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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1943
Page
4
Readable fragments reveal a bustling community calendar with events at the City Bowling Cab pavilion and Albert Hall. Reports mention the Ladies' and Victory clubs, a musical recital at Braddon, a bridge afternoon at Bartow House, and a hospitalities drive for the building fund.
Fragmented OCR notes recount wartime mobilization and social events. Mentions contingents dancing to save China, military officers, and gatherings at golf clubs and Canberra venues. Includes references to Canberra ladies choirs, piano and vocal licenses, and local social notices through a string of names and places.
A fragmentary report notes an Albert Ball event at 230 Tetson Johnron with unspecified speakers and a cine film showing of China. It mentions a public meeting at Allert Hall with Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Servant linked to the High Commissioner for Cenada and the New Zealand Fige Comite, with a focus on a song and open discussions.
A report from Mrs. C. Daley’s home as Kiera and others listened to Milli cent Jones describe the WWICA work. The talk covered 1856 beginnings, wartime programs, and the WWCA theatres and hostels, industrial clubs near London, and canteens in industrial cities. It noted the government choice of WWCA to aid women in services and referenced China relief efforts via Australia and New Orleans, plus a brick monthly service for all women and a Friday meeting at 30p.
The Treasurer outlined the war loan organisation and said about 1500 voluntary loan committees operate nationwide. The committees remain the foundation of the war loan effort while the treasurer noted recent costs and economic strains.
The Legislative Council met on Tuesday to consider the Factory and Amendment Bill. Mr Thompson criticised the clause about hearing sheds and machinery classing as factories. He warned it could excuse the contractor misplacing machinery, while urging safety provisions. Mr Tannock noted government industrial undertakings’ liability. Assistant Prices Commissioner McCarthy announced a move toward stabilising producer costs and prices.
Reports indicate a disciplinary case prompts lenders meeting while miners resist duties. Workers face reduced coal production and a chilling forecast as authorities plan a South County delegation visit to outline regulatory actions and ensure supply.
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