Wall Collapses Crushing Two Men Amid Demolition
Two men at a hotel site undergoing demolition were crushed when a wall collapsed without warning during cleaning work. Authorities are investigating the accident.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
3
Two men at a hotel site undergoing demolition were crushed when a wall collapsed without warning during cleaning work. Authorities are investigating the accident.
The Australian wartime event plans a Manuka Oval Anzac Day rugby fundraiser between a Sydney ACF squad and the ACT Rugby Union representative team. Funds to aid war relief will be raised via a noon start and dances at Albert Hall and Duntroon Oval. Notables like R E Molten and E F Hutchinson are named among the internationals and ex-All Blacks.
A Tuesday report notes legislation authorising the President to exercise temporary powers during specified conditions. The measure outlines scope, duration, and oversight to ensure constitutional balance and emergency governance.
A Tasmanian proposal to vacate income taxation is under consideration. The measure aims to shift tax responsibilities and may affect residents and businesses, with potential changes to revenue collection and public services.
The War Cabinet will convene in Melbourne on Wednesday to discuss the war situation. An oral update will cover defense matters and recruitment for the Allied Labor Forces, plus overhaul of the lista of reserved occupations.
Police report a brawl last night in which a man vowed to stab with a club at about 4 am. Two men were involved and one sustained a cut. Leslie Goodman, 35, of Glebe, appeared at Central Court on £60 bail charged with inflicting harm.
A fragmented radio schedule lists programs including Children's Session at 6 15 Australia BBC piano 9 20 My Favourite ss orchestra 10 36 tie Bavie end Band 1 00 News 21 35 Close 3BL 10 00 BAC News 10 20 Women's Session 11 00 Music 12 20 News 10 00 Talk 10 15 sopranos piece 4030 Close
An advertisement touts Charmosen face powder for lasting wear and enchanting perfume. It claims to subdue and conceal skin faults, making the wearer appear younger and more attractive regardless of age.
Public notice from Australian Capital Territory lists a coin sale by public auction at 1 noon Friday, May 1541. Also notes Canberra Presbyterian Church events and Braddon Guild activities with sermons and gatherings. Includes a vacancy for mechanical draughtsmen and design engineers in the Explosives Supply Directorate with salary from £310 to £514 and required experience.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.