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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1941

Page

6

Manpower Organising for War Effort

Sydney reports statements by Mr Spooner MP chair of the Manpower and Housing Committee urging use of emergency powers to enlist stat departments for war work. Premier Mair replies, and a letter from Acting Minister Fadden commends New South Wales for its overall war effort.

Sydney Spooner Manpower and Hegoureea Commonwealth Mir. Mair Mr. Fadden New South Wales Crmonwealth

Roosevelt weighs coal deadlock amid mediation talks

Roosevelt studies the coal deadlock and plans to confer with the Acting Chairman of the Mediation Board to survey effects and seek a settlement. The Southern Railway suspends service on 21 routes to conserve coal, stopping forty two trains with coal supplies limited to about 20 days.

Washington Stephen Tharty Rtv. Rroosevelt Roosevelt Mediation Board Davis Caoinung

PROGRAMME FOR TODAY AT ORES NUBIAN TERRACE MEETING

A dense rundown of horse races and handicaps with horse names such as Jubilee, Clockwork, and Valiant Garde listed across Maiden Two Year Old and Haydock style divisions. Includes detailed entries for First and Second Divisions, with identifications like Arcadia, Portia, and The Wind among numerous horses and race types.

Civil Air Crashes Disclosure Before Senate Committee

Senate hearing on 1987 NAC A confidential report criticizes DC3 quality after fatal crashes. Hartley Soule and Dr George Lewis cite tests and distribution of the report to aircraft firms and the Bureau of Air Commerce. Senator Clark questions why the information was included and whether law should change.

Washington Senate National Advisory Hartley Soule N.A.C.A George Lewis Aeronautical Research NLASC Laws Bureau of Air ‘Commerce Bowe Clark Lewis N.ajc.a

Wild Australia to Stage Largest Show Yet in New South Wales

Mr McConville announces a major tour stop in Canberra on Monday May 5 featuring a 40 head buckjumping team, modern motor transport, and "Fun in a Stockyard" with horses and stockyard acts. The 1500 covered seats and new innovations promise a premier circus atmosphere with trapeze, rope work, and clowns.

New South Wales LOO Canberra McConville Australia Beat Horsajien Ita Shipway Twins Austin

Trout Season Closes in Australian Capital Territory

The trout and eel fishing season ends today in the ACT. A ban on trout fishing runs to October 1 and cod fishing ban to December 1.

Australian Capital Territory

Japan gains ships amid union allegation

Vincent Malone secretary of the Pacific Coast Marine Firemen Officers and Vipers Union testified to the Maritime Commission that some U S vessels moved to the Panama flag and then to the Japanese register after a brief interval. He spoke at a conference of marine union and shipowner representatives convened to address seamen shortages in the expanding merchant marine.

Washington Vincent Malone Pacific Coast Marine Firemen Oflera and Vipers Union Maritime Commission United States Panama Malone Marine Union Wiacus

Drive for recruits urged as Australia seeks men of fighting age

Australia's urgent call to eligible men of fighting age was urged by Major General Lloyd, head of recruitment, after returning from Melbourne. He said delusions must be swept away and argued defense should be fought beyond Australia, not solely within its borders, to reinforce the A.L.F. and uphold Australian manhood.

Sydney Australia Wald Lioyd Arevival Melbourne Liogd A.L F

Man Severed By Train In Newtown Tragedy

Sydney report says 21 year old George Charles John Rhodes of Newtown fell under an electric train at Newtown station. An Air Force van crewman applied a tourniquet, saving his life before an ambulance arrived. Rhodes remains in a serious condition.

Sydney Air Force Newtown George Charles John Rhodes Rhodes

Women's Bowling Carnival Draw Delayed After Hall Interruption

Sydney news reports disruption as Hall prevented play in the Women's County Week bowls carnival. The draw for tomorrow includes many Canterbury contestants and other notable players.

Sydney

Kembla Grange Races Postponed to Friday

Races at Kembla Grange were postponed from Tuesday to Friday due to rain. Authorities warned of possible delays while track conditions are assessed. Local racing officials urged horse owners and bookmakers to adjust plans accordingly.

Sydney Kembla Grange

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