Snowy River March Recruits Through Canberra Adds 63 Troops
Major Paddy Woolcott leads 63 Snowy River recruits into Canberra with 15 more joining en route to Queanbeyan. The march recalls 1915 traditions, seen at Parliament House and a luncheon at Hotel Civic. Local officials praise the effort and pledge support as the group continues toward its destination.
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Snowy River
Canberra
Monaro
Paddy Woolcott
Queanbeyan
Daley
Fall
H. J. Gates
P. E. Corey
Col. Goodwin
Col. McKenzie
Regalitary College
Duntroon
Light Horse
Tiger Country
Heffernan
RAAF
Woolcott
Bombala
Nimmitabel
Cooma
Ney
Vilage
Bibbenlake
J. Arthur
Rohr
Arrival Delays Storage Comment Notes Railways Goots
A brief note states the item has arrived and will be stored for the time being in railway facilities labeled goots. No further details on destination or purpose are provided.
Uboat Captain Prien Sunk Aran dora Star After Royal Oak
London reports that Uboat commander Captain Prien who sank the Aran dora Star and caused 470 Italian deaths also torpedoed the Royal Oak last October. He boasted of best results from the last cruise and of engaging a 15 000 ton vessel.
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London
Prien
Frein
Old England
ALP President Opposed to War War Deferment extension
The Federal President of the ALP Mr Fallon declared unions would aid the war effort and oppose postponing elections to extend Parliament. He argued enfranchised citizens must not be disenfranchised and that the claim delaying elections would hinder wartime unity was untenable.
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Brisbane
ALP
Mr. Fallon
Wey PO
Sydney
Melbourne
Fallon
Pacific Air Mails Auckland Backed Trans Pacific Route
The Postmaster General announces a new air mail service from San Francisco to Auckland with flights slated for July 12 to reach Auckland by July 13 and return July 20 arriving in San Francisco by July 24. Connects with the Jane Taeman air service for through correspondence.
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Auckland
San Francisco
Austra Man
Postmaster+ General's Department
San Franco
Jane-Taeman Air Service
Unemployment in Britain Drops to New Low in June
On June 17 Britain had 766 835 unemployed the lowest figure since 1020. The total was 582 744 below last year and 115 087 below May 20 1940. Reductions occurred across all areas and industries though 2 000 non claimants registered for unemployed benefit, many women seeking war work.
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London
Britain
King Sends Sympathy Message to Channel Islands Bailiffs
London dispatch reports His Majesty sent a message of sympathy and encouragement to the bailiffs of the Channel Islands. The note stressed that ties between the Crown and islanders remain unbroken.
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London
Channel Islands
Radio Schedule Fragments From 2FC 3AR and 2BL
A reconstructed listing from The Canberra Times outlines extensive broadcast blocks across stations 2FC 3AR and 2BL including news music devotional services educational talks and live performances. The timetable mentions Essential Services News and various musical segments with dates and times implied.
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the Watchman
A.B.C. Light Opera Company
B.M.A
Frank Hutchens
Lindley Evans
Geraldo
Acy Bame
Canberra Times
Goulburn
Costs You Less and a Better Cough Remedy
An advertisement promotes HEENZO as a universal cough remedy for adults and children. It claims a two-ounce bottle yields a pint of family medicine for coughs colds bronchitis sore throats and hoarseness and urges ordering from local chemists or stores.
Lang attacks Menzies policy amid Pacific strain and Russia stance
At Pad dington Town Hall Mr Lang of the Non Communist Party accuses the Menzies Government of indecision on relations with Russia and Japan while the Pacific war impact grows. MP Bentley complains at Sydney Showground of rifle shortages and a flu outbreak blamed on treated stalls.
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Australia
Pacific
Menzies
Lang
Paddington Town Hall
Tokyo
Russia
Mensies
Japan
Bentley
M.P
Sydney
Postmaster General Thorby to Visit Melbourne Cabinet Meeting
Political circles expect frank talks when Postmaster General Mr. Thorby arrives in Melbourne for the Commonwealth Cabinet meeting. The visit could energize political discourse at military camps and related camps as officers attend the session tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Mr. Thorby
Commonwealth Cabinet
George J. Howell to Tour Australia for War Rallys
Sydney reports Mr. George J. Howell, Victoria Cross recipient, now with the recruiting staff at Victoria Barracks. He plans a country tour to speak at Win-the-War rallies after visiting districts where he valued 103000 pounds in war loans and helped enlist hundreds of recruits.
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Sydney
George J. Howell
Victoria
Victoria Barracks
Public Health Leader Urges Coordinated Epidemic Defense
Mr. Thorby states as Health Minister he must guard against a major epidemic and war-time infection risks. He directs Dr. Cumpaton and health authorities to coordinate across Australia to bolster protective measures.
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Sydney
Thorby
Cumpaton
Australia
Secret Session Set to Discuss War in Parliament
Commonwealth government may grant opposition request for a secret three day session starting July 31 to debate the war. The move, a week before normal assembly, could enable a continuous session.
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Bhouks
Commonwealth
Gibraltar withstood air raids in daylight defense
Salina dispatches report anti aircraft fire at Gibraltar and nearby ships repelled an air raid today. Several vessels reported as part of the defense engaged enemy aircraft, with no confirmed damage to harbor facilities.
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Salinea
Gibraltar
Parachute Troops Work Tactics and Gear Under German Command
The article outlines German parachutists’ drop methods, equipment, and uniforms, noting a standard kit including a steel helmet, gloves, and light gear. It details weaponry, self packed containers with ammunition and tools, and a battalion structure with special training to act independently and strike targets to sow panic and disrupt communications.
Petrol Rationing Details Pending in Victoria
The Minister for Supply Frederick Stewart said details of the petrol rationing scheme would be announced today or at a Melbourne Advisory Committee meeting. The rationing is expected to stop 141 licensed carriers operating on country routes in Victoria.
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Melbourne
Frederick Stewart
Victoria
Conscription Motion Sparks Debate in Official Journal
The Victoria branch Returned Soldiers League journal argues for immediate conscription criticizing government for prioritizing politics over national needs. It condemns the voluntary system for shifting defence burdens onto soldiers while allowing the public to evade service.
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Melbourne
Victorian
Returned Soldiers’ League
News in Brief from Across the Globe
Reports from Madrid London Melbourne Bradford and Sydney cover Franco’s use of the Royal Palace for Leopold's children, British aliens and evacuee issues, Domville arrests, Greek war fund contributions, French shipping in the South Pacific, wool market variation, and a Sydney wharf worker drowning near Globe Island.
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Leopold
Madrid
Franco
Capital
Commonwealth
Australia
New Zealand
South Pacific
Wristler Watch raffle winner announced in Queen of the Fair
The Wristler Watch raffle supporting Wyn Gilmour in the Queen of the Fair competition was won by ticket holder Mrs. Johnson of Wollongong. Printed and published by aston John Gentilvene of Angra, Ui, at' raddoa, Canberra.
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Wyn Gilmour
Sor. Holder
Johnson
Wollongong
Aston John Gentilvene
Angra
Raddoa
Canberra
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