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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1941
Page
5
A wartime motion states Britain and the Soviet Union must cooperate to defeat Nazi Germany. It argues the Soviets need British support while Britain requires Soviet backing to maximize aid effectiveness against the Nazi regime.
Sydney reporters note a bulk-store roof section failing during the morning rush. Hundreds of customers were affected as goods spilled and merchandise scattered across aisles. Authorities investigated structural causes and coordinated repairs.
London dispatch notes that French authorities estimate Germany has withdrawn about half its forces from occupied France and redirected troops elsewhere. The report mentions further troop movements and broader wartime shifts observed by intelligence sources.
Senator Fell resigns from two directorates amid parliamentary criticism from Crawford and Cameron. He cites avoiding embarrassment to his leader and colleagues and notes earnings of about £m from the posts. Prime Minister Menzies says cabinet members with such ties are uncommon and upholds Lyons policy on public duties.
Official notices seeking bids for pine logging at Mount Etromia and pine log extraction to loading points in ACT. Secretary J A Carrodus invites envelopes marked Offern for Pine Logging with rates per unit for three items. Bids due 2 pm Tuesday July MMl with terms to execute all items if selected.
Scores of country plants lay idle now but are to be used for parts of munitions. Senator McBride will appoint technical officers in each state to catalogue manufacturing resources and establish a chain of country plants for this purpose. The information may enable use of rural facilities to produce mail component parts.
Two modern RAAF air ambulances capable of carrying up to 00 men daily over 300 miles have arrived in the Middle East. Minister for Air Mr. McEwen announced they will swiftly transport ALF casualties from Batie Arene to base hospitals. The craft were likely the largest used by the Allies in the war and were converted from commercial routes.
The Minister for Customs Mr Harrison declared all goods sold by Debenhams Australia in Melbourne subject to strict control after an investigation by the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland into prices and gross profit margins.
Private Blackman reports Australians complain they would rather fight in Africa or Syria. They express dissatisfaction with Malaya garrison duties and contrast it with other theaters, alleging they do not make a good garrison troupe.
The Minister for External Territories Mr McDonald will travel to New Guinea for first-hand checks on conditions. Prime Minister Mr Menghces said the Chief Inspector of the Arbitration Court Mr Blakeley will also go to New Guinea to examine the mining strike promptly.
A social bridge afternoon to aid the YWCA Services Appeal is scheduled at the YWCA this Saturday at 2 50 p.m. An evening at Albert Hall for the annual event at Post's Church Canberra South is set for Friday July 26 with Lacher's orchestra to perform.
Chicago reports Marva Trotter Barrow has filed for divorce from heavyweight champion Joe Louis Barrow alleging extreme and repeated cruelty. She claims he struck her and knocked her ankle during their marriage.
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