Public Service Notes On Langker Visit And Endowment Plan
Langker’s Canberra visit traces discussions with the Public Service Board and a council supper. The note outlines a national child endowment scheme coming July 1, salary adjustments and arbitration, with war-time constraints shaping central executive stance and overtime compensation considerations.
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Canberra
Langker
Public Service Board
Service Board
Wevlore
Bass
Senator Urges Fuel Stock Check Amid Tanker Strain
Senator McBride warned of tight petrol stocks and a tanker shortage. He urged reducing private motoring and said the Government would review vehicle use and aim to maintain security levels while examining departments for possible fuel-saving measures.
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McBride
Corereman
Nots
Tests of Sirens in Sydney Demonstration Loudspeakers
Sydney reports tests of sirens and loudspeakers for air raid warnings. Thirty two loudspeakers will be mounted in four blocks for demonstration, as the Minister for National Emergency Services Mr Heffron says the effectiveness against city noise cannot be calculated in advance.
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Sydney
Mational Emergency Services
Heffron
War Time Conditions Halt Arbitration on Overtime for Officers
The text notes that despite war conditions, the Public Service Board and unions are divided on overtime pay policies. While many branches supported delaying arbitration, executive councils have not ruled out revisiting the policy if circumstances change. It also mentions a Commonwealth public service panel to notify next of kin of war casualties.
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Association
Paraicta
Arbl- Gentral Extindahdhiu Shrdi Ems
Cenalyin
Public Service Board
Executive Council
High Council of Commonwealth Public Service Unions
Postal Department
Coun
Defence Department
Rent Board to Review Rents in Australian Capital Territory
The Minister for Trade and Customs announced the formation of a Fair Rent Board to peg current rents and prevent increases without board approval. Both landlords and tenants may request rent reviews, with rules and copies available from the Leases Branch in Canberra. The move aligns the ACT with other states where rent control steps are already in place.
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Commonwealth
War Train to Show Australia by J P Abbott
Mr J P Abbott of the Commonwealth Manpower Committee proposed a war train to educate country people in the war effort. He urged a display on war ruin and munition production to demonstrate Australia’s military readiness and factory output.
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Bydney
Commonwealth
J. P. Abbott
Commonwealth Manpower Committee
Mr. Abbott
Cycling boom in Canberra driven by petrol rationing
Canberra shops report a 35 percent rise in new cycle sales since September and a brisk demand for second-hand cycles. A survey shows about 1500 bikes were on Canberra roads last year, with growth fueled by petrol shortages. Prominent public figures advocate cycling.
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Canberra
Om- Pristers
Sara
Air Raid Defences Costs Outlined by NSW Ministers
The Minister in charge of National Emergency Services Mr Heffron said New South Wales needs nearly £1,000,000 to operate all air raid precautions. Mr Spender will present the matter to Defence Co-ordination Minister Mr Mensies. Heffron added that £500,000 is required to properly establish air raid precautions in the metropolitan area.
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Sydney
National Emergency Services
Mr. Heffron
Army
Spender
New South Wales
Mensies
Heffron
St Patrick's College Appeal Visits Canberra for Funds
Rev Brother Dowd of St Patrick's College Goulburn visits Canberra as guest of Rt Ray Monaigner and P M Haydon appealing for funds for new additions costing £15000. Donations include £2000 from Mr Frank Laady Bungendore and £1000 from Mr J H McCormack Lake Cowal.
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Brother Dowd
St. Patrick's College, Goulburn
Canberra
Ray Monaigner
P. M. Haydon
St. Patrick's
Frank Laady
Bungendore
J. H. McCormack
Lake Cowal
Tobruk bomb fails to explode in main square
A thousand pound aerial bomb in Tobruk’s main square failed to explode, burying 15 feet before hitting solid rock and turning at right angles. Navy efforts kept sea communications open as stores are unloaded at Tobruk harbour, with Department of Information photo credit.
Special guards for prisoners of war in Australia
The arrival of Italian prisoners of war and expanded wartime industry strain led to plans for older age militia groups to be called up for the war’s duration. The Army Minister indicated special guards would be established as more POWs arrive.
