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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1942
Page
3
Unclear protests and tension surface as Allied Works job sites in Victoria face disputes with former employees transferred during a rebuilding award. Negotiations loom over wages control and protocol, with expected action and potential legal matters framed by trades leaders and local authorities.
In Melbourne two planes collided during a routine flight endangering the crew. One pilot, Cowley, died after the crash while the other aircraft diverted and landed safely. Cowley had prior flying experience with the Australian services before enlisting in New South Wales.
A fragmented Melbourne report notes confusion over tea rationing as officials debate coupons and access. The unclear wording hints at soon liberalized rules but offers no concrete dates or actions.
Reports detail Allied forces including Royal Horse Artillery and Australian ships in North Africa during 1940. Descriptions praise Allied resilience against larger enemy forces, with emphasis on RAF aerial support, naval cooperation, and Australian contribution around Crete and Greece. The piece questions criticism of England and urges unity and readiness to die for country.
A readable fragment notes street conduct in Melbourne affecting the city’s reputation. The passage mentions decency, welfare, and a referenced street area described as crowded or disrupted for many blocks. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable in the surviving text.
In Sydney the Chief Allocation Officer announces new clothing coupons for expectant mothers and newborns. Ration books will be issued next week, with maternity and layette coupons available after July 15 upon medical certificate. Penalties exist for false declarations and coupon misuse.
The article describes a rationing plan by an official group in Melbourne, dividing the population into six groups by age and status to determine a clothing regimen. It details yarn quantities, supply comparisons with civilian needs, and adjustments to match available yarn with coupon values to limit annual expenditure.
A premature VDC explosive blast at Kempsey injured Albert Debrecency 27 and severed a hand at Stacloay Division Hospital. A similar incident the previous Sunday involved Arthur Booth 77 of the Nowrn VDC.
AYONEY, Monday. The former light heavyweight Joe Hall outpointed Doky Moore over ten rounds at Sydney stadium. Hall started slowly but dominated once active, winning clearly after the ninth round. In another bout Maurice Dremin faced Young Day in a two round bout, with Dremin advancing after a break between rounds.
The article discusses turbo supercharging using exhaust energy to drive a turbine in aircraft engines like the Flying Fortress and considers applying the concept to motor vehicles. It notes technical hurdles including turbine blade metal withstand, exhaust back pressure, noise, and backwash, with limited adoption outside racing and rare consumer use.
NT wants board and residence in Bradion area. Desires furnished cottage or flat with two alternate rooms. Respond to Times QWANTED at rate 824.
Reward offered for return of a leather glove and a soldier’s photograph found with a ten shilling note in it. The finder is Mrs. J. Donaldson of AL Navy hive bag. Classified ad requests contacts via The Canberra Chime and The Calibrene Timer for returns.
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