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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
2
A string of terse overseas notes reports enemy aircraft over England causing alarm and a bombing incident in Berlin. a French prosecutor injured in a courthouse blast. the United States confirms Yugoslav arrival and President Coolidge's talks. a powder factory blast noted with casualties. and Sydney reports funeral rites for a newspaper executive with local officials attending.
The article reports on military units forming contingents for a pacifist collective, with involvement from government ministries and defense offices. It notes volunteers, potential recruitment, and assurances that units will remain organized and ready for future responsibilities.
An OCR fragment reports a recall or recall-related event involving a government official and accompanying squad in Northern Queensland during May. Names such as Lord Bowrie and J. Mele appear in garbled form, with multiple typographical errors obscuring specifics.
A fragmented war era article urges retribution for German cruelties in occupied Europe. It cites civilian death tolls in Warsaw and Dutch towns, notes rising infant mortality, and warns Allied action must pursue justice for atrocities. It frames UN recognition and parliament discourse as driving force toward accountability.
A report outlines the constitutional position on a potential referendum in the Commonwealth. It explains that any measure must pass an absolute majority in both houses and be approved by a majority of states before voters are asked to decide. The timing suggested is October, with 20 topics considered, and aviation facilities noted as a related issue.
A discussion on AGT representation in Parliament notes public sentiment and calls for greater regional voice. The text cites figures and a push to address population equity, with quotes from Dr. Vout and references to Canberra and Westminster as centers of power.
A report on clothing rationing plans and public reaction. The Ironed Commission approves a special issue for exchanges, with coupons managed by the War Department. Traders pledge support as critics condemn the system as unfair and impractical amid wartime shortages.
Adelaide workers stage bread strike amid wage dispute and pay increases as employers face tensions. Details unclear due to garbled text but references to increases and collective action suggest a labor protest impacting production.
Melbourne reports a tense debate as opposition leader Faden calls for immediate action to end coal strikes. Prime Minister Curtin defends public interests and urges cautious, unified steps while miners seek wage reforms and government support for a national pension scheme.
An aged, garbled OCR note outlines cross-border rail travel restrictions. It mentions the Commonwealth government and travel permits for interstate journeys, with references to border stations, approved reasons, and the need for official forms and permits.
The minister announces a reassessment of fuel licenses and fees tied to a central issue. A government body will review the arrangement between residents and officials, aiming to clarify the profit and taxes involved. The move reflects broader measures to control the sale and distribution of petrol supplies and related licenses.
Small investors respond as the Antal raisees to 17 150 for Toraih subscriptions. Despite a high noon to pending applications, the A CIP Lens Communities & hopatnies indicate some shortfall in expected support.
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