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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1941
Page
2
Canberra social round details a series of dances plays and club activities. Funds from the Ambulance Dance support the St John Ambulance Brigade while Catholic and religious events feature local performers. Updates note performers, attendees, and upcoming charity and community gatherings in Canberra.
A fragmented Melbourne era notice describes a social program at a hotel in Adelaide with names of speakers and performers. It mentions Miss J Hope of Sydney and Mrs C Richards of Adelaide among hosts and lists a Mlle Ry Peters and others to perform violin and piano pieces. A dance is organized to aid a POW fund.
A fragmented note details volunteers and donors including Parvela and Parvela on a campaign at Aural Civic to raise funds for a war relief effort. It lists several named supporters and organizers, outlining a regular trade and overseas relief pattern with local and national backers.
Melbourne reports a government led program to supply troops overseas with vegetables and pork and bean tins. The Department of Supply aims to fill vast orders totaling millions of tins and pounds to meet Australian and allied forces during wartime.
In New South Wales a charcoal shortage disrupts kiln operations as the premier notes a test kiln would not be ready by June 11. Half of the ordered kilns were promised to arrive within the week, but a full delivery remains uncertain amid production holdups.
Fragmentary listing mentions Creme Charmosan and grooachenn with prices. References to "Unkle 26" and "Manil-1 bag tuba" appear, along with Lt Wold and drapers, stoves, and chain stores. The text reads as ad-like, with unclear items and values.
Fragmentary OCR mentions lotion prices and sales tax with references to chemists and vendors. Details are unclear but indicate pricing terms and tax inclusion.
Melbourne reports an emphatic denial to any influence on soldiers pay. The Prime Minister called the insinuations unfounded and unfortunate. The Treasurer and Minister of Defence rejected recommendations for wage reforms. Sir Menglen expressed regret over attempts to divide the Cabinet and favor liberal support for Australian forces within national resources.
The rally in Sydney today featured General N. H. Whitell urging strong action as war threats Australia’s shores. The speech called for immediate measures and emphasized the need to respond with resolve and effort.
Wartime report notes RAAF operation basing remote areas MULSOURNE Tutstay with contracts totaling £200,000. Key facilities include aerial transmitters and ground staff, enabling rapid communications and aircraft support across patrol territory and regular service.
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