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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1941

Page

3

Cusacks Offer Top Value for Old Furniture Trade-Ins

Cusacks promotes high market valuations for used furniture and offers convenient payment options. Trade-ins used as initial down payments can cover the remaining balance from income.

Tasmanian Munition Factory Plan Announced

The Minister for Munitions announced a Tasmanian ammunition factory to be built to supply brass components, mechanical presses, rolling mills, and a copper and zinc foundry. The project will use Tasmanian workshops for many machines and will involve railway and rail services support.

Bens Tasmania Senator McBride Manairer Eea Appoin Plaon i. Wen Tasmanian

Play Night at C G S Hall Canberra

A charity play night at Canberra Grammar School Hall on Monday July 7 supports the Canberra Mobile Canteen and Grammar School oval funds. The Mexican play Red Velvet Goat is directed by Doreen Hungerford with a cast including Bettye Cooke Audrey Jay Leila Duff and others. intermission coffee by Mrs. D K Rogers. the B A A F band performs. box office at Con's Civile Centre Cleaver's Manuka. buses after.

Canberra Canberra Grammar School Oval Canberra Grammar School Doreen Hungerford Paul Green Amedyeile Balenit Bettye Cooke Audrey Jay Leila Duff Elsie Bald Joan Hatfield Helen Finlay Ann Woodgers Frankie Saunders Cecil Cooke Abebt

Fruit Acquisition High Court Upholds Apple and Pear Law

The Full Court in Melbourne upheld the validity of the National Security Apple and Pear Acquisition Act by a three to one majority. The court discharged with costs an order to review the decision of Mr Beers P.M. that convicted orchardist Geoffrey Basil Andrews of Wantirna and fined him £3 for contravening the act by possessing 27 cases of apples seized. Sir George Rich noted growers owed just compensation to the Commonwealth revenue, distinct from apple and pear proceeds.

Melbourne Costy Nisl Beers P.M Geoffrey Basil Andrews Wantirna Commonwealth George Rich

Toxic Goitre Concerns Prompt Canberra Medical Action

Canberra doctors and Sydney specialists warn of rising endemic and toxic goitre in the ACT and surrounding districts. Dr L W Nott of Canberra Hospital notes a motion to urge the Interior Minister to coordinate medical research on possible iodine deficiency and other factors behind the goitre prevalence.

Sydney Canberra Canterra Hospital L. W. Nott Actv Council A.C.T Harvey Sutton India Iberia

Exchange of High Commissioners Between Australia and New Zealand

Prime Minister Menzies told Deputy Leader Forde that he discussed with the New Zealand Prime Minister the possible exchange of High Commissioners. The New Zealand Prime Minister was recently abroad.

Charges Against BHP Detailed by Government Officials

The Australian government argues the Commonwealth financed and controlled the Lidcombe aircraft engine factory via the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation. Costs total £1,160,300 to date with future subsidies speculated up to £8 million yearly for freight, while BHP’s benefits remain disputed.

Ned Power Ag B.H.P Fadden Lidcombe Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Commonwealth Morgan B.H.P Whyalla Port Kembla Newcastle

Patrick Wins Lightweight Title In Australian Bout

Vic Patrick won a points decision over Tod Morgan in 15 rounds to claim the Australian lightweight title at Rushcutters Bay Stadium before about 13 000 spectators. Morgan fought bravely with a swollen eye while Patrick drew blood from a great right hand blow. The crowd roared through the lengthy bout, turning to cheers after the national anthem and as Morgan left for the dressing room.

Wallacee Vic Patrick Tod Morgan Rushcutter’s Bay Cheera Morgan Ee Morgan Magi Vatrick Holly

Paper restrictions spark debate in Australian House of Representatives

Minister Harrison defended proposed import limits on paper to protect domestic uses. He cited a working model for magazines and warned critics that strict checks would not cause the feared collapse. An advisory committee member reportedly warned that government limits would be scrutinized, yet not produce dire results.

Harrison Customs de i

Canberra Soldier Recounts Middle East Service in Letter

Private T. E. Mutton of Canberra, enlisted last year, writes from the Middle East after missing a week’s correspondence. HL E Johnson of Hotel Civic reports receiving his letter describing his new surroundings and reasons for his transfer.

Mutton Canberra HL E Johnson Hotel Civic Middle East

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