Bitter clash between minister and Mr Curtin in Canberra row
A tense exchange between Opposition Leader Mr Curtin and Acting Information Minister Sir Henry Guilett over Curtin's shortwave broadcast to Africa sparked accusations of bungling and political theatre. The dispute escalated as Sir Henry promised to reply to Curtin's complaints while Curtin insisted on Janus-like scrutiny by Parliament.
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Mr. Curtin
Sir Henry
South Africa
Sydney
Canin
Henry Guilett
Aphich
Curtin
Bungting Gan
Africa
Bir
Beary
Curth
Fem Ha
Mae
Henry
Qwiia
Newspapers of Australia
Menzies
Menzien
Curtin Jdney
Sir Hi
Abusive Tirade by Minister Sparks Sydney Uproar
In Sydney Sir Henry Gullett faced sharp criticism from Labour Leader Mr J Curtin on arrival. Curtin accused a minister of intolerance and improper restraint while defending Australia’s press and government authority. The exchange showed tensions between parties over media fairness and official conduct.
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Sydney
Henry Dette
Africa
Labour Party
J. Curi
Fegret
Henry Gullett
Australia
INO REPRESENTATIVE AT CANBERRA
Sting criticism grows over the failure of the Department of Information to post a single officer in Canberra. The absence hinders liaison with the Commonwealth’s key news hub as ministers blame limited office space for slow relocation. Sir Jeremiah Gullett has been the only minister to visit the capital during major meetings.
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Canberra
Department of Information
Curtin warns aggression endangers war termination prospects
The Australian Prime Minister Curtin stated that recent Nazi aggression destroys any hope for an early peace and calls for national self-reliance in defence while urging access to official information sources unused by the government.
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Mr. Curtin
Bridge Closures and Detour Guidance for Molonglo River
Notice states the Molonglo River bridge will close for repairs from 7.80 a.m. Monday April 15 until further notice. Traffic may use Lennox Street Bridge at Acton or Scott's Crossing Bridge. Includes Protection of Lands Ordinance permits and unrelated ad copy about Fyshwick, Albert Hall, and a May 2 and 4 promotion.
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Molonglo River
Lennox Street
Acton
Scott's Cross
Molonglo
Sooke 4
Fyshwick
Vacancy for Cookery Teacher for Air Force Training
Applications are invited for a position as teacher of Cookery to train Air Force recruits at Canberra Technical College. The 12 week course covers lectures demonstrations and practical work with a written exam. State salary required and readiness to commence. Preference to returned soldiers per J A Carrodus secretary Department of the Interior.
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Canberra
J. A. Carrodus
Rtment of the
Interior
Canberra Technical College
Industrial Board
Department of the Interior
Curtailments Hit Rail Services Amid Coal Shortage
The Rail way Department announced further curtailments as a coal shortage tightens. More than 40 000 workers face rationing with 22 000 miners on strike and essential services skeletonized. Tram conductors may shift to buses while Victoria reports coal reserves covering six weeks of steam trains and ten weeks of electric trains under the restricted timetable.
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Sydney
Railway Department
Capone
Mn Tall
Apia
Onsen
Melbourne
Minister For Transport
Mr. Hyland
Victorian Railways
Trade Adjustment After Denmark Stop Hits Australia Small Export Share
Official statements say the Australia Denmark trade halt due to the German invasion will not dent Australia’s overseas trade. 10380 exports to Denmark valued at £13. The two way trade totals about £260 million annually. Losses affect dairy supplies. bacon and butter may be sourced from Australia as Britain renews butter imports.
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Australia
Denmark
Astralia
Great Britain
Australan
Declaration of London Unites Allies Against German Pacings
The Supreme War Council issued a declaration in London affirming unity between Britain and France against German plots to sow discord. It stresses full and unwavering collaboration as the Allies seek to halt Germany’s bid to dominate Europe and vows not to seek separate or peace treaties.
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Sureme War Council
London
Britain
France
Germany
Tlon
Europe
Laondon
Air Board Defies Interior on Canberra Trainee Hutment Site
The Air Board reportedly rejected Interior Department advice in selecting the hutment site for RAAF technical trainees at Canberra. Minister of Air Fairbairn expressed faith in the Board’s choice, hoping for swift completion with the huts sited above flood level.
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Air Board
Department of the Interior
Fla.a.f
Canberra
Miister
Air
Fairbairn
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