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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1941

Page

3

Dutch Fight in War Effort Strong in East Indies Support

The article notes Dutch resistance and wartime effort across Europe, America, and the Far East. It highlights the Dutch East Indies as a key resource base for rubber, oil, tin, copra, and other materials, plus substantial financial aid and military buildup. It mentions subscriptions, aircraft purchases, and a modernizing air force alongside a capable mercantile fleet aiding Allied operations.

Holland Europe America Far East Dutch East Indies Great Britain Dutch East Obaervers Batavia Dutch Airce Fla.f.ee Lockheed Glen-Martin Dutch Mercantile Marine

Auxiliary discusses allowances for apparel and underwear purchases

The document notes responsibilities of the R.A.AF. Auxiliary in handling a special government allowance to cover costs for underwear and other wearing apparel. It emphasizes purchase authority and the scope of eligible items.

Life in a Submarine: Roles and Onboard Operations

A study of submarine warfare outlines the crew roles from captain at the periscope to the first lieutenant at the control room. It describes depth control, bearing calculations, and torpedo firing as the torpedo room’s readiness hinges on precise helm and hydroplane coordination.

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Queanbeyan Cycling Club Carnival Delivers Strong Racing

Queanbeyan Cycling Club hosted a Park track program Sunday with large fields and fast times. Canberran Kelly dominated, winning the senior half mile and the senior one mile finals, while B Robinson edged J Pooley in the senior half mile match race and showed solid form in the five mile scratch and junior events.

Queanbeyan Cycling Club 5. Kelly Canberra B. Robinson J. Pooley Queanbeyan Goulburn R. Blandon T. Ues Borgo

Wheat stocks brief shows 18.3 million export surplus

Commonwealth Statistician reports Australia holds 18,300,000 bushels of exportable wheat. March figures show 67,700,000 bushels remaining, with 49,400,000 needed for flour trade, and the Wheat Board records rising totals toward 83,800,000. The United States plans an 10 percent crop-area cut.

Commonwealth Australia Wheat Board

Ministers Fraternal Meets in Canberra-Queanbeyan

A Canberra Queanbeyan Ministers Fraternal gathering was held yesterday at Rev D L Riley's church in Ainslie. Rev Eric S Robson was appointed secretary. Mr Riley opened with a discussion on Prof Elkin's Livingstone Lectures about Society the Individual and Change.

D. L. Riley Jhame Ainslie Eric Rob On Wes Riley Elkin Livingstone

Local Juvenile Meet Highlights Mixed Sprint Events

Results from a family and youth track meet show J Britten first in the Ladies Half Mile with T Souter second and a 15 second time noted for Im. The Robinson and Rogers families placed in the family race while N Britten and P Burn appear in juvenile events.

J. Miller R. Lewis J. Staples N. Britten W. Rogers J. Britten T. Souter Robinson Family Rogers Family JUVEN E. Britten P. Burn

Delivery Dispute Over Bread Contract Admits Short Delivery

A witness testified that a delivery man admitted replacing a piece of paper with an improper note and that bread deliveries before June 11 were inconsistent. The contractor claimed bread was stale and demanded delivery within 23 hours. The inquiry adjourned to tomorrow.

Jamin Hatain Rigney

American strike settlement reaches tentative agreement

The Mediation Board announced a tentative settlement of the Allie Chaim era dispute, pending approval by the Automobile Workers' Organization.

Washington Mediation Board Allle Chaimera Automobile Workers

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Jie Certtil Invest Wade Clifford Lawe ‘& Co Popelar Wede Wades Cornflour Clifford Love Lysaght's Lysaght Brothers & Company Pty. Limited Bridge Street Sydney Lysaght Daly Melbourne J. W. Iresnn National Airways TNEY City J. BR. Young Patm Rubber Lend To Defend—Bay R.a.af John Cleer Lifebuoy Rad M. Rogers Im Phaece Gowburn P. Wall R. McInnes B. Kelly J. Cullen R Pepper J Pooley K.carpenter Scott Sii
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