Garden Fair Brings Sports and Charity Events to Canberra
A government house fair to aid war funds unfolds with led by chairman Weedger appealing to sportsmen yesterday. Highlights include an Australian mid champion exhibition by Ron Richards and athletic events by the Canberra Society. Funds counted reach £1200 in the treasurer’s tally with many donors listed and a series of entertainment at venues like Albert Hall and Hotel Canberra leading up to April 24.
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Queen of Sport
Canberra
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Queen of the Air
Savoy Theatre
Queen of Com
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Government House Garden
German War Chances Skeptical View by Hungarian Professor
Dr. Ivan Lajos of Elizabeth University Pecs critiques Nazi preparedness and blitzkrieg claims in his book Germanys War Chances. He argues Allied opposition, hard realities of war material, credit, and oil dependence undermine Germany, portraying Nazi war prospects as very poor.
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Official Cameraman Appointed for ALF Activities
The Commonwealth Government will appoint an official airman to record ALF activities. Minister for Information Henry Guilett stated that Great Aims would distribute the matter to ensure the footage is valuable and widely shared.
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Commonwealth
ALF
Hughes Draws Communist Link to Wharf Labor Dispute
In Sydney the Attorney General Mr Hughes blamed Communists for wharf labourers halting flour loading for the ALF. He urged the union movement to purge Moscow agents, warned Australian Unionism faces serious trouble, and noted inquiries into a telegram he lodged in Melbourne to urge resumption of work.
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Sydney
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Moscow
Melbourne
Fright to Smoke Delays Freighters at Pyrmont
Two more freighters joined a smoke dispute at Pyrmont today as loading continued with brief pauses for smoke breaks. Waterside workers paused while loading flour for the A F, and two other ships stopped for the same reason. Ship agents claim oil owners fight for a principle. Workers expect their “amoko” when granted by the Arbitration Court after 18 months of irritation tactics by owners.
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Pyrmont
A.F
Amoko
Commonwealth considers overhauling Import control machinery
The Australian Commonwealth Government weighs changes to the import control system amid industry complaints. Proposals include state boards to manage restricted raw material imports through branches linked with manufacturers to reduce disruption. An extended import licensing period is unlikely. the plan may revert to two month periods after the current three month term ends with the financial year.
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Melbourne
Rest at work essential for health in British report
London Monday report from the Industrial Health Research Board says workers need regular breaks and distractions during long shifts. It condemns unbroken four and a half hour periods and favors organized rest intervals and music to reduce boredom and improve health.
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London
Industrial Health Reserch Board
For Let Furnished House Cheap Rent From April
To let a furnished house at cheap rent from April 20. Ring BT10 for full Lat to let and debate furniture purchase details. Apply 177 Times Office. Young Indy seeks private board in the northern suburb and borders. Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club involvement noted.
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Young Indy
Rail Union Chief Judge Warns Arbitration or Action
In Melbourne Arbitration Court Chief Judge Sir George Beeby told the Australian Railways Union it must choose between arbitration and direct action. He granted a fortnight’s adjournment on the Railway Commissioner’s request to deregister the union after a strike on the Broken Hill line. The adjournment was to allow material preparation and pending Federal Council action.
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Australian Railways Union
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Motor Cyclist Killed Near Liverpool Australia
Tuesday Victor Smith nineteen a militiaman attached to the Liverpool camp was killed when the motor cycle he rode crashed into a telegraph pole near Liverpool. His companion on the pillion seat was critically injured. identity not released.
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Tuesaday
Victor Smitth
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Smith
Former Kingston Resident Returns as Modern Furnishings Manager
Mr. A. G. Macdonald, formerly of Kingston, returns to Canberra to manage Modern Furnishings Ltd Kingston. He left the Territory in 1960 and has since worked in Sydney, inviting former Canberra friends to meet him and offering public service.
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Canberra
Modern Furnishings Ltd
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Territory
Sydney
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