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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1942

Page

2

Fragmented London Notice on Creche Fees and Local Disputes

A garbled London page records a range of notices from an infant drowning in copper to local labor disputes and government fee approvals. It mentions creche numbers, a marriage at Harvey Chapel, and regulatory draft language about national security and duties, with scattered place names and dates.

Thuradas Peiytl Huters” Pines Molge Eelen Kalonoria Thureday Vaby Brien Matinnal Security Puirehawes

King of Greece Visit to United States Noted

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a proposed or rumored visit of the King of Greece to the United States. The garbled text lists names and dates, with references to a ceremony or oath and possible discussion of a meeting at a capital location. The exact details are unclear.

Submarine Menace Reaches Australian Waters

The article warns of a growing submarine threat near Australia after a Sydney raid. It notes four ships attacked, a fleet patrolling the coast, and potential coordinated Allied reactions led by Britain and Australia. Contemporaneous naval attacks hit the United States and Atlantic waters as the Pacific front tightens.

Britain Sydney Witenke Japan Reid Routh Pacife Anther Australie Pacific Front Australia Pacific

Increased Air Power For U S Navy Report

A Washington dispatch notes the Navy has developed a liquid cooled air system and advanced propulsion aims. The report claims significant gains in efficiency and power versus existing engine types, with potential impact on aircraft performance.

Waskington Navy Mary Department

Public Schools May Close in America

Washington report outlines possible closures of public schools due to wartime strains. Officials cite reduced state aid and financial support, teacher withdrawals, and pay scale concerns as major difficulties impacting education during the period.

Imay America Washington John Lome

Wardens Form New Air Raid Defense Unit

Muse. Woiyenday reports that air raid wardens were sworn in today at North Fatrhaven. The new unit will support civil defense efforts by patrolling districts, aiding evacuation, and coordinating daily safety routines for residents during heightened alert periods.

North Fatrhaven

National Ownership of Coal Mines Declared in War Plan

Government outlines national control for coal industry as part of wartime measures. Plans include regional boards, rationing with coupons, and industrial transitions to support military needs. Officials emphasize legality, wage parity, and regulated production to curb shortages during ongoing conflicts.

Anon, Weaneseany Weganise National Sors Esr Finty Mabon! Com! Board Regione FAC Faximyen Wip Wuih Ifegal Board

Evacuees Lose Secret Hordes in Treasury Action

Treasury announced seizure of all amavatr currency valued at 280 dollars per person brought from Bara aboard the Drottingbolos in exchange for Axis personnel held in the United States. Passengers claimed 248 dollars. authorities found 9,000 shillars during search. One passenger was taken into custody following the CALME declaration.

Tre Treasury Bara Diplomata United States Treasury

Parliament passes broad broadcasting and pension measures

The house approves financial appropriations totaling over 612 million and advances bills on government pensions and naval reform. A landmark broadcasting bill aims to regulate campaign coverage in the election period, prohibiting political party favoritism and expanding stations, with continued committee reviews on related reform.

Membre Vruen Paurta Blackburn Coa alWrInae Aleetion Weatihyy Comite Padisaari Braxdensian

Unclear OCR Scan Sparks Chaotic Headlines in Bahamas Briefs

Disjointed fragments report unrest, a supply bill, wartime references, and a wedding note. Readable items mention the Bahamas riots collapse, parliamentary expenditure, and local notices amid jumbled OCR text. Strong entities are scarce. focus rests on scattered political and social mentions.

League OF Hations Matton Banat Trommurers Prancle Jolly Windsor

Treatment Of War Prisoners Improves In Several Areas

Reports from Hong Kong and Singapore indicate improved conditions for prisoners of war. In Singapore prisoners are housed in barracks with a new layout, better water supply and more adequate food. A British officer trained in Paxland expresses sympathy toward the prisoners.

Avrnough Baer Priamere Jaud Boureey Hongkong Aingmpore Aingpore Tepanexera E Chriatian

Unpractical War Department Industry Control Attacked

A fragmentary account criticizes the War Department and Industry Control during wartime, alleging bungling and unfair legislation. The speaker advocates appointing a chief librarian with business naiveté and questions the government’s handling of clothing rationing and civilian economics amid shortages.

Twa Bell U.ap Sidr Svy Alethen

Court to Grant Relief From Contracts Under War Regulations

The court will suspend neon lights agreements and related clauses under wartime adjustments. Amendments extend Supreme Court jurisdiction for claims over £2000, raising limits from £200 to £2000 and expanding authority to include magistrates' and county courts.

Agiesmenta Olirta

MechaniSed Army for South Africa

Fragmented OCR text describes a mechanised army for South Africa with references to North Africa, tanks, defences, and a submarine attack context. It mentions commanders and equipment allocation, plus signs of strategic mobilization and concentration of forces in a wartime frame. The piece lacks coherent structure but signals a military build up and action in a war scenario.

AIR FATALITY INQUIRY AND MILITARY DISCUSSIONS

A garbled report outlines an air fatality inquiry touching aviation authority, military training, and prominent officials. It mentions Dragon Waphie aircraf and the Destiny Walcraft, with references to ministers, retirement notes, and public departments as the inquiry unfolds.

Orth ALA Dragon Waphie Aircraf Martha Meer Fioniars Tanni tMonatar Cameron Benator Havnp Benator Calperon Ead Ural Alr -Caminun Flinders Riri Talis Destiny Walcraft Troy Mortoade Bank Winson Guy Iran Commonwealth Bank LPIA Mike Ain Comavoneres Haniast IRS Cristoana Kenton Keane Tomacgo Tavacen Shelbourne Department OF Tracreation Navy Surin

Liberty Loan Operations Betitions at Canhorm

An obscure note records a Liberty Loan operation with a specified sum of 30,000 pounds. The fragment mentions Canhorm and a date sequence around 28 and 1. The text is fragmentary but indicates a financial mobilization effort and an earmarked amount for the loan drive.

War diplomacy cited in Australian war cabinet remarks

The text records Curtin and Churchill assurances on wartime arrangements. It notes leadership roles for Curtin, Bruce, and J. Duneen as deputy commandant, and references allied coordination in the South Pacific under the United States. Curtin emphasizes resolve and caution against overconfidence in postwar security.

Piso Secur Australia Seinat Japa Curtin Hia Gonfirnind Mirbetive le Unite Jai- Jona Abellon Hunthens Pacific Btatan Churchil United Ringdon Marrion Washington Churchitts Rivatt Wien Weald Aamlainner Ani Chwohiil Australis Fasawevell Ramaluy

Reorganisation of Air Board Formation Announced

The government announced the reorganization of the Air Board to oversee training, equipment, maintenance and administration of the Royal Australian Air Force. The board will also handle works and buildings and personnel and equipment in wartime operations. Members include views from Air Chief Captain J Mackinolty and other senior officials.

Airay Drake Air Board RAAF Air Bown Drakeford Ale View Maratal G.jones J. Mackinolty Mraviney Zone Tusinens Myc Ae Grimace Ant i. F. J Akan Eeetary Air View Marans

Minerale Comm Une Chairman Visits Tasmanian Event

Temesten Blake, chairman of the Minerale Comm Une, and the Controller of Minkt Almuna plan to attend a Tasmanian event in Madbouree next week with a delegation.

Minerale Comm Une Minkt Almuna Uh ‘Ot Tasmanianerupanien Madbouree Ce of Areiy Ees

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