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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
4
Officials signaled midweek sports ban could be handed to states with enforcement to gauge impact. The government stressed it does not aim to ban recreational sports during working hours, but organized events for financial or other gain may be disallowed unless tied to patriotic aims. Penalties up to 100 fine or imprisonment may apply for breaches.
A Melbourne report notes low marks for holiday coverage. Critics say staff faced moral pressure to work while others avoided holiday duties and public backlash rose over perceived favoritism and management tactics.
The Commonwealth will allow grocers to open on New Year’s Day for the first time in history. Four consecutive holidays will be observed, with shops in Isbourne opening on New Year’s Day.
Draw for the Queanbeyan meeting lists dogs in divisions 487 and 447 yards with entries including Canette Siskes Aizen Boy Wee Neate Siaiden Blakes and Cal yan Again. Stakes include 1st division 447 yards with Deion et aging Joe Tor rea and other listed runners.
A fragmented report lists Boxing Day race programmes with many names, horses, and stakes. It mentions Christmas Mandicat selections and various handicaps, followed by a separate item noting a death penalty for Nazi profiteering announced by Bertin radio in London.
Government gazettes new rules under National Security Regulations to control fibres jute cotton cordage and rubber supplies. Prohibits manufacture of tyres and rubber goods except for defence purposes.
Berne based New York Times correspondent says dismissing Marshal von Brauschitich signals a possible clash between the army and the Nazi party. Neutral sources report Germany may shift focus from Russia, with air buildup in northern Italy and troop moves in southern France.
The Canberra theatre circuit offers free seats to patrons who donate aluminium ware to the national salvage appeal. The Capitol and Civic Theatres hosted events urging residents to collect metal, aiming to help Australia reach a ton per municipality for a potential aeroplane. The ACT Salvage Committee plans further collections and local rounds through January, with targeted pickup dates in wards from Hedland to Westridge.
An early health column praises national fitness as crucial and notes the need to develop physical and mental powers. It urges maintaining good health and features Dr Morens India Root Pills as a superior aid for liver digestion and digestive balance.
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