Funeral Notice for Samuel Shumack
Relatives and trigods of Mrs. Samuel Shumack and ary of Peakhurst Sydney and of Spring Vale Weetangera invited to attend funeral of the beloved husband and thair Samuel Shumack Interment at St. John's Cemetery Canberra at 3 p.m. this day Monday Mason Bros Undertakers.
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A Shumack
Samuel Shumack
Ary
Peakhurst
Sydney
Spring Vale
Weetangera
Thair
St. John's Cemetery
Canberra
Canberra St John Ambulance classes honor 200 plus graduates
Executive officers of St John Ambulance NSW welcomed Canberra Branch at the Fire Station for certificates of recent first aid exams. Archdeacon Robertson presided as Dr Mobbs praised the association’s aims and finances. Bowen noted mixed classes for men and women and members’ progress toward local brigade integration.
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St. John Ambulance Association of
New South Wales
Mobba
Bowen
Canberra
Archdeacon Robertson
Li. W.obbs
Aakor Anoa
Pranues
Appice
Tha
St. John Brigade
St. John
Mobbs
Robertson
Ees
Hia Stadt
Australia
Venie Odie
Guage
Aldridge
Courlander
Vant
Swindon
Shakespeare
Grattan
G. Doddrell
M. Pike
J. Gibbons
Mesdames
B. Roberta
Sayer
and Histlick
K. Whi D
Welch
D. Holmes
Bratton
Bush
Mrs. Goodwin
G. O'Neill
Ladbrook
Greig
B. ¥ Seers
W. Austwickh
Cerces
Well
Ringel
Canberra Weather Summary Weekend Observations
Weather data from Canberra reports Saturday and Sunday figures including barometer readings 29.07 inches at 8 am and 3 pm 29.00 inches, temperatures ranging from 1 to 7 degrees at 3 pm and 67 degrees at 9 am, highs to 71 degrees, minimum 48.3 degrees on grass 40.5, rainfall 176 points, winds NW.
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Canberra
Mare
N.W
Communism Must be Smashed Warns Mr Spender
In a Sunday broadcast the Australian Treasurer Mr Spender blames Communists for hampering the war effort by provoking coal strikes and industrial unrest. He cites Handcoff Russia links and a party pamphlet defending Russia's invasion of Finland as signs of disloyal activity.
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Sydnet
Australia
Mr. Spender
Comprunist
Sydney
New Zealand
Semple
Commonwealth
Russia
Menace of Communism Divides Easter Labour Conference
In Sydney the Easter Labour Conference adopted a report opposing war aid to the Soviet Union after removing a Russia reference. The vote was 195 to 88, with delegates demanding restoration. The piece condemns Moscow influence on Australian and New Zealand labour and warns of strikes affecting war effort.
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Russia
Sydney
W. J. McKell
France
Soviet Union
Finland
United States
Gup of Nations
Geneva
Union of Soviet Socialist Republica
League
Britain
Labour Party
New Zealand
Labour Federation
The
Tasman
Australia
Moscow
War Day by Day French Attitude to Neutrals
The article notes a hardening Allied stance toward neutrals with Britain and France pledging sustained, aggressive wartime policy. It highlights blocking Swedish iron ore via Narvik and bills a British backed venture to expand trade with Southeastern Europe, stressing reduced German ore imports and potential impact on German heavy industry.
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Britain
France
Admiralty
Winston Churcht
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Germany
Narvik
Royal Navy
Sir John Simon
Europe
Algeria
Morocco
Tuniasia
Newfoundland
Sierra Leone
Spain
Spanish Morocco
Brazil
Sweden
Luxemburg
Norway
Greece
Switzerland
Gulf of Bothnia
Baltic
Threat to smash hall in George Street riot
Sunday night in George Street near the Central Railway terminus a mob of soldiers and sailors attempted to break into a Communist Party meeting. Police faced a large crowd as vehicles halted and flag violence occurred before the crowd dispersed amid public indignation.
