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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1941
Page
3
Army Department sees need to keep roads open for emergencies. Supply Department officials disagree, saying private users must bear the burden. They claim cars on blocks won t deteriorate and will be ready to work on short notice.
Sydney boxing tale notes Joe Malan, 189, unable to continue in the fifth round after opponent was reportedly hurt. decision declared.
The Australian squad for the second Test is named with players A Quill J Inughen and N Wynne among the New South Wales selections. The match is scheduled for next Saturday in New South Wales.
At Flemington a sale of about 4 000 sheep and lambs saw steady demand for heavy lambs amid rain affected trade. Yarded 1 330 head in cattle section. prices quoted for wethers 14 to 24/ per head, ewes 12 to 20/, lambs 16 to 26/, bullocks 4 to 17, cows 1 to 12, best beef 48/ per cwt.
The ad urges women to stop hiding and use Charmosan cream to revive dull skin. It touts Charmosan as the solution used by thousands, promising clear, charming skin and renewed youth, with bold claims from “modern women.”
A brief catalog note lists greaseless big jars for dressing tables and handbag tubes, with sale prompts in chemists and drapers including Chain Stores.
Canberra Advisory Council discusses enforcement of road stock rules and employment of pensioners. It reviews soil erosion, dairy compensation, soldier dependents aid, and scaffolding ordinance amendments while urging parliamentary representation and better service for public transit.
Manufacturers will raise boot and shoe prices by 6 percent from today. Retail prices will not increase until old stock is cleared, the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland announced yesterday.
A historical overview of coastal motor torpedo boats and German Schnellboote, tracing British designs from 40 to 70 ft craft, their armament, propulsion, and evolution during wartime, including Thornycroft, Vosper, White, and Thornycroft influences, plus German experiments and use in the Channel and North Sea.
A reported dispute in Sydney involves a damages claim of seven thousand pounds. The court granted a stay of proceedings, halting further action in the case.
An advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for constipation biliousness headaches indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims to cleanse bowels bile ducts liver and kidneys and offers quick improvement by using the remedy tonight for better tomorrow.
AM Ladies invited to Prebyterian Manse on Thursday afternoon where Sister Mary Tod from Manchuria will speak. An offering will be taken for Missions. A Westlake residents meeting is set for Thursday in Westlake Hall at 8 pm. All welcome. Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners convenor J. O'Brien notes. Also notices: accommodation wanted, private family meals, furnished rooms, and local ads with contact BT77 OST and T. Egan.
A 1941 military column notes British infantrymen evolve into independent multi skilled soldiers. They study country craft and map reading, operate diverse weapons, cars and bombs, and rely on disciplined conduct. Women in service are cited as contributing to high morale and learning.
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