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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1941
Page
2
The report describes a deadly crash into the sea from a 200 foot height and a crowded East train with one death and two injured. Firebombing and shelling hit a plant shelter, with many casualties, as night raiders attacked four towns in the West and faced ground defenses.
Prime Minister Fadda announced a large munitions program in Australia. Projects aim to produce 36 million pounds worth of munitions and 15.8 million pounds for raw materials machinery. By June about 80 000 workers would be on munitions lines and 70 000 more on material production. Government munitions facilities and iron works near completion with new orders contingent on Australian direction.
London report broadcasts a possible attack on Dakar amid a concentration of French warships in the area. The alert notes fears of aggression near the West African port during wartime conditions.
Her Excellency the Lady Gowrie opened the Sommer leigh Cross Fete on Saturday and was later hosted by Mr and Mrs Brookes at Wilnt Hi.
Saturday report from Canberra lists barometer readings around 30.13 inches at 9 am and 31 inches later. Temperatures range from 42 to 72 degrees with winds shifting from NNW to NNW at various hours. Maximum wind velocity reaches 14 mph. a 23 percent paper indicates pavilion certificates.
The Canberra Times notes Queensland and South Australia elections show no major swing, with governments likely stronger. It argues against a universal National Government, warning unity must not erase party distinctions and urging stability and parliamentary democracy to guide wartime policy.
Reports say Italian crews at American ports between Panama and Boston attempted to smash vessel machinery. Coast Guard guards were placed on weasels as a precaution after widespread damage to Italian ships. Ottawa reports Trans Canada Airways earned £149000 in 1840 with operating costs cut 413 percent.
Lieut Colonel Russ, prospective Liberal candidate for Lancamer, tells the House of Commons the Liberal Association opposes Churchill and Sinclair. He says the postwar Liberal policy is weak and leadership lacking and urges a stronger plan for peace and policy after the war.
Members of the Parliamentary Public Works Committee heard a plan to start two temporary secretariats in Canberra to meet urgent office needs. The proposal cites 2,800 tons of steel from Sydney yards and notes foundations require no strengthening while labour is available and the war should not be hindered.
The Labor Party argues for child endowment and widow pensions while facing shifts in South Australian politics. The Liberal Country League expands its lead but lacks an outright majority as independents lose seats. several ministers secure easy wins, with several contest tight in outer districts.
Colin Bean will play Peter in the repertory at the Albert Hall tomorrow and Thursday. The cast included Dootite and Die Changed the colour of sat anes Des mee aera.
Cardinal O Connell of Boston, aging 81, said Americans want to avoid involvement in the European conflict. He spoke in Florida after a winter visit, urging peace and criticizing war as murderous. He declined to comment on the Lend Lease bill, stressing religion cannot be crushed by world events.
Mr. F. C. Sides F.A.L formerly Melbourne Heesoa takes a role at the A.M.P. office in Canberra as reported in the local column of the Canberra paper.
Report notes Yugoslavia signs Axia Puct treaty, seen as a substantial German diplomatic victory. Observers say the move may embolden Allied backing and invite renewed demands from Berlin while Yugoslav alignment remains uncertain amid Balkan tensions and external pressures.
The Labour Party holds 40 seats with wins and losses across Queensland districts. Key outcomes include defeating UAP leader H M Fussell in Hamilton by an Independent and Labour losses in Banda, Maree, Kurilpa, Sandgate and Carpentaria amid four doubtful seats. Premier Forgan Smith vows progress and no utopian promises.
London reports the Japanese Foreign Minister Mr Matsouka left for Rome with an audience expected in Berlin on the way. Lieutenant Commander Fletcher MP noted the visit could affect views on the Japanese Ambassador in London amid concerns about hostile observers and intelligence reporting.
Multiple indicators suggest the Balkan campaign lags. Bulgaria occupation runs a week late, possibly three weeks, with Greek demands delayed for a diplomatic win in Yugoslavia. Italian East Africa reports two key points, likely boosting Pan's resolve and British defenses in Cyrenaica.
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