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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1941
Page
4
Members of the House of Commons backed Prime Minister Churchill by 447 to three in a confidence vote following a defining debate. Churchill appeared surprised by the unusually strong display of support as he left Parliament while critics lingered near the exit.
A wartime employment update shows 2,269,000 people employed in all occupations across the Commonwealth in March. Factory work rose 20.3 percent from 1938-40 levels, with retail stores up 1.5 percent, while overall defense orders shaped hiring during the year.
The minister disclosed that censored overseas messages from the United Kingdom would be sent to Australian press without further delay. The idea originated with the prime minister and would be simplified to a minimum.
A report from Canberra notes private Don Hartley of Hamilton, listed missing in action. He previously enlisted from Canberra last year and lived in Ainslie for three years. He served in the same unit as James Brill of Griffith, who was posted this week.
Mis Excellency the Governors General received the Honourable AW Fadden MP acting Prime Minister at Government House Canberra yesterday in a formal audience.
The Canberra weather summary notes a barometer around 30.22 to 30.38 inches and temperatures ranging from a high of 67.4 degrees to a low near 26.9 degrees. Wind peak recorded at 1 mph with other times showing 12.45 pm readings.
A cable from General Blamey to Mr. Spender estimates Australian casualties in Greece at about 3000, including killed missing and prisoners, with about 18 000 Australians sent there. Blamey aims to provide detailed figures soon as possible, and many Australians may receive Military Cross Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Conduct Medal or Military Medal for their gallantry.
Canberra officials announce a revised omnibus timetable coming into operation on Monday. Travel times on many routes will be reduced and five daily buses will run to Turner and Griffith. A school bus is provided for children in these districts and Sunday church travelers will have improved facilities. The Department of Authorities says the current fleet can meet demand.
A discussion notes confusion in ministerial proposals, citing Health Interior and Public Works Committee actions. It questions logic of building plans in Canberra Sydney offices and potential waste of committee time, highlighting lack of consistent policy and budget issues.
Since the outbreak of war the Royal Australian Air Force squadrons have flown 3,000,000 miles and have patrolled 60,000,000 square miles of coastal sea. The first success came when a plane shadowed the Italian liner Romolo far out to sea.
A government survey released yesterday indicates an improved balance for 1840-41. The Commonwealth Bank estimates export receipts near £167,000,000, with imports around £132,000,000 if current flows continue, compared with £145,000,000 in 1939-40.
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender responded to Brig General C H Foott's claim that Home Guard enrollment should age between 18 and 60. Spender affirmed his previous statement that men aged 18 to 60 would be enlisted.
The Central and North Australian Commonwealth railways report rising earnings due to traffic for the Alice Springs Birdum Road construction and Army transport. Nine months in 1940 41 saw 2982 passengers on the transcontinental line, surpassing all of last year by over 200. A£197000 for new works includes £12500 for the Port Augusta Port Pirie line.
Canberra volunteers from the 18th Garrison Battalion plan a Sunday parade at the Drill Hall. The event aims to recruit a full company with ex service men urged to attend and take part in the conditions of service explained.
A Junior First Aid Class will commence at the Forrest Fire Station led by Chief Ambulance Officer P F Douglas. The course runs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for six weeks with a fee to be advised.
After an Advisory War Council meeting Acting Prime Minister Fadden said Australia must bear a large share of the defence burden for Egypt against expected German and Italian attacks. He urged maximum effort and national sacrifice to bolster Empire forces in a pivotal Mediterranean theatre.
At the War Council meeting in Australia the push for a director general of munitions management emerged amid criticism by Dr Evatt and Mr Beasley. Ministers defend the Supply portfolio while awaiting Mr Menhlees return to advance a long range production plan for war industries. Curtin learned of proposals via Sydney and considered public disclosure but declined to state terms or predict caucus outcomes.
Captain Peter Muir of the American Field Service arrived in Sydney asserting De Gaulle was the only man who could have saved France. He argued that if France had heeded De Gaulle five years earlier Berlin might be under attack now. Muir praised De Gaulle’s mobile warfare tactics and sought support to mobilize 400 to 500 light field ambulances for service in the Middle East.
A major contract distribution yesterday allocated about £370000 for woollen material and clothing to Australian manufacturers. Grey flannel and woolen cloth from New South Wales and Victoria dominate, with large orders for khaki jackets and cotton fabric. An India bound order totals £54549 for boots.
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden announced Parliament will resume on May 28. It is understood Mr Menzies will return to Australia a few days before the resumption and provide members with an important review of events in Britain and America.
Orchardist Alwyn Tonking sues the Apple and Pear Marketing Board and the Commonwealth Government in the High Court claiming the board overstepped power and seeking a declaration to stop regulations. He alleges £6301 75 already paid as compensation, contending the correct sum is £1800 16 8 and seeks £1022 additional for unlawful trespass and proceedings.
In remarks by Colonel Knox and Cordell Hull, America is urged to increase aid to Britain and ensure U S goods reach the British Isles. Roosevelt announces patrols into the Atlantic as debate grows over moving toward involvement, with naval expansion planned to balance two oceans and risks to the Pacific.
Stalin takes the chairmanship of the Council of People's Commissars signaling a shift in Soviet policy. Observers note no immediate policy change but acknowledge his consolidation of power through a purge of rivals and party control. Molotov remains Foreign Commissar, with debates over possible Germany cooperation and Molotov's influence in shaping early Soviet diplomacy.
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