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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
2
Trade Opportunity in Sydney Markets for Australian Goods
A morning report notes difficulty in securing usual requirements, suggesting replacements. It discusses Australian manufacturing and varied articles, with interest from African traders and emphasis on quality and durability of Austrian manufacture as a potential trade focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Morning
Government to Introduce Loan Societies Legislation
Sydney report states the Government will introduce a bill on loan societies in this session of the State Parliament. Treasurer Mr Richardean explains the plan allows family men to borrow at fair rates, replacing cash-order loans with cheaper credit and low endorsements. The scheme aims to offer loans up to about £10 based on borrower character, with faster access and minimal delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Richardeen
Richardson
NSW Railways Earnings Rise in War Tides
The New South Wales Railway Department reports earnings of 14,515,222 in the second half of 1940, aided by coastal shipping wartime demand. A prior deficit narrowed as the service shows profit prospects for the year, with shipping disruption a major factor in the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
New South Wales Railway Department
Weather in Canberra Report Signals Mild Day
The bulletin shows a barometer reading of 30.08 inches at 9 a.m. and 20.85 at 3 p.m. Temperature ranges from 58 degrees in the morning to 70 degrees in the afternoon. A note references velocity and tire metrics without clear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Bes
Jeeve
British Commonwealth East of Suez Shapes Postwar World
The article argues that war conditions push Britain to reorganize its empire East of Suez with Australia, India, and others forming a dominant economic and strategic bloc. It foresees a new British order anchored in East of Suez strength, influencing peace years and global reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
British Isles
Auustralia
South Africa
New Zealand
India
Rhodesia
Burma
Ceylon
Malaya
Hongkong
Pacific
British Commonwealth Baat of Suez
Australia
Thas
New Delhi
British Commonwealth
Mediterranean
Delhi
Indian
Canberra capital row fuels advisory protest and split
The Advisory Council failed to pass a protest against the Cabinet's stance on Canberra with a 4–2 vote. Speakers blamed metropolitan financial interests in Sydney and Melbourne for undermining Canberra and claimed the press overstated the capital's position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noll
Gardiner
Advisory Council
Canberra
Then
Nalt
Kylney
Melbourne
Dr. Downes
Opin
Minkguna
Sipport
Sydney
Metropolitan Presa
Daley
Mr. Gardiner
Finencia
Canberra Hospital Board Discusses Inquiry Over Activities
Canberra Hospital Counsellors resolve to back requests for an Interior and Health inquiry into the Hospital Board. Dr. Nott reports chair presses for investigation. opposition cites possible leakage of confidential information and disputes within the Advisory Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Nott
Canberra Hospital
Tal Beard
Canberra
Mott
Interior
Heath
Dr. Nott
C. 8. Robertson
Wansot
A. E. Gardiner
Advisory Council
J. T. H. Goodwhe
Jewrit
A. Percival
Lie Council
Qast
Fine Reduced Royal Commission Appointed
Royal Commission established to examine a public issue with Mr. Trett relieved from duties as proceedings begin.
Cabinet forms Royal Commission after Treatt censure move
Sydney reports that the State Cabinet appointed a Royal Commission to probe the Abbas Bread Co. affair amid Army contract considerations. Justice Minister Treatt is relieved pending inquiry, with Mr. Mair and Mr. Spender detailing duties and commission terms to be announced later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Abbas Bread Co
Reyss
Mr. Treatt
Com
Treatt
Mr Treatt
Mair
Army
Spender
Army Administration
Treait
Om Hia du Liew
War policy labour to attack government
Labour members plan attacks on the government when Parliament meets over four issues from the past two months. They target Sir Bertram Stevens’s Delhi Supply Commission appointment, Mr Menzies London speech, Mr Spender’s Singapore broadcast, and Lady Blamey’s passport. Debates questioned War Council advice and perceived favouritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labours
Commonwealth
Menzies’ Andresa
Bertram Stevens
Curtin
War Council
Spender
Singapore
Australia
Japan
First Member of Naval Board Resigns
The First Member Rear-Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin has signalled his wish to resign due to ill health. Commander J. W. Burnford will act as First Naval Member pending a successor, with Captain A. C. Crane taking the Second Naval Member post. The Government seeks a successor arriving in May after consultation with the British Admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Navy
Mr. Hughes
Naval Board
Ragnar Colvini
Hughes
Colvin
Hind
J. W. Burnford
Secon Naval
AC. Crane
An Nan
The
FLAN
Menzies
Australia’s war costs rise as war spending climbs
The Treasury reports eight months of this financial year cost Australia £85,575,000 for war services funded mainly by loans. Revenue spending grew in February while loan expenditure fell. bank balances dropped, with overseas holdings and deficits noted. A 25 percent tax rise for incomes above £500 was not yet decided by the Commonwealth Cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Commonwealth
Mr. Fadden
Apple and Pear Scheme Challenged by Writ
Acting in private capacity Chief Secretary Mr Tonking issues High Court writ challenging the Apple and Pear Acquisition Scheme. Tonking, an Orange orchardist, argues just compensation for fruit under regulations and targets the Apple and Pear Board and Commonwealth of Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tonking
High Court
Orange
Apple and Pear Board
Commonwealth of Australia
Hastie Appointed to Victorian Business Committee
Major F. Hastie, MOC, has been appointed a member of the Victorian Business Administration Committee. He joins the committee to aid the region's commercial governance and development strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major F. Hastie
Moc
Victorian Business Administration Committee
Conversations in Eire Reported with De Valera and Donovan
Dublin desk notes Cardinal MacRory taking part in talks between Colonel Donovan and Mr. de Valera on Saturday. The cardinal then conferred at length with Mr. de Valera after Donovan returned to England.
Advisory Council votes to urge conference on Canberra representation
Members debated Dr Nott’s motion calling on the Minister for the Interior to convene representative citizens to discuss replacing the advisory council with a more democratic body. The motion passed four to two, with critics noting slow action and ongoing disenfranchisement of residents in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Nott
Advisory Council
Comerctive Us Ly
Limwaya Lund
A.U.S
Nott
Counc
Mott
Hille
A. EB. Gardiner
Darwin
Canberra
Italian High Command Changes Mark Greek Advances
From Athens report a string of Italian command changes shows dissatisfaction with the Albania campaign. General Cavallero replaces Boddu and the Italian army retreats while Greek forces push along the coast and reinforce positions.
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Athens
Albania
Cavallero
Halli Rces
Geloso
Italy
Lender Lease Bill Aids Britain Opens Full Aid Path
The Lender Lease Bill passed the Senate enabling larger American aid to Britain. Estimates place initial support at 500 million dollars as a minimum, with more aid possible once the President converts American industry to war production. The measure also emphasizes repair or refit provisions to bolster Royal Navy support against German naval expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Britain
Washington
Norway
France
Liquor Law Reform Demanded by Speaker Windeyer
Mr R Windeyer K C urged reform of the Liquor Act in Sydney on Monday. He spoke at farewell for two retiring magistrates Messrs Laidlaw and Geile, arguing enforcement and early provisions would hamper administration and create enemies of the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
R. Windeyer
K.C
Mesara
Laidlaw
Geile
Germany To End War This Year Claim Stirs Berlin
Madrid dispatch reports Dr. Goebbels told foreign correspondents in Berlin that Germany would finish the war before year’s end. He said the assault on England would proceed when weather favored operations, after ABC described Britain’s strong antiaircraft defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Madrid
A.8.c
Goobbela
Berlin
England
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Rear Admiral
Calvin
Hughea
Income Tax Review
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Tin K
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Mr. Waterman
Greace
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Soddu
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