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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
2
The Minister for the Army Mr Spencer announced in Canberra that Representatives were briefed after consulting the Acting Prime Minister. The Canberra Times notes a national resolve to resist wrongs and aid the future, highlighting a call for vigilance and collective action.
Sydney welcomes six American warships with a planned harbor arrival and grand reception. Lord Mayor Crick predicts a historic welcome rivaling New York. Brisbane will host Rear Admiral Newton and officers, with official government representation to mark the visit.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden told a Commonwealth luncheon with Japanese Minister Katsun Kawai that preventing war in the Pacific is a shared duty of all nations. He urged mutual goodwill and emphasized Australia’s wartime alliance with Britain, hoping friendship with Japan may extend to broader trade and peace.
War day by day reports Britain may be using a secret device developed in Canada and America to check night raiders. Analysts weigh the method against German losses and note balloon defences and high altitude cables as part of evolving night defence measures.
Australian House members urged immediate rail gauge unification. Mr. Drakeford questioned line options and the need for a 4ft 8 1/2in gauge rail from Broken Hill to Arduna to address continental line inadequacies for emergency military use.
Education Department grants a full holiday to all schools to mark the visit of the American naval squadron to Australia. Public Schools in the Australian Capital Territory approved a holiday. pupils need not attend. Bi Pongene School and Patrick agent indicate they will align with the arrangements, granting full holiday, while Church of England Grammar Schools will not observe the holiday.
The Repertory presents Busman's Honeymoon with a single setting. Mrs Ewens designed the window treatment and striking wet for Call it a Day and Pygmalion. Intervals between acts are short to avoid monotony as the first act room is dust shrouded.
The Far West concert party arrives in Canberra en route to Japan and Bombala for a Saturday Albert Hall fundraiser. The lineup includes Eileen Roy Sophie Perganelis Francey Fwatley Tyroliniat Roy gion Cox and Arthur Henley with Lionel Cerril from Sydney joining the trio. Special buses and a brief program are planned for the Canberra show.
Canberra weather summary reports barometer readings low clarity with morning and afternoon values. The fragment mentions a 30.06 inch morning barometer and an unclear afternoon value, indicating an incomplete meteorological note with no further data.
Navy Department announces aircraft collision near carrier with two planes involved. Reports indicate fatalities and weather conditions including wind velocity around 11 mph and temperatures near 64.5 degrees. Authorities say operation resumed with limited details available.
Government warns next budget will be larger as taxation and loans rise to fund war production. Bank credit is used to store export surpluses and expand munitions output, aiming to prevent inflation while increasing aircraft, artillery, and armoured division capabilities. 6 million to fund mercantile shipbuilding to ease export transport.
Minority report warns a payroll tax may become permanent after use and urges financing from consolidated revenue. It cites Messrs Spooner, Franklin, Hutchinson and others. Majority favors partial revenue financing and partial payroll tax, led by Jolly, Paterson, Abbott, H.R., Cooper, and Spicer.
Greek Independence Day activities in Canberra include an address by Prime Minister Fadden at Albert Hall on Tuesday night. London observances recall Britain's early role in supporting Hellenic causes, with Greek national dances and the Greek anthem planned. A grand march features Miss Greece and Miss Britannia. planning, fundraising, and street solicitations continue for Friday events.
Mr. R N Wardis of the Department of Health told the Public Works Committee that Canberra’s abattoir plans include adequate facilities for a 50 per cent population rise. He noted no provision for Queanbeyan’s growth and discussed current capacity, cooling, and slaughter figures, with new abattoirs offering space for beef and mutton and a large skin drying shed.
The Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to Flight-Lieutenant T. M. Price for a daring Tobruk rescue. Damaged in a murphine attack he steadied his Seagull from H M A B Sydney, flew 100 miles to Mersa Matruh, and returned to British territory with crew.
A local Crazy Whist evening will be held at Acre Oval with proceeds aiding Canberra Church funds. Supper is planned, and arrangements are in progress.
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt remains unperturbed by rumors of U boats in American waters. He intends to board his yacht today, and two escort vessels will accompany the party to ensure safety during the voyage.
Sir John urged a National Capital Standing Committee to oversee Canberra planning from a financial view. He warned against continual changes to the Griffin Plan and stressed the need for thorough study before decisions on the lake system and railway station. The committee should include engineers and architects to avoid rushed projects and preserve Canberra’s civic concept.
A parliamentary report shows two years ago the National Capital Planning and Development Committee urged against further provisional structures in permanent materials. It recommended an economical solution for office accommodation as the Government moved to transfer the Civil Aviation Department to Canberra, noting Melbourne Block should be retained.
Reports of a Russian note warning the Yugoslav government against adherence to the Tripartite Pact influence Balkans politics. Yugoslav resistance stiffens as general opposition to Germany grows. Diplomatic circles doubt Soviet aid but note the note signals anti German penetration limits. Strong pro resistance forces operate in the region amid German moves through Yugoslavia. Commentators say delays in Bulgaria push could harden Yugoslav opinion against Germany while Greek and Turkish positions stiffen.
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