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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1941
Page
2
British and American air forces conducted major attacks in the Western Desert with claims of destroying dozens of enemy aircraft on airfields near Tobruk and Berka Gasa. Allied pilots reported downing several German and Italian planes and damaging motorised columns, while raids near Tripoli targeted airfields and supply positions.
Taxation Commissioner notes that employers must pay payroll tax on civil pay to employees, treating the difference between wages and military pay as wages. This treatment narrows the income tax advantage to employers and affects payroll tax calculations.
Sydney workers from annexe, guards, and shunters threaten further meetings unless the Railways Commissioner grants a three to six week wage review. A Railway Preference Board hearing is urged with no satisfactory response expected, and a possible duty action if not met. The strike pressure centers on wage demands and pending regulation questions.
Reports from Melbourne and London discuss onion price caps and wastage concerns as the Prices Commissioner reviews supplies. Eggs are rationed in England under new controls with guarantees of distribution, while sugar grower gifts and Australian Scene Producers' Association funding surface in Britain and Glasgow.
The poem fragment praises urgent action to aid the needy and address injustices. It honors effort for a better future and the good that can be done through collective effort. The lines emphasize duty, sacrifice, and hopeful reform.
America announces a new twin weapon aid for Britain against Germany. The &-ton Dougan bomber with 212 ft wingspan and 132 ft length, can carry 28 or 125 troops, first flight at Santa Monica. Chrysler unveils two pilot Bofors 40 mm anti aircraft guns with production to start at 200 units monthly.
New York reports Atlantic bomber raids crossing the Channel nightly. Observers warn the Nazis could use guerilla tactics to wreck airfields and harass Britain as invasion threats grow.
Analysis notes seven days of fighting between Germany and Russia with strategic gains in the north and central fronts. It discusses Russian defensive retreat methods and the potential decisive tank battles in Lutsk, while weighing air operations, rail damage, and the political stakes of Britain and the United States backing Allied victory.
A new east west road linking Port Augusta in South Australia with Norseman in Western Australia will be a long earth formation built as a defence measure at about £250 000. The project runs along the overland track via Mundrabitta Cocklebiddy Madura and Talladania with WA providing the majority of funds and labour while SA covers part. Army transports will supply mails and provisions from the Trans Australian line. The Madura Pass is expected to pose little engineering difficulty and drainage on both sides will prevent washout.
London reports Prime Minister Fraser welcomed an agreement on Australian and New Zealand war plux produce. The deal secures paperial relief during severe stress and marks a joint Anglo-Dominion responsibility. Fraser stressed price stabilization benefits for all economic sectors, especially primary producers, and hoped for future Empire US collaboration to ensure immediate access to essential goods.
Naval awards for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty include the George Medal for Lieutenants H F Syme J A H Kennack and H D Reid of the Flan VA. Also awards to officers of FLMLS including the D.S.O for Captain F D L B McCarthy.
Important postwar decisions on licensing and organizing potato and tobacco industries were taken by the Agricultural Council. The scheme includes licensing of growers, land-use controls to curb alien landholding, and a national tobacco policy coordinated by Commonwealth and state ministers.
New York report says Germany pressed Japan to refrain from action against Russia to curb US aid to Britain. Tokyo talks between the German ambassador and Japanese Foreign Minister followed by party lines within Japan as Ultra-Nationalists push for early war entry with Germany.
Weekly Middle East air actions show enemy planes downed near sixty one with a British decline. RAF and RAAF conducted operations in Syria on June seven destroying at least eight aircraft on the ground and damaging many more at Vallvek Rayak Kuselr. Petrol dumps and ammunition stores were hit with good effect.
The Hochi notes Ultra-Nationalist Uhouzht influence among Tsuneo Mataudaira Prince Chi chibu and Tokyo's financial circles. Observers say Japan would be caught between the United States and Russia if Germany fell to Russia, but most think the government remains strong enough to resist the pressure.
London and Washington assess that Russia can slow the German drive only for two months. If Moscow and Ukraine fall, Germany would control western Soviet territory, risking a lengthy occupation and uncertain outcomes as rains and autumn warfare loom.
In Adelaide a Sunday report quotes Dr. R. Thomas Bishop of Wallachia blasting the child endowment scheme as panicky. He argues birthrate decline is a moral issue not solvable by bribes and cites wealthy families with few or no children. Sir Frederick Stewart, Minister for Social Services, plans further endowment-style measures despite criticism.
London reports no alert in the night as British forces claim destruction of two more enemy fighters across the Channel, raising total to five in recent air actions. Command declares ongoing air operations and vigilance remains high.
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