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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1941

Page

5

Trade With Us Trade Headquarters in Sydney Announced

The Australian government announced a new Trade Headquarters in Sydney to manage import licenses and direct trade with the United States. The Divan would oversee licensing, control, and coordination with the Purchasing Commission and the Australian Council, involving multiple Commonwealth departments to strengthen price and wage controls amid ongoing war efforts.

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Casualties List Shows New Prisoner of War Detection

The Navy announced Able Beaman Maur. Walter Geoghegan of Wensland, previously reported missing, is now identified as a prisoner of war in Germany. The casualty list includes names from NSW districts and abroad with updated statuses and wounded in action notices.

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Body of Missing Child Found Near Lake Windarmero

The body of a 62 year old man was found near his home by police, while the missing child case remains unresolved. Investigators consider foul play or accidental death as theories. officers searched the water early today.

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Wage Labour Council Demands Probe And Stop Work Threat

A Canberra labor meeting of the Basic Wage Labour Council passed a resolution calling for a public inquiry into price figures used by statisticians and warning that a top-work stoppage could occur if the inquiry is blocked. Delegates attacked price data collection and warned that a further 2d wage decrease could be proposed, risking transport and other essential industries.

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Russia Eyes Australian Trade For Meat Wheat And Wool

A Russian trade report indicates Australia will supply meat wheat and wool to Russia as part of a broader production plan. Australian authorities say production can increase without restricting exports, while Moscow signals continued grain and wool shipments to Australia amid shifting supplies and freight considerations.

Une Ambasador Australle Russia

Veal Bran Cakes and Strange Ingredient List

An unusual line of text describes veal bran cakes and a jumble of mixed terms and ingredients. The readable portions resemble a grocery or recipe note with unclear references to tables, clover, peas, and bananas, creating a fragmented, puzzling recording.

Army Secretary Bidney Transfer Prompts Cabinet Shuffle

The permanent head of the Department of the Army Mr Witegarald is to be transferred to a civil post. From Monday his successor will be Mr G Sinclair, who previously served with distinction at the Department of Defence Coordination during Mr heddost wupoad's absence.

Bydney Department of the Army Witegarald G. Sinclair Department of Defence Heddost Wupoad

Canberra Unit enrolment wave signals new defence drive

Washington reports a Canberra Unit enrolment drive by the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve with training talks and rifle drill. The plan includes squadrons for cruisers destroyers and support craft, plus proposed construction programs and naval vessels.

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Tobacco Stock Rationing and Public Demand Discussed

Fragmented OCR text describes rationing of tobacco and related supplies with mentions of officials and groups debating quotas and prices. It references Parliament figures, percentages, and potential Army or government involvement, but the readable content is unclear and partially garbled. The article appears to summarize political discussion on control of tobacco distribution and economic strain.

Unclear wartime expenditure hearing in Canberra

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a parliamentary committee examining war costs in Canberra. The text hints at government financial views, planned evidence sessions, and possible Treasury involvement, but details are garbled and names or dates are unreadable.

Wardle Canberra Treasury

Defence Measures Under Training In Australia

The Minister for the Army stated that Australia is maintaining a strong home defence as training continues. He noted effort to organize the civil side of the Department of the Army for wartime readiness and stressed the focus on home protection and mobilization.

Byonty Army Spender Austra Department of the Army

Petrol rationing in Japan halts eight miliion aid

Tokyo dispatch reports the Minister of Finance suspends services of eight million in Japan to conserve fuel. The news notes overarching wartime controls and consumer impacts as authorities reassess fuel distribution amid ongoing shortages.

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Disputed Will Case Seethes In Reserved Judgment

In a dusted court hearing today a reserved judgment addressed the contested will of John Bevan of Gunning who died in 1917 probate granted then valued between £8000 and £10000. The dispute centers on the will’s nature and execution with Bevan’s eldest son and two daughters opposing, while three younger sons and a daughter pursue the matter.

Dustic Court John Bevan Gunning Bevan Bia Nicholas Bayan

President Vetoes Bill Over Highway Appropriation

President vetoes measure authorizing a 2000 to 300 dollar highway construction appropriation citing funds allocation favoring states without regard to tele defense. The action follows concerns over fund distribution among states.

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On Air Today Broadcast Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary radio program guide listing numerous shows across BBC and Radio Newarest. Includes music blocks, news, talks, and theatrical pieces with times and quelques program titles. Mentions Danse Tea, The Coed, and National Band among varied segments.

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