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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1941
Page
2
Interview notes Japan’s stance on potential conflict with Australia and the policy implications. Kawal cautions against aggression while Mawal downplays immediate war, citing limited public understanding of Germany’s impact and foreign influence.
Fragmented text shows remarks on China, democracy, and the Lease and Lend Bill. Mentions Mr. Kawai and impressions of Australian people. References Japan’s Axis alignment and use of Japanese ports.
Sunday night in Mosman Sydney Newell CBE chief road expert aged 63 and long time public servant died. He helped build NSWs famed roads and left a lasting mark on Australian transport history.
The Governor General and Lady Gowrie left Canberra on Saturday morning. They attended the Investiture Ceremony at St Christopher's Church with Lord Gowrie represented by Captain L. Brecegindia. Mrs Mell Mi echern accompanied them at Government House Canberra.
Weather data from Canberra shows barometer readings and temperatures at different times. The report records 9 am and 3 pm values with ranges for temperature and wind, noting a 24 hour high and low.
Editorial lauds President Roosevelt’s plan to defend freedom by supporting Britain, Greece, and China with ships, food, guns, and tanks. It frames American intervention as essential to stopping tyranny and upholding a world order based on individual rights, vowing victory as the sole outcome.
A Belgrade radio broadcast stated Yugoslavia aims to remain non belligerent but will take up arms if needed to defend independence. The announcer urged friends to support the armed forces and warned against any attempt to smash Yugoslavia, stressing the commitment to liberty, independence and peace.
The General Manager of Courier Mall Brisbane Mr J P Williams will become Acting Director of Information for three months during Mr Percy Jenkins Linese. The Minister for Information Senator Foll said Queensland Newspaper Pty Ltd would make Williams available.
The article discusses Roosevelt pledging aid and defending democracy amid war. It contrasts democratic resolve with totalitarian repression, noting Britain’s harsh reception of performers and Germany’s censorship. It quotes Labour’s welcome and Curtin praising Roosevelt’s call for freedom and allied democracies.
In a Sunday broadcast Prime Minister General Smuts said America has entered the war not by declaration but by action. He claimed Hitler faces a spectacular defeat at American hands and must contend with a new undeclared war between Britain, its empire, and the United States.
A historic ceremony at St Christopher's Forrest saw Rt. Rev. Monsignor P. M. Haydon invested as Prothonotary Apostolic by Apostolic Delegate Most Rev. John Panico. Notables from the Holy See and Australian officials attended as prayers and Latin readings framed the rite.
Hitler at Heroes Day asserts that Britain and France bear responsibility for the 1914 war and accuse the Versailles treaty aims. He cites a General Woods Senate remark about Churchill and claims a small political financial clique drives the current conflict using international Jewry as motive.
The Labour Party leader urged immediate implementation of a child endowment plan, criticizing payroll tax funding and noting the scheme should start on July 1 and be financed from consolidated revenue. He contrasted large factory pay with the small output of high earners and questioned the bill’s parliamentary readiness.
A car driven by Donald Patrick Carracin of Acton skidded on a wet Constitution Avenue and struck a poplar tree, turning on its side. Carracin escaped. two passengers Ward of Reid and John Curtin Randwick were injured and admitted to Central Hospital with pelvis injuries and abrasions.
The Apostolic Delegate Mont Rev Dr Panico paid tribute to Monsignor Haydon at a Canberra dinner. He lauded Haydon’s priestly character, devotion to duty, and wide learning, noting the impact on Canberra’s churches and schools. Canberra leaders and clerics praised Haydon's work and loyalty to the church. A afternoon event at St Christopher's and a Benediction capped the day.
Reports outline a threefold German approach to Britain and France this week. Naval provocations seek to draw Britain into conflict, tripoli troop movement rumors aim to pressure France and mislead British forces, and a propaganda push targets Greece and Yugoslavia.
The weeks long German influence extends beyond Anglo French ties as Balkans suffer intensified pressure. Rumors claim German demands on Greece and Yugoslavia and evacuations, with no official confirmation yet. Observers see a planned timetable delaying air war on England, while cautions mount over negotiations.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a printed notice involving a company office matter and official publication. Names and context are unclear, but the text references publication by a local office or firm.
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