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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1941

Page

2

Radio programme schedule wide mix of music news and talk

A detailed list shows daily radio programming with Luncheon Music Weather News essential services and multiple music blocks. Highlights include BBC News Women’s Section and various talk and music slots, plus special features and regional news updates.

BBC Stock Exchange Dorothy Helmuch Agprang George White Jim Davidson Fred Hartley Close

Surplus Food Rumor Suppressed in London Broadcast

A London AP dispatch reports no new concrete surplus food developments. Sir Earle Page spokespersons noted there was no confirmed action or finalised plan, stating there were no new arrangements announced regarding Australian primary producers or related inquiries.

London Menzies Earle Page United Kingdom Integhia Ayers N Sureon Rma Ake Anratian Associated Press

Boothby By Election Returns and Menzies Australia Funding

The Boothby by election returned a government candidate with a reduced majority while Australia funded Mr. Menzies after his overseas tour. Menzies urged unity in war effort and warned of hard decisions ahead. Political atmosphere shifts, cooperation grows, and a possible war program revision looms ahead.

Australia Boothby Menzies Mr. Menzies Mr. Fadden Labour New South Wales House of Representatives Curtin Treasury

German Bund Report Links Nazi Ties to U S

The Dies Committee released a report accusing the German Bund of being highly militarised and actively anti American. It says Bund members worked in U S shipyards and factories and boasted secret plans for a United States battleship. The panel notes ties between the German Government and the Bund via Nazi groups in the United States.

Washington Bunday Dies Committee United States Juratico Bund Conmu

Memorial Service Attended by Governor General in Sydney

His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie and Prime Minister R G Menzies attended a memorial service at St Andrew's Cathedral Sydney to honor naval personnel who sacrificed for King and country. Lady Gowrie joined a divine service in Canberra at St John the Baptist Church yesterday morning.

Governor General Lord Gowrie Admiralty House Sydney ER. G. .Menzies J . Alexander Roger L. & Bracegirdle St. Andrew's Cathedral Canberra Lady Gowrie St. John the Baptist Church Ierrice Girl Guide Boy Scout United Empire Albert Hall

Boothby Win Stuns Labour In South Australia Race

Dr Grenfell Price, Government candidate, wins the Boothby by election in Adelaide with about 54 949 votes to Labour’s 20 0 Ue2 amid 72 282 enrolment and 3000 outstanding ballots including postal and absentee votes. Price expected to take seat in the House Wednesday. Labour leaders call result a warning to the government and stress unity for war effort.

Adelaide Grenfell Price Boothby Price Lawton Lab Menzies Labour Fadden Prokramin Howe of Representatives Evatt U.A P Senate U.A.P New South Wales

Labour gains in Boothby poll unsettle Government

In Melbourne the Labour deputy leader F M Forde discussed the Boothby poll results. He noted Labour did not win the seat yet its position improved markedly since the general election six months earlier as the Liberal Nationalist lead narrowed.

Melbourne F. M. Forde Labour Party Boothby Australia Labour

Roosevelt to describe danger of world situation in fireside chat

Washington reports say President Roosevelt will outline threats to international peace in a fireside chat on Tuesday and propose steps to meet them. Observers note Cabinet members favoring more Britain aid act with President's awareness to shape sentiment for possible action.

Washington Roosevelt Stoke Nation New York Sun Britain Mr. Roosevelt

Pointers to U S Action Supporters Speak on Roosevelt Speech

The piece cites Senator Duffy urging convoy for Britain in a radio address and Senator Head pressing for action to seize French possessions in the Western Hemisphere. Senator Pepper notes likely repeal of the Neutrality Act, with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reportedly in favor by a 13 to 10 vote.

Washington Roosevelt Duffy Britain Head Cordell ‘Hull Peasesaiony Hemisphere Pepper Assilant Burlel Senate

War Weapons Week drives Britain’s war financing surge

London reports show War Weapons Week raising 100 million pounds plus 600 thousand, surpassing the target and funding thousands of fighters. Banks played a key role, with debate over whether subscriptions should exclude bank contributions while Treas ury borrowing was adjusted to support the drive and stabilize markets.

London Longgn Tne Treasury Lee North Broken Hill

Raw Materials Costs Jump in War Years

In New York on Saturday the United States saw material costs rise 18 percent over 20 months of war, vs 11 percent in the first 20 months of the last war. Prices of farm commodities textiles fords and feathers have risen.

New York United States

Conscription in Ulster Arouses Dublin

Dublin hears of a looming Dail session as Valera summons a meeting to receive a statement on a matter of urgent public importance. Officials announce Cabinet and Opposition leaders met to discuss conscription in the six counties of Northern Ireland and decided to summon the Dail.

London Mrds Valera Dail Northern Ireland

Heavy air raids batter Cologne and Britain in new offensives

Wartime dispatch reports heavy bombing of Cologne despite weather with attacks on aerodromes and ports in occupied Europe. A merchant ship was set ablaze off the Dutch coast in daylight. German communiques claim limited RAF activity over Britain with only light coast damage and minor injuries.

London Cologne Scanat Britain Air Ministry East Anglia England

Readers' Views on Causeway Building Standards

W McCullough from Causeway criticizes Canberra authorities for failing to meet the 1824 Government ordinance guidance on proper buildings. He cites wall stud sizes, 4x2 inches, and 2 foot centers, notes inadequate air vents in verandah rooms, and accuses officials of burdening citizens while evading reform. He invokes historical government hypocrisy and urges compliance.

Canberra Times Canberra W. McCullough Causeway

Price Trends Highlight Shifts From 1814-16 to 1914-16

Prices show sharper changes than in 1914-16 with manufactured articles up 1.6 percent versus 14 percent earlier. Metals under tighter regulation rose five percent, far below the 84 percent rise seen in 1914-16. Chemicals remained largely steady.

Darlan Speech Aims to Reassure France on Vichy Concessions

The article reports Admiral Darlan claiming France will not surrender the fleet and denying German demands for colonies or aid against Britain. It notes British remarks on divided France, discusses Vichy’s armistice limits, and suggests Darlan seeks to soothe fears of betrayal and to bolster French honor amid defeat.

Anne. Darlan France Hitler Britain Anthony Jen Admiral Darlan Admiral Darian United States Framer Vichy Germany Bobies Darian M. Laval Piay Pergin Probat Marshal Petain

Vichy Dilemma Complicates France United States Ties

The Vichy regime faces two pressures as it leans toward aiding Germany and maintaining France's position. France may ally with or break with the United States over its armistice terms and colonial policy. Germany gains leverage via Syria and unoccupied zones, while Britain tightens a blockade. U S policy calls for strong action to reassure Allies and counter Vichy moves.

Vichy Il Pn France Americas United States Germany Tase Herr Abets Darian Admi J Eset United Washington United States Administration

Trade pact seen but anti Japanese sentiment rises in Saigon

A Saigon correspondent for Asahi reports that despite a Japan Indo China trade treaty, powerful south Indo China interests resist Japanese gains. Anti Japanese sentiment grows with violence against Japanese nationals increasing in Saigon.

Tokyo Japan Indo- China Indo-China Saigon Asahi

Roosevelt to declare war, El Pampero reports

Buenos Aires paper El Pampero claims President Roosevelt will declare war on Tuesday based on a Berlin report. The front page banner suggests a dramatic forewarning of an Atlantic decision affecting Africa and allied nations.

Buenos Aires el Pampero Roosevelt Berlin Atlantic

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