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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1941
Page
5
A dramatic report from Lithgow notes a mass stoppage at a munitions plant with workers protesting over safety and leadership. Details describe a meeting to discuss the ongoing disputes and potential resignations.
Prime Minister condemns protest as New South Wales ministers back a parliament call. Government decision defers action while 200,000 workers face possible stoppage led by unions including Trades and Labour, with 3,000 abattoir workers and others planned to abstain Monday. Leaders urge restraint to avoid aiding the enemy amid wartime strain.
At a general meeting the Advisory Council voted unanimously to abolish the council and establish a Legislative Council with full authority to make ordinances and regulations relating to the ACT. A public meeting and election plan were discussed to avoid extra cost if the Interior Minister agrees to proceed. The order of candidate names for ACT elections was debated to ensure orderly selection and prevent informal voting.
A bizarre hoax at a city hotel drew attention as a figure named Evelyn reportedly warned of a plan to set fire and destroy the building. Authorities and an audience discussed motives and the legality of the prank amid confusion and claims of a staged event.
A fragmented list of shop items and services appears from Queanbeyan and nearby areas including fuel stock lines, proms, crafts, tailored ladies wear, and pastry items. Mentions of vendors J. W. Turn Queanbeyan Gertrude Campbell Menai Arc and Eponwtes at Manuiee Fast indicate a general catalog of goods and offerings with unclear dates or events.
Fragmented OCR text discusses schedule applications and payments, mentioning parties such as AMO Wings and Pateisetes with unclear context. The readable parts reference basis ai and NI ra Ta, with references to public posting and legal notices. Names and specifics are garbled, yielding only partial entity hints.
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