War Effort for Labour Men Pushes Ahead
Fragmentary notes indicate Labour men mobilize for war effort, aiming to advance key decisions soon. The text hints at timely actions and coordinated planning without full details.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1941
Page
2
United States and Australia linked at Canberra Legacy Club dinner
The annual Canberra Legacy Club dinner featured Charge d of the United States J R Minter as guest speaker. He praised closer US Australia ties and reviewed postwar veteran benefits and policies, noting past government programs and insurance schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australia
United Stats Legal
J. R. Minter
Camberra
Minter
L. H. Rowling
W. H. Harrigan
J. M. Orr Wis
W. E. B. Nanaon
L. MH Rowling
J. Parker
A. G. Griffiths
J. B. Cumming
B. K. Lawrer
BE. W. Solly
W. H. Harrison
W. R. Eldridge
Melbourne
Somers
Club Wa
Sully
Lane
Womens Auxiliary
Spirit of England Described by Canberra Letter
A Canberra letter from Britain praises resilience under bombardment. It notes bombing, home displacement, and preference to defend England over munitions targets while commending ARP wardens, fire services, and shared sacrifice. The writer laments war’s reach but vows steadfast support and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
London
Hitler
A.R.P
England
Willkie Urges US Naval Convoys to Britain
Willkie told President Roosevelt he favors outright US naval convoys to Britain rather than the current plan. He said experts should advise on the best method to insure delivery whether by convoy or escort and warned the Navy must do more. Navy Secretary Knox predicted the US would produce vast combatant equipment within 90 days as the Army trains for 1941 42 warfare. Lindbergh warned Britain cannot be made secure by building planes alone without base capture or German collapse. He argued the United States risks being drawn into war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
United States
Britain
Mir
Secretary of the Navy
Col. Knox
Fort Dixon
New,Jersey
Germany
America
England
British Isles
France
Nazi Mischief Spreads In Iraq Crisis
The Canberra Times notes Rashid Ali's pro Nazi coup in Iraq and warns of German aims to challenge Britain. It highlights Britain's awareness of pro Axis intrigue, strategic and economic stakes in Mesopotamia, and the risk of a broader Middle East clash if British security is not firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Rashid Ali
Iraq
Britain
Kut
Mesopotamia
Middle East
Germany
Turkey
Suez
Dardenelles
Constantinople
Persian Gulf
Western Asia
Arma
Asia
Taurus
American ships bring munitions to Suez convoy reported
Neutral press reports that 26 American merchantmen heavily laden with arms and munitions for Britain have arrived at the Suez Canal. The convoy allegedly carries light tanks and anti aircraft guns and was convoyed by American warships. A US Atlantic patrol official says patrols will spot Axis ships and broadcast their whereabouts while remaining cautious near western British ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vichy
Middle East
Suez Canal
United States Atlantic
Axia
Conree
Eit
Labour Opposes Coalition with National Government
Canberra ALP branch denounces any Labour coalition with the current government urging rejection of PM Menzies and Fadden led National Government. Members insist Labour must win the war and pursue social reform, not abandon independence, with calls to retain Labour leadership and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Canberra
A.L.P
Kingston
A.C.T
ALP
Fegaral
Ands
Lal
Australia
Treasury
Commonwealth
P. Kelly
D. Watkins
Newcastle
E. Hughes
Menzies
Fadden
A. Collingridge
J. F. Muir
Curtin
Phil Ryan
Queanbeyan
Labour Movement
Military Maps Seek Helpers to Clear Trig Stations
The War effort seeks landholders near Goulburn to clear around about 530 trigonometrical stations within 100 miles of the canal. Timber and scrub have obscured many stations, some fallen or displaced, hindering mapping work. Volunteers are asked to perform this essential survey clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
Victorian
Department of Lands
Abe
Weather Report for Canberra Saturday and Sunday
Weather data for Canberra shows barometer readings from 20.01 to 30.32 inches, temperatures ranging from 21.4 to 62 degrees, with highs near 63 degrees and lows around 21 degrees. Winds reach up to 16 mph, and conditions vary between Saturday and Sunday readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Praan
