Canberra notices on jurors and company liquidations
Public notices inform jurors of attendance at the Supreme Court and confirm juror service termination. Also listed are extraordinary general meetings for The CALedana Meat Company Limited and The Commonwealth Stud Farm Limited in Canberra with dates for nominations, polling, and liquidation actions.
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Supreme Court
B. Bellhoube
Sharif
New South Wales
Caledana Meat Company
the Commonwealth Stud Farms Limited
Stabilising living costs in Australia amid war
The cost of living in Australia has risen 8.6 percent since the war began, with food and groceries up 3.4 percent from 1939 to 1941. Price controls kept some essentials unchanged while higher import costs and currency expansion influenced only modestly. Experts urge possible downward price adjustments to stimulate local consumption and reduce living costs through smarter policy and consumer usage shifts.
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Australia
England
Canada
New Zealand
Commonwealth
No Return to Old Order Menzies Declares in Melbourne
Prime Minister Mr Menzies told the War Council and Cabinet toast at the Lord Mayor’s luncheon that there can be no restoration of the old order. He warned that the war’s burdens will reshape industrial financial and social structures and emphasized unity and sacrifice beyond privilege. Britain’s example of unity and resilience was cited as guiding the Commonwealth through postwar hardship.
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Melbourne
Mr. Menzies
War Council
Menzies
Partice Bn
Glng
Britain
Mayfair
Australia
East End
Great Britain
Roosevelt pledges help to Britain and expands Lend Act relief
President outlines increased aid to Britain including 2,000,000 gross tons of freighters and tankers and more weapons, planes and ammunition. He notes over 75 million dollars of munitions already sent and emphasizes shipping must grow to defeat aggressors.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain
United States
China
Cmling
Altc
Stricter War Time Building Controls Introduced
The Commonwealth Government tightened building rules during the war, lifting the £1,000 cap on new projects except for cheap residences. Exemptions apply to small shops, hotels, and other structures with cost limits set for each category. Demolitions over £500 require Treasury consent, and cost deviations beyond five percent must be declared.
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Fadden
Alsera Diona
Aso
Commonwealth to Purchase Copra For Territory Markets
The Commonwealth Government will buy copra from growers in territories at 4/10 per ton for top grade and cover freight to shipment point. External Territories Minister Collink said market closures threaten the industry, prompting the establishment of marketing organisations in Papua and New Guinea to handle copra sales.
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Commonwealth
Collink
Pacific
Papua
New Guinea
Weather Summary for Canberra Area
The Canberra weather report shows a 1 am barometer of 30.01 inches and 7.96 inches at midday. Temperatures range from a low near 40.1 degrees to a high around 50.1 degrees with a maximum noted 50.1 degrees at 8 am and 4.5 degrees at 3 pm. Winds shift from NE to NW at 12 mph then N at 12 mph with a peak wind velocity of 27 mph yesterday morning.
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Canherra
Mat
Eereen
Praes
Pacific Copra Marketing Board Plans Reported
Plans were prepared for a Pacific Copra Marketing Board to oversee copra sales from all Bridge areas in the Pacific and to counter the retrade of government assistance supplementing sale proceeds.
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Reterbade Ney Financial
Plana
Pacific
Trade Pact Announcement Amid Russo Japanese Talks
Officially stated in London that a Russo-Japanese trade pact has been initiated after negotiations. The progress follows ceremonials and formal confirmation, signaling an expansion of economic ties between the two nations as talks continue.
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London
Japanese minister resigns. successor named in Tokyo
Minister Ishiguro resigns from agene and forestry portfolio. Prince Konoye appoints Bekiatnu, viewed as successor, in Tokyo amid government shakeup.
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Tokyo
Thureday
MM Ishiguro
Industrial Board to Reconstitute in Territory
The Industrial Board of the Territory will be reconstituted. Members and deputies cease June 3. Attorney General orders election with nominations due by June 18. If single candidates, no poll. if multiple, voting by post closes June to. New basis for Board structure announced.
