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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1941
Page
3
A noisy schedule lists orchestral concert interval talk by Father W J Roan. BBC and local stations present news, talk shows, music performances, and variety segments through the day with genre shifts and theatrical pieces.
At Blackpool the president of the Oldham Operatives denounces Hitler saying he never could and never will understand the British Empire during the annual textile workers conference.
James Gordon Hardman of the High Court of Austral obtained nullity of his marriage to Gladys Elisabeth Henderson. They married in Victoria on March 1 1920 but the union was never consummated. Hardman sought the nullity after years of fear of court humiliation and his wife’s alleged coldness.
The Commonwealth Gazette publishes a declaration under the National Security Prices Regulation. The Minister for Trade and Customs Mr. Harrison states that investigations show some traders fail to observe price controls and must adjust prices in the future.
British forces, after dropping an ultimatum, attacked Rutba and forced the surrender of the fort and airfield complex guarding the Rutba aero drome. Iraqi troops under Abu Hanalk faced a night desert advance as Arab rebels and Iraqi garrison tensions shaped a broader Middle East crisis.
Ankara reports show no enthusiasm for British mediation as M Shawkat seeks Turkish backing. Turkish Foreign Minister Marajoglu hints at reservations while Captain von Papen awaits return. Rashid Ali activities provoke Ankara to weigh mediation and possible restraint. Tass News Agency notes Iraq government talks after renewed appeal.
The Minister for Supply and Development stated that June orders for 42 000 containers were shared between Melbourne and Sydney firms due to urgent needs. A September second order of 7 000 was divided 3960 to Melbourne and 3000 to Sydney. Melbourne quoted 300 delivery rate by October, rising to 1100 by January. Sydney started 100 a week, later 150, and could not sustain deliveries amid third order difficulties.
Reports describe dusk assaults on German positions outside Tobruk’s wire and heavy losses on both sides. Allied infantry strong posts repelled bombing and machine gun attacks as the garrison fights to hold Bardla Road and repel the German advance.
During the week ending at dawn on Saturday a record number of German aircraft for 1941 were shot down over Britain. Seventy six were destroyed at night and thirty during the day, totaling 106. No British aircraft were lost at night. Day losses numbered nine with four ... An allied naval ship destroyed one. An analysis shows the cause as anti aircraft fire and night fighter action.
The Acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr. Carver reported large wheat carry overs and ending stocks. He cited ten year totals, crop planted and harvested in 1940 41, and Greece occupation reducing export markets. Argentina shows a surplus of 100 000 000 bushels by February end.
The mainland of Greece is declared enemy territory under the Trading with the Enemy Act in a Commonwealth Gazette notice. Crete and nearby islands are excluded from the declaration as not included in the order.
Pursue relief from bilious spells with Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. The advert promises to cleanse the liver bowels and kidneys easing constipation indigestion and fatigue. See improvement by tomorrow with a nightly dose and a brighter feel and look as body systems function normally.
Dr van Kieffens and Minister for Colonies Welter arrived in Sydney and spoke on East Indies policy. He compared current statements to those of the commander in chief regarding East Asia and urged satisfaction amid tensions.
German newspapers via the news agency quote Vedkischer Geobachter saying only an unworldly nation and a government of profiteers can hope for success against civilians. Another paper claims Churchill would be paid back if he refrains from attacking German towns and civilians.
The Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin protested to Customs Minister Mr Harrison over the Government’s refusal to give Western Australian growers and manufacturers representation on the Australian Tobacco Board.
Telegrapho urges America to worry about Japan over Europe. It notes Japan secured oil tin and rubber from Borneo and Sumatra through a recent Dutch accord, making Japan blockade proof.erved as Reuters-like commentary in Rome on Monday.
Sir Charles Marr commented on the state election results and agreed with critics of Dr. Evatt and Mr. Beasley about the munitions lag. He warned that unless the Government and department change their attitude he could not support them much longer.
The London despatch cites a Berlin radio report claiming that Hungarian forces moved into Western Thrace. Details are sparse and no additional locations or dates are confirmed in the readable text.
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