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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

2

Royal Society Lecture on Power At Anatomy Institute

A Royal Society Ge Maetradios meeting will be held at the Institute of Anatomy on Monday at 8 pm. Professor Kkrie Aahhy of the University of Sydney will present an address on Power. The lecture is open to the public. The Society, founded in 1930, received its Royal charter in March 1981. Present on the program are Dr S. T Dickson and Mr WO Blumer. President is Dr J.R. A. McMillan.

Royal ‘Rociety Ge Mhaetradios Ie Institute of Anatomy Profumor Kkrie Aahhy University Sydney Wee Drat Wa Air Waiter III Calvi Matzruale 5. T Dickson WO Blumer JR. A. McMillan

Trier for War Service Man Fails Court Test in Canberra

Armake Murray of Canberra attempted enlistment at war outbreak in September 1939 and made multiple efforts over time. He faced repeated failures due to physical or other shortcomings but remains determined to join using a “three-fager” approach and continues to seek a suitable path.

Armake Roosevelt Maine Ile Maning Churvnill Caurenill Che Aise Usan Ecaeate Tis Jand Bus Diva Etiay

Fragmentary crime notice from uneven OCR read

Fractions of a report describe a punctured tire and a bridge incident in the evening. Names like AL Johnson and Gisatinga appear broken, with references to Underwood and Willan and a vague reconstruction of a plan. The torn text hints at a vehicle event and a response by authorities.

Tyre AL Johnson Wile Gisatinga Ain Aluck Underwood Lspnet

Petrol Sales Station Lose License Amid Petrol Rationing Tightens

The Taguig Fuel Control Board revoked the retailer license of a petrol station after a Wednesday night incident and prohibited sale of petrol at the station for a period, part of wider tightening of rationing controls.

Ayonet Riday Taguig Fuel Contral Board Han Etvo Uoeday Ttc Pettut Citewell Menin

Government cars under fire in Parliament attack

In a heated House of Representatives debate Mr Ward demanded an immediate inquiry into ministerial car use. He cited Melbourne to Canberra transport mishaps and questioned travel waste, urging full disclosure and tighter ministerial car controls to curb public waste and improve accountability.

Wwe Warthab Rapramata Ward Melbourne Milabane Shuimbel

Stronger Commonwealth government looms in wartime crisis

In a period of political confusion Prime Minister Menzies shifts focus from personal leadership to building a stable all party war administration. With no clear majority, Parliament faces fusion debates and potential elections as parties weigh cohesion, loyalty, and the country’s wartime needs. The Opposition’s stance to resume office and Labour’s fears of disaffection loom over the path forward.

Walter London Menzies Barthin Inege Labour Party Labour

Special Newsreels at Civic Theatre preview

A Graowt British News reel shows coverage of World War II events including German invasion prep and allied responses. The sequence includes pilot actions, bomb propaganda fears, and footage of prisoners while documenting wartime advances and occupation dynamics.

Grammna Gaumont British News Fiat Sarmany MM Moletost Sir Mtatard Hsinaupranig Comannusd Marahale ‘Pimoxuerhy' Qurlahalon Burleany Aff Jie

Casualty Report From War Front Lists Wounded and Killed

A wartime dispatch enumerates casualties including killed in action and wounded in action. Names such as Bon Rowley and others appear among service members, with notes on status and units.

Amroat Malin Bon Rowley Woranave Alkine Powebary Wael Mryde Pio Maplin Glebe Apts Preslouth Privensr Wright Morye Carnal Ryde Broberg Ponanuvet Tro J. Bivm Navy Bydoey

Jehovah's Witnesses fail in action against Commonwealth Justice

In the High Court today Justice states the application by the Jehovah's Witnesses and the organization to restrain the Commonwealth Crim obstructing their freedom of assembly and interfering with their property was unsuccessful.

Avunky Pritay High Court Jehovah's Wittesees Commonwealth

Antione Precau Committee Plans Secret Brat Gathering

A hush policy was adopted by the Antione Precau public safety group. The committee will meet Tuesday night for a private event, inviting no members of pale parties initially, with a host of preparations and possible takeover if needed. National groups like the Volve, already training, could be asked to assist.

Antione Canbartus Paguiriae Duparge Yeetarday Tewan Pale ‘Onganlaaiang Nationa

Causeway Hall Rotary support for company welfare piano

The Canberra Rotary Clumae aided the Company Welfare Aumelalion to enable the piano at Causeway Hall to be conditional. The secretary expressed appreciation for the support and interest shown in the cause, noting the duty to sustain the organization’s aims.

