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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1941
Page
2
Sydney MP Mr Ward cites dozens of letters alleging brutality in detention camps. He urges Dr Evatt to head an independent inquiry into military and detention camp administration, saying officers fear speaking to the Inspector-General.
Creek res officers in Sydney press for arrangements to return to Greece to join the fight abroad. Green Consul-General Mr. Vrisalis announced efforts to secure passage for them aboard a Greek flag vessel.
The Greek Murder for Public Security reports further damage from a recent explosion on a ship loaded with munitions at Piraeus after yesterday's attack. Italians bomb a village in Western Peloponnesus, while a German plane bombs a village near Salonika. The Greek Home Guard captures four German pilots after a forced landing on the central front.
Proceedings of the Canberra Branch Council March meeting note a surge of 30 new recruits from the Interior Department. The group discusses overtime payment bars, child endowment schemes, wage adjustments, and the move toward periodic salary changes in line with price indices and arbitration guidance.
The Australian show reports a rise in horses amid petrol rationing as breeders gain prominence. Clydesdale and farm work stock draw interest. a pair of horses plus harness costs about £100, while a 1000 £ truck value is noted. Desert King and Rembrandt praised in bloodstock judging with Billy Boy winning over Desert King. Hagel Kerr and Bery Kerr, sisters aged 20 and 1, enter rough riding trials. Western Districts exhibit near deadline. five items valued around £20,000.
Australian shale petrol expected on sale within a fortnight. A 22 mile Glen Davila to Newnes Junction pipeline passed final test today. Hen Davis produces 60 000 to 70 000 gallons weekly and will reach 100 000 gallons soon. Glen Davis petrol to be distributed by existing petrol companies under the Glen Davis brand.
The Executive backed adjustments to the Public Service in November and May, aiming for a permanent plan. They seek arbitration court alignment and will discuss with other service bodies to push for changes to current procedures.
Dr Leonhardt's Vaculoid promises quick action for all pile misery including stubborn cases. The harmless tablet removes blood congestion in the lower bowel as the cause of piles and offers fast relief with a money back guarantee. Sold by chemists everywhere through Clinten-Williams Piy Ltd Spduer.
An appeal by Nonie Ethel Mr against a non-suit in a wages case was dismissed by the Full Court. The long running dispute with executors of Gordon Phillip Jones’s estate concerned promised provision in a will. Concurrently a £400 slander award was given to Mervyn Evers.
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