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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 19, 1941

Page

5

Yugoslavia Seeks Neutrality Pledge as Nazi Talks Advance

A London report says Yugoslavia sought a guarantee of neutrality and a non aggression pledge toward Salonika while resisting the Tri Partite Pact. Berlin notes claim Yugoslavia asked for military and financial aid and planes, prompting German caution amid broader Balkan tensions. A separate dispatch mentions Premier Inonu replying to Hitler as diplomacy continues.

London Yugo Slavia Germany Salonika Yugoslavia Balkans

Melbourne bias allegations in defence ministry claims

A Melbourne charge accuses business interests of placing their representatives in the Ministry of Munitions to win most defence work. MSP Morgan says this causes unemployment in New South Wales and Queensland as skilled workers leave for Victoria. He notes widespread official disapproval of New South Wales attempts to onslaught the war effort.

Melbourne Morgan New South Wales Queensland Victoria New South Bar

On the Air Today and Prices Fixed in Australia

A broadcast schedule notes midday programs and BBC News timings while the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner fixes towel prices in Australia. Preliminary action by Customs Ministers declares terry toweling and related goods under price control. Actor James Stewart injured in a private plane forced landing near Van Nuys. doctor says condition satisfactory.

Australia Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Customs Harrison Hollywood James Stewart van Nuys

Far West Children's Health Scheme Concert

Under the patronage of Her Excellency The Lady Gowrie Albert Mall hosts a concert by favourite radio artists to support crippled children. Donation space provided by Canberra's leading gift store E Anthon Jensen.

Far West Lady Gowrie Albert Mall E. Anthon Jensen Canberra

Financing the child endowment scheme splits committee

A divided committee discusses funding the child endowment plan with views split between revenue and payroll tax. Some fear irrevocable revenue use would burden next year’s finances and lower living standards, while others back mixed funding. A government review and cabinet consideration follow.

Lkely Fadden Itme

War Funds Dance at Golf Club in Canberra

A dance event to aid war funds is planned for March 22 at the Canberra Golf Club. Admission is 1/6, and members plus guests are invited to attend, with Analie Hall in Rupper hosting the evening.

P.m. Analie Hall Rupper Canberra C Golf Club Barton Tennis Club Manuka Pavilion

Tyres Stolen. Harold Gough Sentenced in 1940 case

Harold Gough, a member of the ALF, was convicted of stealing four motor tyres valued at £72 12s. 0d between April 1 and May 20, 1940. He was sentenced to 12 months hard labour at Goulburn Gaol by Justice Lukin in the Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty after being represented by J. R. Phippard.

Harold Gough ALF Montana Goulburn Justice Lukin Supreme Court Gough KR. Phippard Canberra Sc’ Hutchinson Sydney J. M. Mills Hutchinson Parramatta Frank Gibson Captain Fiat Goss Hutchington Gibson Gitwan Fanner Glyn Cavanagh Kingston

Britain warns Rome of RAF bomb plan amid Athens threat

Rome dispatch reports the British Associated Press cites a warning to Italy, Germany, and the Vatican that the Royal Air Force will bomb Rome if Axia bombs Athens.

London Rome British Associated Press Britain Italy Germany Vatican RAF Axia Athens

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