Aliens Interned in Sydney as War Measures Begin
Police and military intelligence swept through New South Wales arresting predominantly German aliens. Suspects were taken from beds and transported to stations ahead of internment, with officials noting only unnaturali sed German nationals were detained and bed transfers offered to the internment camp.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Commonwealth
King's Cross
Pollice
Mackay
Obituary of Mr T W Robins of Queanbeyan
Mr T W Robins of Queanbeyan died last month after a long illness. Born in Bristol in 1874 he came to Canberra in 1911 to help build the capital then moved to Sydney in 1917 and returned in 1926 to run a shop fitting and joinery business. His fire damaged plant in 1937 did not stop his work, and he remained active in local causes including the Queanbeyan Ambulance. He is survived by a widow and son Les Robins of Melbourne.
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T. W. Robins
Queanbeyan
Robins
Bristol
Canberra
Sydney
Queanbeyan Ambulance
Les Robins
Melbourne
War Cabinet Tightens Passport Rules For Women Tourists
Melbourne report says passports will not be issued to women travellers and families to Egypt or the Middle East, or to women and children to Britain except for urgent business or personal necessity. The policy targets wives and relatives of men serving abroad.
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Melbourne
War Cabinet
U.F
Egypt
Middl East
Britain
Canberra ALF Recruiting Committee forms at Hotel Civic
The Canberra Recruiting Committee met at the Hotel Civic to form the Canberra ALF. President H. J. Gates and secretary T. W. White led a six member committee with W. Samuels and W. R. Eldridge among others. Lt Col A. T. Paul offered guidance on procedures as measures to improve recruiting facilities were discussed.
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Canberra
Civic
Canberra Alf
H. J. Gates
T. W. White
Messrs
W. Samuels
W. R. Eldridge
R. Harria
A. E. Jackson
R. McKillop
W. G. Woodger
A. T
Mace
Mr. Gates
Canberra Welfare Association
Welfare Association
Department of the Interior
Wentworth Avenue
Kingston
Canberra solicitor struck off for serious misconduct
William May Baker Dickson of Canberra was removed from the roll of solicitors by the full Court after evidence of serious misconduct in a lease transfer case for Hotel Kingston in Canberra. He failed to appear in court and admitted neglect and delay, returning £350 and documents after discovery of the non registration in 1939.
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Sydney
William May Baker Dickson
Canberra
Dickson
Incorporated Law Institute
Kingston
Walter Patrick McGrath
Kingston Ltd
W. H. B. Dickson
Olgar
Registrar of Titles
Law Institute
Retiring Age Extended by Factory Regulations
Commonwealth amends Supply and Development Regulations giving the Factory Board power to retain workers beyond 65 for up to six months after the war. It ends the 12 month limit for key positions and aims to avoid interruptions in munitions output by keeping experienced staff on duty.
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Commonwealth Factory
Italian Migration to Australia Continues Despite War
Large scale Italian immigration to Australia continues as restrictions since the war apply only to enemy aliens. Italians may enter the Commonwealth if they meet health and character standards. Policy likely to persist until Italy enters the war.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Italy
Goulburn Hospital Records 110 Daily Patients
Goulburn District Hospital reports a five month daily average of 110 patients. Current isolation wards hold 26 scarlet fever cases as the epidemic worsens with no sign of abating.
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Goulburn Hospital
Goulburn District Hospital
Beasley Inspects Munitions Plant Conditions
Mr J A Beasley MHR federal leader of the ALP non communist party inspected munitions works. He alleged one annexe would not reach full production for two months and another plant was producing only hand grenades. He said men labored feverishly to stage a display for the inspection.
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Sydney
J. A. Beasley
M.H.R
A.L.P. Non-Communist Party
Beasley
Hawaiian Ball Invitations At Hotel Canberra Friday June 28
Invitations for the Hawaiian Ball at Hotel Canberra on Friday June 28 are inscribed. Canberra Grammar School Old Boys Union donates proceeds to the Red Cross Society and the Comforts Fund. Music to be supplied by the Hawaiian Variety Sydney. For flight arrangements contact Mr. J M Jones Melbourne Avenue Forrest.
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Canberra
Can.berra Grammar School Old By Union
Red Cross Society
The
Comforts Fund
Modern Beauty Lessons With Elizabeth Arden Expert
Miss B Brauley, a trained Elizabeth Arden representative, offers makeup lessons on rouge application, all day wear, blemish concealment, and selecting shades for every costume. Free consultations. book by calling 740 or visiting Davies' Pharmacy Kingston where Miss Blasley offers free sessions until next Wednesday.
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Miss B. Brauley
Elizabeth Arden
Elisabeth Arden
Miss Blazie
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