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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
2
The minister deferred decision amid urgent issues in the capital region. Widespread unrest and calls for reform affected discussions on abolition and policy changes. Officials indicated priorities lay elsewhere as the schedule faced significant pressures.
A fragmented radio listing outlines programs and times across music news talks and community segments. It mentions channels, hosts, and various shows including cooking gardening and entertainment slots with scattered program titles and times.
A massive procurement of army clothing was announced with top items including knitted blankets and woven items. The order, described as sizeable and spanning multiple regions, reflects federal government spending on military apparel and equipment.
Fragmented OCR text reports a state lottery draw with prizes and scattered names such as Albert, Brookvale, and others. The legible elements mention first prize numbers, multiple prize entries, and unclear locations, suggesting a damaged public lottery notice with no coherent outcome.
Union official announces a ten day period for the Interior Department to secure a supply of 48 water tubs. Tenderers include Maeork Amt Witcox Ltd, a NSW firm, with Adulaide Suertasfal noted among bidders.
War diary entry notes routine events with dates and numbers. references to programs and places, mentioning TAO deguy Club and Helaxy LN. No clear single event, but multiple entities: Sih Una Programmes, War Diary, 10,80, 1680.
Reports from wartime camps note prisoner welfare and treatment. An Inter national Federal Committee delegation toured facilities, claiming adequate meals, shelter, and medical provisions. Observers mention German camps holding Ostok prisoners with limited space, and distribution of meat, bread, coffee, and butter as part of daily rations.
A bustling Canberra tennis event unfolds with mixed doubles and singles across divisions A to U, featuring players such as Bennett Curran Southwell and Wither, plus reserve and B grades. The weekend tourney showcases a wide field from University divisions to regional clubs, promising a crowded field and spirited matches.
A historical notice states aliens previously granted exemption under a military concession can have their status revoked. The decree, issued by the District Commandant, grants relief to applicants of the United States and Greece but allows revocation to enable allied shrews to bend.
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