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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1941
Page
2
Weather bulletin notes a fine day and a cool to cold night in Canberra with light to moderate west to south winds. The forecast highlights improving conditions and a quiet trend for the coming hours.
Commonwealth Surveyor-General RK Percival told the Parliamentary Works Committee the selected site offers suitable paddocks and a river barrier for stock, with most drivings possible year round. He noted only in very wet years could river crossing become difficult, and that Canberra meat would not compare with others. He urged building new abattoirs locally to avoid reliance on imports.
The Ganherra Times notes a shift in World War II momentum as Germany’s invincibility aura fades. It cites failures in Greece and Turkey, the Yugoslav defiance, and Italy’s setbacks in Africa and Europe, with renewed doubts about Axis strength. The piece emphasizes diplomatic defeats and a dented legend ahead of Matsuoka’s Berlin visit.
Survivors describe a mine strike that sank the trawler Millimumill near the New South Wales coast. Five crew were rescued by Mortlake Bank and landed in Sydney, seven are missing. The minefield was laid by an enemy raider. no submarine activity confirmed. Names of survivors and crew listed by the Navy minister.
A fragmented listing of radio schedules from The Canberra Times detailing weekend programmes across stations. Entries include music segments, news bulletins, orchestral concerts from Melbourne Orchestra conducted by Montague Brearley with pianist Raymond Lambert, sports, and entertainment shows with scattered local notices and program titles.
Proceedings reveal arguments over Canberra secretariats and site choices for the two main offices, with costs cited for Melbourne and Sydney accommodations. Officials note modern designs, long lasting builds, and the impact on Canberra’s future parliament house while debating temporary versus permanent facilities.
London reports an official Vichy disclosure that wheat transfers from occupied to unoccupied France were part of a Nazi barter policy. The transfer of hundreds of thousands of tons of food and livestock to Germany highlights the one sided exploitation and the supposed "gifts" as cover for requisitioned supplies.
The Manila weather note reports Canberra readings with barometer 30.07 inches at a.m. 29.0 inches, 9 a.m. temperature 50 degrees and 73 degrees at p.m. It lists 24 hour maximum 4.7 degrees, a.m. minimum 72.8 degrees, and other values including 41.3 and 31.5 degrees with wind details at midday and afternoon.
After talks with ACT orchardists, the Apple and Pear Board permits local growers to sell apples directly to the public. The move reverses a recent cancellation of licenses and aims to prevent heavy losses as Narrabundah area orchards face about 600 cases to market amid recent windstorm damage.
The ACT Police Association hosted a Thursday night farewell at the police station for Constable Brennan who will soon depart for Port Moresby to join the Port Moresby Police Force. He expects to be absent for two years after a long service career spanning Victoria Queensland New South Wales and Canberra since 1917. Sergeant Perriman led the ceremony with remarks from Association secretary Tyey and others. An inscribed desk pen and pencil were presented in the association’s name.
London reports the death of J Alfred Johnstone a musician who served Austre Ma and Victoria as a respected teacher of the piano.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce may seek to amend the Industrial Board Ordinance to withdraw as an employers’ body. It planned to advise private employers to form a Canberra branch of the Employers Federation. The chamber’s secretary was told the ordinance requires an employers’ representative at hearings, prompting possible legal changes.
The Navy Department refused to disclose the movement plans of the U S squadron that recently visited Australia and New Zealand. Admiral Stark said no comment due to policy, fueling speculation it may visit the Netherlands East Indies or Singapore after Honolulu.
Celebrations mark the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of St John’s Church Canberra. A week long programme features a gala centenary ball on May maybe at Alpert Hall with church groups and women’s guilds active in organizing events.
A meeting of the A G T Patriotic Carnival committees at Hotel Civic reported that about £1200 will be available for distribution to patriotic fund committees. The event endorses were from Their Excellencies the Governor General and the Lady Gowrie.
The No. 28 T.T. BA&A.F. announces a cabaret dance at the Canberra Drill Hall on Friday April 5. A organising committee is preparing arrangements to ensure an entertaining evening. Table reservations are not required. those who wish to book should telephone 641.
The Australian government considers a petrol shipments bill to ease imports while awaiting details on affected items. Officials expect information soon but warn that tanker shortages remain the main obstacle to adequate petrol supply for Australia.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden appeals for universal sacrifice to win the war as Queensland Premier Burgan criticizes fiscal policy. He argues governments should tap all revenue and that delaying benefits defense unity, equality, and mobility of forces across the nation.
The Royal Australian Air Force recruiting train arrives in Canberra to address Air Force Reserve members on Monday night at the Canberra Technical School. Flight Lieut A G Priddle leads a medical exam ready train crew, with seven other officers, to assist youths under recruiting age for future examinations and groundwork lessons until they reach 14.
The Attorney General Mr Hughes announced repeal of Home Guard regulations. The government said the Spectatoral 3 force is no longer needed with the Returned Reicsters' League Voluntary Defence formed. The original plan was a Home Guard akin to the British model for order evacuation and home defense in emergencies.
R M C Gymkhana to be held at the Royal Military College Duntroon on Saturday April 6 starting at 1 80 pm The programme includes a mechanised teams race wrestling on horseback and open events featuring Army Navy and Air Force teams A demonstration by the Canberra Voluntary Aid Detachment will be held Afternoon tea will be served for a small charge with proceeds to the Voluntary Aid Detachment
The Admiral reports that H.M. yacht Molluse and the trawler Lady Lilian were sunk near London on Thursday. No casualties aboard Molluse, but some aboard the Lady Lilian.
A crowded listing outlines 3FC SAI and 2FC programs with music ensembles, book reviews, church talks, news bulletins, and operatic and symphonic segments. It notes a death in Umbai and various live performances across channels and times.
Lord Grey arrives in Bytrey from Canberra to assume duties in the FAS. Gerald Whiteford, of Crimith, now af Meant Mia, heads to Canberra today to begin his assignment there.
Several hundred Japanese troops were killed when a troop train crashed near Chitsin in Bhansali province, according to a press report. The incident occurred Thursday, with details still unclear and authorities investigating the scene.
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