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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
3
The first 2,000,000 gallons of Australian petrol have been produced at Glen Davia. Distribution will start after testing of the 30 mile line to Newnes Junction. Officials expect output to grow despite possible delays, supplying a valuable emergency oil source for Government needs.
Sydney buyers showed steady inquiry at Flemington for 24 000 sheep and lambs with prime lots trading well. Wethers moved 12 to 21 shillings, ewes 10 to 17, lambs 18 to 23, cattle prices to £17 for bulls and £11 for cows, with beef quality ranging from good to medium.
The injured teen, Lewis Bamford, 17, was found by the roadside after a bicycle was seen nearby. He was admitted to Canberra Hospital with a broken arm thigh injuries and leg fractures after lying on the road for over three hours.
A 15 ton lorry ordered two years ago by the Department of the Interior arrived in Canberra. The vehicle, imported from England and assembled in Sydney, was noted by Mr C Roach of the Transport Department. Further tests are planned this week.
Canberra ALP member Mr. Gardiner questions delay of Hospital Board elections. He cites Defence Forces ballot access issues and argues postponement due to economy is invalid since separate rolls would be needed. He notes ballots must list candidates alphabetically and protests the handling of franchise rules.
The report notes New South Wales lags in ALF enlistment drive with 11 000 expected versus its 2 700 000 population. Queensland and Victoria show stronger initial efforts with 3644 and about 1 670 respectively after 18 days. Enlistments total 15 952 in the first 18 days amid demonstrations and complaints about service theater assignments.
New South Wales Education Minister Clive Evatt outlined plans to deepen cultural development in schools. He proposed a permanent State Orchestra, a State endowed National Theatre and National Ballet, and raising the leaving age to 16. Evatt urged teaching Shakespeare through plays and improving music education, plus heating in schools and greater teacher discretion beyond rigid curricula.
Sydney tonight saw Cit Olwen and Jimmy Clarke, both 16 years old, square off at Rush Cutter's Bay Stadium. Olwen drew Clarke 16.6 after a bout where each man secured a fall in a spectacular match.
Melbourne reports Major-General Rankin condemning munition workers for striking and urging conscription of wealth manpower and industry. He warned those unwilling to do their share should be placed where they could oversee barbed wire as he compared wages with ALF fighters.
Acting Prime Minister Fadden told the Chamber of Manufacturers there is a surge in orders from Eastern Group countries, requiring Australia to boost output. He noted plans to produce 3,000,000 military blankets at 75,000 weekly, with orders this month around £7,000,000 and a further £1,000,000 anticipated.
Analysis from Adelaide reports Labour doubts over Curtin's tactic in Boothby as Evatt warns profits must be curbed for wartime progress. UAP held Boothby by 9608 majority. Price gains female support amid anti conscription stance while Evatt cites NSW electors' dissatisfaction and Empire stakes.
Premier McKell said he would welcome a conference of State Premiers to discuss air raid precautions. He echoed Mr Fadden on timing and urged better coordination between State and Commonwealth authorities to improve overall precaution measures.
The Air Ministry reports RAF bombers struck Kiel causing heavy damage to shipbuilding. Attacks also targeted Emden and Cherbourg with no British losses.
Bangkok reports that Thailand has not entered a formal agreement to swap raw materials for Russian fuel oil under consideration. Official statements say the plan remains nonbinding and contingent on government approval.
A vintage advertisement claims Creme Charmouan keeps skin young and clear. It promises to reduce signs of aging, improve complexion, and extend a powder’s lasting effect for women seeking beauty solutions.
Military officials in Australia warned relatives to disregard unverified prisoner lists said to be from Greece. Official identifications will be established by army headquarters from the A.LLF. abroad. relatives urged to await formal confirmation.
Government department in Canada notes tin conservation pressures may curb the use of substitutes. Waxed paper board and airtight board containers seen as satisfactory options in many cases.
Prices at the Sydney salon rose slightly with strong demand. Best three wool types ranged up to full merino wool at high rates. crobreds and middling qualities showed firm pricing. Hides calfakina yearlings and lineas of prime tallow also sold, with lambs and pelts priced across many grades. Rabbit akin offerings reached notable tonnage and varied per pound values.
General Sikorski the Polish Commander-in-Chief has arrived in London to confer with Mr Churchill. Relatives of men on active service are invited to an afternoon at the Welfare Hut Manuka at 2 p.m. Friday. Air gunnery exercises will be held at the RAAF gunnery range Majurn ACT from May 21 to June 20 1941 between 7 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. Wing Commander W G Compagnoni commanding RAAF Station Canberra ACT dated May 19 1941. Second hand domestic refrigerators advertised by K G Harris Kingston.
Applications invited by the Attorney-General for three Infant Examiner posts at the Patent Office. Salaries range from 238 to 292 pounds per annum plus child endowment. age limits favor non-returned soldiers under 30. Requires Australian degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Defence. French and German knowledge a plus. Applications by 7 May 1941 to the Secretary, Attorney-General's Department, Sennora. Potential promotion to Patent Examiner Grade 1 after eligibility.
A Munich paper claims the Luftwaffe razed the Houses of Lords and Commons to prevent Churchill from speaking there. The British Air Ministry reports enemy bombs fell on two south west England targets and one aircraft was shot down.
Promotional note listing Creme Charmosan products with big jars for dressing tables handbag tubes and bold claims by chemists drapers and stores including Chain Stores.
The Lyons M IAPO announces a large bomb exploded in Marseilles last night causing considerable damage to buildings. Berlin radio reports a time bomb struck a synagogue in Marseilles. Also noted is a record flight from Darwin to Sydney and back by Captain A F Kalberer flying 4006 miles in 36 hours with KNILM.
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