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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
4
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In the House of Representatives yesterday Sir Marr urged scrapping the two new Government office blocks planned for Capitol Hill. He argued funds could build one Secretariat on the suitable site, long prepared but unused. The Canberra Town Planning Committee opposed the new offices while the Minister for the Interior said the government would proceed.
National security price regulations approved to give the Prices Commissioner authority over traders failing to follow general price orders. The Minister for Customs may declare goods fixed or limited to specific traders or groups, a shift from broad controls that applied to all manufacturers when a single trader balked at price principles.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie chaired a Federal Executive Council meeting at Government House Canberra yesterday morning and later hosted attendees at Government House Canberra. Mrs Neil Mcacharn arrived at Government House.
Weather report fragment shows barometer 28.90 inches at 3 pm rising to 29.62 inches. Temperature around 0 degrees with daily max near 78 degrees noted. Wind speeds listed as 2 to 7 mph with noon and 3 pm readings.
Widespread attention centers on the Balkans with anticipated large scale operations. Greece resists Italian activity while Bulgaria aligns with Nazi aims. Yugoslavia's stance remains pivotal as Britain maintains support for Greece and potential aid to Yugoslavia. Turkey faces German pressure on its frontier amid uncertain moves.
The ceremony at St Christopher's Church Forreat installs Monsignor P M Haydon as Prothonotary Apostolic after a Papal brief. The event includes a Te Deum, sermon by Bishop McGuire, and a Sunday afternoon reception with performances by Christopher's School and visiting prelates.
The Right Kev Monsignor Haydon, ordained 1912 after studies at St Joseph College Hunter's Hill and St Patrick's College Manly, shaped Canberra’s Catholic life. He led Queanbeyan parish from 1917, oversaw Canberra parish development, and contributed to church schools and presbytery construction before becoming Dean of Goulburn in 1936 and Vicar-General.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden told the House the Full Cabinet found the War Cabinet erred by granting Lady Blaney a passport. The government will seek her return to Australia as she asserts agral rights. Fadden said no instruction had been received from Lady Blaney, prompting sharp exchanges about government authority.
London Tuesday Flight Lieut K N Cullen of Newcastle NSW has been awarded the D F C The citation notes his formation of planes attacked bombers encircled by fighters He shot down five planes bringing his total to 11 and showing courage and skill in combat
A cable from Mr. Fadden to Prime Minister Mr. Menzies seeks views on Labour Party demands to increase War Council personnel from eight to ten. Government reportedly offers no objection and favors favorable consideration of the proposal.
The Canberra division reports further Red Cross funds received including donations from Civic Centre and Kingston Shop. Native Boys and training schools on Buka Island contributed crafts. In Tasmania, shipping dominates trade with 4.2 percent interstate in trade, 87.2 percent of imports and 81.2 percent of exports interstate.
Fifteen of beer and men who served in HMAS Hobart during the evacuation of Berbera in British Somaliland have been mentioned in dispatches for their service. The recipients, approved by the King, include Lieut. Observer V. S Malleson, Lieut. T. M. Synnett, Lieut. Curymander Crawford, Flight-Lieut. Sir H. Davies, J. A. Unsworth, and others. Four states of the Commonwealth are represented among the honoured.
The first secret joint sitting of both Houses lasted about three hours with three Labour absentees. Acting Prime Minister Fadden said details would be kept secret while stressing unity in the war effort. Key ministers spoke on national safety and the need for openness to Parliament, with opposition leaders urging access to vital information.
Labour members criticize secret meetings called by Acting Prime Minister and veto invitations to maintain confidential discussions. They warn such secrecy risks government criticism in open Parliament and pledge to express dissent on inefficiency and bungling. Blackburn says attendees must pledge not to disclose details, which he declines to accept.
Canberra Hospital construction faces delays as contractors struggle to obtain copper and special steel due to wartime orders. Work continues with about 70 men on site, skeleton ground floor erected, second storey underway.
At the Canberra Fire Station examination a women’s section tie saw Meadames McNicol Newport and Miss Dorothy Fox share top honors with 108 points. In the men’s section Roy Tait tied on 105 with others posting over 100. Ambulance officers M O’Brien led with 110 points, with J Kearney and W Grimes near 100. Medallions, vouchers, and certificates awarded to many participants. The next Fire Brigade address is set for Tuesday March 18 at 7 45 pm, with registration open at the Fire Station on or before that date.
Fragmentary lines show a discussion of Australia’s interests and a secret meeting starting at 5 pm after an adjournment at 6 p.m. A reference to the member Mr. Ward hints at political debate and constituency engagement amid unclear context.
War day by day notes Japan’s Foreign Minister Matsuoka leaving on a Berlin Italy trip amid German hopes to win Japanese cooperation in war plans. The report warns Berlin diplomacy may fail as past neutral visits did, with Spain and the Soviet Union shows of limited impact.
Greek Premier M. Korizis declares continued resistance to Axis pressure as Germany pressures Salonika base, Tripartite Pact alignment, and end of the Grasco-Italian war. Diplomats read the move as a warning to Britain and a bid to steer Greece toward neutrality or a peace on the status quo.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden announced a national day of prayer to be held Sunday March 23. The government conveyed the decision through Lord Gowrie, directing the nation to observe a day of reflection and prayer.
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