Canberra wartime tender notices and housing ads
A jumble of government contract calls and accommodation postings from Canberra in 1940. Notices invite firms to tender for fruit and vegetable supply and various building works at Australian National University and other sites, with dates and contact points. Accommodation ads seek a woman with a daughter for boarding near school terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAAF
Elation
Canberra
Ralc! Daintroon
AMA “Starmsn
Orra
Como Wealth OF Australia
Candedra
Act
Endens
Elaine
Burentor Pores
Cutie Ated ‘Unusing
Cantera
Fa API
Australian National University
Cuno
Bipply
Pont
Natomas Talgeraity
Jane Availante
Works
Canbeers
Nevoniat
Weather notes and wind for Friday and yesterday
The report lists conditions for Friday with a 20M45 reading and a 37 degree temperature, plus wind directions and speeds around 24 mph from the west. It references yesterday’s time and shows intermittent garbled data about temperatures and forecasts for Canteras Torroart and surrounding areas.
Atlantic Pact security plan guides postwar Europe
The article discusses the final act of the Atlantic Pact talks, outlining a regional security framework for Europe. It emphasizes defense commitments, economic support, and multinational cooperation to prevent renewed conflict and foster global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piniland
Ube
Nemaelvon
Atlantic
da Baie
Machinney
Watton
Sudden Death of W. E. Oldfield of Queanbeyan
The sudden death of Mr Wit Warm Faward Oluitvkl at 78 in Queanbeyan removes one of the area’s oldest and best known trainees. He began as an auctioneer and stock agent, partnered with TR Woodger, later ran a Monaro Street agency, and retired after 18 months of active service. He served with the Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association for about 14 years, held executive posts, and contributed to the town’s growth. Survived by four children, his passing follows a long career in local commerce and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Warm Faward
Abele
Woodger
Nihe
Alf
Tharwa
Quean
Hegan
Openat
Monaro Steoot
Asso Wen
Merticipaton
Queanbeyan
Intereat
Omak Wan
Thrhine
Fant
Kevin
Serret Ballet
Menges
Democrati
Latur
Manila
Ub Petra
Sauphayrin
Princayie
Union Buiveniem
Australi
Enor Tel
Ployer
Vance
Abriiwe
Urauky Union
Rand
Annie de Worth
Ebert Faa
Atalian Workers Threaten Strike After Wage Talks
Laborers threaten action after a dispute over wage demands and possible concessions. Officials report tensions rising as workers press for higher pay with a potential work stoppage looming.
Strife Over Weekends Drives Immigrant Transfers in Southern Districts
In the Canberra regional area, hundreds of immigrants face transfers to new plants and sites. Reports note a tight job market with dozens awaiting access to relief funds as authorities plan Monday movements from Goultaren to Captatine Fiat and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Mtegional
Balla
Woo
Goultaren
Fiat
Hartwood
Kingecon
Muanth
Two years gaql for assault on former lover
Pridiy Stibbane facing two year gaol term for assault on a former lover. Frederick Palmer 44 and others appear in the criminal court as the judge outlines premeditation and attempted murder charges. The victim John River Lathorn Sus 1 Bulmer remained calm during judgment.
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Stibbane
Pridiy
Beytencing
Essen
Frederick Palmer
Mann Keld
Erievinna
John
Bulmer
Miller
Snow Sports at Mt Franklin Reported Depth Estimate
Fragmented OCR notes describe snow sports teams at Mt Franklin with references to groups from Cooma Trinit and Bungee. An estimated snow depth of about 15 inches is recorded, with mention of a district authority and salary notes for a presenter.
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MT. Franklin
Fran Julabyne
Janara
Cooma
Trinit
Aml
Erankin
Gant
Tinticiola
Howther
Prderatiog
Daning
Gorter Ovine Om Suny Ai
Writ Before GH Court On August 9
Court session set for August 9 to hear writ challenging the validity of the Cayomenw oath rimpecation. Proceedings to be directed to the Semnerer. Commonwealth Crown Rei citor issued writ for inhibition of the input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH Court
Ayoney
Wit Court
Bemla
Commonwealth Crown
Belew Urges Secret Ballot Open Debate Across Nations
A debated call supports secret ballot and open forum on union rights and industrial policy. Peter Belew and Anat leaders advocate for safeguarded voting, worker freedom, and robust arbitration while examining parliamentary and university forums for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Belew
Pede Werk
U.n.es.c.o
Police Probe Into Conduct of Three Conatables
AYONEY Friday report states Commissioner Xcott announced inspectors are examining allegations about three constables. Investigators say a man was found wandering without trousers, forced to walk, and later removed from a patrol car after a confusing incident. Witnesses describe chaotic scenes as officers claim to have restrained him.
