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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
6
An OCR fragmented radio timetable lists programs from essential services to music, news, interviews, and community singing. The garbled block includes times, show names, guests and performers such as Arthur Sullivan pieces and various chorus and concert items, with numerous misreads.
Canberra cabinet to meet next week to consider freeing imports for war needs. Supply Department seeks automatic entry for key materials, bypassing Customs delays. Minister Sir Frederick Stewart likely to push discretionary import procedures and streamlined forms for urgent war materials.
The Canberra hospital authorities amended charges for stereoth therapy to a fixed ceiling for non-contributors. The new rule sets a standard fee per treatment while exemptions may apply for certain patients. Hospital committees assess necessity and consider easing costs in specific care cases.
In Sydney the Premier Mr Mair said the Government would use powers to deal with Communists if available. Mr Yeo accused the Labour Caucus of being pro-Russian and pro-Communism, triggering uproar. Mr Baddeley pressed on alleged Communist preference voting in elections.
Two greyhounds, owned by Mr ER Srott and another, were found poisoned yesterday near Muggs. Veterinary examination confirmed strychnine poisoning. One dog, Irish Appeal, was well known in the area. An associated car was seen near Mr Seats Home later that day.
Fragmentary text mentions ALF and a stated claim about a notable event or statement. Includes scattered references to Australia and possible subject categories. Not enough coherent facts or names to form a proper summary.
A report states the bail was proved and published for the Paap Capital Pires at Australie Liti. The offices of the company, Aeeits streek Braedon, Canberra, are noted.
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