Amateur Dramatic Evening in Canberra Enthralls Audience
A local Canberra performance featured Bettye Geel Cooke and Albert Johnson in a variety of roles, with strong acting from Mrs Loc Hud son and a full ensemble. The amateur company showcased scenes from Oliver Twist and other pieces, receiving praise for talent and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daren Mungertor
Loc. Hudson
Marman
Canberra
Mudaon
Pagin
Tad Albert Johnson
Sr. Offord
Pryia
Hunt Holperg
Me. H. Thorpe
Tasman Defence Talks Foresee Joint Council
Wellington reports negotiations between Awtrake and New Zealand may lead to a Joint Council to consider policy and high commissioner exchanges. Delays in ministerial talks postponed the Count formation and a planned NZ visit to Australia regarding business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Monty
Zealand
Joint Council
Dominions
Iglend
New Zealand
Australia
Allied Casualties Report From New South Wales Unit
War notes from Australia describe wounded and missing soldiers from the 1th Battalion 3/gun Field Regiment and other units. Names include Gunner Gordon Bateson and Private R Newman among those wounded or missing in action. Details cite education at Neutral Bay High, Canberra service, and Libya campaigning with the 276th Field Co engineers, plus officer notices and recruitment updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gates
Gunner Gordon Baten
Battary
Gunner Gator
Neutral Bay High Chon
Eure
Privet
Peta Et “Wna
Goldas
Mort
Athlet Ving
Wir
Gates
Wear
Canbérya
Alan Town
R. Newman
Tae' Beltdon
Newman
Canberra
Arivaln Newman
Use
Sapper A. King
Burt Creacont
Hingston
Raid on Malta Dropped Bombs Amid Friday Night Flight
London report states Banday crews conducted a raid on Malta during Friday night, dropping bombs. Details on the mission remain limited, with no confirmed casualties or total damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Banday
Kneimy Mir Bratt
Malte
Mate
Public Service Notes on New Awards and Grants
Officials outline new awards and salary changes for public servants, including age provisions for married under 11s, increases in allowances payable from Thursday next, and revised rates for adults, terminees, and juniors. The notice covers administrative determinations, funding sources, and implementation timelines across divisions and departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Hervey
Tme
Lee
Huey Foo
Prices Declared Amid Public Service Union Dispute
Officials discuss price reductions and audits amid tensions in the Public Service unions. Canberra and Melbourne reports reference tariff adjustments by Debentame Aus tain Pry and a five percent cut proposed by Higiyinitnh tom, alongside internal reviews and claims of staff restructuring.
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Minnemuton
Timier -Atriet Pricas Eilitrol
Igoods
Austain Pry
Melbourne
Mi Vmtav
Macison
Pounell
Hie
Seus
Pomillans
Field OF
Ewe
Commonwealth Bureau of
Trane
Batata
Tonya
Canberra
Canned meat offers new Australian industry
The Minister for Commerce plans to discuss cann ing meat for export to the United Kingdom. He asserts the industry could add value in Australia after the war and notes shipping space constraints. If transport proves impractical the government will reconsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayonny
Beidbare
United Kingdom
Australia
Sporewang Trade
Birfarle
Weave of Beauty Claims Against Age Soothe
Readable lines describe aging, beauty myths, and a marketed cream named Crone Charmy. It mentions women seeking youth and a product’s supposed effects on skin. The text hints at promotional jargon and frayed prose. No clear event or date anchors the piece.
Weather and Market Brief From Montay and Surrounds
Fragmented OCR notes report a Monday market sale and weather section with scattered prices and conditions. Mentions promote quality goods, home deliveries, and a midweek update on machines, cattle, and temperatures with unclear figures and stray terms.
Unclear fragmentary notice from chain stores
Partial OCR reads like a retail notice mentioning Creme Charmosan items and handbag tubes with references to chain stores promotional language. No clear event date or identifiable organizations printed. The readable bits suggest a store display or advertisement fragment rather than a full article.
