Overseas Funds Policy Criticised By J H Scallin MP
J H Scallin MP criticised the government for reliance on Britain to fund Britain loans as Australia faces rising overseas debt charges. He blamed imports exceeding exports and Labour tariff policy for harming finances overseas and Commonwealth. He urged stronger funding and sustained employment measures.
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J. H. Scallin
Spender
Britain
London
Commonwealth
Scullin
Australia
Financial Post
Invasion of Low Countries Widespread German Raids Reported
The German raids target Danvillers Montmady Valencimmes and villages near Marne Brussels and Liege causing many casualties and extensive damage. RAF harassment of German columns and limited ground action near Maastricht were noted as German advances were repelled in part.
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Paria
Trian
Ceare
Danvillers
Montmady
Marne
Valencimmes
Brussels
Liege
British
Air Ministry
Germany
Rhine
Meuse
R.A.F. Phy
Maastricht
Bedamé
The
Moselle
City Club Bowling Championship Action Highlights
Two matches in the City Club Championship featured Challen defeating Chatfe 31-24 and Pike beating Fawcett. Singles handicap saw Challen 4) dan. Smith 21-13 and Fox 21-3, with Garnhast 4 andy tee Fox 21-3. In pairs handicap Marchant and Scott 31-23, Kruger and Boorn 31-28 over Lancaster and Brack. Rink results included Marshall, Chapman, Heyer 28 over Hammersley, Francis. Warwick, Weidner, Grattan, Cottingham 18-10 over Coops, Courlander, Fleming, Hodgson. Adamson, De Ville, Piper 24-14 over Luc as, Temperley, Beattie. Hobday, Monahan 22-19 over Bryan, Buhns, Cook. Prust, Weatherstone 29-14 overock, Baxley, Crease. Greenwood, Peters, Lott 20-15 over Cu- Back, Loughrey, Rain. A singles game had Weatherstone defeating Heller 15-?
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Challen
Chatfe
Pike
Fawcett
At- Soe Ee
Promors
Dan. Smith
Warwick
Weidner
Grattan
Cottingham
Coops
Courlander
Fleming
Hodgson
Adamson
de Ville
Piper
Lucas
Temperley
Beattie
Hobday
Monahan
Bryan
Buhns
Cook
Prust
Weatherstone
Ock
Baxley
Crease
Greenwood
Peters
Lott
Cu- Back
Loughrey
Rain
Russell Best in Par Event at Royal Canberra Golf Club
A large field contested the Royal Canberra Par event at Royal Canberra Golf Club on Saturday. C C Russell and H Bloan won their respective grades with Russell three up in A grade, while other big grade results included J Acanne and R A Hyles as runners up and several players finishing within a few down.
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Royal 4 Canberra Golf Club
C. C. Russell
H. Bloan
Russell
J. Acanee
R. A. Hyles
A. Jon
J.A. Bullae
Nette
L Thompson
L. McInnes
British submarine Beal overdue, feared lost
The Admiralty says the British submarine Beal is overdue and to be regarded as lost. Foreign reports indicate some crew members may be prisoners.
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London
Beal
New Pilot for the Storm: Churchill Leads Britain Through War
The piece argues a change in leadership under Churchill will steady Britain as World War II escalates. It lauds the previous leadership of Chamberlain, urges decisive action to end the coal strike, and calls for broader national unity across Britain, Canada, Australia, and France to press toward victory.
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Europe
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Churchill
Britain
England
France
Canada
Australia
Commonwealth
Weather report for Canberra with temperatures and barometer readings
Weather data for Canberra shows morning and afternoon temperatures with barometer readings. Observed highs reach 60 degrees in the evening, with lows around 30 to 34 degrees indoors and outdoors.
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Canberra
AW Indus
Bum Nav
Oor
Governor-General urges scouts in war effort
In a broadcast to Boy Scouts Lord Gowrie urged men barred from military service to join active scout work. He cited British and French scouts applying training in national service, especially ARP work, as essential in the war effort. He warned the conflict pits civilisation against barbarism and ruthless foes.
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Lord Gowrie
Great Britain
France
A.R.P
Show Societies Calendar for 1941 Southern Highlands Union
Nine pastoral and agricultural societies met at Goulburn under Mr. R Reynolds to set 1941 show dates for A.C.T. Yass Queanbeyan Gunning Taralga Crookwell Braidwood Camden and Goulburn. A.N.S.W Sheep Breeders rules to standardize sheep shearing were discussed with a plan to notify all societies of wool types and ensure uniform judging standards.
