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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
3
Fragmented report notes efforts to move patients in Sydney as part of an ongoing evacuation. It mentions a group of about 100 patients to be transferred, with reference to nursing staff and callers, but details are unclear and names or places are obscured.
The Minister for Munitions urged workers to forgo holidays to keep munitions plants operating. He warned that if there are no holidays for workers there should be none for management, stressing wartime production priorities.
The notice outlines Christmas day and Eve services at multiple churches. St John’s and Mt Paul schedule morning and evening worships with conductors named. A Methodist service will include communion and choir singing. Congregational church plans Christmas services in Civic Centre hall with a Rev C Le Riley presentation and a Sunday theme of penitence and rebirth.
Fragmentary report describes a quake disaster in southern Format on Weed't Weetay. It mentions 87 injured and total destruction, with authorities tallying casualties and response efforts.
A local shop announces its closing with explanations of variations in its operations and references to the Lapeer and Hinawtiton Atalget areas. The notice notes industry adjustments and the upcoming change in business status for sale and restructuring.
The Prime Minister announced moves to ban holiday work obligations by employers. Curtin indicated no one should take leave until the government confirms a stable situation. The policy aims to prevent overwork while awaiting further guidance.
Alterations to timetable details for farming and travel between 4e WoT Misute and Sal Ranta with a later start at 625 pre. Notices from the Department of the Interior detail refunds, public notices, and registration procedures, including dates in December and January. Names and places include Canberra, Deakin, Aston, Dun Ur, and the Albert Hall.
A continuation of services decision by the Ursuapart authority will be reviewed next week. The proposal concerns allowing producer units for semntal retail use under a temporary permit. The plan notes a caveat for emergency areas and outlines conditions under the temporary arrangement.
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