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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary entry lists names J Bennett R Bennett Bell Reid Southwell ONeill Barker Cross and others with times 11 30 pm 1 30 pm 3 00 pm and unclear details indicating a local schedule or attendance note from a Tennessee resident with several persons named.
Ken Cook continues to supply high quality evening wear at genuine pre war prices. The message emphasizes strong demand for modern evening dress and confirms ongoing availability from the supplier.
Extensions to contracts for war works in South Australia totaling 32800 pounds have been approved. The Hendon munitions factory is among the works included and Senator Foll stated several plant sections were ready to be handed over yesterday.
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Care in three bottle sizes priced at 1 shilling, 3 pence, and 2 pence per bottle. The offer highlights value for customers seeking peppermint flavored care products.
A tense standoff emerges between the United Mine Workers Union and coal producers amid a national energy crunch. Threats of major disruption loom as talks stall and government mediation steps in to avert broader impact on defense materials.
Investigating officers tied a mud-covered incident at George's River to an assault on a taxi driver. Two men were later arrested in connection with the attack.
The Victoria League headquarters in London were destroyed by Nasi bombs. The Canberra branch reports the attack. the League's Secretary Miss Drayton and staff were killed.
RAF fighters engage a Messerschmitt near Tripoli where the enemy aircraft was forced to crash after a collision. Tripoli and coastal targets suffered bomb hits with large fires, while Northern Greece aerodromes saw several German planes destroyed on the ground and airfields heavily bombed. Malta raids caused no major damage or casualties as Allied aircraft returned safely.
Sydney reports the sudden death in sleep of MP J L Price on Wednesday. A tribute was telegraphed on Tuesday noting Price’s proposed summoning of Parliament. Federal Labour Party secretary Makin expressed regret at the death.
Export orders announced total over £635,000 for India. Boots valued at £605,000 will come from numerous Eastern state factories, £18,000 for cheese, and £12,000 for flannel. A gun mountings contract for the Navy Department went to A. Gonan and Co. Ltd of Newcastle at £11,630.
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