Canberra Causeway Mt 'C Hilana Caumney Atong Urat Aubmantia

Australian Labour hints at joint government proposal

A Cabinet proposal backed by Prime Minister Curtin and Labour leaders seeks a bipartisan coalition to run the country. The plan calls for an equal share of power between Government and Opposition with a unity approach to wartime decisions.

Canadian Prime Minister Opposes Imperial War Cabinet

London report says Prime Minister Mackenzie King in an interview opposed the Imperial War Cabinet. He argues the present method of imperial consultation is better, describing it as the most perfect continuous conference of cabinets any group of nations could have.

London Thunday Mee Mackenzie King

War day by day on tactics and Allied resolve

A wartime column analyzes daily strategic pressures facing America and Britain. It discusses political unity under Roosevelt, the balance with Soviet inclusion, and the broader coalition effort to sustain industrial output, supply lines, and military manpower for forthcoming Allied campaigns.

Suppressed Japanese Papers Reported in Batavia

A Dutch government order expands the suppression of a Japanese newspaper edition and its Chinese counterpart. The move targets anti Western and anti-Japanese sympathies conveyed in the papers.

Soviet Bombs on Berlin Reported by Radio

Fragmented wire service style note claims Soviet air raids on Berlin with mentions of radio reports and unspecified targets. The garbled text references night bombing, civilian disruption, and muttered remarks about industrial targets. Names and clear details are absent due to OCR errors.

Unclear Lottery Store Notice and Misc Text

Fragmentary OCR text appears as scattered phrases about a state lottery store, individuals, and unrelated names. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent event, date, or location. No verifiable facts or entities to anchor a proper news card.

Air Weakness at Crete Reported by London Forces

Fragmentary account from London reports air strength issues at Crete with the withdrawal of air forces. The text mentions Commodore MV Goddard and multiple squadrons reassigning to support Egypt, amid government decisions and German pressure.

London Goddard Anid Flemat Egypt Gover Murritaver Berman Panne

Fragmentary Note on Dominion Plot Mentions and Contact

A garbled extract references Dominion plotting and a Canadian hit team, with calls for contact from a mentor group led by Marco MacDonald. The text is incomplete and unreadable in many places, leaving unclear scope, dates, or actions.

Unclear text fragment announces a 1pm event with Australian roads committee

The readable lines describe Jeanne Gautier and others in a disjointed note about a meeting or appointment at 1 pm, mentioning Australian roads Canting Commindon Percy Granger and other garbled references. The overall meaning is obscured with many misspellings and lacks coherent details.

Canberra Figures Amonge The Mumbars Play With Jeanne Guntier

A quirky item notes Canberra figures among the mumbars will perform with Jeanne Guntier on Tuesday as Sach's Concerto in Minot is featured in the program.

Mumbars le Jeanne Guntier Sach Concerto Minot

Sunday Rail Service Expanded to Canterbury Route

Reported inquiry into wage levels and regional transport needs leads to approval of a new Sunday train service. The line will depart from Sydney? to Canterbury and Queanbeyan, with plans to run from August, aimed at easing weekday congestion and improving access for workers and residents along the ACT Tradex corridor.

Census Office Card Punchers Listed for Appointments

The Treasury Department announces appointed card punchers for the Tasikijune Branch. Names include Lively Charmite, Verge Margaret Hortiet, Riniw-Ratelle Freeman, Heater, Josephine Sens, Yore Knight, Una Hatie Ngan, and others. The notice lists qualifications and positions in the department.

Treasuey Charmite Vnily Verge Margaret Hortiet Riniw Ratelle Freeman Heater Duu Atieling Agee Suthiwell Elum Josephine Sens Jaro Muda Oultty Yore Knight and Una Hatie Ngan

Dionne Quins Return to Parents

Fragmentary OCR text describes a child named Dionne Quins returning to parents with references to brothers and siblings, a time setting around evening or night, and mentions discipline, age seven, and a list of unclear events.

Birthmarks and fears in a troubled newborn case

A private hospital birth ends with concerns over a birthmark on a baby and potential complications. The mother recalls distress during labor and questions the prenatal care, while doctors discuss the baby’s forehead mark and possible causes and outcomes.

Fragmentary eraete Wrens note with names and dates

Unclear OCR fragment mentions a wife from Bruddon and others. Contains garbled names Maud Bina and a date placeholder. Unable to extract a coherent event or outcome from the readable text.

Fae Bruddon Maud

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