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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
2
Local catalog proclaims choose just the furniture you need from Cusack’s vast stock. Prices touted as the same or lower than any other city, inviting shoppers to select essentials at bargain rates.
The Commonwealth Gazette announced three appointments to the Justices of Peace list. One appointee is Mr George Gibbons Colebatch formerly at Duntroon Military College and described as no veteran. Further details are unclear due to clipping.
A.LF officers who served in North Africa Greece and Crete will be brought back to Australis to spearhead a recruiting campaign. They will describe battles that brought the ALF world fame and urge urgent reinforcement. Recruiting figures rise but fall short of the 8,000 quota.
A local ad advertises affordable furniture with no worry about ready money. It emphasizes flexible financing and instant access to essential furnishings for homes and offices. The note highlights ease of purchase and potential credit options.
The document lists office rental details in Melbourne, noting a base rent of £3904 with a renewal cost of £1270 per annum. It references a Department of Labour and Nationality and cites locations Zentury Howls Swanston Street Melbourne and Developchant on Chelikn Yan street Melbourne.
Sydney reports that Justice Cantor of the State Tribunal is likely to be offered the position of Chief Judge of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court in succession to George Busby. Attorney-General Hughes said he would announce the filing of the position in the near future.
A Melbourne report states soldiers use tobacco more than civilians, with civilians unlikely to receive ration relief. The piece notes that fighting forces would continue to receive supplies while civilians must cope with shortages and restrictions.
In Bourne a public drive yielded funds for ambulances as citizens donated generously to the Royal Aviase tower event. The prime minister received a pledge of £1,000 for medical equipment while another contribution of about £45,000 was pledged for related purposes.
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