Sydney era notices in Canberra cemetery service details
Fragmentary notice lists a service time at 3 pm on a weekday for an interment at the Canberra General Cemetery. Mentions individuals R LEY Augus a Ley-exch and names Robertson Doria Belk Baylim a Belk Canberra. Includes references to Mr and Mrs o Baylim a and F A E Ryley of Aslandra in Queensland.
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R Ley
Aises Ley
Exch
Canberra
Hdeacay CC
Robertson
Doria Etme
O Baylim
A Belk
Jomas Dick
Ad Min F. A. E. Ryley
Aslandra
Airs
Queensland
Obituary of Frankfort resident Man Hardy
Obituary notices the death of a longtime local figure aged about 80, born February 9, 1861 in Ufferma. The respected resident, husband of Mrs. Wm. Funt and father of several, was active in community affairs and philanthropy. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Canberea with city officials in attendance and many wreaths, honoring a valued citizen.
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Janehier
Frankfort
Button
Ufferma
Funt
Philip
Hardy
Willi
St. Nd
Chusoh
Canberea
Dinabeth
Mas
Siero
W. Cres
P. Caney
Queanbeyan P
A. Asveeieal
J.C. Nekner
A.C. P
J. H
T. John's Church Council
Ex Soldiers' Unit Parade In Canberra Drill Hall
The first parade of the Returned Volunteer Defence Corps was held in the Drill Hall at Canberra with nearly 150 present. The unit planned to be available for emergency service aboard the occupant and to enroll the second company as part of ongoing organizational efforts.
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Pavrae
Jendios
Unclear OCR fragment reports officials and travel notes
Fragmentary text mentions visits by government figures and assemblies. Names and places are garbled, with references to Gowrie and Sydney, plus train travel and sittings. Unable to determine a coherent event or date from the damaged excerpt.
Canberra Forecast: Scattered Showers Then Cold Foggy Night
The Canberra forecast predicts scattered coastal showers early followed by a cold foggy night. Winds light to moderate with coastal visibility reducing as night falls. Temperature lows expected near a chill level.
Appointment of Australian Minister to Tokyo Sparks Judicial Debate
The Commonwealth announces Sir John Latham as Australian Minister to Tokyo, raising questions about the independence of the High Court. Critics argue the move could violate Section 6 of the Judiciary Act and threaten constitutional principles while diplomats note the embassy’s Commonwealth jurisdiction. Parliament may consider amendments to the Judiciary Act to permit such offices.
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Commonwealth
Tokyo
John Latham
Canberra
Australia
Pacific
High Court
Menzies
Sir John Latham
Lord Campbell
Magdalena Steam Navigation Company
Martin
Commonwealth of Australia
Japan
Sir John Latham Named Australian Minister to Japan
The BBC reports Sir J Latham is appointed as Australian minister to Japan. London circles view the move as apt with Labour figures commenting on the shift. Latham has served as Chief Justice of Australia and will join the executive as a key diplomat.
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Sydney
Mandgay
B.B.C
J Latham
Japan
Eral
London
Valde
Labour Party
Moulfell
John Latham Crea
Magen
Justice of
People Beree
Australia
John Latham
Tokyo
Pulsner
John Rich
Australia names Sir John Latham to Japan post
Japan accepted the appointment of Sir John Greig Latham as Australian Minister to Japan. The move aims to deepen Pacific ties with Australia presenting a policy of goodwill. Tokyo will soon host a Japanese minister to Australia and a legation staff including a commercial attacher.
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Keith Officer
Washington
Tokyo
Legation
John Latham
Commonwealth
Australia
Turing
Japan
Pacific
Mr. Hughes
Foreign Office
Sir John Latham
Australis
Petrol Rationing To Start On October First
The Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart announced petrol rationing will begin October 1 under the amended scheme. He outlined new controls to prevent sale of faulty producer gas equipment and noted costs and administration by J Ragland. A committee led by the Assistant Treasurer will study agricultural products and power alcohol for primary production. Printing of petrol ration tickets has begun in Melbourne with security features and car numbers required.
