satisfactory response. Lady Gowrie, her excellency, is set to visit the clinic Friday evening.
The Department of Labour and National Service study methods to abolish or reduce overtime in munitions factories aimed at boosting wartime efficiency across all war industries.
The Australian government debated Soviet entry and Allied strategy after Britain’s communique on the German invasion of Russia. Ministers discussed cautious cooperation with Russia, potential Australian London representation, and the threat to the Nazi regime. Officials urged clarity from Britain and noted no Australian consultation before Churchill’s aid to Asia.
In a war speech, Prime Minister Churchill vows continued British aid to Russia and allies. He asserts no parley with Hitler, pledges mass bombing of Germany, and urges united action by the British Empire and Commonwealth to defeat the Nazi regime.
Two American firms contributing over £90 to the Commonwealth war effort, highlighting U.S.-Australia cooperation. Treasurer Mr. Wadden and the Commonwealth expressed appreciation for these gestures as evidence of strengthening wartime ties.
The Commonwealth government explores building oil tankers in Australian yards as part of a £6,000,000 program to construct 10,000 ton cargo ships. Minister for Supply and Development Benator McBride says some ships may be converted to tankers if needed, noting cost and construction feasibility are similar to cargo hulls. The final mix depends on urgent tanker and cargo ship requirements.
Reports suggest General Denix’s forces may offer limited opposition as British troops advance toward Beirut Rayak and Damascus. French defenses appear concentrated at three strategic points while Denix’s ability to reorganize against a likely British push remains constrained by loyalty doubts among units and lack of German or Vichy support.
Analysts expect a two pronged German push northward into Russian held territory and across the Pripet Marshes with flank moves via Finland and Romania. Romanian forces reportedly press Prut and press toward the Dnieper region while Germany seeks to deny Baltic routes and seize key phosphate deposits on the Kola Peninsula.
Sydney reports Archbishop Panico confirms steps toward aiding prisoners of war. Information from the Papal Information Bureau notes contact with representatives in allied nations and New Zealand to organize relief efforts and communications.
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