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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 21, 1941
Page
4
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In Melbourne the Minister for the Army Mr van Actta reported missing in action and internment to the duration of the war. Mr Spender described the escape from Greece as a astonishing feat of evacuation and said names will be released after next of kin are informed. It is unclear how the sea crossing from Greece to Turkey occurred but likely involved risky routes.
Excellency the Governor-General attended by Briwadler Cenara T. Anderson inspected ens units in camp at Greta New South Wales yesterday. Excellency left Sydney for New South Asia over Excellency the Lady Gowar attended by Ivie Price arrived in Gankerra from Sydney yesterday.
A fragmented weather bulletin reports Tempe at 9 am with 30.25 inches and 3 pm reading near 62 degrees. It mentions a maximum for a two hour period and a note on Seine, plus a reference to NW and a time line around 14 o'clock.
Campaign in the Boothby electorate nears polling with voters split between continuing the Menzies government or shifting power to Labour. Labour gains from New South Wales boost its hopes, while independents and Coalition factions influence the final outcome ahead of the Saturday vote.
Sir Robert Garran addressed the Royal Society of Australia at the Australian Institute of Anatomy. He said Americans know about Australia through their soldiers in Africa and want to learn more, while noting gaps in knowledge of Australia’s size, industry, and political status. He argued American policy moved from Monroe Doctrine ideals toward aiding Britain’s war effort and predicted America would rise as a global democracy after the conflict.
Sir Frederick Stewart rebutted M Landal’s claim that German use of Syrian aerodromes was a sole strategic success. He stated the Syrians blocked German airstrikes and noted British policy to prevent occupation of Syria or Lebanon, insisting the French criticism misrepresents the situation.
Sydney Tuesday report from Mr. J Tudhope of the Maritime Council appeals to employers and Transport Union members to cooperate in eliminating industry friction and to use conciliation. He notes two and a half million forced to work in Germany and stresses unity behind Britain and Australian unions in the war effort.
The piece argues that Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka is pulled between Axis partnership and democratic powers. It contends German influence in Tokyo uses the press to sow racial unrest to split anti Axis forces, while Japan weighs southward expansion against appeasement amid economic strain from lost trade with democracies.
Melbourne reports the Minister for Air Myer McEwen states that extended deployment plans will send substantial RAAF squadrons to the Middle East. He indicates units would reach Iraq and Syria as deemed necessary for success of operations.
The Canberra Recruiting Committee joins the nationwide drive announced by the Director General of Recruiting Major General Lloyd in Sydney. Peak activities planned for Empire Day with committee members assisting and expected actions to justify the campaign.
Sydney Tuesday report cites Mr KK Palmer the new U S Consular General in Sydney saying the Syria situation is too involved to comment. The interview notes General Deniz who arrived in Beirut last January foresaw him as a serious minded officer amid contacts with General Weygand and Mgr Fanerannes.
National Geographic Society funds a study by Howell Walker to discover why Australians are sturdy and to examine living conditions foods and sports. He notes American admiration for Anzacs and plans to cover Sydney and broader backgrounds in the inquiry.
Sir Thomas Buckland, noted Sydney businessman, has offered £15,000 to fund a bomber for the Royal Australian Air Force. This follows his previous £10,000 gift, and the Air Minister said the donation would inspire Australia. The funds will be used to purchase a modern bomber type for the RAAF.
The Minister for External Affairs Sir Frederick Stewart admitted the difficulty in selecting the Fight Iman for China posting. He said the cabinet must find the right type of man ready to take on a dangerous area, noting that men of the calibre of Sir John Latham and Mr Casey are rare and still others in Australia are publicly apirited to take on the task.
Arrangements by the Minister for Information are under way for a broadcast through all wireless stations on the return of Prime Minister Mr Menzies at the week end. He will be met by Mr Fadden and other Cabinet members including Mrs Menzies. Plans are also being made for a further event.
The New Zealand Minister of National Service Mr Bemple outlines ahead plans for repatriation and rehabilitation of demobilized men. He stresses careful preparation for returnees and declares assurance that enlisted New Zealanders will have nothing to complain about on returning from overseas. The government aims to set a stable future for the country through these measures.
Cordell Hull warns that American security is directly threatened by Axis powers and signals a stronger U S stance. Washington debates policy toward Vichy France and aid to French possessions in the Western Hemisphere while calls grow to bolster naval presence in West Africa and Dakar.
British forces in Egypt and East Africa slow the German advance toward Egypt, freeing troops for the Near East. Prospects for a Western Desert German offensive fade as Tobruk and frontier positions hold. General Wavell’s lines may ease with resistance in Abyssinia and ongoing campaigns around Addis Ababa.
Extension of the licence control bill in Washington was completed today. The measure extends export controls to the Philippe canal zone, aims to prevent shipments, and involves about 100 contracts valued at 1000 dollars for defence purposes.
An itinerant individual was found connected to a hazardous device case prompting security checks and a disruption of planned activities. Officials investigated at the scene and evacuated nearby areas as a precaution while protocols were followed.
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