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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1941
Page
2
A crowded schedule features multiple denominations in Canberra with services from Baptist, Anglican, and Evangelical groups. Highlights include communion, evening worship, childrens and youth activities, and a public lecture on "Man, He Origin, Nature and Destiny" at Acton Hall.
The community announces Lenten evening services with a solo "The Holy Cli" by Mr. A Mhow and Rev T F Whiting to officiate at St Pauls. Young People at the St Johns branch meet in the W W A CLA Room. confirmation classes and adult services scheduled.
The forecast calls for a mild day with a later glow and unsettled spell. Scattered showers are expected with variable winds as the region looks ahead to relief and future good.
In a Saturday March 1 address, Australia reiterates commitment to peace in the Pacific, denies aggression, and blames misunderstandings on policy clarity and actions. The speaker asserts Australia has not aided aggression, supports treaty obligations, and seeks peaceful negotiation with Japan while wary of Japan’s alliance with Germany and Italy.
Qoi eeetee Mesting of Canberra announced at the annual meeting the improved facilities for students at the University and invited Canberra to hold the annual debates with 20 delegates. The executive moved the National Union to a Sydney venue to revive interest, while arranging for student access to lectures that evening with no modifications needed. Officials elected: President G Gordy, Vice President D Dunlop, Treasurer W Morris, Secretary F Bullorck, Council Mises G Wingfield, M Forbes, B Kuskie.
The Canberra weather note lists a 9 am barometer of 30.24 inches and 3 pm reading of 30.02 inches. Temperatures range from 61 at 9 am to 76 at 3 pm with a maximum of 76 for the day and a minimum of 47.2. Winds shift from ENE at noon to NW at 3 pm.
Church events outline services at Church of St Andree tomorrow morning and evening with Rev D L Riley officiating. Women's Guild meets Thursday after noon. various church groups plan gatherings and preparations for the annual Osthelle Ball with volunteer staff at Christopher's tomorrow afternoon.
A departmental committee reportedly backs personal insurance against injury or death from enemy action and contemplates war loss coverage for damage similar to Britain's. Constitutional hurdles are seen, but states may cooperate if the Commonwealth advances the wartime measure. Labour's view might be clarified as officials discuss proposals from a Canberra insurance experts conference.
In Sydney a Greek Day ceremony featured Australian forces and Free French sailors led by Evgenes and Greek ex service men. Evzones in blue and white parade attire followed the Guard of Honor as the Blue and White flag of Greece led the procession. Governor Lord Wakehurst saluted at the Town Hall amid flags.
Reports from Hanoi say about 400 Japanese residents in Indo China prepare to leave after evacuation orders while Tokyo stresses readiness for possible conflict. Asahi suggests peace talks may hinge on today and tomorrow with Japan rejecting delays and moving naval forces south amid broader Indo France disputes.
British raid reports describe machine gun fire near an East Anglian town with hazardous devices dropping but few injuries. A woman and child escaped a falling device at a back door as a husband and daughter were buried. An orphanage in South Wales was set ablaze. 30 babies rescued by nurses and firemen. A direct hit on an East Anglian hotel wrecked the bar and debris injured patrons. A device outside a police station sent two officers into a cell, one rescued a child despite debris. Several cottages villas were flattened with multiple fatalities.
The Coventry mayor sends good wishes to Swansea and shares pride in facing three night attacks. Coventry has sent Swansea clothing, originally given to Coventry. A Heinkel 111 in the North Sea was reported engaged and not seen to return, with one engine down and tail low during rough weather.
Heather Raye Sharp seven months old, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Sharp of Westlake, drowned yesterday afternoon at home. Dr L W Nott attended nearly an hour without success. An inquest is set for 10 am Thursday.
Sydney court dismisses action under Monopolies Act finding Brickworks Pty Ltd did not contravene. Chief Judge Jun Hoe Nicholas rules costs against applicants and notes lack of contravention and insufficient evidence.
Sydney reports that plans to recall Lady Blamey to Australia have been dropped. The issue followed claims Sir Thomas Blaney advised against influencing Lady Blamey’s return, while NSW Premier Mair condemned the government for granting her passport and permitting travel abroad despite wartime service concerns.
Government seeks sweeping ARP powers before the Legislative Assembly under the National Emergency Bill. It includes up to 12 months jail or fines, directs councils to run ARP schemes, and allows borrowing for measures from evacuation to demolition.
A Cologne air raid by RAF forces is described by a pilot recounting 150 minutes of bombing. He notes incendiaries igniting central fires, high explosives causing larger fires, anti aircraft fire, and crews observing fires spreading from a square red patch the city center.
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden and Opposition Leader Mr Curtin invite Sir William Holmes Sydney past President of the Trades Union Council Great Britain to visit Australia amid talks on labor ties and international cooperation.
Dr. Frank Lowat of the National Central League warns that moving Commonwealth Cabinet offices to Port Jackson would fracture national unity. He notes a rising coastal faction and argues unity hinges on governance by national representatives rather than coastal interests.
Receipts from the Patriotic Carnival at Acton Racecourse last Saturday exceed £2000. Tickets were sold widely with many prizes won by Canberra residents. The top prize of £10 donated by F W Hyles went to RG Maguire of Forrest. Remaining prizes were won by H Baldwinson Bilmore Gardens N Jones Braddon Deluel Braddon Miss M Taylor Kingston and Mrs D Arnold Causeway. About 3980 tickets were sold and prize money was donated by several winners. Ring events drew strong support from the riding school. Treasurer FL Stevenson’s absence prevents a full stall takings list. a statement will be provided around March 11. The fund remains open until after the stock drive ending March 18.
Three pupils from Canberra schools receive bursaries from the Bursary Endowment Board of Sydney after December examinations. Recipients are Peter Alan McGrath Murray William Hill and Robert Leon Under. Bursaries may be held for five years at Canberra High School subject to progress.
National Service highlights the Far West Children's Health Scheme driven by volunteers specialists and donors. It saves government costs by funding permanent care for crippled semi blind malnourished and diseased children. The Far West Home at Manly hosts 17 country patients whose fathers enlisted in the ALF. A Canberra concert at Albert Hall on March 29 features Eileen Boyd to raise funds for humanitarian work.
The report outlines Italy's continued control of the Dodecanese after World War I era clashes with Turkey and Greece. It notes strategic stakes across the western Mediterranean and concerns over Turkey’s possible actions.
Analysis notes that Sir Stafford Cripps' Ankara visit underscores Russia's cautious stance toward Turkey and a likely refusal to intervene in Bulgaria. Commentators doubt Moscow will signal support to Turkey or Germany, citing Russia's opportunistic policy and aim to avoid conflict with a stronger Germany.
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