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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1941
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item shows garbled text about church services and dates with scattered names and places. The readable bits reference a community meeting or service in an unclear location, mentioning unions and individuals without coherent context or complete sentences.
A fragment reports a Mareeba crew member held by a German raider as a prisoner of war near Wangan. It mentions imminent church service and a communal meeting led by D. G. Kiley with plans for prayers and a note of survivals likely to be scarce and sought by families in Sydney and Parramatta.
The passage notes sub committees handling maintenance for dependents funded by Malas, distribution of food and parcels, and obtaining information on dependents. District councils prepare central oversight, aiming to form groups for aid. It mentions parliamentary committees and wartime profit discussions affecting income for the association and allied parties.
Community appeals for donations and volunteer help as commitments for the coming weeks rise. The Welfare Association and Family Guild outline Christmas hampers and support for RAAF and Territory personnel, with a public drive and details on distribution and finances.
Forest property listing describes fireplaces no wood room workshop details. Asking price £2,750 with contact at Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd phone 564 City Canberra. Mentions 3 bedrooms, nearby churches and schools, further mortgage application through Rae and Co Ament City Tel 877.
Fragmented OCR notes quote Mr William Davis, chairman of the National Defences Mediation Board, speaking at a manufacturers convention. He warns that without an independent disciplined organization, efforts to build a framework for national policy and conscience depend on it.
A garbled notice notes Perry Bros Circus coming by special train to town. It highlights family appeal and the aim to entertain children with a new circus experience, but the text is incomplete and unclear about dates or venues.
War records indicate multiple casualties and a court case linked to a raid at a residence. The report names Sgt 2 Marvest and McCann among those wounded or captured. Proceedings reveal guilty pleas and expected life outcomes for some defendants.
In Murgon Court Detective Bergant Martin stated that Faieg Rey, Medi 1, and Jeannie Ogden testified about a saving imprinted December 1. The proceedings referenced a woman and an incident involving Watenine 10 in an East Saving area.
Fragmentary note discusses starting paste wort in a paddock or small acre area. It mentions concentrating on an area to prevent erosion and eventually move stock to natural pastures. The text suggests a better idea involving paddock use and improved pasture management.
fragmented Overseas news from Melbourne London and Sydney reports on propaganda efforts linked to a former Eyey Franch woman’s volunteer unit. ship rumors denied as merchant shipping losses rise. air cadets totals and training corps figures published with broader wartime context.
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