Canderra
Surveyors to repair boundary cairns and stones
The notice calls for care not to disturb boundary cairns and stones and states that damaged masta and cairns must be replaced by surveyors. No work should begin on private property without special authority, and volunteers to assist may contact the District Surveyor in Goulburn or the Surveyor General in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nible
Lands Office
Goulburn
Surveyor General
Lands Department
Sydney
Canberra Recruiting Appeal Calls for 8000 Men a Month
The Commonwealth and local recruiting committee urge Canberra youths to enlist in the A L F. They warn the democracies must act quickly to stop the enemy and meet the need for 8000 men monthly. The drive notes many have already enlisted and cites the Jollimont Buildings office with Vic Samuels available daily for enlistment inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Government
Canberra
A.lf
Australia
Commonwealth
Jollimont Bulldings
Vic. Samuels
Gundaroo Show Society to Resume After 30 Year Lapse
The Gundaroo Pastorial Agricultural and Horticultural Society votes to revive activities to raise war funds. It transfers £100 accumulated funds to the Commonwealth government as an internal free loan and plans a patriotic show in autumn 1941, with a June 21 combined fair and sports at Gundaroo Park and a growing committee structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gundaroo
Orginal
J Affleck
Society
Keer
Othara
Messrs
Wilson
R. Guise
W. A. Hampson M. Crowe
J. Alchin
A Sibley
C. Booth
J. Rowley
F. and
A. Elliott
V. Maloney
H. Oldfield
E. Towers
L. Riordan
C. Bull
F. Crowe
C. Wilson
W. T. Amtieck
M. Lees
Ic. Booth
Britain Must Not Retreat From Mediterranean War
The piece argues that Britain should not evacuate the Mediterranean and concede to Nazi control. It notes critics claim the view unrealistic, citing Italian failures in Greece, Greek resistance, and expected Axis timing through Bulgaria, with Hitler awaiting spring actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greece
Italy
Armiea
Albania
Fiveryone
Hitler Evey
Mussolini
Hitler
Bulgaria
South Africa to Send Troops to Libya From Abyssinia
Durban announces that South Africa will send troops to Libya after a request from the united government. Part of the South African Air Force is already en route to Egypt, with deployment to follow as soon as possible. Premier General Gmuts announced the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
South Africa
Libya
Abyssinia
Egypt
Durban
Gmuts
Excellency the Governor Heads to Sydney by East West Train
Lord Gowrie attended by Brigadier-General A T Anderson departs Perth by East-West service for Sydney. Lady Gowrie and Miss Ivie Price attend a Royal Philharmonic Society function in Sydney at the Conservatorium. The Rev Bishop of Riverina stays in Canberra with Sir Geoffrey White. The Bishop of Goulburn is staying at the Rectory during Memorial Celebrations for St John’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Gowrie
A. T. Anderson
Perth
Sydney
Lady Gowrie
Misa Ivie Price
Royal Philharmonic Society of Sydney
Conservatorium
Bishom
River Jina
Geoffrey Whi Kandi
Canberra House
Canberra
St John's lGuard
Goulburn
War Day by Day Greece Withdrawal Ends British Campaign
Retrospective on Greece evacuation shows Imperial forces completing roughly 80 percent of their disembarkations with heavy losses. The withdrawal weakens Britain on the continent, closes a potential Salonika offensive, and leaves Allied plans for 1942 in doubt as German air bases extend toward the Eastern Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Britain
Salonika
Mediterranean
Sea
British Gains Diminish Italian War Effort in Greece
London notes British and Greek victories weaken Mussolini as a major ally. Operations in Greece and Libya disrupt Italian stores and air and naval forces while reducing Italy to an assetless partner for Germany. Churchill cites limited Allied attack capabilities, stressing Britain's resurgence and strategic capacity to strike back daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverasa
Greece
Hitler
Italy
Mussolini
London
Churchill
Waveell
Libya
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