Bereavement thanks and hospital notice in Canberra
Mr and Mrs Arthur Kelly thank friends and relatives for sympathy and floral tributes after the loss of their daughter Irene and thank Canberra Hospital staff. Frank Keste, Ipene, and W H Dickson solicitors announce acknowledgments and services. Canberra Church of England Girls Grammar School advertises boarding and day education in Canberra ACT with kindergarten to Leaving Certificate Honours.
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Arthur Kelly
Irene
Canberra Hospital
Power House
Canberra
Ipene
Frank Keste
A.C.T
Garden Fair Gifts From Wide Area
A special truck from the M. W. Railways Department will haul gifts from Sydney for the Government House Garden Fair to raise war funds. The event will be held in the grounds of Varrafumia on Saturday April 20. Chairman Mr W G Woodger noted an amazing variety of gifts and a room at Government House already full.
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M.8w. Railways Department
Sydney
Government House
Varrafumia
W. G. Woodger
Ventering
Exchequer
Keynes
Community Event Supports Queen of Sport Fund
A regional gala at the KinBdloiee venue features Johnny Jones and his orchestra with Jimmy O Halfo forsy, dancing exhibitions, and a ballroom event to aid the Queen of Sport Miss Joan Hale. Proceeds from Mrs. Falkiner’s Maskinstown dance also benefit the Produce Stall.
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DAV
Easternuburbs
Queen of Sport
Joan Hale
Johnny Jones
Jimmy O’halforsy
Queen of the Air
Falkiner
Maskinstown
Misa Balo
Bassar
Mise Sais Bird, Gipps
Tait
Queen of the Air and Commerce Queen Contests Planned Events
Listing of events from April 10 to 21 supporting Queen contests at venues including Hotel Canberra Albert Hall and Queanbeyan Showground. Activities feature dances parades cabarets and a ball to raise funds for Hospital Ambulance Queen with candidates Wyn Galmoue Slater Talt and others.
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Canberra Hotel
Canberra
Queen of Bport
Queen of Commerce
Mies Peray Bad Wey
Queen of the Air
Wyn Galmoue
Mission of Hospital and Ambulance
Slater Talt
Canberra Weather Forecast Cites Showers Then Fine
Canberra sees a shower or two likely with mainly fine daytime periods and scattered cloud. Temperatures stay moderate with a cool misty or foggy night in the outlook.
Canberra Times April 6 Edition Starts With Poem Quote
The Canberra Times presents an April 6 edition excerpt featuring a poem line about resistance and future action. The fragment emphasizes civic spirit and social hope amid a historical period.
Fountain of Liberty and the Australian Constitution
In a high court article, Mr Justice Evatt compares the Australian Constitution with the United States. He notes Australia lacks a formal bill of rights yet maintains liberty through existing laws and British constitutional heritage. He argues guarded freedom depends on responsible civic action, not written guarantees.
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Justice Evatt
High Court
United States
Australia
Canada
Commonwealth of Australia
Commonwealth
Britain
Labour Party Defends National Autonomy Critics
The Labour Party, led by Mr. Curtin, rejects foreign imposition on Poland and Finland and asserts no other nation has right to dictate their government or occupy their lands by force. The stance emphasizes non intervention and respect for national self determination.
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Labour
Curtin
Poland
Finland
Labour Party
Testing of French Pilots in High Altitude Trials
Paris reports the French Air Force is introducing medical lorries to tour war bases with compression chambers for pilot health tests. The program, driven by better weather, aims to study continuous high altitude flying and its effects on aircrew.
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Paris
Australians Launch 6 Million Clothing Programme
Australia massively expands wartime clothing output with 6 million pounds spent across 75 factories led by the Commonwealth Clothing Factory in South Melbourne. Workers produce uniforms and gear for Army Navy and Air Force using modern machines and a radio paging system amid strict security and sabotage precautions.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Heas
Commonwealth Clothing
South Melourne
Ind A.lpf
Navy
Air Force
Compulsory Savings in War Time
British economist J M Keynes advocates compulsory saving of fixed income fractions to fund the war effort. He outlines funding through taxation, saving schemes, and a capital levy, projecting increased production but reduced civilian consumption and redistributed real incomes across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Keynes
Keynes
War Cabinet approves coastal defence and troop reallocations
In Melbourne a War Cabinet meeting approved arming 97 ships defensively for Australia since the outbreak of the war. It outlines transfer of battalions to different divisions, the suspension of certain training, and a temporary committee to oversee hospital repatriation and construction with Sir George Pearce as chairman and other officials named.
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Melbourne
Pridey
Australia
Amd
Tth
Diviein
Hay
Military Board
Polace
War Cabinet
Menezles
Light Armour Urged for Troops on Front by Surgeon
Kenneth McFarlaneaker, a consul surgeon writing in the British Historical Journal, urges light armour for troops on the front. He notes it took two years to persuade authorities to adopt steel helmets and suggests extending protection due to many chest hits from grenade and shell fragments in 1914-18 war. He cites that 60 percent of wounded at casualty clearing stations were disabled by projectiles other than bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Writley
Kenneth McFaraneaker
British Hietical Journal
Weather summary for Canberra in 24 hours
Barometer readings at 9 am and 3 pm show 20.96 inches. Temperature 0 degrees at 9 am and 68 at 3 pm. Maximum wind velocity recorded at Canberra aerodrome over 24 hours ended 2 pm was 20 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Ettay
Ind
Canberra Aerodrome
Keynes Proposes Graduated Income Contributions and Savings Plan
The proposal outlines a two‑part deduction on higher incomes a portion for income tax and a savings deposit with a rising share for taxation as weekly income grows. It estimates £100 million yearly revenue and £50 million for prior commitments, totaling £600 million annually, plus continued subsidies on essential goods.
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Keynes
British Cabinet reshuffle elevates Churchill to lead service ministers
The British cabinet reshuffle assigns Winston Churchill as Chairman of a Committee of Service Ministers and increases his Admiralty responsibilities. His wartime leadership is praised at home, while German view remains hostile. Labour leader comments on wartime unity are noted amid election resolutions and party divisions.
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Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Hil
Hia
Churchil
Labour
Cong Minister F Services Sunday School at Palligo Avenue
A local church announces Sunday School services led by Dr A J Wald at the corner of Palligo Avenue and Dr Wald’s address is listed. The notice emphasizes ministerial guidance and weekly gatherings.
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CONG
F Services
A J. Wald
Sunday Scho Craig
Cnr
Palligo Aven
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