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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
3
A wartime notice states that Printer Mr Frnwer names Hat and Mutuhar from the national quarry reserve for immediate exit to reinforce a fortification effort. They are slated for camp training in mid January, with call up planned for next week.
Fragmented report states a Nazi secret agent was executed during World War II. The account mentions Allied and British authorities, the Premier and government view, and a treachery act under wartime law.
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth Government will decide next week on raising state wartime food stock from three months to a higher level. The Red Cross Society is formed to coordinate transport and distribution of food and comforts across the state in case of emergency.
The district court meeting tonight was cancelled put on hold for 1942. Patrol Leaders training results include Parvest Yreap Grey and Mores Adamson Rave accepted for Pennant Milla Christmas attendance. The Gumanoayan Troop Twenty attended a weekend camp at The Angle Inet, with a competitive camp score of 178 for Sea Gallo second Noon. A combined meeting of Cube fanal oouts is planned for Friday December 10. Hoy Warren Warrie Parrant and Barney Kaye earned their athletics badges, Russell Rand received the swimmers badge, and Queanbeyan Beouta members are aiming for the NHL5 badge.
In the Central Bummons Court today the Commonwealth charged Abbas Bread Co Ltd and Jacob Lauder Raith. The information alleges Raith and the firm violated quantities prescribed in the under, after inspectors visited the bake house. Crown counsel noted a disputed quantity of 5178 ounces.
The annual tenpin tournament for A C Secondary Schools opens at Manuka course with draw details for Open Singles and Doubles, Under 36 Singles and Doubles, plus 16 and 14 Doubles. Names include Watson, J Hannon, Hobbe, Pratt, Murray, Roberts, Wardle, Shannon, Holder, Beon, and others in various matchups and byes.
A damaged, fragmentary report notes a standstill at sea with crews blocked in port for a week amid labor tension. Demands for crew changes and altered duties are mentioned as negotiations proceed.
Washington reports warn of a potential large naval disaster after Japanese attacks, with Navy leaders to testify before the House committee. Unclear official confirmation notes significant battleships and cruisers damaged, prompting alarms about defense readiness and possible further engagements.
The Aircraft Production Commission announced plans to hire women aged sixteen to forty for training in Melbourne plant operations. Negotiations with unions are underway to engage female workers in preliminary assessments and entry into craft training for aircraft production.
American Jack Kester in Sydney seeks permission from army authorities to recruit resident Americans to join a Yankee Division defending Australia against the Japanese threat. Lester claims he could raise £29,000 in four weeks to equip and maintain such aviation support.
The fragmentary text hints at Christmas gift ideas for women, mentions a conference evolving a Poultry plan, and references Melbourne and Sydney events. It includes scattered names, places, and roles, with notable references to a Centre, a hotel opening, and legal/agency terms. The piece reads as a jumble of OCR artifacts from a historical newspaper page.
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