Comforts Fund Distribution Criticism Denied by Chairman
Sir Norman Nock of the Australian Comforts Fund said an inquiry would show criticism of the fund’s distribution was exaggerated. He urged the Army Minister to authorize a full inquiry after ALF members returned to Australia on the hospital ship. He warned foreign reports could harm the British Empire’s war effort.
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Sydney
Australian Comforta Fund
Norman Nock
Army
Spender
A.lf
Australia
United States
N.c.o.'a
Army appoints A D J Forster as business manager in Melbourne
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender announced the appointment of Mr A D J Forster of Melbourne as business manager of the Army Department in succession to Mr Alan Lewis who has retired due to indifferent wealth.
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Melbourne
Army
Mr. Spender
A. D. J. Forster
Army Department
Alen Lewis
Mr. Forster
H. V. McKay-Messey
Red Cross Canberra Division Receives Contributions
The Canberra Division lists received donations toward its work including £5814 5 10 previously acknowledged and new figures such as £5827 17 from donors including staff at University College Lt.-Col. Longfield Lloyd and J. Bo Young, among others.
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University College
Longfield Lloyd
Blias
J. Bo Young
Civici Oe
YWCA Notes Brighten Holidays With Events And Departures
YWCA notes relay Christmas greetings and holiday closures with hours for the Canberra building. Miss Elisabeth Yule leaves Canberra, Miss Lorna McConchie attends a refresher course in Sydney. Thanks are extended for Bazaar and Girls Week donations as the Finance Campaign proceeds. The Bridge Club hosts a final trophy afternoon with a small fee, returns reopen in January, and the Library seeks overdue books. Open House returns next Sunday for members, and a Children's Christmas Party was organized by the Girls Council.
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Y.W.C.A
Elisabeth Yule
Canberra
Lorna McConchie
Sydney
Bridge Club
Foreas
Girs’ Council
Girls' Council
War Savings in Australia and Public Involvement
War Savings certificates help fund the war effort and curb inflation by encouraging small, regular purchases. The article urges individuals to buy certificates rather than spend on luxuries, praising patriotic duty and national support while noting risks of inflation and misallocation.
Holiday Railways Demand Urgent Booking to Avoid Delays
The NAW Commissioner for Railways Mr T J Hartigan warns of a serious problem from heavy holiday traffic. Merchants urged to offer early booking and avoid delays as Christmas delivery and traffic cannot be guaranteed in time.
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NAW
T. J. Hartigan
On the Air Today Radio Schedule Brief
Radio listings show 2FC and 2BL programs with times across morning to evening. Includes religious devotions, news updates, music, talks, and guest segments featuring Bob Pr and Albert Sandler entertainment.
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2FC
SAR
Elamential
E.B.C
B.B.C
Bob Pr
National Military
I ‘Man
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Henry
Charles Shaw
Sre
BBC. News
Albert Jonea
Max Afford
War
Austing
Albert Sandler
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Munitions Workers Holiday Plan in Melbourne
Most munitions workers will receive five days off at Christmas. They will work on New Year’s Day and receive double pay for those hours.
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Melbourne
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