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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1941
Page
3
Report says four German bombers were shot down near a Canadian port during an aerial attack. Allied observers confirm interceptors and anti aircraft fire repelled the raid, with casualties and equipment losses under investigation.
Italian communique claims casualties from British air raids south of Brindisi with heavy bomber activity around Lecce. RAF statement says several aircraft were shot down and many bombers damaged, with no loss of single twin engined bomber.
In a cricket match Collins claimed a key advantage for North bourne as T O Corthor was lbw to Delohery. Bowling figures show McKennie 6 31, Turnbull 1 27, Dunsmoore 5 3 81, Norrie 4 24. Norrie contributed 152 for the fourth wicket before a late collapse.
With Jones Roe and Raby unavailable, Northbourne fielded three new players and scored 128. Jeffery led bowling for 134 with support from James and Collins who claimed 4 wickets for 71. The report notes scattered wickets and fall lengths as teams contest a county league game amid other local notices and school events.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe Italian attacks in Albania facing defeat and disputed leadership at a military headquarters. The fragment hints at coordination issues and a month of scarce operations affecting Allied raiders and local defense.
Cadets chase stumbled to 188 for 3 in brisk innings as Kenale scores 68 not out and Norris supports with a 152 run stand for the fourth wicket. The match highlights a dominant batting spell and strong partnership.
Northbourne beat Ainslie in a boys cricket match with standout scores. Pacer Geary top scored with 71 while Rees B remained not out. Bowling highlights include Slumack taking 1-16 and M Grifiths 1-168.
Fragmentary OCR lists a wanted notice and rewards involving glasses, a room, a child, and names such as Aliaire Haid Webster and Hotel Canberra staff. It mentions a Times Office and referencias to Tignes and Rags Ray quantity in unclear context.
At a 4 PM press conference in Washington Sumner Welles announced the appointment of a New Zealand minister as part of Roosevelt’s active diplomacy. He noted Mr Gauss, formerly minister to Australia, has reached the United States and will head to Chungking soon. The new minister to Australia, Mr Johnson, may depart China once Gauss’s departure is fixed, then proceed to Washington before heading to Australia.
In London, 24 Pioneer Corps men were jailed for looting after debris clearance. They received sentences totaling 17 years, with a 61-year-old metal merchant receiving 12 months for receiving. The men had worn war ribbons and faced multiple previous convictions.
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