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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1941

Page

5

RAF Pounder Enemies Lose Bases in Heavy Bomb Raids

Allied air force strikes hit enemy bases at Brest Calais and northern France as part of a large raid series. Four aircraft missing. German communique claims sinking of four merchant ships totaling 23 000 tons. Bomber assaults cause widespread fires spreading to Duisburg and Cologne areas with substantial damage to docks and naval yards.

Calais Outend Serodromes Daily Telegraph Britain Dunseldorf Cologne Essen RAB Arca Dusseldorf Neurs Krupp Works Germany Air Ministry Keil Amoke Kell Bay Bremenhkaves Denmark Low Countries Unita Ien Cherbourg Bertin

Women at War Put Democracy to Test and Purpose

Alma Wiltin reports on wartime democracy showing women shaping society through housing, schools, and community work. Mina Ward chairs the Women’s Power Committee, urging active female participation beyond munition-making and outlining national thrift, food salvage, and work roles under Lloyd George’s household effort.

Mina Ward Ia Fio Ward Misseen Loyd George United Command Nationala Uhet Colmmon

Turkey Not Gallied By Axis Promises

London reports Turkey will call up two more divisions in a few days while maintaining non belligerency. Germany’s assurances to Turkey are suspected to be a pretext until it can strike, with few troops on the Turkish Bulgarian frontier and the Turkish army seen as stronger than those Bulgarians. Ankara’s Dey Telegraph correspondent notes ongoing military contact between British and Turkish General Staffs.

London Turkey Turka Germany Yugoslavia Greece Ankara Dey Telegraph Gres Britain Sweden Great Britain Oelp England Ita Fleet Air Arm Middle East Taranto

Labour Shortage Enrolling Women in Industry Melbourne

In Melbourne and Victoria the drive to employ more women across occupations continues to free men for armed forces. Ministers review reserved occupations and defence recruitment signals may push a Livelihoods review. Ministry experts study ways to support families so married women can work in war industries.

Melbourne Pimna Victoria Ministry of Labour É

Ford plant to vote on unions after NLRB ruling

The National Labor Relations Board ordered elections within 45 days at Ford Motor Company Dearborn and Detroit plants. Production, maintenance, and clerical workers will vote on joining the CIO Auto Workers or AF of L unions or neither. Ford Brotherhood Incorporated was denied a ballot spot. Strike impact on current walkout unclear.

Washington Henry Ford Rational Labour Relations Board Ford Motor Company Planta Dearborn Ard Detroit C.lo. Auto Workers‘ Union American Federation of Labour Union National Labour Relations Poird Ford Brotherhood Lewey Ia

Tribal feud in Alice Springs murder charge levelled

In Alice Springs Supreme Court seven aborigines were charged with murder after a body described as Old Bill was found wedged ten feet into a crevice in a reed bed. A black tracker testified to hearing marks of a fierce struggle and dragging of a heavy object.

Alice Springs Alice Springs Supreme Court Marke MacDonnell Marka

Shipping Losses Reported Amid Ongoing Naval War Effort

London reports weekly maritime losses for the week ending March 30: 13 British ships totaling 57 878 tons, 5 Allied ships of 14 075 tons, and 2 neutrals of 8 780 tons. Enemy claims 199 000 tons sunk. For March 16 losses: 27 British and 9 Allied ships sunk, with one neutral. Despite losses, total ships conveyed since war onset reach 200 million tons cargo capacity, most arriving undisturbed. Official notes rate of losses not greatly increasing but urges continued merchant and Royal Navy sacrifices amid ongoing battle.

London Turaday Tmerchantmen Royal Navy

University College Commencement at Albert Hall

The annual commencement ceremony will be held at Albert Hall on Tuesday April 32 at 6 15 p.m. Mr J U D L a u Medley vice chancellor of the University of Melbourne will be the speaker with the address titled The Mystery of Grade a'. Acting Professor G La Wood will attend as official representative to present certificates to graduates.

Albert Hall J. Udau. Medley Oxon University of Melbourne G. la Wood Faculty of Commerce

U S Aircraft for Britain details massive RAF orders

The article notes Britains acquisition of hundreds of U.S. aircraft with 743 aeroplanes sent last year and forecasts 25 000 fighter machines this year with 12 000 to Britain. It lists types from Boeing Flying Fortress and Douglas Boston to Curtiss Mohawk and Voughts craft, plus performance specs and orders across RAF fleets.

Great Britain Boeing R.A.F RAF Humber

On the Air Today Program Schedule

A dense list of radio segments and times across multiple stations including 3FC, SAR, and BBC. Entries cover essential services, news briefings, music programs, talks, broadcasts of races, royal show descriptions, and various performances with numerous named programs and personnel.

3FC SAR Gerald Philon BBC Frank Hutchens Lindley Evans Pianinta B.M.A Harold WH A.B.C ALF Newa B.B.C Stock Exchange Victoria’ Park Geelong N.S.W Lord Wakehurst R.B.C Napoleon L. Dojarde Peuth Atairwaya Jhe Charles Thomas

Labour leader backs miners' aid boom plan

The State Labour Leader announced plans to introduce a miners' aid bill at the upcoming session. The action follows a return of Gyatouwenl and a sense of urgency in推进 labour support amid ongoing issues in the mining sector.

Gydney Var. aicHelly Ao Mine’ Federation Woranty

Public Notice Furnished Flat Near Beach Available May

Public notice advertises a furnished flat near the beach with ferry access. Available to a master tenant at end of May. For details contact Mrs Burns by phone for business inquiries.

Furnlahed Burns

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