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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
4
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The death occurred at Queanbeyan Hospital on Wednesday night of Mr Percy W Hammond aged 65. A leading member of the Queanbeyan District Hospital Board he served on various local bodies and clubs. He was associated with Andrew Lodge and held posts in public works and education. Survived by three daughters Mrs McGill Sydney Mrs W R Salisbury Rose Ray and Miss Elizabeth of Queanbeyan.
The Governor-General arrived at the station by air this morning, was greeted by Brigadier Anderson, and then proceeded to the air base leaving Parkes for Ayd. Excellency inspected the personnel and..
Weather report for Canberra notes a 0 am reading, 30.20 inches, 4 pm 30.00 inches, and 41 degrees at 525 hours. Maximum 64.5 degrees by 3 pm, with winds from the northeast at 6 mph and a 10 mph maximum wind velocity.
The Australian commerce minister Sir Earle Page announced a higher export levy on rabbit skins to sustain the marketing control scheme amid season price highs. He noted top grade skins rose from 1f to 5éd. per lb as farmers and trappers respond to the price surge.
The article argues the Crete invasion signals a broader battle for Suez, detailing German moves from Libya to Egypt, Allied resilience, and the strategic strain on Germany’s air and ground forces as Britain and its empire mobilize to defend the Middle East and maintain Mediterranean control.
Melbourne reports elaborate plans to greet Prime Minister Menzies on arrival. A Town Hall function, live broadcasts, and a platform with senior ministers and opposition leaders are planned as Auckland hosts a civic reception and dinner at Government House before Menzies heads to Australia.
Since March 1939 the Commonwealth Note issue rose by 15.6 million to 63.1 million pounds, from prewar levels around 47.5 million. Officials credit industrial expansion and higher employment for the growth, noting the issue must be backed by one quarter of bullion or sterling.
Canberra representatives urged the Cabinet to extend Civic Centre shops into office space while awaiting the new Secretariat. They argued the added block would cost about £60,000 and allow temporary use for offices until the larger project proceeds. Senator Foll noted the proposal as an alternative from the Public Works Committee.
Two oil experts from America and Canada are to arrive in Victoria to probe oil prospects at Lakes Entrance. Senator Foll said the names were relayed via the US State Department through the Australian minister in Washington and that the engagement would be for an indefinite period depending on results.
Empire Day events are held in Canberra schools with Ainslie Public School hosting a speech by Mr Daley at 11 30 am and Telopea Park staging a brief ceremony. Canberra High School airs a 10 am programme from the music room featuring student speeches on Empire themes followed by a 11 20 am broadcast from 2BS Sydney.
Dr Lynn Hough dean of Drew Theological Seminary will deliver the Cate Lecture at the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia in Brisbane. He plans to visit other states before Canberra, arriving June 3 to speak at Wesley Church at 8 pm. The public is invited.
The 18th session of the Industrial Board opens at 10 p.m. Monday June 11 in the former Hotel Acton chambers. Numerous claims are slated for hearing including many for new awards for a large proportion of Territory employees.
The Air Ministry released a list of air force casualties totaling 617 names. The report notes 1 killed, 31 missing believed killed, 116 missing, and 44 presumed killed.
A Zagreb dispatch claims the Duke of Spolea ascends the Croatian throne as Comislav TT. The report marks Spolea as ruler of Croatia in a dramatic royal succession.
New Zealand Prime Minister Fraser visited Cairo with British High Commissioner Miles Lamyoon. They met King Farouk for an audience lasting about half an hour earlier this week.
Miss Norma Holmes aged 18 remained seriously ill but slightly improved after six weeks in hospital following a bicycle collision with a car. Seven year old Margaret Archer, also struck while cycling last week, was reported to be improving.
Aerial ace Squadron Leader Paltle is reported missing after leading a sortie against 26 enemy planes. The tally marks the highest officially credited score for the unit, with Libba as a referenced squadron.
In a Commons debate on the Libya campaign and British efforts to halt German reinforcements, critics assail French collaboration with Vichy and accuse German agents of discrediting Allied relations. The discussion notes potential French engineers and troops aiding Axis moves toward Tripoli and Malta.
Reports describe a large German landing on Crete as evidence of their air power while noting the air distance to Britain remains a major factor. The island’s rugged terrain, with mountains up to 6000 to 8000 feet, divides Crete into natural strongholds likely to be contested in a prolonged defense.
Detroit reports that a strike by the United Automobile Workers union has ended following an agreement. The pact includes an eight cent per hour wage increase and other terms to be finalized by the parties.
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