Public Welfare Meeting Planned for Canberra Volunteers
Canberra Welfare Association to hold public meeting to explain finances and reporting. Committee notes double audit, no paid staff, and voluntary work supporting recruits and dependants with donations rising, including £400+ for service club furnishings despite limited solicitation.
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Canberra Volunteere Welfare Association
Ita
Wea
Rice
W. G. Piper
Tha
Basta of Som
Criticiam
Canberra
Veitizens
Australian Capital Territory
Mapper
la Hydney
Carey
Albert Townsend
Buch
Agrest
Haaly
Patrio
Carnivel
A.C.T. Rugby Union
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Alc.t
Forrest Reading Circle
Tuckwell
Comenilter
Nsw
Lord Mayor's Patriotice Fund
Executive
The Tobruk Coast Battle Afton Stars Sailor Heroism
Off Tobruk a ship fought on after her guns failed amid a raid by 47 dive landers. Captain Blackburn praised the crew for bravery as gunfire and explosions damaged the vessel. Four sailors were killed and 14 wounded in the inferno and rescue efforts near the harbor.
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Alexandria
Ladybird
Admiralty
Tobruk
Hey
Mander
Blackburn
Yorkshire
Labour Council debates holiday pay and employment terms
The Labour Council appoints deputations to argue over the departments interpretation of holiday clauses in the award for universal recreation payments. It condemns deemed equity breaches for service periods in camp and seeks officer action on pro rata payments and petrol allowances. The council also pushes for industrial representation on the Fair Rents Board and protests the West of the Industrial Ordinance to the Advisory Council.
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Andt
T. Findlay
D. Lamand
A. Gardiner
B. J. Blumenthal
Wall ' Si Aerials
Universal Cael
Universal
Wxlra
Ponthy
A . He AT. Trotes
Labow
Fair Rents Board
Fair Rents
Governor General Welcomes Menzies at Government House
Right Honourable RG Menzies Prime Minister met by Brigadier General Anderandete in Melbourne. His Excellency then traveled by tram to Sydney where Lady Howrie joined by Minister Price. Mr A J 3 Dey of the Returned Soldiers League welcomed as committee member at Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association event.
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Wie Faewhieney
Lort Gowrie
Menzies
Minson
Major Genera
Halden
Government House
Melbourne
Yentopoliy
Genersl Anderandete
Sydney
Leuly Howrie
Mins
Tine Price
Syiney
A. J
Canberra Forecast Mild Day With Cool Fog Night
Canberra outlook calls for a fine milder day with a cool to cold misty to foggy night. Expect moderate to fresh winds shifting from south east to south west.
Poem line fragment about service and redemption
For the cause that lacks assistance, for the wrongs that need rentetance, for the future in the distance, and the good that we can do. This line echoes themes of duty and reform.
Allies vow to press on in war as nations unite
An editorial notes the twelve grim months of war since 1940 with Nazi tyranny expanding across Europe. It cites a London declaration by ten nations reaffirming resolve to continue fighting Hitler and seek a just peace built on freedom, security, and an end to domination. Britain remains unwavering as a linchpin of allied resolve.
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Germany
France
Hitler
London
Hitleriam
Europe
Britain
Petrol Ration Resolutions Adopted at Graders Council Meet
At the Graders Federation Council convention in Sydney a series of petrol rationing resolutions were passed. They call for price reductions to benefit the public, consider distance by rail and road, and urge equitable schemes from the Liquid Fuel Board. The group seeks exemptions for those dying on active service and higher land taxes for primary production, plus changes to financing the child endowment scheme.
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Sydney
Graders
Federal Council
CBIR
Ailwerk
Na Wall
Sir Geoffrey Whiskard Farewelled by Canberra Community
A gathering of more than 60 Canberra residents bade farewell to Sir Geoffrey Whiskard at Hotel Canberra. He thanked the attendees for their warm reception and recalled five years of service in the national capital, praising community support and Australiana. The event followed a private function at the Royal Canberra Golf Club clubhouse.
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Canberra
Sir Geoffrey Whiskard
Geoffrey
Daley
Robertson
Sir Geoffrey
Lady Whiskard
Geoffrey Wail Uras
Pay Roll Tax Debate Sparks City Council Clash
Mr Fadden defended the pay roll tax amid remarks by Mr Pettigrave of the Viewlorian Taxpayers Association. He said exaggerated claims could cause community discontent and that minimal information should be shown, with annual collection suggested if the tax is needed.
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Fadden
Menzies to Address Australians on War Effort
Prime Minister Menzies will speak on national radio Friday detailing plans to support the war effort and mobilize public cooperation with the Allied war program. He will outline government strategy following recent meetings with allies and discuss Australia's role in the broader conflict.
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Melbourne
iMr. Menzies
Qoert
Australia
Bedtalos
Weather Summary for CanbrerltA Friday
Barometer at 9 am 30.13 inches and 5 pm 30.04 inches. Temperature ranged from 35 to 28.7 degrees with a high of 4.8 degrees noted in the 24 hours ending 4 pm and a low of 1.7 degrees. Maximum wind velocity reached 29 mph.
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Acreen
King Boris in Rome Discusses Visit with Musatini
The Rome radio reports King Boris of Bulgaria after a visit to Germany conferred with Signor Musatini for two hours.
