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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text references movement and clearing activities near Valona and Volone with scattered phrases about posts, orders, and a commander. Names, places, and exact events are garbled, leaving a vague record of military or orderly action in a disputed area.
The State Executive of the ASP led by P. J. Trainer condemned disruptive elements linked to New South Wales efforts. He warned against attempts to sow industrial strife in Western Australia and called for immediate action to expel such influences from the labor movement.
The Australian boxer George Cook, part of the London A F, discusses fighting the Heroest fires and aiming to face Hitler. He runs a hat shop at Thames Ditton and notes his investments in Britain and Australia fund his career.
Dr L Nott led a protest before the Advisor Sound against the waste of public time and money due to renewal fee delays. He cited repeated late-payments triggering extra gazettes and cabinet meetings. Gourgaud Burgess and Percival debated the issue, with Nott calling for an emphatic protest.
A Sydney group of businessmen plans building in Australia with capital of £5,000,000. The first share issue will total £1,000,000. Representatives told the Commonwealth Government the group intends to construct 10,000 ton freighters.
Canberra debates a proposed ACT Liquor amendment to permit barmaids in hotels. Leaders including Lt.-Col. Goodwin oppose the retrograde move, citing moral concerns and opposition from the Advisory Council. Labor and hotel workers warn of unemployment and higher patron costs if enacted. The Canberra Circuit urges ministers and press to oppose the proposal.
The Treasurer Mr Fadden announced the Loan Council will meet in Canberra on Friday January 91, first gathering of the year. The meeting aims to discuss national borrowing and finance policy.
Mr Clive Evatt argues against a proposed state wage tax deduction from service pay for members of the fighting forces on home duties saying the legality is doubtful and the policy imposes an unwarranted burden on soldiers and their families. The plan follows an extraordinary agreement between Commonwealth and state governments.
A memorial service for the late Lord Baden Powell will be held at Albert Hall in Canberra at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Governor-General Lord Gowrie will attend along with the District Scout Commissioner Lt. Col. Goodwin and Canberra guides.
Donations received by the Australian Red Cross Society division include Canberra residents and organizations such as University College and Civic Centre stall. Other listed donors include Canberra Croquet Club and Colonial Hunger Refineries.
Cape Town reports flotilla of South African mine sweepers sailing to assist naval forces elsewhere marking first overseas deployment. Also notes temporary break up of Watt team Jetsam act in London and a wheat shortage warning in Eire.
The latest New South Wales casualty list includes Private J. Graham of Canberra infantry, accidentally killed in a Kaoomba railway accident on New Year’s Day. He was 21, son of Mr and Mrs Jock Graham of Reid. Funeral held at Canberra General Cemetery with many local organization representatives.
Premier of New South Wales Mair asks the Prime Minister to convene a conference of state premiers on air raid precautions. Mr Mensch replies that the position will be investigated.
The text shows a jumble of names, numbers, and locations including Armidale River Namoi and various personal names, suggesting a damaged page with multiple, unconnected items. No coherent event or narrative emerges from the readable fragments.
Pepper Mary ridden by A McCue wins the maiden at Newcastle by a neck with Cros patch second and Caudillo third. Wager 5/2 for Pepper Mary and 7/4 for Crowspatch. Also listed are Juvenile Mandican results with Silver S ward narrowly beating All Steel, and Flying Handicap where Emerge takes victory by two lengths. Time 1.8.
Tender bids close at 2 p m on Tuesday January 7841 for external fencing and multiple housing blocks in Kingston Forrest Griffith and Grif Ath areas, plus purchase demolition removal of the old Canberra Police Station and Court House. Separate notices invite mail transport contracts starting July 1 with tenders due by 2 p m February 1941 at the Sydney GPO.
A terse rental notice advertises a tied room with lightbreak and tray access. Applicants are directed to News Agency in Manuka for details and contact.
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