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Ayoney
Xcott
Production increases with butter and cheese output
Government report shows whole milk production rising in the 43 months ending May 31. Output reached 1,48108 tons, with butter production in the Le Munthewan Is. area at 160.947 tons, versus 41.006 in the previous 12 months, amid wartime supply pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witwon Hemal
ADMR
LE Munthewan
Postal worker jailed for robbery related theft
A historical report notes a postal assistant Rodney Fetuy Kenneth Fiubert Ne and others were sentenced to prison for taking part in a robbery. Details describe attempts to hide evidence and a mother concluding the crime impacted a young girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney, Fetuy
Kenneth Fiubert
Nena
Eac
Aranitia Tussay
Decomposed Body Of Missing Doctor Found
Fragmentary text reports the decomposed body of a missing doctor, identified as forty year old Solty, found after a hostile action involving an Australian soldier in 1948 and later linked to a Salvition Army investigation. The garbled record mentions individuals and places but remains largely unintelligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wgusbank
Frulay
Solty
Salvauian
Licencing delay noted for Sydney Thainer and related cases
A scrambled report notes Sydney Thainer has not received a renewal. The text mentions the AyOxet Fund and a byname of committees and inquiries about renewal, eligibility, and appeals connected to newborn health matters and applicants under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thainer
Probe into Union Ballots in Arbitration Case
Report outlines a registrar led inquiry into union ballots amid allegations of tampering. Proceedings suggest arbitration may extend to challenges over counted votes and possible civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rida
Wielon
Tse dC
Welbourn
Lyse Union
Government probes dollar cuts impact on Australian industry
An inquiry chaired by Mr Chitley examines the effects of government reductions on the Australian economy. Officials discuss spending implications for industry sectors, with emphasis on energy and manufacturing readiness. The committee plans hearings and reports, outlining proposed controls and funding priorities.
Expansion of Production in Yugoslavia
The report outlines Yugoslavia’s plan to raise output in the final months of 194 by a target percent and notes agriculture surpassing a per gunk margin. It mentions copper production and currency efforts to secure machinery and aid industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yugoslavia
Vingonlavia
Plas
Pate
Yugiainy
Andon Hon
Bir Thaker
Tokyo Rose Reading Script At Radio Tokyo Revealed
A fragmentary report describes Tokyo Rose reading a propganda script into a radio broadcast. It mentions figures such as Captain Wallace Thor and other war era personalities guiding the coerced audience and the attempted influence on American listeners.
Victoria Opposes Petrol Rationing
Victoria faces opposition to petrol rationing as political leaders discuss potential deals and security concerns. The premier and allies pledge to resist measures seen as limiting mobility while pursuing broader peace efforts with Palestine.
Local Church Services and Activities Across Week
A fragmented notice lists multiple church events including Roman Catholic and general worship services. It mentions morning prayers at various parishes, Sunday school or kindergarten activities, baptisms, devotions, and choir or youth programs. Locations include Causeway, Rom an Catholic centers, and Camp Wan Cotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englar
Jonas
Palrtigat Roman Cathol
Atten
Ehrataphey
Pete Ton
Causeway
Hutt
Cotter
Conframionn Nia AL
Chrimngsner
Unclear OCR fragment on labour, work sites and incidents
Fragmentary text references open-cut labour, payment issues, officials, and a disaster with injuries. Names, places, and details are garbled, yielding no coherent event or attribution for a solid summary.
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Conanrulty
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Retary
Leese
McLaren
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Christosphere Churen
Stemuhn
Hwebart
Conelus Offourke
Cheeitus O'Rourke
Bovine
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Oshora
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Caterers Grammar
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I . Msee Ees
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PANDA
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Wither
Prunny Fk
Meyly Brown
Guy
Palauie Sretiona
Ware Teinedien
Movierate
Leg Gairigne
Canteras Torroart Fram
Falbmien
Moderhir West
Wanita
Atlantic Regional Security
W. E. Oldfield
Atalians
Pritay Stokon
Peter Jain
Deilew
URC
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Uviveraly College
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Ballet
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Ballet France
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Ayoxet
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ASC
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KO Linger
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Chitley
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Taber
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India
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Radio Tokyo
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Wallace Thor
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Victoria
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Hraidon
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Ad Ruppert
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Prine Dainister
Charley
Asmys
Kira
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