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Bydney
Australia
Epender
Australis
Rural production curtailed by shipping and war needs
Mr J P Abbott M P warned that shipping shortages and Pacific danger may force curtailment of primary production in Australia. He stressed immediate priorities of men and munitions and the need to ship food commodities only if possible, urging financial relief and no foreclosures for producers and tradesmen in country towns.
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Sydney
J. P. Abbott
M.P
Australia
Pacific
Pasturn
Marbela
Empire Strategy Calls for Broad War Effort Change
The Times argues Britain must overhaul war leadership and home front direction to sustain the war, warning that the present system may fail without broader consultation with Dominion leaders. It stresses shared responsibility and the need for timely, decisive action amid growing adversity.
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London
Britain
the Times
Australia
Mengies
Saanes
Thia
Basia
Hia
Rail Seat Bookings Rise at Canberra Station
Rail seat bookings have increased by twenty five percent as passengers travel from Canberra railway station. Intrastate and Interstate travelers now book their seats, indicating growing demand across routes.
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Canberra
O'Connor Declared Winner After Ring Thrown Incident
In the Rushcutter Bay Stadium ninth round Jim Clark aged 16.5 was thrown from the ring and could not return within ten seconds to continue his match with Dan O Connor 14 10. O Connor had scored a prior fall and was ruled the winner.
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Sydney
Rushcuttera’ Bay Stadium
Jim Clark
Dan O'Connor
O'Connor
Industrial Board Opens Inquiry in Canberra
After two days in Canberra the Industrial Board chaired by Lionel Hill began an opening inquiry on a clause of the pastoral workers award. The board noted a heavy workload for the session this month as it proceeds with the hearing.
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Canberra
Industrial Board
Lionel Hill
Pastoral Workers Award
Tornado Strikes Orange Grange Causes Heavy Property Damage
A tornado swept Orange Grange during a severe storm last night causing extensive property damage for over 20 miles. One Hilltop residence appeared bombed and debris from roofs lay across Lucknow four miles away. Trees 70 to 100 feet tall were uprooted.
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Grange
Lucknow
Milans
Betty and Andrea Red Cross Queen committee formed
A Can berra journalist and Allied Liquor Trade group form the Betty and Andrea Red Cross Queen competition committee to back two Queens in New South Wales. They plan a musical afternoon on June 12 at Hotel Civic and a ball on June 19 at Albert Hall with a second musical afternoon yet to be scheduled at the 2CA theatrette.
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Canberra
New South Wales
Betty
Andrea
Red Cross
Hotel Civic
Albert Hall
2CA
Tobacco Supplies Rationed Amid Industry Tensions
The NEW Fotall Tobacco Tractors' Association led by Mr Baseingshwaite welcomed a ministerial pledge to curb unfair distribution and allow investigation of supply methods. The group urged action by the State Government to limit licenses to entities earning most from tobacco sales and warned against discrimination by manufacturers or wholesalers.
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Bydney
Momailay
N.E.W. Fotall Tobacco Tractors’ Association
Baseingshwaite
Harri. Pom
Hila Association
Harrison
Young-Old Looked Women and Creme Charmosan
Advertised guidance urges modern women to combat aging skin. The copy claims Creme Charmosan restores youthful tone and charm, converting self pity into proactive skin care. It cites widespread satisfaction from users.
Gift for Wirraway receives cash donation in Melbourne
The Minister for Air announced a cash gift of £120 from Ulva, South Australia, to help purchase a Wirraway aircraft. The donation was disclosed in Melbourne today.
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Melbourne
Air
Mir. McElwen
Ulva
South Australia
Greaseless products and chain stores highlighted in advert
An early advertisement notes greaseless products and large jars for dining tables. It mentions handbag tubes and bold claims by chemists and drapers, including Chain Stores, as part of the retailer lineup.
Pete and Dance for Church Building Fund at Ainslie Hall
The Girls' Friendly Society hosts a Pete and Dance on Saturday July 6 at Ainslie Hall starting at 2 30 pm. Proceeds go to the Church Building Fund. Presented by Gister A McGregor and the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
Ainslie Hall
Church Building Fund
Gister A. McGregor
Amalcamated Society OF Carpenters and Joiners
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