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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1941

Page

2

On Air Schedule Aboard Diverse Radio Stint Hours

A fragmented OCR listing shows an on air timetable detailing various programs and times including News Music Talks and Concerts across multiple stations. Names such as Lanaheen Percy Code and Sydney Orchestra appear among scheduled pieces with numerous entries and irregular formatting.

Chadvene Bension Nova Radio Newareel Io Mutthens Lindley Sydney Orchestre Percy Code Fivelyn Hall Oy Field Mice George Linden Sydney Ladies’ Wire- Jags Chicago Symphony Orchestra Close

Home Defence Conference for RSL Volunteer Corps in Goulburn

A Satur day meeting in Goulburn of the R.S.L. Volunteer Corps of the Southern Flak Group, led by Brigadier General Committee, discussed incorporation of the VADC into the Australian Military Forces, supply arrangements, and the planned school of instruction in Sydney from September 1 to 10. Major Wil thew and other officers attended. The unit will parade at the Drill Hall next Gun day at 9 30 am for enrolment, with weekly drill as arranged.

Australia Futurn SNA TNS Avileih Sydney Aebool Exvine-Andrews Vic Orfer Sn Battalion Ise del Hiatt Cantera VDC Ange Unie He Dritt Hall Anuaveneat

Government moves to establish Newcastle shipbuilding industry

The State Government announced a plan to establish a Newcastle shipbuilding industry. It appointed Lyne, longtime Newcastle engineer, at a salary of £2000 a year to commence duties immediately. The shipyard will build naval vessels and add machinery for repairs and marine engines. additional plant and charts will be provided.

Sydney Miual Newcastle Eranent Ashi IL Try Lyne WLI

Gulf Deepens Rift Between Vichy and French People

A correspondent reports growing division within France as Vichy authorities tighten control. Senators and deputies lose parliamentary rights while calls for resistance grow, with Gaullist and socialist factions opposing collaboration and signaling possible revolt amid sabotage and wartime economic strain.

Cues Vichy

Land for soldiers debated in state parliament

In Sydney discussions during a war era note a proposed lands measure for soldiers. Mr Tully cites reservations for Western and eastern regions and aims for an early start before the war ends. Wives holding power of attorney may apply for lands.

Tully Munster Tally Muldier

Scout Notes on Patrols and Upcoming Deliveries

Scout Notes detail salvage collection efforts by St Johns Troop and Canberra Pack, listing patrols and areas in Hroddon Ryaddon Westlake Westridge Forrest Deakin and more. It records upcoming deliveries to Turner Duntram and Canberra locations, plus meeting notes, pack transfers, leader comments, and awards presented at the last gathering.

St John's Hroddon Keith Kripayne Ryaddon Colin Glasia Amalie Beawts Canberra Purner Reid Seoula Cuniberri Cooma St Donally Afc Nis Ray Saturn Abit Fentwintte Fis Alur Havi Svuney, Md Sal Gouache Luby Naset Yfena

Legless pilot captured by Germán forces during raid

The Daily Express reports a legless pilot captured after his air craft failed over the German sector. He was taken prisoner near a base as German forces closed in. The article notes the pilot was unable to continue and that escape attempts were thwarted by Allied air units.

Vines Expres Utes Tan Tw Sat Simadron-Linder Base Whey Wa Rune

U S Minister Departure for Canberra

U S Minister Nelson Johnson sails from San Francisco with his wife for Australia to meet Australian and American relatives. He discusses the importance of the Australian alliance, no expected troop landings in the Pacific, and readiness for any eventuality amid wartime concerns.

San Francisco Nelson Johnson Australis Wheart Monterey Australia Belnin Pacific

Raiders Drop Bombs Over Britain During War

Unclear wartime report notes aerial activity over Britain with bombs dropped on scattered points. Mentions Merlin radio and German forces, but many details are garbled leaving uncertain specifics.

Britain Landon Air Miniery Islam Britain Jarae Lange

Untitled fragment reports confusion over monument event

Fragmentary text shows garbled report with names and places unclear. core details and participants cannot be determined from the readable lines.

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