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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
4
The Daily Mall notes Covent Garden losing colour and wearing a pinched war time look with warehouses crowded and many porters joining up. Trade is fair but unemployment rises as there is insufficient work and prices for marmalade have changed since the outbreak.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner grants a seven and a half percent rise in rubber tyres and tubes, with a near twenty percent jump since the war began. Manufacturers, distributors, and consumers share higher costs, while retailers will hold prices temporarily before periodic increases. Professor Copland notes distributors hold stock so retail tyre prices stay unchanged for the near term, though price revisions will go into effect from today.
A Paris message reports Australian and South African women are returning from the Besancon concentration camp. Germans say departures were allowed as German citizens in South Africa and Australia were not interned. The chief issue in the camp was lack of sanitary facilities. Over 2000 were interned at Besancon. exact numbers of Australians and South Africans unclear.
Premier Mr Mair announced the cabinet decided against attaching a special legal adviser to the Police Department. He said the Commissioner of Police Mr Mackay and officers would use the Crown Solicitor's office and data controlled by the Attorney-General and Solicitor-General to meet department needs.
Senator Wheeler of the Interstate Commerce Committee says film industry propaganda is steering public opinion toward war. He has written to Mr. Will Hayes urging that legislation may be needed to regulate the industry.
Members of the 21 age group who served three months training will enter a refresher camp February 4 and finish February 16. Recruiting for the A.L.F. has resumed with 12 men applying for enlistment in Canberra.
A dense list of on air times and programs across multiple stations and regions. The schedule includes news slots, music, talks, devotional services, performances by orchestras and choirs, and educational talks, with occasional references to local corrections and regional variations.
On January 27 the Canberra Trade and Labour Council hosts a dance at Albert Hall after the Labour picnic and sports meeting. O Brien's orchestra provides music and supper. Tickets and arrangements announced locally in Canberra.
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a fast acting cough remedy for adults and children. It claims one pint bottle covers a family’s needs for coughs colds bronchitis sore throats and influenza and invites readers to order from local chemists or stores.
An advertisement style piece touts beauty claims for Innene aged forty enhancing facial allure. It credits skin specialist Francois Debat for a product or treatment claiming magical effects and daily improvements in appearance.
Sergeant Pilot Felix Clowry visits his Grithto parents for several days. Miss Joan Shumack of the Canberra Telephone Exchange is honored with a dining room clock and a farewell to Mr. G. de Nevena of Sydney. Canberra Hospital Auxiliary hosts tea for the hospital foundation opening by Sir Frederic Stewnel on January 24. Various staff, guests, and officials attend farewell parties as Dr. Woolnough and family prepare to move to Sydney. Colonel J. J. H. Goodwin elected chairman. Canberra ALF Service Club hosts a dance. numerous local residents travel to Sydney, Melbourne, or Jervis Bay for holidays.
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