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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
4
The fragment notes a call to resistance against wrongs and a dedication to future progress. It evokes a movement mindset and a pledge to do good. The readable line hints at a historical call to action without naming people or places.
The Commonwealth proposal for a wartime levy and pooled funds faced strong opposition from New South Wales Victoria and Tasmania. Premier McKell warned against surrendering financial independence while Tasmanian leaders decried the shift as erosion of state rights and social programs.
British air offensive continues across western and north western Germany with heavy bomb drops and routine attacks on Kiel Bremen Cologne and Düsseldorf ports shipyards and aerodromes. RAF losses are cited as low while German losses rise, signaling sustained pressure as weather improves.
Reports of a massive earthquake shake the world with claims of a震 travel around the globe. Father O Donnel from Riverview Observatory estimates the epicenter near Nicobar Island east of Sumatra and Malayan Peninsula, warning of potential catastrophe in major cities. Other notes mention a London quake felt for hours with distant epicenter about 5 600 miles away and a separate event at East Morocco causing damage but few casualties.
Reports cite widespread dissatisfaction with the government in Japan and debate over Matsuoka's handling of the international situation. Viewpoints split over whether Japan should steer toward a peacetime accord or pursue southward expansion. Observers foresee possible leadership change and a shift in alliance strategy amidst Tripartite and non aggression considerations.
The minister urged greater Commonwealth government involvement in production and wheat control, citing wartime needs and policy shifts. Delegates debated UK wartime policy, industry assistance, and possible staffing changes, with no final resolutions but plans to defer decisions to today’s session. Australia will be represented by Earle Macdougall and R Je McKegor at the July conference with Canada, the U S, Argentina, and others.
Fragmentary clipping notes a reference to a Netherland related gift or event involving an individual named Byndey or Byndney. details are missing. The readable text hints at a domestic or ceremonial context but lacks sufficient specifics on person, place, or date.
Excellency the Governor General and party attended a Welfare concert yesterday evening at the Cause Welfare Hall in Canberra. The Governor visited the Mothercraft Society room before leaving Government House with Lady Wakehurst and Mrs Wy LAB Long.
Barometer 90.27 inches at 9 am. Temperature 22 degrees. Max 54, min 29.4, screen 21.2. Wind NE at 9, NW at 3 pm. Gusts up to 7 mph.
In a harsh critique two weeks after Menzies urged a total war effort, the piece accuses State self interest and Commonwealth impotence of sabotaging national unity. It argues taxation must fund victory, condemns retreat by premiers, and calls for bold action despite constitutional restraints to secure Australia’s nationhood.
Senator Armtrong of the Labour party urged in the Senate for a permanent home defence force of 80 000 to 100 000 men to replace universal training. He argued that three month service leaves men frail and soon returned to civilian life with little value from their training. He highlighted widespread job losses among returning conscripts and lack of awareness about complaints procedures.
London protests Sweden's decision to permit the transit of German properties, arguing the move weakens Swedish neutrality and independence and could enable Germany to pressure Sweden further.
Reuters reports that China and Australia notified each other of ministers designate to be exchanged. Once formal concurrence is received, Chungking and Canberra will announce the exchange of diplomatic representatives.
Advice reached Mr and Mrs G Rowan of Braddon that their son Private Cedric George Peenn 20 of the 2/1e battalion 1 A.L.F. was killed in action on June 17 He would have turned 21 on July 17 He was educated at Queanbeyan public school and was a member of the Acton football club His name appears on the Acton junior club honour roll The Rowans are long-time Canberra residents.
The War Department reports 1,441,500 officers and men in the Army, a peace time record, as Congress is asked to approve legislation enabling retention of all enlisted personnel regardless of enlistment term expiration when the national interest requires.
A derailed petrol tank at Demondrillé Junction caused the loss of part of a 10 000 gallon tank. Thousands of gallons spilled before the valve was repaired. The Albury Te mora and South-West mal trains were delayed about an hour.
Wastington report says wholesale and retail prices of motor car tyres and tubes will be frozen at levels prevailing on the date of announcement. Officials cited stabilizing measures to curb inflation and maintain supply amid wartime conditions.
In Parliament Senator Leckie urged an end to the tobacco famine in Australia. He said the shortage would end once arrangements for importing tobacco from Southern Rhodesia are completed.
Captain J. A. Collina of FLM.A.8 Sydney will address the national programme at 10.15 tomorrow night about Jimlinn and German air raids on Malta. Commodore Muirhead Gould will also speak. Tomorrow morning at 0.1% front 2FC three Australian cavalry officers will discuss what the cavalry has learned in the Libyan Desert.
Sydney death marks the passing of John McLaughlin born Canberra March 28 1851 a noted district figure He sailed to Sydney as a boy worked on wharves hunted gold fields at Lambing Flat and Adelong he later ran a grazing property at Uriarra for six years his wife died in 1935 He was active in Canberra Catholic life and hosted Aboriginal gatherings at his Homestead He is survived by daughter Elizabeth Callaghan of Sydney and sons Ernest Eastwood and Harber Newcastle
The United States announces removal of German and Italian consular officials, reinforcing reports of increased cooperation with Pan American nations. Authorities state Axis agents are barred from entry and activity as part of wartime measures.
Opposition Leader Senator Collings protests the shift of the Department of Labour and National Services from Canberra to Melbourne. He argues many staff own homes in Canberra and warns the expanded division could become an appendage to the Melbourne department until a proper representation is made to the responsible minister.
End of May deposits totaled lower by £2 770 000 from April with declines in NBW and Victoria of £980 000 and £618 000 respectively. The drop outpaced last year's May decrease of £3 112 000, due to investments in the Commonwealth low and income tax payments.
A military commentator weighs Germany’s option to strike Britain in the west while facing Russia in the east. The piece analyzes whether Germany could fight Britain and Russia simultaneously, noting RAF raids and the balance of air power influencing strategic choices.
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