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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1941
Page
4
The speaker argues the human factor must lead future planning after war. He cites engineer A A Rittinger and urges integrating people in initial plans, noting mechanical progress ignores human elements and affects railways, land use, water conservation, and resource distribution amid peacetime funding.
The Transport Section of the Department of the Interior plans a revised timetable adding new suburban services and cutting long routes. A delegation from the ACT Trades and Labour Council discussed citizen input and business views with officials. Blumenthal and Lamond were appointed to push a school bus for the Griffith area while Turner remains served.
Personal Vigs Pegs and the Their Ex fet Governor General and the ly Gowrie attended the Canberra Services Club yesterday afternoon where Her Grace performed the opening ceremony, with Captain L. Bracegirdie present.
The Canberra weather record lists 9 am barometer at 30.01 inches and 3 pm at 20.92 inches, 61 at midnight, 68 at 3 pm, with a 70.2 maximum and 44.9 minimum on grass. Winds recorded 0 am east, noon, and 3 pm vary up to 8 mph.
Canberra forecast shows cloudy skies with occasional showers. Moderate day temperatures and patches of mist or fog. South to southeast winds light to moderate.
A historical critique argues that Canberra’s Griffin master plan was eroded by political expediency and a mice infestation. Parliament failed to provide safeguards, and a supervisory committee lacks power to enforce preservation. Strengthening the committee and publicizing its advice could curb further spoilation of the national capital.
Canberra shop owners voice disappointment at delayed Commonwealth Canberra development promises. Chairman Sol J Goulston says private enterprise bore losses while government failed to transfer public funds and raise Canberra to a comparable city status. He urges policy alignment with Sydney and Melbourne price levels to reflect patriotic enterprise.
Opposition accuses ministers of secrecy over alleged profiteering and border cases in the Abbey bread and military boot scandals. Premier figures pressed for openness while Curtin defends disclosure and warns against silencing workers. The adjournment motion is approved.
The text records a Melbourne broadcast where Mr Curtin explains a government task before parliament. It notes the minister’s statement on casualty figures and the attitude of members during the joint session. The passage mentions cheering and clapping as the audience reacts to political remarks.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden said Australia will respond to slanderous broadcasts about Australian troops in Malaya by Javanese radio. He has raised the issue with External Affairs Minister Stewart and Information Minister Fall and will meet the new Japanese minister Kawal to discuss the matter.
Mr. Kawai, the new Japanese Minister, reached Canberra and held talks with External Affairs Minister Sir Frederick Stewart. His status awaits full establishment until he presents credentials to Governor-General Lord Gowrie. He declined to discuss international matters. South Africa imposes new taxes including 9 penny extra on petrol and beer, a half-penny per pack of ten cigarettes, and a penny per pound weight tax on new molar work with a raised excess profits tax and gold mine contribution tax.
The Service Ministers concluded their addresses to members of both Houses at a joint meeting. The Acting Prime Minister said the aim was to provide full information so members understand the war situation and the need to subordinate all to winning the war. Speeches were given by the Army Minister and the Ministers for Air and Munitions.
The Archbishop of Canterbury issues a national day of prayer service for next Sunday. The text includes Admiral Drake’s cadiz prayer and supplications from the Book of Common Prayer. Prayers will cover civil defence forces civilians and all people who have disregarded danger.
Two soldiers are reported dead from injuries in action including Pte Th Bowen and Vic J, with wounded in action notes for T McAviney and C P O Sullivan. Locations referenced include Parramatta and Katoomba with several names obscured in the OCR.
The analysis weighs British advances in Abyssinia against wider strategic aims. It notes Italian Erata bases being neutralised as British and allied air forces hit aerodromes. Advances threaten lines of communication, with the Jibut Addis Ababa railway primary objective and risks of retreat or coastal withdrawal.
Analysis notes German blitzkrieg tactics of surprise and multiple campaign plans. Balkan operations may shift via Bulgaria or Yugoslavia with pressure on Belgrade. Yugoslav leadership faces decisions amid German diplomacy and Allied actions as Turkey offers cooperation.
Sixty three survivors from a British ship torpedoed in the Atlantic were picked up today by a Portuguese vessel.
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