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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 18, 1941

Page

3

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Fragmentary line reads like garbled medical or veterinary terms with missing context making interpretation impossible. No identifiable people, places, dates, or entities present.

Fragmentary Wartime Report Mentions Allies and Bombers

A garbled wartime note references Thurtu and Sena ntlhy up with hints of British politics and defense. It mentions Allied forces, bombers, and potential attacks on Britain, noting phase details and naval or envoy concerns amid unclear context.

A C T Show Arrangements Advance For 104 Show

The A C T Show at Hall on March 21 and 22 was advanced by the BP and A Committee. J C Tickner led a meeting disrupted by a storm. Attendance rose with strong demand for schedules and interest in applications for aide show stands. Ambulance Brigade offered guidance at the show and Red Crown Society stalls were approved. Free facilities were extended to patriotic bodies, excluding catering. Yass district exhibit competition discussed and details to be forwarded. Judges were appointed and schedules distributed.

A.C.T Hall A. Committee J. C. Tickner Weetangerra Rh. H. Brown Canberra St. ii Ambulance Brigade J. Hollingsworth Red Crown Society Yous P. and A. Association Yass

Diverse church services listed for January across Canberra and Queanbeyan

A crowded schedule of religious services across multiple denominations in Canberra and Queanbeyan. Holy Communions, prayers, sermons, and special meetings fill the day, with entries for Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, Salvation Army, and Church of England parishes.

Horticultural Activities Review by Canberra Society

The Canberra Horticultural Society Council met to discuss the season's progress. A Spring Exhibitions stall raised £7 8s 11d for the Red Cross, with praise for Mrs. E. J. Slater’s afternoon tea work. Upcoming events include the Autumn Exhibition prize schedule revival and the Chrysanthemum Show date change due to Albert Haji.

Activision The Horticultural Society of Canberra Iit H. E. Jonéa Red Cross Society E. J. Slater RF. Archer L. W. Henderson Albert Haji B. EK. Lawrey

Wanted Relieving Junior Launder for 27 Weeks

Advert reads for a relieving junior laundry role starting January 3 with 27 weeks duration. No experience needed. apply through The Secretary at ipAR-useful or Hotel Wellington. Also mentions a cleaner position at Cleavers Newsagency Manuka with a comfortable single room and breakfast optional.

Hotel Wellington Manuka

Rabbit Pest at Yass Prompts Council Action

Residents in Yass report a rising rabbit problem. At the meeting on Thursday Eight the Yass P P Board decided to take a firm attitude to cope with the pest. A collapsible yellow boat found on Mr W B Sawyer’s property is suspected to have dropped from an R A A F training plane. Canberra weather was mild with a 3 p m max of Thd degrees and light winds up to 11 mph. Rain totals for the 24 hours ending am 3 3 included 60 points in the hour 4 30 to 6 30 p m Thursday.

Yass W. B. Sawyer Car Wage R.A.A.F Canberra

Premier calls for National Home Defence Ministry

Home Defence Sydney report indicates Mr Mair urges the Federal Government to create a Ministry of Home Defence to assume full control of national emergency services. He notes approval from Mr Munglea for a conference to discuss new ALR.P. arrangements.

Sydney Pemier Mair Ministry of Home Defence Menglea Alr.p

Collision with motor truck at Lowe and Rutledge Streets intersection

Min motor cyclist La Gruber of Meredith Street Queanbeyan was treated for severe bruises after a collision with a lorry driven by William Webber at the Lowe Rutledge Cooma Road intersection. Both vehicles were damaged. Webber uninjured and removed to hospital by Queanbeyan District Ambulance.

la Gruber Eredith Street Queanbeyan Lowe and Rutledge Streets Cooma Road William Webber

Federal aid expands Soldiers Children Fund program

The Federal Cabinet approved extending the Soldiers Fidu cation scheme to children of Second A.SF. members killed or permanently incapacitated in active service. Benator McLeay announced the extension, noting 15 eligible children already, with thousands trained and five Rhodes scholars among beneficiaries.

Sydney A.sf Benator McLeay Anidiore Rhodes

Burns Anniversary Dinner in Canberra at Hotel Canberra

The Canberra High Society and Burns Club hold the annual Burns Anniversary Dinner at Hotel Canberra on Saturday January 25. In the afternoon members and friends in Canberra are invited to attend an anniversary ceremony at the Robert Burns precinct near St Andre's Cathedral.

Canberra High Society Burns Club Canberra Robert Burns Wotige

Memorial Service for World Chief Scout Lord Badan Powell

The Commonwealth of Australia invites sealed offers for a secondhand reed grader and for dairy produce supplies to the Department of the Interior Canberra. Tender deadlines are 2 p.m. January 7 181 and 2:30 p.m. February 1 1941 respectively. Stores Branch details and tender forms available. deposits required. envelopes must be marked Offer for Grader or Tender for Commissariat Stores. Also a private boarder sought in Canberra at 30 shillings per week.

St John's KE Whitling Staal Aie Amalie Oliver Miley Bork & Merrow Ainsile Salvation Army Kate Lord Baden Powell Albert Hell Hewries Beoulsar Anetyaja Queanbeyan Fleadrey Agoeddrem Lord Baeden Lord Baeden-Power To He Meld Ja Chri Church, Queente'van Tomiorrow Bcout and Guide Memorial Tervice Lord Badan Powel Glivwell Kingston J. A. Carrodus Commonwealth OF Australia Department OF the Interior Canberra Enat C.T Commierariat Poll Minister For the Interior

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