Industrial Peace Essential in War Time
Prime Minister warns that industrial peace is vital to keep essential wartime supplies flowing. He says government will apply necessary measures to prevent strikes and ensure production, stressing unity between workers and firms to support Great Britain’s war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Great Britain
Trade Balance Shows Merchanise Favorable Year Ending June 30
Yale records a favorable merchandise balance of 794,000 for the year ended June 30, versus 3,000,000 last year. Imports of merchandise in June were about 8,496,000, down from 10,200,000 the prior year, a decrease of 1,700,000 or 17.47 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
American Minister to Australia to Depart August Twenty
Mr Nelon Johnson the new American Minister to Australia and Mrs Johnson with two children will leave San Francisco on August 20 for Canberra and arrive in the second week of September. The family will take up residence in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. R. Minter
Nelon Johnson
Australia
Canberra Cyclists Warned Over Abreast Riding
Canberra authorities issued warnings after a period of lax observance by cyclists riding abreast and not carrying lights. Police conducted a drive months ago to curb the issue, noting some improvement but recent lapses. Offenders will receive penalties or warnings under the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Pollos
Unclear Classified Notice With Mixed Names andPhrases
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a property sale listing and various names, dates, and locations. It mentions a 6 era BBRICK residence, rooms for rent, a quick sale, and nearby places like Trenton and Queanbeyan with contact hints and miscellaneous terms. The readable facts are sparse and scattered across multiple items.
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Tasman Defence
Awtrake and
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Indony
Alf
Tracy
Wea
Woth
Ty Sonhiod
Wetton
Ani XE
Minh Hetlovan
Cola
Ademinatey
W. P. Gleeson
Boyiala
New South Wales
Campa
Wariad
Warete
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Raymond Terten
Allen
Nacrabel
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W. J. Booth
Bankstown
W. P. Gisesan
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G. Ni
Grayson
Rytney
W. K. Griihins
Kemmayne
Groundwater
Condabotin
Smnith
Rerakineyitly
Minsing
Phcenir
Ising Pre
Alder
Brockton
Pie
P. Allen
Prinant Hille
Rapinall
Bacringon
A. Barrow
Lidcombe
Bintop
Haber Io Lich
Manehy Cawer Bowrman
J. Corbett
Cremorne
Dring
Punchbow
P. Mann
Winiman
Percy
McCutchtor
Pale Fader
J. Allan
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Allporas
Prek
Cook
Bailwoot
EA. Cowley
Cargu
Me Evans
Campain
Harold
Hammerd
Johnstone
Baloronl
Te Mayr
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Kaywood
Campate
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M. Lamond
Kogarah
Bar
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Hurlstone Parker
Ta Litenfield
Cromfin
Murray
TuiBis
Pocook
Prtare
ALG
Purton
Danninghare
Quigg
Canpate
Meul
Te Teague
Lindt
J. V. Thoman
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W. A Wade
Carrington
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Wilson
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Malta
Public Service Notes
Council
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Porat Saber
Gosneilinry
Thurston TV
Annim
Jacluin
Directina
Comalratine
Bowral
Willeavour
Adiue
Jnwer
Ayer
Matey
Ile Maine
Navy
Iowa
Fuimerinin
Aydmey
Monitay
Lana Pwr
Riemmongton Aaleyarda
Natal
Medida
Chaminte
Drapara
Othinetsia
Loohiding
Pat Wether
Merle Wether
Alow
Lmiear
Ainslie
Amolg
Cub Hotel Aviation AY
Fredric March
Betty Field
Sen Totaal
Joe Tury Tate
Victory Veter
Len Reval le Miata
Aetedione
Madam
la Zonga
Bruce Baisnalather
Belovest
OLD Bill and Son
Brenda Joyce
George Murphy
Miecha Auer
Charlie Ruggles
Clavie
Joel Metres
Ellen Drew
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Canserma
Tly Motel
Wellmywa Tonkant
Ara
Phage
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Sa Cam Ae de Peer Canela Asn Pst Shop
Kine
Ramx Puri Haale
Barnis
Kiewaon
Tinie Amice
Wits
Tresuey
Alco
Fein
Har
Kemond’ Mutorn
Braden
Trenton Wiensiara Grint Peweiler
Rood Onder
Harafer
Queanbeyan
Sauiee
Lland Water
Orehara
Monaro
Aternteyan
Loer
Ode
Sara
Bhowa
Civic
Endeavour
Rel Churey
Nore Howard
Puig
Frelieving Klauergarten
Mintrat Veguire
Imrvenavels
Partiedars
Matias Giele
Elias
Lawout
National Airways
Sydney
Melbourn
Pan Leaven Ayuney W
Legaves
Aydney
Z. W. Iressa
Allings Street City
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