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Southern Highlands Show Societies’ Union
Goulburn
R. Reynolds
A.C.T
Yass
Queanbeyan
New South Wales Sheep
South Coast
Tablelanda
Messrs. W. Reynolda
R. M. Johnson
E. Cavanagh
C. J. Shakespeare
Canberra
J. Morrisson
J. W. Roche
R. Glover
J. A. Davis
R. T. Hasgell
J. Grigg
Braidwood
T. Starr
M. J. Heffernan
Gunning
G. C. Goodhew
M. W. Charteris
Taralgai
A. D. McIntosh
C. D. Williams
Taralga
Crookwell
Camden
Royal Sydney
W.reynolds
M. W. Charteria
R. T. Hassell
L. Broadhead
W. Reynolds
G. Sydnam
Yasa
Southern Highlands
N.S.W
Glover
Yaas
Firet
N.8.w. Sheep Breeders' Association
Shakespeare
Starr
Corriadale
N.S.W. Sheep Breeders’ Association
Northwest
Labor debates all party ministry amid wartime pressure
A June Federal Executive meeting of the Australian Labor Party may reexamine support for a National Government. Key leaders clash with coalitions, while a strong faction favors wartime unity. Cur tin cautions against aiding the enemy and many see talks of a National Government as resurgent after British government changes.
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Australian Labour Party
Labour Party
Labour Movement
Sheep breeders group debates rules and war effort shows
Delegates from Crookwell Taralga and others discussed Rule 19 impact on sheep entries and fundraising at shows for wartime service. Amended motions asked societies to review Rule 19, share procedures, and prepare motions by April 15. Delegates considered consolidating shows to a single statewide event in coming years.
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Crookwell
Taralga
Mr. Goodhew
Sheep Breeders’ Association
Goulburn Society
P. and A
C. J. Shakespeare
Starr
Gunning
G. Sydnam
Camden
E. Cavanagh
R. M. Johnson
Snow Sociecy
Socielien
Heffernan
Thamka
Reynokla
J. Morriaon
Queanbeyan
FE. Cavanagh
A.C.T
UN Cloge
War Cabinet to speed up Australia’s war effort
The War Cabinet will meet tomorrow to accelerate defence, recruit for the Seventh Division, consider forming three more divisions, overhaul the Empire Air Scheme, and study Sir Leopold Savile’s dock report. The Prime Minister will broadcast Tuesday on national radio detailing war policy.
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Menzies
Australia
War Cabinet
Leopold Savile
Aust
Transmitters Found On South Coast Warned
The Postmaster Mr Thorby said the department has recently discovered unlicensed wireless transmitters on the South Coast. A search is underway for more. Possession of an unlicensed transmitter is a serious offence with no leniency. during war time penalties could be treason. Citizens are urged to notify the Postal Department immediately if found. Amateurs are included in the warning.
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Curtin
Labour
Sydney
Mr. Thorby
Thorby
Wheat Acquisition Leads To Formal Inquiry In Australia
The Commonwealth Government appoints Judge Paine of South Australia to probe hardship from wheat contract cancellations. Minister Cameron said Paine will visit Canberra to discuss claims of bank disruptions and other contract terminations linked to the wheat purchase scheme.
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Commonwealth
Paine
South Australia
Cameron
Canberra
War Day by Day German Attack on Holland
Reports indicate Dutch and Belgian resistance with bridges destroyed, lowlands flooded, and rails blown to slow German advance. If Germans penetrate Brabant and the Maas line, they could advance toward Belgium while Allied forces delay from the French frontier. Luxembourg remains vulnerable with limited protection as Germany invaded in 1914 and could threaten the French line if salient is gained.
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Rials
Belgium
Allied
Caan
Luxembourg
Grand Duchy
Germany
Longwythey
Military Clothing Orders Total Over Eight Hundred Thousand Pounds
The Supply Department placed extensive orders for military clothing and materials valued at more than £800,000. About 233,000 hats and 145,000 caps are included, with a million yards of shirting and khaki drill, nearly 4 million yards of cotton piece goods, and £330,000 in woollen goods. Sir Frederick Stewart said cotton piece goods cover 2,734 miles of fabric and that prices will be set by agreement or arbitration if needed. He noted priority for smaller distant states and capacity-based sourcing for woollen goods.
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Supply Department
Frederick Stewart
Sir Frederick
Communism Policy Studied Drives Library Demand
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Library reports strong demand for books on Russin j and Communism, mainly from Government supporters. The material is read to aid campaign efforts against Communism in the coming elections, signaling heightened political activity. One member has borrowed 16 books on the subject.
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Commonwealth Parliamentary Library
Admiral Sir Roger Keyes Appointed Naval Attache
London reports the Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes has been named Naval Attache at Brussels to liaison with King Leopold. The same Sunday edition notes Berlin says Denmark's occupation will boost butter rations though not the amount specified.
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Sir Roger Keyes
London
Brussels
Leopold
Berlin
Denmark
ALF Cricket Tour Ends After Collapse in Egypt
The ALF team on tour of Egypt collapsed under Gesira Club bowling after struggling to time the ball on turf. Gesira totalled 262, with P. Hamilton scoring 150 and R. J. Parkhouse contributing a measured innings. Members of the team included Glamorgan players and others linked to Ireland, Army, or All.
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ALF
Lan G Fitchett
Omelet
Egypt
Gesira
P. Hamilton
R. J. Parkhouse
Glamorgan
Butler
Ireland
Garn and Blundell
Army
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Marshall
Chapman
Heyer
Hammersley
Francis
Royal
the Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited
Great Country Organisation
the “Farmers & Graziers
Canberra Times
BOY Scouts
National Government For Australia
Mr. Beasley
Beasley
Mr. Menzies
Holland
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