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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1941

Page

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Ballet at Albert Hall Delights Canberra Audience

A Russian Ballet program at Albert Hall impressed Canberra patrons with Ilia Milova and Tamara Tehinarova lead performances. Highlights included The Sleeping Beauty scenes and a Pas de Deux, with scenes from Carnival and Gypsy Dance adding lively variety. A second showing is scheduled for tonight.

Albert Hall Australia K Tait Canberrara Sydney Melbourne Tamara ‘Fehinarova Ratase Kousnetsove Valeri Shalevaky Eduard Sobichevaky Michel Folina Diaghilev Ballet Milo Irina Milova Tamare Tchinarova Hassan Kousnelsove Tamara Tchinarova Valeri Shulevaky Tamara Tehinarova Eduard Boblehevskyn Tchaikov‘curnet Tamara Teninarova Ivan Astro Mova Pantalon Ivan Astromi Anitra Temas the Albert Hall

Governor General inspects Lang Bay garrison camp

Lord Gowrie attended by Brigadier General Anderson inspects the Garrison Battalion in camp at Lang Bay. Avivice reports the Presbyterian minister E A Robson in Canberra has won the Margaret Gillespie New Testament prize for Greek at St Andrew's Theological College Sydney and the Mitchell prize for outstanding overall student in final year.

Lord Gowrie A. T. Anderson Lang Bay Avivice E. A. Robson Canberra Margaret Gillespie St. Andrew's Theological College Sydney Mitchell

Weather summary for Canberra with barometer and temps

The Canberra weather notes show 9 am barometer at 29.08 inches and 3 pm at 28.95 inches. Temperatures reach a maximum of 87 degrees Fahrenheit in the 24 hours ending 1 am with a 73.8 degree high earlier. winds from the southeast at noon and afternoon, light.

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Canberra plan neglect blamed for delays and slums

A Canberra debate condemns long neglect by Governments and Parliament of the Griffin Plan. It cites lack of office space and housing, calls for modernisation, and urges action to complete permanent government offices on idle foundations and improve housing conditions in Canberra.

E. Griffin Canberra Griffin Ppliament Parliament House Commonwealth

Canberra Slums Expose Government Neglect at Rotary Address

Canberra YMCA secretary Mr Clive Glover warned Rotary Club members last night that neglect in housing and environment has hardened youth, comparing Canberra to Chicago. He described vandalism at Causeway Hall, with damaged windows and boats hurled by 32 youths, and urged programs to channel youth energies into constructive activities.

Canberra Causeway M.C.A Lisir Kuali Chicago Iveh

Griffin Plan Limits Canberra Layout Says Minister

A minister rejects fully hamstringing Canberra by the Griffin Plan while acknowledging its guidance. He argues modern transport and architecture require some deviation from the plan to shape the capital’s development.

Griffin Canberra

Parliament to adjourn for Easter amid secretariat plan shift

Canberra debates shift as Parliament may recess through Easter until April 22 due to delays in child endowment legislation and a move to bulk two temporary secretariats on Capitol Hill. Senator Foil defended the plan citing urgent office space needs and faster setup than permanent foundations.

Commonwealth Parliament Foil Capitol Hill Public Works Committee Fall Canberra Labour Party Curtin Hota

Industrial Peace Talk Faces Mediation Board Split

President Housewelt held a Sunday conference with Philip Murray to win support for a planned eleven man mediation board. Murray remains opposed but may cooperate if the board is created. AFL approves while CIO favours rejection citing impracticality. Hoosewelt aims to issue an executive order Tuesday to establish the board to curb production stoppages.

Washington Housewelt C.so. i Philip Murray Congress Murray American Federation of Labour Committee For Industrial Organisation Hoosewelt Tucadag Mediaation Board

Greek Day Appeal strengthens Canberra aid drive

Public bodies back the Greek Day Appeal in Canberra ahead of Greek Independence Day at Albert Hall next Tuesday. The Prime Minister will open the event with the Greece Consul-General attending. Street stalls run Friday at shopping centres and Saturday at the ACT Show. Royal Canberra Golf Club holds a 198 hole event on March 27 to raise funds. Schools show growing interest with talks by Mr. Lea Sakell at several institutions. Art unions promote prizes including return rail fare to Melbourne and a Sydney car trip plus a Jervis Bay trip. Musical evening set for Thursday at 4 15 in the Albert Hall Ante Ficom.

Balkans Canberra Albert Hall Ue a¢Ung Fadden Greece A.C.T Royal Canberra Golf Associates Lea Sakell Canberra Girls' Grammar Melbourne Sydney Jervis Bay Alpert Hall

Growing French Resistance Propaganda Labels Target Vichy Figures

London reports The Evening News printed stickers spread in occupied Paris condemning Laval and other Vichy leaders. The text praises France and De Gaulle while denouncing the regime as traitors allied with Germany and calling for their execution.

London the Evening News France Paris Laval Darian Deate Margret Vichy Germany de Gaulle England

Inter-department Panel Studies War Insurance Plan

An inter-department committee is drafting a Cabineo scheme for compulsory war risk insurance covering property, with a potential link to the British Alliance plan. Members include Treasury Assistant Secretary Mr Joyer, Solicitor-General Mr Castlean, Defence Co-ordination official Mr Brain, Repatriation Secretary Mr Henys, and Tax Non Department Valuer Mr Wal dron. The British AI scheme for immovable and movable assets up to £2000 is being examined, but Australian adoption is not yet certain.

Cabineo Waldron

War Loans Advance Contributions Received

Sydney reports a broadcast from Sir Claude Reading of the Commonwealth Bank explaining how Australians can finance the war. He outlines advance subscriptions to the Commonwealth war loans, with money lent to the government earning interest and a right to withdraw with no interest if unforeseen circumstances arise.

Sydney Commonwealth Bank of Austrailia Sir Claude Reading

New Royal Surgeon Fellows Named Amid Relief Fund

The British Bombing Relief Fund records show 11557 pounds previously acknowledged. London reports the Royal College of Surgeons admits new fellows and lists HL L. Brewer from Melbourne A. A. Wearn from Sydney and W. Campbell from New Zealand among the 1st instalment beneficiaries.

London Royel Cot Women's Radio Loge of Surgeons HL L. Brewer Melbourne A. A. Wearn Sydney W. Nn Campbell New Zealand

Yugoslavia resistance potential grows as Balkan outlook shifts

Reports from wartime dispatches say Yugoslavia is mobilizing about a million men and could harass German columns along the Vardar and Morava valleys. Snow across the Balkans may delay German moves, offering time for Belgrade to gauge public support for resistance and possibly alter the Balkan balance.

Slavia Balkan Europe Yugo-Slavia Vardar Germany Salonika Morava Saloniki Yugo- Slavia Belgrade Hitler Belgrads Falkans Yugolavia Belgraris F Verdarou Pasaen Greece

Balkans Have Invasion Plans Indicated by Air Raids

Last weeks German air raids on Britain sparked debate over a still undecided Balkan policy and potential invasion. Weather patterns favored night bombing, with Britain poised to absorb strikes while Germany relies on favorable conditions and surprise to strain morale and tie down Royal Air Force resources.

Britain Hitler England Germany Royal Air Force Luftwaffe

Submarine Overdue Alert From Admiralty Names Navy Officer

The Admiralty reports that submarine Napper under Lieutenant C Prowse is overdue. Navy officials say the crew is to be considered missing while efforts continue to locate the vessel.

London The Admiralty C ¥. Prowse

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