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Sir Frederick Stewart
Department of Supply
Mmons
Commonwealth
J. Ragland
Fit Advisory Board
Frederick
Wise
Fenden
Fadden
Sterday
Hugh McClelland
M.P
Sea Lake
Victoria
B. Ashby
Sydney University
BR. W. Hare
Colonial Sugar Refining I Qo
Sydney
R. Muir
Cane Crowers Council
J. W. R. Jewell
Victorian Bet of Agriculture
W. J. Rose
Trig Board
H.A . Pitt
Canberra
Lie
Urne
Commonwealth Bank
Melbourne
September 21 Date for Election Amid War Debates
Parliament considers Septembers 21 election date with dissolution likely soon. Cabinet discussed timing to avoid wartime shocks while a policy speech is planned for September 7 and a two month Supply Bill to fund activities including the election and new Parliament.
Italy Faces Moral Strain as War Spread to North Italy
The article notes Italian morale shaken by wartime events and Mussolini seeking quick victories. It cites British air raids as a counterbalance to Italian advances in Somaliland and fear of pressure from Egypt via Libya. Observers say public enthusiasm waned after the declaration of war.
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Italy
British Somaliland
Peple
Egypt
Libya
Mussolini
Somaliland
Mussolini Hopes for Gromer Italy in 1940s context
The text discusses Mussolini and Italy amid wartime tension, noting fragmented national sentiment and fears of German aggression. It references American views on supporting Britain, the impact of air bases in the Western Hemisphere, and potential defense alignments between the United States and Britain as wartime events unfold.
Labour Opposition Leader Curtin Defends Party Role
The Opposition Leader in Sydney rejects claims the Labour Party is ineffective as a watchdog. He says Labour would only concede measures for national safety to the Commonwealth Government and that Australia must have strong security regardless of which government is in power. He warned against Communist influence and cited France as a warning.
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Koofons
Curtin
Labour Party
Gurtin
Sydney
Australia
Mr. Curtin
Tgo
Shige Pality
Austtralia
Vestan
Lane
Russia
France
Hitler
Mussolin
Weather Note From Canberra Monday Report
The Canberra weather entry records barometer readings at 9 am 30.03 inches and later 30.40 inches. Temperatures show 40 degrees at 9 am and 57 degrees at 3 pm with a 24 hour maximum near 0.4 degrees and a grass minimum around 22.0 degrees. Wind at 9 shows 8 mph. Maximum wind velocity at Canberra aerodrome is 2.20 mph for 24 hours.
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Canberra
New ALF Unit Formed in Empire Forces
Approval granted for a new unit of the Australian Liberation Front in Melbourne. The formation aims to create a free unit within the Empire forces, with each division to be formed as part of the broader mobilization.
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Melbourne
ALF
Empire Forces
Walter P Chrysler Dies After Cerebral Haemorrhage
Walter P Chrysler president of the Chrysler Motorcar company died today in New York from a cerebral hemorrhage. The news notes a sudden end to the longtime automotive leader.
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Walter P. Chrysl
Bear
New York
Walter P. Chrysler
Chrysler Motorpece
Australians to tighten belts for second war year
Assistant Minister Mr Nock warned in a national broadcast that Australia faces reduced purchasing power as costs rise and imports fall. He cited wealth production at £500,000,000 last year and projected needs of £196,000,000 for the war next year, with total Commonwealth and States requirements near £900,000,000.
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Australia
Nock
Commonwealth and States
Ministers urge self help to fund wartime taxes
The minister urged public self help to raise funds and avoid tax dissents. He warned that as the war continues goods and services will be restricted to support the fighting forces and urged private initiative to aid production and improve personal welfare.
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Commonwealth
Support for Allies in America Amid World War Pressure
American opinion favors Britain as the war unfolds. Commentary warns that Britain’s fall would threaten U.S. security and halt vital aid. German actions are watched closely as Latin American and Caribbean responses hint at resistance to occupation attempts.
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United States
Britain
America
United
Germany
Carrier
Bearn
Hay Cofisa
British Consul and others expelled from Yugoslavia
A Bealec agency report states Ralph described as British Consul to Alyaplye Tere and Atkinson Belgrade representative the London Malta respondent Mr Atherton has not expelled from Yugoslavia
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Rome
Bealec
Ralph
Alyaplye
Tere
Atkinson
Belgrade
London “ Y Malta
Atherton
Yugo-Slavia
Fragmentary Pusted Text Mentions War Buses and Vehicles
Partial readable lines show scattered references to buses and vehicles, mentions of tracks and a camp, with unclear grammar. No definite people, dates, or places emerge to form a clear event or story.
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Beck
Uae
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