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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
3
The text indicates Labour proposes amendments to ensure the commission remains accountable to the party and government. It aims to limit contracts and bar the news service from independent directions, asserting the party’s right to direct or restrain actions of the commission.
Melbourne reports official word that substantial British forces have arrived in Malaya. Nine RAF squadrons, personnel, Royal Artillery troops from Britain, and forces from the empire arrive as direct transports traverse sea routes with no enemy interference observed.
Washington reports the government has ordered Dow Chemical to ship its entire March output of magnesium to Britain. British orders in future will receive priority in magnesium production.
Lord Croft told the House of Lords that African campaigns in Libya Cyrenaica and East Africa showed imperial troops from Australia New Zealand the Union Rhodesia and African colonies along with British forces had written a brilliant chapter in British military history. He noted casualties totals up to February 23 with most losses among British troops and praised sea power for enabling vast communications and surprise attacks. Egypt Suez Canal and the shores of the Italian Lake were cited as secured for Britain with Mussolini's dream becoming Italy's nightmare.
A report cites claims that Lewis’ flat was raided by military police who found documents and property. Singer, employed by Japan, arrived in Australia under unclear circumstances and was later arrested. Lewis reportedly urged his release. Senator Amour calls for vigilance to prevent misconduct amid Australia’s rising international role.
In Parliament, Rosevear accuses inspector Rigney of blocking KR White and Company from supplying bread to the Army after Abbco Bread took over. The inquiry expands to probe Abbey’s 1940 conviction and possible negligence or improper conduct by contractors or army staff. Justice Maxwell to finish report quickly.
Local notices list Sunday Sunway event details and various community classes. Rev J Whites sermon, Baptist Missionary page, interior ministry meeting, band practice, St John Ambulance first aid classes begin Tuesday, animal school night, shorthand clubs for men at Technical College, Kingston registrar notice, Wentworth Avenue Kingston address, Ainslie Tennis Club invites, O Briens Orchestra Friday, March 2 venue details, verandah kitchen bathroom hot water service rental 1/3 per week for 3 months from April, Woodger and Calthorpe LTD Canberra contact.
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