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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
2
Advertising rules outline advertising under special headings and require clear ink for copy. Prohibits improper names and figures and calls for plain writing. Emphasizes accuracy and care in layout as published by The Federal Capital Press of Australia Canberra.
The army announced extended money provisions for ALF members serving abroad. Remittances to Australian Savings Bank accounts would be credited in Australian currency and paid in the country of service. Alf men overseas were to receive more than £125 every three months under the new arrangements.
The gazetted rules restrict retailer sale of sulphonamide drugs to those with a written prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Practitioners must endorse each prescription, and drugs dispensed must align with the prescription and quantities specified, under the new regulations.
The Most Reverend Archbishop Montihaa departed Government House in Canberra marking the end of his official stay.
Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin warned that a Labour win in Boothby would force the Government to resign. He said such a victory would signal a clear Labour preference nationally and change the balance in Parliament with Labour 37, UAP 25, UC P 2, and Independent 2. Curtin planned a national radio appeal to Boothby voters on the election night.
NSW Labour party navigates caucus ballots to fill ministerial roles with 14 ministers plus an assistant minister. Speculation centers on figures like McKell, Baddeley, Burke, Cahill, Lang’s possible stance on Speakership, and key seats such as Oxley Monaro Lane Cove and Manly showing tight counts as Labour eyes a continued landslide victory.
Sydney Monday report says Premier-elect Mr McKell promises full cooperation in war drive. He pledges to tap wasted skill in the State Public Service and reallocate capable administrators to war production. He declares no constitutional obstacles to mobilizing state services.
Independents say they will not join any recognised party and will sit on the cross benches. A G Enticknap, likely winner in Murrumbidgee, says he is Labour but may be expelled for opposing the party. the Labor Government expects his support on divisions after backing McKell's policy.
The British High Command stands firm in the Near and Middle East. the Iraqi revolt seems unlikely to spread. Rashid Ali’s pro Axis move fails to unite Arab states. Iran and Arab leaders condemn him. Iraq remains unstable with sporadic clashes and risk of German intervention while British police attempt to restore order.
The piece frames London as battered yet resilient amid Nazi raids. It cites the destruction of Parliament and Big Ben while praising British resolve, soil fertility, and enduring institutions as the nation steels for victory and stands as Europe’s last liberty bulwark.
Wagga report says the merged UAP UGP party should be formed for the war period as urged by Acting Prime Minister Mr Padden. The proposal aims at a united front in Queensland politics during the conflict.
Lieut.-General Lin Wei, deputy chief of the Chinese Army, praised Australian forces after observing battle maneuvers of the ALF in Singapore. He lauded their physique and endurance, saying they would endure hard times better than others. The report notes Fadden and the Country Party views on party amalgamation and coalition dynamics in South Australia and Queensland.
The amendment to the National Security Debtors Relief Regulations allows transactions in contravention of the rules to avoid automatic invalidity unless the High Court orders it. Officials say the measure protects rights of those who acquired property in good faith, while prosecutions under the National Security Act remain possible.
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden said a strong response to the £55,000,000 war loan and war savings certificates could mean no tax rate increase next year. He noted wage deductions would be spread over 40 weeks instead of 25, easing the burden.
Fragmentary text mentions Christopher John s, Federal Capital Prep, Australia, and Mort Sweet Braddon Canherma Blake. Readable details are insufficient to identify event, date, or persons beyond these scattered names.
The High Court may authorize sustenance payments to dependents of former directors managers and employees of enemy-controlled firms under the Trading with the Enemy Act. The move follows Security Regulations issued yesterday granting the court authority to order such payments.
Dr A E B Grenfell principal of St Marks College Adelaide won the Liberal and Country League ballot to nominate a candidate for Boothby. Aspirants include Sir Richard Buller ex Premier whose backers push him to run again. Labour nominee is Mr T E Lawton industrialist.
The Australian government asked Sir John Latham in Tokyo to assess Prean statements about Japan ending the China war, suspending southward expansion, and reorienting policy toward the Axis. Sir Frederick Stewart said he would not comment until Latham’s advice is received.
Australian shelves will soon see Rhodesian tobacco as a new trade treaty opens for manufacturers. No further tobacco rationing is planned. Hoarding blamed for shortages. soldiers consume more in camp and tobacco is sent abroad. The Rhodesian leaf sale began April 14 and runs through August.
New South Wales Director of Education J G McKenzie and Superintendent P D Riddell toured Canberra schools and Canberra Technical College, led by C Daley. They praised the new buildings at High School and Ainslie Public School and noted an absence of markings on walls. They highlighted the Carillon Parents and Citizens Association and the Ainslie Group's work in school support.
In Bucharest on Monday measures target subversive activity across Romania. About 340 law students were arrested and military courts sentenced 250 people to life imprisonment or harsher penalties.
A State Cabinet meeting discussed the fall of the Mair-Bruxner Government after Saturday’s election. Premier Mr Mair planned to resign to the Governor and urge the Leader of the Opposition Mr McKell to form a new Government. McKell received telegrams of congratulations from supporters.
Buda Peat correspondent says the German occupation army in Serbia is systematically looting Serbians and foreigners. Homes are sacked for clothing potatoes and bread across the country.
Moscow moves deepen rift as Russia de-recognizes legations and blocks arms transport. Analysts see signs Stalin may retreat before Hitler or prepare for an inevitable clash, with Molotov's departure cited as further tension amid shifting Russo German relations.
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