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A fragmentary note mentions Pat Arin in connection with water 114 and an entity labeled B Meek. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or outcome.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1941
Page
4
A fragmentary note mentions Pat Arin in connection with water 114 and an entity labeled B Meek. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or outcome.
Goodwill to all our friends and sincere thanks for support in the year ending. The note expresses gratitude for the year’s service and extends wishes for peace and happiness in the coming year to clients in the Territory and Southern Tableland.
A wartime notice outlines pay scales for service personnel and dependents. It details weekly rates for married men with one or two children, allowances for more than two children, and additional sums for special cases. NCO pay follows rank, and the unit is to be self contained under its own officers.
The Soldiers Welfare Association outlines events for Christmas and New Year including a children’s Christmas treat at Manuks oval on Tuesday from 3 to 5 pm, afternoon games for parents at 4 pm, services club open Christmas Day, tea served, donations sought of food and goods, and a program of dances and social functions through Boxing Day and the New Year period with details on admission and participation.
The Prime Minister Mr Curtin announced new pay rates for the Australian Army Women's Service detailing daily rates by rank and service length. The scheme applies under the Commonwealth compensation act and the Repatriation Act for overseas service, with adjustments for adults and minors and various group classifications.
The text outlines that pension or payment arrangements depend on death determinations and the care of a member. It specifies who benefits from death, payment timing, and the role of the Repairia department in pension calculation and beneficiary designation.
In a noted proclamation the West tops are declared quadued to aid the apluning and topmaking efforts of Prien at the Central Wool Comat, signaling a pivotal move in the regional wool industry drive.
The Commonwealth Government approves letting 1000 Greek emigrants enter under a sponsorship by the Greek War Aéial Fund or an equivalent body. The interior minister must ensure the entrants will not compete with local workers and that the arrangement remains subject to cabinet review after arrivals.
The casualty list from ALY includes several wounded names such as Piacoa Borieule, Loambese, Aathon Pte, FA. M. Davia, Giase, Carling Maint Pits, E. Mast, J. Beott, Coolaman Pu, Taylor, BR Wilson, and Bondi A/Lilgt D. . Aipark, Artamon among others.
The report lists multiple horse races with divisions and handicaps. Winners cited include Mera Stakes and Novice Handicap placements. Notable names appear as Jatong Kaloola Panurge Boho Meneen and others in division results.
Greyhound racing results show Flying Stakes at 860 yards with Avan ole, Min Faleli, Crown Witness, Yarmers Present, Pride of Canberra, Laughing Jos, Our Prestige, Our Caven among entrants. Division 14ay at 487 yards lists Jancis, Mins Caahaway, Casano Nell, Montoye, Tiddy's Cap, Canh Canberra. Our Dawn and Pride of Canberra lead in Division 2nd at 14ay yards with Our Laughing Foe and others. times noted around 1.40 m.
A historical racing summary lists numerous horse names and handicaps amid a court-like note. The report names owners and horses such as Gallant Gentleman and Regular Hope with various weights and events like Two-year-old Handicap and Three-year-old Handicap, alongside scattered judge or trial terms and bettor references.
A gaol sentence was handed to Thomas Crabtree aged 92 for five years after a bank fraud conspiracy was found proven. Arthur Neo Sedney Pridey, 04, received a lesser term amid forged deed suspensions connected to the Australia jockey cab crime. The court noted forged leases and related offences with fines around £700.
The Havre mayor states that recent raids by the Flap have wrecked the harbour, claiming heavy losses since the war ended. In a brief wartime update, authorities report significant disruption to port operations and ongoing recovery efforts amid the aftermath.
The minister warned of strict action against anyone hoarding aluminium and violating the prohibition on its use. He stated detection would be dealt with severely and promised investigations into alleged illegal purchases, including by unnamed parties in Melbourne.
The War Cabinet approved building efforts for additional hulls under the Commonwealth plan. New ships will cost about £ a total of 1,000,000, with standard types contracted and nearing launch. Prime Minister Curtin noted the plan includes refining hulls to allow refrigeration for Australian outward trade and defense.
The board will appraise tobacco leaf in Sydney with in-store events, despite weather and logistics delays. growers face difficulties preparing leaf for appraisal due to abnormal conditions and large quantities produced by non-contracted growers.
The review praises Sessom and several players from A and B Grade as the season opens. Fisher is noted for standout performance, with Parkes and Gratien delivering timely batting. Northbourne and others show form, while gaps appear in some B Grade areas as teams prepare for forthcoming matches.
Goulburn stock sale records show over 20 000 head offered at the usual sale yard by W H Wheatley Lic with strong turnout from graziers across the district. Buyers from Mongo Sai ural Carvoar Gundags Boorsine and Wand attended as 1 year 1800 head and 2 year wethers plus various rams were listed alongside prices and counts for different ages and breeds. Local dealers reported steady demand with notable activity among graziers and livestock traders.
Fragmentary OCR text references an appraisal related to farmers and a company. Key entities are unclear. mentions an account and numbers, with no clear date or place. The readable items suggest a business or legal notice about appraisal actions affecting farmers and a company.
A fragmentary local item notes a tent event or sale at Maunie with Ueli involved. The brief references a small gathering, potential dates unclear, and a public notice tone typical of a community bulletin.
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