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Boris
Rome
London
Boris of
Bul ‘Worth
Germany
Signor
Musatini
Overseas casualty list lists 436 missing in action
Army headquarters confirms casualties abroad with one killed in action and 14 missing, presumed dead, two dead from wounds and 11 wounded. Prisoners of war include Gnr J. C. Bryant and several others. The list also names officers and private soldiers across New South Wales towns and units.
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Army
New South Wales
Bigam
L. T. Shirley
Mosman
J. Matthews
Waverley
ACTIC
L. G. Batkin
Lilyfield
R. C. Egan Lindfield
C. H. Jensen
New Lambton
F. Johnson
Mooney Mooney
K. C. Wilson
Roac Bay
F. F. Clifton
Bonn
BE. V
J. EL Gannon
Cremorme
W.o.il V
Gocher
Swalla Hay
D. Gould
la Persuse
M. Gray
Balgowlah
Wentworthville
Holac
Coonamblr
F. Ireland
Bondi
Cnr
W. Kellett
Kingsford
W. Kennedy
Manly
J J. Lane
Ashfield
A. , Laurie
Rawdon
B. H. Lewis
Camperdown
R. Lewis
Newtown
W. Matheson
Leichhard
H.C. E. McCauley
Coffs Harbour
G. J. McCormack
Glebe
D, McErlane
Kirribilli
A. W. McNee
Gladesville
A. T Milewell
L. H
Mithwick
Stafford
Coffa Harbour
G. Stevenson
Marrickvilles
H. L. Steward
Port Kembla
J. T. Watesn
Junee
F. A. Woolnfer
Kogarah
C. L Wragg
Potts Point
FB. Watson
Marrickville
R. A. Weinthal
Roseville
J. R. White
Campsie
C. R. Williams
Bellevue Hill
J. BE. Bryant
Greenwich
Cronin
Petersham
F Douglas
Bana Bouchi
W. Heslop
Orange
L. F. Horten
Palm Beach
Ryan Waverley
Midaing
G. L. Cahill
Maniyt
Minister to visit advisory council in Maher date set
The Minister for the Toterian iRenator Fell will visit the Advisory Council if his convenience allows on the meeting date. The practice recalls past interior ministers who met the council, notably Mr Arthur Hickeley and Mr Archdale Parkhill, a custom observed for over four years.
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Maher
Interior
Arthur Hickeley
Archdale Parkhill
Nazi Demands on Russia Stir Moscow Comment
London report notes German pressures on Russia while Britain debates Moscow diplomacy. The Times critiques Sir Stafford Cripps as Moscow envoy and questions whether renewed German moves signal a broader shift or a defensive posturing amid eastern front tensions.
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The
Times
Stafford Cripps
Moscow
M. Molotov
Staffort Crippa
Britain
Bir Blkor Cripps
Btafford Cripps
Russia
Moratorium extended to ombers families under new regulations
The National Security Moratorium expands protection for service members and families. It broadens coverage to garages service stations and petrol filling stations preventing rent increases and banning evictions during military service. It preserves rental terms prior to vacancy and restricts court actions that could affect service members.
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Fomson
Orig
Shipping Hold Up Subversives Targeted by Labor Drives
Washington reports the International Association of Machinists council calls on Labour Federation machinists on strike in 11 San Francisco shipyards to return to work and pressures Roosevelt to act. Los Angeles notes Committee for Industrial Organization director Mr Frankenstein arrives to lead a campaign against subversive elements in West Coast unions with 25 vice presidents en route to assist.
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Washington
International Agsociation
Labour Federation
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Frankenstein
Committee of Industrial Organisation
Division of Automobile Workers
Uniona
French tanker torpedoed by British sub in Mediterannean
A French tanker Alberta was torpedoed in the Mediterranean by a British submarine but not sunk. Seven crew members were lost.
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Vichy
Thiuradey
Fiehy
Alberta
Mediterranean
Lot
Home Defence Tour Encourages Enlistments At Canberra
Captain W F P Jones and Lieutenant Edgell visit Headquarter as Canberra enlistments grow a full company from the district. Returned soldiers and men over 45 with basic training eligible. Attestation papers required for home defence service. Next parade at the Drill Hall on Sunday week June 22 with expected issue of equipment and uniforms.
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W. F P. Jones
Wth
Edgell
M.M
Canberra
Aml
Hekl
Alf
War Department approves funds for four munitions plants
The War Department plans projects costing 282 314 000 dollars to build four new munitions plants and expand ten more sites in Washington on Thursday.
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Washington
War Department
War Day by Day shows tension in Dutch Japanese talks and Syria campaign
Reports say Mr. Yoshizawa heads the Japanese Economic Delegation was recalled after failed talks with the Dutch Government. Japan considers economic moves, while the Dutch insist on an open market and resist German links. In Syria, British and French forces near Kiswe and Rayak, with potential outflanking near Beirut, shaping the next phase of operations.
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Yoshizawa
Batavia
Netherlands East Indies
Kotautani
Japan
Ottobur
Germany
Netherlands Fast Indies
Greater East Asia
Indies
Netherlands
Trang-Atberlin
Syria
Kiawe Ane Sidon
Beirut - Rayak - Damascus
Kiswe
Tits Point
Kiowa
Merjiyun
Litani
Rayak
Beirut
Mamas
Kyria
Palestine
Dents
France
Eauch
Apne
Thesr
Denis
North Africa
Syrian
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Industria Liepertor
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Advisory Council
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Gardiner
Latur
Gypen
Anne of
Canberra Times
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MR. Menzies
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