Newsprint Rationing Clash Spurs Minister Defence
The Minister for Trade and Customs Mr Harrison defends July 1 newsprint rationing amid Sydney pressure and claims the policy was Cabinet driven not by him. He says claims of bias are unfounded and cites a 68 percent overall cut while comparing other industries.
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Daily Mirror
The
Canberra Times
Waa
Government One
Bir
Harrison
Oregon
Harraon
Questions in Parliament on advertising rates and unemployment
Proceedings in the House of Representatives reveal concerns over higher ad rates at The Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne notices, newsprint rationing, and suspected ties to unemployment. MPs questioned authorisations, past profits, and distribution of ads across states while ministers cited new restrictions and waste concerns.
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United Kingdom
Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne ‘Herald
London “Times
House of Representatives
Clark
Lab
The
Melbourne
Sydney
Harrison
New South Wales
Pollard
Myer Emporium
Ite
Itaders
Falstein
Sydney Sun
Daily Mirror
Labour
Mr. Holt
Secret session of Commons blocks Dominion prime ministers
London Tuesday report says authorities announce no steps taken to allow prime ministers of the Dominions to attend a secret session of the House of Commons.
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Secret Session OF Commons
London
Dominions
Post war plans for welfare and education in the British Army
War Office department builds a wide education program to ease soldiers back to civilian life. Lectures and courses cover current affairs languages chemistry economics and history with private professors volunteering. Army Education First Certificates will be accepted by universities and professional bodies.
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A. P. Luscombe Whyte
War Office
London
Lhelish
Ales
Court lists delayed by dog racing concern in Sydney
Justice Halse Rogers paused the day’s jury selection in the Supreme Court, noting publication fears and saying dog racing seemed more important than court work. After four jurors were chosen, he urged jurors to check tomorrow’s paper for further summons.
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Sydney
Halse Rogera
Supreme Court
Rogers
Opposition protests National Fitness Bill amid War Policy clash
Mr Cameron blasted government overreaching actions and arbitration friction as the Opposition signals a quid pro quo in backing the National Fitness Bill. He warned that constant federal overstep risks war policy disruption and urged a decisive shift away from petty measures.
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Representatives
Cameron
Commonwealth
Mr. Cameron
U A P Unrest Reports Meeting Dissatisfaction With Government
Reports circulate of a UAP section meeting criticizing government administrative policies. Five or six members attended a gathering where policy for the next party meeting was reportedly agreed. Attendees were secretive. no evidence of sufficient strength to embarrass Mr Menzies.
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U A.P
Menzies
Beaufort Bomber Arrives in Sydney After 5 Day Flight
The first Beaufort bomber built in Australia arrives in Sydney from Melbourne after a five day journey. Captain T Young pilots the aircraft to Mascot Aerodrome where a large crowd greets it. Young and a Commonwealth Aircraft Production Commission member praise the performance. A test flight over Glebe and surrounding airfields is planned for tomorrow.
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Sydney
Melbourne
T. Young
Mascot Aerodrome
Young
Commonwealth Aircraft Provation Commission
Bentfort
Chullora
Lidcombe
Oranville
Canberra Estate Sales Report Highlights Local Properties
Canberra firm Interesting Sales completed sales for several properties including Gino’s residence in Mugen Way to John Fairfax and Sona and R A Povey’s Forrest residence to Mr Fearn. Sales were handled by Wonders and Caliboryn Limited along with Kingston Braddon properties and two Manuka shops. Dodsworth property of 640 acres also listed near Queanbeyan with strong demand across Canberra real estate.
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Gino
Mans
Mugen Way
John Fairfax
Sona
R.A. Poveynoweki
Forrest
Fearn
Theer Salag
Wondeors and Caliboryn Limited
Kingston
Braddon
Manuka
Poetng Pneoe Geshanl Moneniv
Dodsworth Property
Acset Preebdd
F& Keen
Canberra Real
Weston launches Speed the Tanks fund across the Empire
The millionaire William Garfield Weston announces a Speed the Tanks fund in London on Monday. It mirrors the Spitfire fund he started, aiming to support war production across the Empire and raise 1.00 for the establishment.
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Tammy Enad
London
William Garfield Weston
Empire
Weston
Lady Liancea Prize entries close for 1941 at Canberra College
Public notices announce Canberra University College accepting entries for the Lady Liancea Prize 4 Exsay with rules in the 1941 College Calendar. Applications available from T M Owen, Registrar, and cattle in the Causeway Molonglo paddocks must undergo Bangs Disease and Tuberculosis testing on listed July dates with a ranger present at each testing centre.
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Lady Liancea
Exsay
T. M. Owen
Causeway
Molonglo
Cargill
Molongla
Gouge's
Canberra
Yarralumia
C. Laverty
Poundkeeper
Night raid over England hits western and southern districts
Air Ministry reports a number of planes over Britain on the first night of raids. Bombing targeted western and south western England and areas south of Wales. Casualties are reported with several deaths and damage to numerous sites.
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Tondon
Air Ministry
Britain
Harheal
England
Wales
Cenanties
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Renate
Rexene Pregheury
Scotland
Sikorski
Department of Information
Woodgers & Calthorpe Limited
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A.C.T
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RED Velvet Goat
L. C. Hudson
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Cox's
Civic
Cleaver's
National Fitness
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Canberra Estate Sales
Canberra University College
St. John's Church
Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Employees’ Union OF Australaria
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Edmond O'Brien
the Capitol
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Queanbeyan
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Tomer
Anke
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Lysaght Brothers & Company Pty. Limited
Bridge Atrest
Lysaght
J. W. Iresun
Airt
Tional Airways Oney
J. KR. Young
Canberra Highland Society
Burns Club
Albert Hal
Priday
Fred Lawler
Trades and Labour Council
Dance Hotel
Price
MY Brien's Orchestra
Qui
BT. Paul's Church
Canberra South
Albert Hall
Lawier
Tiekris
Poderet
Mort Hires, Braddon, Tenherrs
Uuturn
Gelf-Ceat
Mat
M.alm
Times Office
Barlon
Miss de Crespigny
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Ing
Wyaates
Mone Os Junio
Baetelah
Barten House
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