Import Control Applies to Postal Deliveries
The Minister for Clusters Senator McLeay announced that all import consignments sent by post or other channels are now subject to import restrictions with no non-commercial exemptions. A £5 threshold previously allowed certain goods to pass. now licences may be required for consignments in categories A B or C, with considerations tied to the importer’s future applications.
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Sterling
Senator McLeay
McLeay
Asa
England
London
Lowns
Water Tainted Plight of Ship's Crew
Sydney report from Friday details an American freighter journey from San Pedro USA to Sydney via Japan. Crewmembers endured extreme thirst after attempting to drink muddy water from a leaking tank and a deteriorating reserve supply.
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Sydney
Dhuringe
San Pedro USA
Japan
Nen Bers
Auwirchin
Tons of Money stage at Albert Hall in May
E R Snow Ltd presents a mannequin parade between nets during the Tons of Money performances at Albert Hall on May 2 and 4. Latest evening frocks and fur features will be shown as tickets and box plans go on sale at a special booking office near Government House Garden Fair.
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E. R. Snow Ltd
Albert Hall
Government House Garden Fair
Canberra Amateur Operatic Society
Stock Sale Dates Set for Goulburn Queanbeyan and Canberra
W H Wheatley to offer 30 district bred cattle and 16 000 quality sheep at Goulburn Saleyards on Tuesday with cattle at 1 pm and sheep at 2 pm Trucks offered at restocking rates for sheep and full rates for cattle Queanbeyan hosts a special sale on Thursday April 14 with 1500 fat and store sheep and 240 head of fat cattle from Woodyers and Calthorpe Ltd anticipating keen competition after recent rains Canberra sale by Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd on Tuesday April 24 features 2500 sheep and 100 head of fat and store cattle with further entries invited
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Goulburn
W. H. Wheatley
Aucion
Queanbeyan
Hammer, Woodyers and Calthorpe Ltd
Canberra
Training Airmen Capetown In South Africa Invited
General Smuts told the Ian Assembly that Britain accepted South Africa’s invitation to train British airmen in the Union The plan includes British forces hiring their own machines and instructors.
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Capetown
General Smuts
Ian Assembly
Britain
South Africa
Petsamo Handover to Finland Reports Peace Accord
Stockholm reports Petsamo was handed to Finland under the peace treaty. No incidents occurred during the transfer, according to officials.
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Stockholm
Petrol Rationing May Not Apply
Government hopes petrol rationing can be avoided if community cooperation and market interests align. A conference with petrol importers and motor users on April 22 will hear views and may prompt a patriotic appeal to reduce petrol use. There is a suggestion that trade may agree not to sell petrol on Sundays.
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Tis
Mechanical Spiders Loom Over Howrah Bridge Construction
British engineers in Calcutta push the Howrah Bridge project with two large creeper cranes planned to climb from opposite riverbanks. The 1400 foot span will rise above the Hooghly as cranes, each weighing 765 tons with evodies, assemble 25 story steelwork and then dismantle themselves upon completion. Indian labour runs foundations under hot, humid conditions, using 40 psi concrete as the initial task ends.
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Howrah
Calcutta
Forth Bridge
Quebec
St. Paul's
Hooghly
Calcuttta
Cmnes
Australian Appreciation: Britain’s Unified War Resolve
The author lauds all British communities united in a shared purpose to win the war against tyranny. He notes widespread training, mobilization, air defenses, and civilian sacrifices including rationing, evacuation, and financial strain. Trade union leaders and opposition figures are praised for backing government efforts.
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United Kingdom
Hitler
Germany
Europe
Fair Weekend Train Trip to Government House Fair
A special diesel train from Sydney on April 20 offers a weekend trip to the Government House Carden Fair. For £1 return, passengers may visit the Weintraube bar at Hotel Canberra or the Alert Mall dance, with a Sunday return. The event features multiple sporting groups and dances at Canberra venues, supported by local schools and clubs.
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Sydney
Canberra
Coming Events: Queen Charities and City Sports at Canberra Venues
A list of events including golf at Federal Golf Links and tennis at ACTSTA courts, dancing at Albert Hall and Hotel Civic, a picture night, musical afternoons, badminton at a club, and a race meeting. Proceeds benefit hospitals, ambulances, the Queen charity drives, and sport funds. Events span today through Saturday with times ranging from 2.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
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Queanbeyas Cuming Club
Quest of Sport
Federal Golf Club
Ac.t.s.t.a
Civic
Canberra
Gir Grammar School
Queen of Commerce
Mins McLean
Albert Hall
Queen of Sport
Misa Joan Bale
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Higgs
Queen of
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Pam
Ald
Tharwa Road
Greyhound
Queanbeyan
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Royal Canberra Gell
Hall
P.m
Trade unions and war policy shape postwar politics
Fragmentary text discusses the Trades Union Congress and its power in industry, political influence in Parliament, and wartime policy. It contrasts union actions with opposition and mentions Nazi government and civilised nations facing defeat and upheaval in a united struggle.
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Trades Union
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