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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 01, 1941

Page

4

Policy debate on war cabinet shipbuilding plans

Government poised to decide on commercial shipbuilding amid War Cabinet and Advisory War Council meetings. Tariff Board inquiry into wooden vessels and shipbuilding bounty eligibility under review. McNeil reports on Walsh Island costs around £60,000 while Labour pushes for immediate large scale commercial shipbuilding.

War Cabinet Tariff Board Townsend McNeil Mr. Hughes Walsh Island Domoat Lkely War Council Labour

Agreement Sought With Unions

The Navy Minister Hughes said there is little room for dispute on shipbuilding. He may urge reviving wartime union agreements with tribunals to reassure workers and secure labor safeguards. Key points include piece work dilution of labor and continuity of operation, with possible safeguards and terms to ease implementation.

Br. Hughes Hughes Hughe Special Tribunal

Meningitis Cases Steadily Decline At Darwin Outbreak

Darwin officials report a steady decline with no cases in the last 24 hours and only two in the past three days. Health authorities caution the epidemic may still peak for five to ten days and restrictions may lift in a fortnight.

Sydney Tursday Darwin Sir Frederick Stewart Tuesaday W. B. Kirkland Preas Bagot Military Hospital Khalin Hospital Tradera Picture Theatre

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Overview

A dense list of radio programs across stations including BBC and Australian broadcasts. Entries cover news, music, talk, religious shows, sports commentary, and variety segments with times ranging from early morning to late evening. The page notes Tattersall and Randwick race descriptions interspersed with musical interludes.

B.b.c Lancheon Newa River Heights Lancheon Mugic Lancheon Music BBC Mewa A.B.C Raymond Beatty Basa Heather Kinnair Frank Clune Singapore Paul Vernon Maatersingers' Quartet London Philharmonic Orchestra B.B.C. News 1Stralian News Meening Dee Father Lety Ilth Muse Tattersall Randwick Flemington Brisbane Melbourne Sporting Bernard Kerr Charles Porter Mavia Dear

Second Grade Draw For ACT Cricket Matches

The draw lists January 11 and 18 matchups: Manuka versus Queanbeyan at Manuka, Air Force 2 versus Barton at York Park, Air Force 1 versus Manuka 2 at Rei Amalie, Northbourne versus Amalie University 1 against University 2 at Acton. January 25 and February 1 fixtures include Queanbeyan versus Northbourne at Queanbeyan, Ainslie against Barton at Held Park, Manuka versus University 1 at York, Air Force 1 versus Air Force 2, and University 2 versus Manuka 1 at Acton.

A.C.T. Cricket Association Manuka Queanbeyan Manuke Air Force Barton York Park Rei Amalie Northbourne Amalie University University Acton Ainslie Held Park

Shot In Forearm At Katoomba Guest House

Hilton Sawyer part proprietor of the Imperial Great House in Lur line Street Katoomba was shot in the right forearm during an early today argument at the guest house. An operation removed a .22 calibre bullet. A man was charged with attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm.

Katoomba Hilton Sawyer Imperial Great House Lurline Street

Heenzo Cough Remedy Promoted as Quick Relief

A vintage ad touts HEENZO as a family cough remedy that mixes with water to form a pint of treatment for coughs colds and flu like illnesses. It claims rapid relief from the first dose and urges families to use it together as a universal remedy sold by chemists and stores.

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Diplomatic reversals for Hitler outline Spain Balkan stance

The article reviews Germany's failed efforts to bring France Italy and Spain into the war and notes Spain's non belligerent position under Franco. It covers Franco Suner visits, the Anglo Spanish financial accord, and the aim to rebuild Spain economically after its civil war. It also surveys Balkan pressure on Bulgaria Yugoslavia Turkey and Romania amid internal disorder and the risk of German occupation. British shipping losses rise due to U boat activity with 2 5 million tons noted while overall fleet strength remains large with Allied and neutral tonnage.

Germany France Berlin Hitler Marshal Petain Marshal Petgin Senor Suner Spain Italy Britain General Franco Madrid Franco Axia Europe Balkan Bulgaria Yugoslavia Turkey Prince Paul Fumania Antonescu Iron Guard Rumania M. Herea Sima Ita Membera Romania Balkans House of Commons

Desert warfare speeds British push in Western Desert

British forces press the Western Desert offensive with Sollum and Fort Capuzzo fallen, encircling Bardia as supplies stream in by sea. Wavell may extend advance toward Libya and Benghazi while Italian morale sags and Axis defense tightens along the coast.

