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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
2
In a fragmentary report, lines reference Kanani as the second son of Mir and describe tests of purity and stunt activities at an unspecified location. Other names such as Allie and Cader appear as unclear entities amid garbled text.
Schedule concerns the Department of the geepeveoss linking Canterra and Mall to aid workers affected by peel rationing. It notes Sea Stes as a key station and a proposed start time near A Gites Hall. A B20 service would run five trains per day with half hour intervals, easing shifts for passengers while aligning with employer needs.
Reports from New York say two German U boats were sighted near Puerto Rico with a warship escort. Allied observers note increased patrols as authorities assess potential threat to Caribbean shipping, amid ongoing Atlantic tensions and recent sinkings.
Government warns that all motor spirit stock must be returned by Monday with forms available. It states it is an offence to possess petrol without proper control and outlines penalties for noncompliance.
Fragmentary weather notes show temperatures around 20 degrees with references to canberra conditions and damp or humid indicators. Mixed garbled terms imply wind or barometric readings but details are unclear.
Fragmented report notes ministerial statements on income tax reforms and government stance against certain tax measures. Mentions ministerial actions, parliament proceedings, and ongoing political tensions, with references to security incidents and legal figures.
An inquiry notes industrial unrest in the Australian Capital Territory linked to delays and irregularities in Industrial Board hearings. It cites limited sitting days 50 in the year to June 30 1941, calls for faster adjudication, questions about chairman’s role and appointments, and suggests possible reforms including regional residence provisions or a Territory President chairing the Board.
In Simla reporting from London on Wednesday, Iranian Navy Admiral Bayendar was killed while leading a naval counter-attack against British ships. Iranian troops and several gunboats were reportedly sunk or damaged in the action, with enemy depot ships and a floating dock among targets.
A military plane crashed near Coen River Cape York about 100 miles north of Cooktown. Three men died, including pilot Hardy. The other two men are unidentified. The crash occurred during a civil lane project supervised by Mr Hardy.
Fragmented wartime note claims air raids on Britain with mentions of RAF locations and bombing incidents. Text is garbled but suggests multiple dispersed targets and air ministry confirmation. Continuous details are unreadable.
Government aims to cost 30 000 for Melbourne Buildings block at Civic Centre to house Government departments. Interioe Department plans ready. building to commence when approved. Budget talks include 156 000 for additional works and 199 000 for secretary's rest facilities at the House.
Reports from Moscow say Soviet machine gunners mow down streams of German troops advancing from Stergorvess. Russians dug in under severe bombing and artillery, repelling continuous German waves. The Germans mounted a nighttime tank supported offensive but gained no decisive success.
London dispatch reports British Swordfish planes attacked targets near Tempio Sardinia and the Mediterraneans. Junkers shot down. Ark Royal carrier air group demonstrated defensive action while tribute to naval operations continued.
Members demand clearing of facts in a government waste inquiry. Questions center on a suspected misuse of funds and whether ministers or officials were charged. The debate touches on ministerial accountability and potential internal department actions.
A telegram from the Finnish Democratic Party to the Labour Movement urges unity with all democratic forces against Nazism. It calls for rational policy, democracy, and social progress, urging action to influence government policy and support those fighting for Finland’s future.
The article reports on wartime maneuvers in Iran with Allied and Axis positions shifting. It notes Martian Indian and road troops advancing toward key objectives while Russian forces stage diversions. It cites Iranian Premier statements about planning actions and joint operations shaping the region as Britain and others weigh strategic moves and supply considerations amid uncertain outcomes.
A deputation including Meer Hed Gudgeon and Gardiner outlined urgent need for extending the Cantera water service to Hall. Members cited a 12 year delay, residents paying for a service, and Swan River water shortage affecting a military camp and local families. Senator Roll noted plans exist but investigations must precede final decisions.
A scrambled report states Belgian gold valued at 180 million dollars was moved from Belgium to banks in Britain and the United States amid fears of a collapse in France. The Belgian government ordered rapid action, prompting transfers and halted plans to ship gold elsewhere, with unclear consequences for Belgium's finances.
Amy Johnson, passenger aboard a plane ferrying machines, escaped when the craft glided over water. The incident halted the mission as the aircraft descended and door concerns threatened, with one passenger remaining aboard during the emergency.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch recounts sinking of the steamer Batavia and outages of a convoy path. It notes strange fire outbreaks and fighter activity, with references to March era air strikes, minor gear failures, and ongoing inquiries into naval actions amid broader strategic shipping concerns.
Fragmented OCR text mentions jewellery and furs with references to authorities and customs. Core details unclear, but signals a trade and regulatory context affecting jewellery and fur items. Names, dates, and places are obscured, leaving a general notice about controls or seizures.
Fragmentary wartime notes describe artillery duels at Tobruk with British and Allied forces engaging in heavy fire. Reports reference enemy positions near harbor areas, aerial activity, and scattered movements as Allied bombing and bombardment continue along the coast.
An obscure wartime snippet notes aerial clashes over North France with RAF involvement. The brief mentions pilots in action, the airspace contested, and ongoing combat duties as daylight operations continue. Specific units, dates, or outcomes are not clearly provided.
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