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Industrial Board
J. William Morris Hughes
Commonwealth
Ierris Board
Tela
City
Canberra
Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Hughes
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
ACT, Bricklayers’ Union
Builders Labourers’ Federation
Plumbers and Gasfittera Fenployees' Union
Painters and Decorators’ Union
Plasterers’ Federation
Australasian Society of Engineers, Electrical Trades Union
Engine Drivers and Firemen, Association
Empoyees
Australian Workers’ Union
Amalgamated Transport Workers’ Lion
Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Union
Brick Tile and Pottiry Employees' Union
Federated Shop Assistante’ Union
Boar
Annaj
Atmeral
Haw
Chaiman
United States Adds Military Support to British Forces
The White House announced that United States forces would reach a Mediterranean Sea port to reinforce British troops in the region as part of ongoing wartime operations.
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Washington
White House
United States
Med Sea
Governor Gowrie Attended by General Anderson
Excellency the Governor Lord Gowrie was accompanied by General A. T. Anderson in a formal vice regal event. The appearance emphasized official duties and ceremonial proceedings in progress.
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Lord Gowrie
A. T. Anderson
Aircraft Output Beats Schedule in Production Push
Washington report shows 200 aircraft manufacturers told production runs 50 percent ahead of schedule with plans to meet fall demand. London notes Britain’s air defences strengthened and the Air Force linked to a record engine output and improved bomber capability.
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Washington
Knudeen
Office of Productiion and Management
London
Lond Beaverbrook
House of Lords
Britain
Tuin
Calone Re Brabazon
Thailand pivots on peace talks with Japan amid Indo China treaty
Bangkok report cites Japanese source saying Prime Minister Pibul Soongram chaired a special session of the Assembly of the People’s Representatives. Thailand rejects any treaty harming Japan’s strategic position and denies that audit policy would hurt foreign trade if Japan enters hostilities. The pact of amity with Japan is cited as a safeguard.
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Hongkong
Bangkok
Rcuter
Pibul Soongram
Thailand
Japan
Hess on Peace Mission Unrepentant Nazi Held in Scotland
Lord Provost of Glasgow Patrick Dollani stated Hess came to Scotland as a loyal Nazi and intended to stay two days to disrupt peace proposals. He claimed Hess believed he could be pardoned to return to Germany and was annoyed at being taken prisoner.
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London
Glasgow
Partick Dollani
Rudolf Hess
Hess
Bitler
Scotland
Germany
Tha Hess
Han Len
Navy seeks more details on Robin Moor tragedy rescue
Secretary of the United States Embassy Mr Williams traveled to Rio de Janeiro to obtain information from survivors of the American freighter Robin Moor which was torpedoed last month. Captain Pereira of the rescue ship said the Robin Moor was torpedoed by a German submarine and three lifeboats with crew and passengers remain missing.
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Pio de Janeiro
Thora
Php Willams
United States
Secie
Pereira
Qsarl
War Day by Day on a Russo German Clash Likely
London reports say a Russo German clash is likely within weeks though some doubt Stalin will concede to Hitler. German sources push pressure on Moscow to curb relations with democracies while weighing the practical gains of attacking Russia against the risks of a vast war.
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London
Stalin
Hitler
Russia
Germany
Moscow
Runain
H Alles
Soviet Union
Ruane
Wos
Ruma
Urata
Ukraine
Caucasian
Essen
Rusaia
Brest Harbor Drifted German Cruiser Prinz Eugen Sighted
Naval experts believe Prinz Eugen may be badly damaged after the Bismarck engagement and seek RAF raids to detain her at Brest. The 10,000 ton cruiser, with eight 8 inch guns, accompanied Bismarck on her first Atlantic voyage and towed west after the attack. British bombing at Brest aims to keep Scharnhorst and Gneisenau in harbor while docked ships endure further hits.
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Prinz Eugen
Brest
Bismarck
Royal Air Force
Bimarck
Porit
Batte
Scharnbert
Gneisenau
Scharnhorst
Ieixenau
Foint
Tavurvur Eruption Diminishes in Force Near Timely Update
A message from the administrator of New Guinea reports Tavurvur near Fau Bau exhibiting waning activity. Dust winds persist from the crater with no strong blast after a 74 explosion followed by a cloud of hot material. Seismic shocks declined, indicating reduced crater activity.
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Tavurvur
Fabau
E Melnage
Vulcan
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