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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1941
Page
3
A dense list of daily radio programmes across channels with varied content including news, music, talks, sports, and special features. Entries mention times and show titles such as Newsreels, Band Concerts, Dinner Music, Light Entertainment, and cultural features, reflecting a broad broadcasting slate.
The keel of the first ship to be built under the Common Government shipbuilding plan will be laid in Sydney. The Minister for Supply Senator McBride announced expansion of Sydney yards to build two ships simultaneously, with Australian manufactured materials prioritized. The board appointed by the Government focuses on boosting engine production to match hull construction.
Retiring Bri tish High Commissioner Sir Geoffrey Whinkards argues Australia will emerge with a highly developed, skilled industrial base after the war. He says boundary industries will aid Britain’s market growth and notes more could have been done on the economic front amid praise for Australia's war effort.
Greek cabinet member Nicolidus as Crete today said Greeks would fight to the last man alongside Britain. He stated an invasion of Crete would fail, airmen strengthened morale, and Greek fleet units cooperated with the British Navy. Greek pilots would soon fly with the F A F.
Washington reports Secretary of War Stimson remains firm on using the Navy to guarantee munition deliveries to Britain. He said events since his speech last week have not diminished his belief in taking such action.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden told the Economic Society of Australia that four and a half months of the new taxation did not check economic activity in Australia. He dismissed predictions of deflation, saying the Budget has not reduced growth and that facts show the contrary.
Lorimer I set a new 120 yard hurdles record at Canberra Grammar School athletic day with a time of 15.6 seconds. Jones House also posted a 41.4 second inter house relay mark amid a full slate of sprint events and relays across junior and inter school groups.
The Dutch Minister for Colonies Mr. C Welter expressed hope that after the war Australia would receive migrants from the Netherlands. He said thousands of Europeans would be obliged to seek shelter and start a new life away from their old country. The Dutch were well conducted and would make good citizens.
A column notes how humor and cartoons sustain British morale under Hitler with satire on Goering and German regimes. It describes wartime doodles in posters and street boards, jokes on daily life, and the public’s resilient wit amid bombings and shortages.
Large force of workers, about three quarters of 1891 000 factory employees, remain in civil production in Australia. An expert committee, from several departments, surveys the field to see how men and women can be shifted with minimal impact on domestic economy. London reports tobacco to Britain under Lease and Lend Act as US agrees to ship supplies.
After Australian forces seized Bardia the day’s fiercest fighting ended with triumph. As troops warmed themselves, a lingering question arose about local rules and closing times for pubs in Bardia before the doors shut.
Report claims large American demand for Australian wool could reach 1 000 million pounds, nearly Australia's yearly output, boosting postwar economy. Australia holds about 250 million pounds in Boston for British and U S governments, with Britain securing the clip for the war duration and other lines arranged through Britain. An advantage is Boston storage allowing quick American draw and replenishment by American ships.
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