Britain Western Desert Libya Marshal Grasiani Benghasi Sollum Fort Capuzzo Egyr Bardia Taranto Naples Royal Navy Mediterranean Wavell Li Ya Tobruka Benghagi Benghali la m

Pasture Plants and Seed Strains for Local Conditions

The article advises farmers to choose pasture plant strains matching environment. Subterranean clover should use late flowering strains. white clover types vary with irrigation, New Zealand Mother or Permanent Pasture strains best for natural rainfall. Perennial ryegrass strains vary by district, Clunes for margins, Kyneton or Hawke’s Bay for good rainfall. Some cockfoots are inferior. Akaroa and Olppsland types favored. Buy government certified seed with seals where possible.

New Zealand Kyneton Hawkee Bay Olppsland

Showery Weather Expected in Sydney Forecast

Meteorology bulletin predicts unsettled conditions in Sydney on Tuesday with showers likely and periods of heavy rain in some areas as a special race forecast notes possible showers around the state.

Sydney Tomorow Sino

British air superiority challenges Italian naval strategy

The report notes Britain's air power in November with 120 planes deployed across theatres, while Germany and Italy lose 295. Twenty seven British pilots were saved. British gains in Greece and air defenses reduce Italian air dominance, threatening Italy's naval strategy built on assumed air superiority across the Eastern Mediterranean.

Britain Germany Italy Greece Mediterranean Baner Brindisi Taranto Tripoli Bruk Libya Dodeca Talands

Alfred Bill andigaf and other trial results at 40 trial

The page lists multiple horse names and entries with odds and weights for a racing meet. Notable entries include Alfred Bill andigaf Bonny Lone and Allen Tuckerbox with various scores and placements. The dense line shows numerous horses, jockeys, and likely race outcomes across several heats.

Olden Tide Walraua Patrechio Ascamo Veltee E Ribakiyi Fk Ae Veo Taurasall Acunphars Comataat Ce Fine, Usrenge Faraba Il Delei Ou Boorhon Brower Pilgris Peerlasn Amstealasie Gindymer Alfred Bill Andigaf Begg Alenede Tuckerbox Aon Wi

Selections and Races From a Local Meeting

The list shows New Year's gift selections and several race events with horses named Gallan Redtigo Skerries Waireka Petruchio Anne Dollar Feminist Letinum The Elk Cryon Dom and Keight Folly Lockray Hash. Authorities or owners not provided.

Gallan Redtigo Skerries Candignity America Waireka Petruchio Anne Dollar Feminist Letinum the Elk Cryon Dom Keight Folly Lockray Hash

Fragmented Folio of Names and Numbers in Flemington Ledger

A distorted OCR fragment lists numerous names, places, and numbers including references to renders like Grandson and Carpentier. Content appears as scattered entries, lacking coherent events or dates, with multiple parenthetical marks and partial titles.

Hurdle and Handicap Results From Windy Track Meet

The card lists hurdles and handicaps with winners including Winterset and Eemoo in hurdles and All Wall and Man tica in walks, plus Bagot and Welter events. Notable margins show Marauder and Grandson among top placers.

Winterset Eemoo Atradbroke Portable Tea Cake Atandish All Wall Mantica Baaufiler Tornesuk Fightand March Jehu Bagot Marauder L'Alglon Bathing Beauty Grandson Carpentier Bir Romeo

Derby Meeting at Goulburn Trotting Club

The Goulburn Trotting Club holds a patriotic Derby meeting at Goulburn racecourse today with a prize of £250. Yesterday 33 horses remained in the event as contenders. Two Canberra visitors, Mr J R Minter and Mrs Minter, travel to Goulburn for the opening.

Goulburn

Swan by election results show Labour potential gain

Perth report notes Labour likelihood in Swan by election as Labour share grows while Country Party majority declines to 15344. First preferences expected by Thursday with Barker Ind Dinan Lab Ferguson CP Marwick CP among listed candidates and votes totals given 19007 for Lab Dinan 16502 for Barker 10671 for Ferguson 0 for Marwick.

Perth Swan Lttest Country Party Ste: Barker Oo Dinan Lab Ferguson C.P Marwick

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