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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1941
Page
2
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Weather bulletin notes rather cloudy skies in Canberra with mild temperatures and developing showers. Poem fragment follows amid uncertain text.
The Luftwaffe faces intensified British air power as RAF spring offensive targets Berlin Hamburg and Bremen. Britain expands fighter operations from Tripoli to Somaliland and Greece, while the Royal Navy maintains a blockade and protects convoys. German morale buckles under sustained bombing in occupied Europe.
Australian Governor-General Lord Gowrie received ArsA anese Minister to Australia Mr Kawai as the first Japanese envoy to the Commonwealth. In a English address he stressed closer ties and mutual cooperation, and discussed trade and neutrality while noting friendly relations with Australia and calls for a trade treaty.
The House of Representatives referred a proposal to build two secretariats in Canberra to the Public Works Committee for inquiry. The project would cost £80,000, while some members argued funds should start the skeleton construction of the £800,000 administrative block, for which £50,000 worth of foundations have long been laid.
Sir Bertram Stevens will draw E20 weekly plus expenses from March 4 as head of the Eastern Group Supply Council at Canberra. The Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden disclosed in Parliament detailing salary £2500 yearly, entertainment £1250, car allowance £375, and travel allowances. The appointment aims to leverage his wide knowledge of Australian affairs and production capacity.
London observers see renewed German bombardment as a prelude to an invasion or a total defeat of British morale. Analysts differ on Hitler’s plan but agree sustained raids aim to wear down ports ships and civil order until more decisive moves, possibly in April, or until outside aid collapses.
A fragment reports a Far West Scheme operation assisting more than 100 people with treatment and transport between Sydney and Canberra. The text mentions daily average movements and a concerted effort by authorities to provide care and access.
Government approves appointment of Dr Evatt as a representative member. Details unreadable due to damaged text.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie presided over a Federal Executive Council meeting in Canberra. He received Mr Tatsuo Kawai Japanese envoy and hosted a dinner at Government House with Lt Col G Drake-Brockman and other officials in attendance.
The ABC paid Australian artists £270 580 in the financial year alongside £26 in unspecified artist arrears. The report notes overall fee disbursements by the commission and comments on implausible figures and missing data.
Memra Ward and Brennan criticised Labour's role in the Advisory War Council provoking talk of disciplinary action. Ward alleged collusion in Parliament while Brennan said he exceeded his authority in subscribing to War Council decisions. Labour circles note the War Council is a Federal Executive instrumentality.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden defended the Child Endowment Scheme as robust while government supporters worry over its constitutionality. The Royal Commission's 1929 report advised state cooperation. Critics oppose payroll tax funding and cost estimates reach £11,000,000. Soldiers’ allowances would rise from 10s to 15s weekly if enacted. Minister Helt aims to introduce the bill next week amid Labour Party uncertainty.
The Greek National Day will be celebrated March 25 at the Albert Hall Canberra with a concert by Sydney performers and Greek dances. A 12 foot Greek flag will be presented to the Acting Prime Minister Mr. Padden by the Consul General, symbolizing the Canberra Greek community. Fundraising drives include a button campaign and chocolate wheels raising further funds, with stalls in Kingston City and Manuka and donations sought from local residents.
The Commonwealth government will seek NSW cooperation to appoint the state Royal Commission judge to lead a special inquiry into the Abbco bread case after the state inquiry ends. Minister for the Army Mr Spender planned to discuss with State Attorney Mr Manning this week.
Mr McCall in the House of Repressarats accused money skinners of inflating tender prices on army contracts via high interest rates. The Army Minister Lyonder pledged discussion with the Supply Minister McBride and possible private action. He cited board demanded percentge guarantees with contracts, aiding small contractors to obtain funds from financiers charging exorbitant interest.
Entries for the ACT Pastoral and Agricultural Show exceed expectations with a weekend schedule at Hall Show Ground. A bus service from Kingston will run on Saturday, judging begins at 9 30 am, light horse times moved earlier, and new pony gallop entries considered. Interested parties should contact organizers by Tuesday.
Canberra Friday weather report shows a.m barometer 29.98 inches, p.m 20.8 inches, temperatures ranging from 58.1 to 75.1 degrees, 64 F at 8 am and 74 F at 8 pm. Winds shift from EBE to ENE then N with a max velocity of 17 mph.
Balkan experts predict a crisis within days as German and Italian reports cite March 15 as a possible move date. Germany may press Greece and Yugoslavia while preparing Bulgaria for a quick Balkans campaign before any Britain-focused action, signaling strategic aims tied to the Lease or Lend bill.
In the House yesterday Dr Evatt gave notice of a motion to disallow Regulation 427A. The Government is reviewing the regulations to remove sections objected to, but the Labour Party plans to contest the changes in any form.
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