This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1941
Page
2
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd warns advertisers that ads must follow strict insertion rules. Advertisements not compliant may be rejected or red to be endorsed by responsible persons and can only be inserted if the rule is adhered to.
His Excellency the Governor General attended by Brigadier General Anderson toured the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation works at Pis Henfin Bend yesterday morning. Her Excellency the Lady Gowrie, with Miew Ivie Price, visited the David Jones photo exhibition and the NAW division of the Red Cross. Lady Gowrie arrived in Canberra from Sydney yesterday. Rev. E Shepherd, associated with Meetsey, preached at Wesley Church on Sunday evening and at the Baptist and Reld Methodist churches.
Canberra notes show barometer readings around 29.48 to 30.56 inches and temperatures ranging from 35.6 to 70.4 degrees. Winds shift from W or NW to NNW with speeds up to 36 mph, recording high and low temperatures and wind velocities across Sunday and Monday intervals.
A fragmentary report notes the Crystal Palace North Tower to be dismantled to provide venires metal for British manufacture and support expeditions. The article mentions the famed structure and its role in a guiding figure's travels.
Canberra area forecast calls for scattered showers in the far south with a chance of snow on the Alps. Expect mainly fine skies elsewhere, moderate temperatures, cold nights, and northwest winds. The message includes a quoted line about upholding courage and resistance.
The Canberra Times comments on Plymouth's fire damage and resilience. It argues German bombing cannot crush British morale or defeat Britain, citing civilian losses, the Drake statue, and the resolve of Britons led by Menzies. It predicts Allied air superiority will topple Nazi power and calls for destroying German cities.
The first batch of Liberator bombers arrived in England after crossing the Atlantic from America flown by British pilots. Each aircraft weighs 66 feet long with an 110 foot wingspan and features four Pratt and Whitney engines producing 1200 HP at takeoff. The planes cruise at 335 mph at 14 000 feet and boast a 5000 mile range.
More than 100 invalided ALLE members landed in Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide from England. They shared blitz stories of London and souvenirs such as Italian bomber fragments. They reported 21 Diggers died in England and recalled rescue work by the ALF. An ex taxi driver described aiding a dying child, struck by shrapnel. They said a September invasion attempt by 60 000 Hillers was repelled by Navy ROAAP forces.
In Shanghai on Monday, a four week terror campaign reached a climax as bombs struck two branches of the Chungking Central Chinese Bank. One branch in the French concession and another in the International Settlement were hit, killing six and wounding seven amid heavy damage.
French transport lands in Saigon with 800 native troops and 100 Army officers plus equipment from France. More French troops expected soon.
A Malta communique says last night raiders dropped bombs causing minor civilian damage and one casualty. Early this morning an enemy formation over Malta appeared to be on an expedition and dive-bombers attacked. RAF fighters engaged and anti aircraft shot down one raider and damaged two. no further casualties reported.
The document states it was printed and published by Laattemine John Shakaspeara for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. at the company offices in Mort Girest, Braddon, Canberra.
Australian Commonwealth Parliament faces early end to the current session with a proposed April 4 recess for holidays and a possible resumption in May. Debate on the Child Mindow unit Bill is expected to dominate, with passage unlikely soon. Prime Minister M returns when the next session opens as ministers prepare to head to Canberra.
A government review warns of a 20 000 man gap in fighting services due to age group registration up to 34 years. Officials cite unremoved registrants and complex checks, and propose lifting minimum ages for some reserve roles while prioritizing key trades for war industries. The War Council may adjust exemptions and home front duties as actions are studied.
A conference of the South Coast and Southern Tablelands Agricultural Bureau will be held at Berridale today and tomorrow. Queanbeyan branch is represented by D. W. Cargill, S. Frederickson and W. Webber. Mr Cargill will speak on The Pig Industry Today.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden will speak at the Greek National Day celebration in Canberra with the Greek flag presentation by the Royal Greek Consul General. A high class programme features Marie Hremner Branley Clarkson and Ronald Dowd. Donations for the Greek Day Appeal in ACT pass £150 with a £500 target.
British bombers raided Berlin during the night with explosive and incendiary bombs. Berlin initially denied the raid but later acknowledged bombs in the diplomatic quarter, with fires started and several civilians killed or wounded. Reports also note attacks on Kiel and Hanover and heavy explosions near Hanover.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden says the Royal Agricultural Show embodies imperial unity. The fair showcases London wartime resilience and Australia’s national resources and secondary industries with factory and workshop output highlighting war-time production.
Canton correspondent reports Japanese army with navy cooperation made a dawn landing north of Hundhai Bay in Southern Kwangtung. Japanese converge on a town near Chungking and claim capture of Shanghkan, headquarters of the Chungking army.
Labour aims to redraw the Broadcasting Bill with a Special Independent Commission to oversee the industry. The Opposition seeks tighter national control and other reforms including licence reallocation and regional access. A party meeting will discuss the broad policy lines on Wednesday.
British forces press on in East Africa with Neghelli captured as attack from west and north reaches Dewra Markos. Addis Ababa may fall within weeks as larger Allied moves fracture Italian defenses and threaten Keren, the last major resistance in the region.
A broadcast appeal from the National Children's Home and Orphanage notes Meg Sharp a one year old girl who lost her father Mopemaker two brothers and three step-relatives in a Birmingham air raid. May survives and remains with the children’s home as three brothers serve in the Army.
New Zealand signals removal of restrictions allowing United States ships to carry goods between Australia and the Dominion. Australia had earlier joined New Zealand in restricting American vessels, a policy shifted as shipping demand rises. Government expects American ships to play a larger role in Pacific transport going forward.
The report discusses pending prosecutions and a fraud bill in Parliament. It notes the bill places defendants in all cases under review and reflects Labour support for measures shifting burden of proof in fraud cases. The piece cites Mr Gur ur and Dr Evatt as supporters during a tense session.
Mrs A G Menzies, wife of the Prime Minister, departed for Canberra today. She is relieved to learn Ian Menzies is safe after the weekend bombing raid. The family wishes to see him home soon but notes he has crucial duties in England.
Countess Fulda Clana wife of Cont Clana and daughter of Mignor Mussolini is reported by British United Press to be seriously ill with pneumonia due to immersion when an Italian ship she was traveling on as a passenger was torpedoed weeks ago.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.