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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1941
Page
5
A garbled list shows varied programs from news to music and talks across hours. Mentions BBC News segments and multiple unclear show titles, with repeated near times and stray fragments indicating a disrupted broadcast roster.
Fragmentary text describes a union and employers dispute over a new award before a stoppage or claim. Names and clear facts are missing, hindering precise summary of event, date, or party roles.
Greek artillery on the sector south from the Vosiusa River repelled two Italian patrols. In the north the Italians attacked with great force but the Greeks held their ground and inflicted losses. A Greek patrol penetrated enemy lines and returned with 40 prisoners and some matériel.
A Red Cross review presented to the mdore branch outlines supplies to transports in Australia and the army. It cites mobile blood transfusion units as especially valuable in Libya, government support, and ongoing tracing and relief work for missing nationals and prisoners of war.
The 166th Canberra Advisory Council session at the Civic Centre was led by Lieut. Col. J. T. H. Goodwin with the return of Mr. P. A. Gourgaud. Topics included lighting in University Avenue, housing scheme extensions, pegging rents, soldiers’ back rents totaling £11,000, and long term housing policy funded by the Territory. The council also discussed road works, prices of commodities, and hire car licences.
A stranded mine was found on the beach at But cowol 14 miles from Wyong by resident J Ray. Police assembled about 20 people around the mine. A special squad from Sydney disarmed and disposed of the device. Navy Board notes say the mine, of an unusual type, may be one laid by the enemy some time ago and will be examined closely.
News from London reports light coastal activity with one town strike and minor damage. Canberra talks reveal calls for emergency measures and penalties for profiteering, with motions on food storage and wartime internment debated.
At Flemington saleyards buyers held 47 000 sheep and lambs with lambs seeking al Hira rates. Sheep market irregular and shade weaker though quality was fair. Cattle yarded 2 070 with steady competition. Prices mostly on par with last Thursday. Weathers 12 to 18 pounds, lambs 28 to 28 pounds, bullocks 8 to 18 pounds, cows 0 to 33, best beef 48, medium 43, light 40 per 100 pounds.
Patrick achieved his 17th straight win by stopping Joe Hall in the fifth round after knocking him down three times. Early in the round Patrick controlled the action, delivering decisive blows to finish Hall.
Fragmentary OCR note lists a medicine instruction urging daily use and a recommendation from Canton Williams Pty Ltd of Sydney. The text is incomplete but implies a medicinal product with a dosing suggestion and a brand reference.
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