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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1941
Page
2
Canberra based school announces preparation for Leaving Certificate exams with timelines, student cohorts, and staff assignments for the upcoming assessment period.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a forecast reference to Ganberra with poetic phrasing about a misty night and distant future. Specific dates, places, or actionable weather details are unreadable. The readable portion hints at a general weather mood rather than concrete data.
In response to the bush fire menace, the Bush Fire Council establishes more trail crews at Me Hirid bells Rackoring Mowntain and Preces y Creek. The plan includes mobile pumps, water procurement, and state support to protect lands and provide local job opportunities.
Canberra settles after Melbourne government decision on Thursday to cancel Christmas shopping nights and Isle shopping for the years. The plan includes closing reductions in department activities and street light eliminations amid wartime measures.
Mr J Danks is appointed to head munitions training at the Canberra Technicsl College. He oversees training of aircraft workers and special equipment teams amid wartime demands, praising prior service and devotion to war effort while outlining duties in supervision and program standards.
A long, ceremonial release details numerous officers and civilians awarded orders and medals. Names include Harold Wasehran Clapp, McPrereyn, Tomsurahie Bir, Richard Wrrschell, Guy Newton Menry, and many others. The document lists Companion, Knight, and Commander ranks, with credits for civil service, military divisions, and domestic roles. It notes a medal ceremony and mentions a public presentation by ministers and the governor general. The text preserves the formal royal style and enumeration of recipients from various branches and dominions.
Unclear OCR reads temperature at 8 p m and forecasts a maximum near 24 degrees. Wind speeds noted around 29 mph with gusts. Details are garbled but indicate a continuing cool evening with variable winds.
The Canberra Times reports broad support for daylight saving as a wartime efficiency measure. Proponents argue it saves electricity, aids national morale, and benefits Australians in work and recreation, urging Commonwealth action without delay.
The Canberra varsity exam results show various subjects with passes and fails. Notable outcomes include Commercial Law Part Puaned and Public Finance, alongside multiple pass marks in Pure Mathematics and French. Candidate numbers and scores are listed for reference, with some results withheld pending final advisement.
An official inquiry cites excessive charges and warns farmers after a deputy price commission order. Senator Keane, overseeing Caetor, condemns services by Farisan Laundry Ply Wooltane NW Benatir Keane urges firms to comply with new price controls.
The fragment lists numerous individuals and roles as it discusses motor tyre rationing and social gatherings in London and nearby areas. It references households, titled ladies, MPs, and a planned New Year event. The text is garbled but centers on wartime era social notices and rationing measures affecting Britain.
After a cabinet meeting Premier McKell announced wartime measures in Sydney and surrounding areas. Regulations curb advertising and nightlife. blackout rules apply to Cumberland Northumberland Central Illawarra and Woolongong. Public lighting reduced. police and military authorities coordinate central oversight. Local streets emptied as warnings and curfews take effect.
Local recruiting drive for the Royal Australian Air Force faced disruption during a blackout at Barwin Darwin on Monday. Officials urged calm as volunteers and organizers attempted to continue enrollment amid power outages and communication hiccups.
The minister for supply announced cancellation of all existing coal import contracts for the state. The Coal Commissioner will compulsorily source coal from other states at fixed prices limiting profits for saltire owners. The move aims to speed up funding and ensure coal availability.
An appeal fund for HMAS Sydney recovery efforts was staged in Canberra led by the Land Mayor of Syane. The event, reported by The Canberra Times, lists donations from Mr d F. Wright of Crimi and confirms traditional donations to the fund’s treasurer.
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce issued a public statement urging members to observe the Prime Minister’s cessation of shop hours, announcing government decisions to be enforced immediately. The council notes stores will close during the imposed hours and urges traders to comply as the public accepts the short notice. A special meeting decided to cancel Christmas and New Year shopping hours, with an early holiday finish planned and a public apology to follow.
Rail revenue rises at Canberra with higher fares and stricter schedules. Travelers report fewer discounts as interstate journeys remain slow and bookings for the Christmas period already show strong demand despite price changes.
A Melbourne Labour dispute reached a tentative settlement as concerns over industrial relations and worker conditions surfaced. Negotiations involved teachers and factory workers, with officials seeking to avert further disruption in shipping and production.
Melbourne officials announced a broad militia call-up with exemptions for certain groups, aiming to classify men by age and family status before December 23. The move accompanies new civilian protections, wartime manpower plans, and rationing considerations amid an ongoing national emergency.
A detailed report on machine tools produced at the Technical College training center. It notes a precision lathe costing about 6200, previously imported, and a recently completed cutter grinder for accurate tool preparation. The article highlights other equipment, trainee profiles, and the college's impact on local production and skilled labor development.
Police and fire brigade on war footing as five Canberra residents face displacement while a new producer gas class seeks applicants. Premier McKissell declares equipment tight and provincial authorities activate interior forces to control the unrest and enforce the training and recruitment drive for evenings and Saturdays.
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