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Sodney
George Street
Central Railway
Soldiera
Callara
Communist Party
Forsementsa Ware Ae
Criea
Stalin
Hyde Park
Garden Fair At Albert Hall Features Noted Artists For War Funds
Star artists from Constable Kenneth Neate to Peter Dawson headline a Canberra concert at the Albert Hall on April 21 in aid of Government House Garden Fair for war funds. The program also includes Mile. Markan, Eunice Gardiner, and the Sydney String Quartet, with Queen of Sport candidate Miss Joan Bale active in promotions. Other highlights this week include a mannequin parade, boxing at Causeway Hall, Canberra on Parade, and a greyhound coursing meet.
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Kenneth Neate
Austachian Breadcasting Commission
The
Albert Hall
Government House Garden Fair
Peter Dawson
Oas
Canberra
Queen of Sport
Joan Bale
Ral Golf Club
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Badminton Club
Causeway Hall
Jack Lamadaine
Budget Turmoil Signals Higher Taxes in War Costs Debate
Cabinet plans a substantial taxation push in the budget to be presented by the Treasurer in the second week of the parliamentary session starting April 7. A tentative meeting date remains unsettled as ministers prepare allocations and consider land tax, war profits, and exemptions in a bid to balance the wartime economy.
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Der
Berra
Mensies
Eule
Interesting La Position: A pastoral Canberra is a trees paradise
A fragmented report notes a buried treasure and a will lodged with a legal firm. It mentions beneficiaries, a war outbreak, and a security act, with notes on heirs and a solicitor, all in obscure terms lacking clear dates or places.
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Canberra
Aries
Britain Uses Trade Measures to Pinnacle Economic War
Britain leverages economic power to divert neutral trade away from Germany, as Mr. Chamberlain discusses strategies beyond the blockade. The scene reflects a shift in wartime economics and Britain's stated aims.
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Germany
Britain
Chamberlain
Coming Events Fete Schedule Aids Queen Causes
A long list of charity events for April and mid April in Canberra and Queanbeyan includes picture nights gymkhana croquet and dance nights at venues like Albert Hall Hotel Canberra and Savoy Theatre. Proceeds support Hospital and Ambulance Queen of Sport Ice Cream Stall Queen of Commerce and more. Highlights include a parade at Albert Hall and a golf tournament at Federal links.
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Ciciy Theatre
Hospital and Ambulance Queen
Hoxing
Causeway Hall
Queen of Sport
Bridge
Canberra
Albert Hall
Queen of the Air
Savoy Theatre
Captainn
Federal Golf Links
Royal Canberra Golf Club
P.m
Hospital
Ambulance Queen
Kingston
At & P.m
Empire price control covers 280 goods in wartime
An Australian price fixing body controls over 280 goods ensuring low wartime Empire price levels. Official figures compare wholesale and retail prices across Canada the United Kingdom New Zealand and Australia noting Canada UK and NZ price moves while Australia shows favorable position and small shifts in wholesale and retail costs.
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Canada
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Australia
Tim
Boms
Jane
Chemical Industry in India Faces Rapid Construction
The Indian chemical industry is not yet highly developed and relies on imports for major needs. Factories are being erected for chlorine caustic soda on a large scale. A factory will treat imported aluminium and produce manufactured articles within two years. Indigenous drug supplies are being promoted. Small kerosene engine production begins and another plant will produce engines under licence. Amber exports and wartime logistics are noted.
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India
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Palestine
Sajonica
Wool Exports From Australia Highlight War Impact
The Institute of Agriculture reports four month wool exports from Australia totaled 363000000 pounds with 161000000 pounds for fine wool and 104000000 pounds for other categories, reflecting war effects on the agricultural sector.
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London
Institute of Agriculture
Australia
Brisbane sewer failure blocks city drains
Brisbane health authorities faced a grave problem when a blockage occurred in the city’s only sewer at Pinkenbar. The blockage developed late Saturday night as earth splashed in the tunnel. Mechanics engineers and labourers worked through the night to repair the damage.
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Brisbane
Pinkenbar
Mechanica
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R. E. Clark
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the Farmers & Graziers' Co-Operative Grain Insurance & Agency Company Limited
Great Country Organisation
the “ Armers & Graziers
Canberra Times
French
Spanish
Tunisia
Switzerand
Turkey
MR. Thorby
Tse Ring
Thorby
Ision
Pika
Albert Mall
P.m. Gymkhana
City Bowling Club
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Corriedale Crossing
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