Red Cross Ball Attracts 600 Dancers In Canberra
The Red Cross Ball at the Albert drew over 600 dancers last night with Genator H. S. Foll officially opening it. Proceeds support the Queen of the Al Vied Liquor Trades Betty Bryant and the Queen of Journalism Ang re a in Syd ne. A novelty stage show titled Do you want to be an announcer entertained guests. Canberra ALF Girly Service Club served supper while RAAF orchestra provided music. Proceeds from the bar donated by Mr A H Johnson.
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Recruiting Americans for Service in Britain
Washington reports British Air Office official George Pirle announced offices will open in New York to recruit thousands of American volunteers ages 18 to 50. He seeks technicians including electricians, instrument makers, and mechanics to operate Britain’s sectors with attractive wages.
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Weather summary from Canberra station report
Canberra weather note records barometer 315 inches at 3 pm 30.01 inches and temperatures 37 degrees at 3 pm 50 degrees. 24 hour max 58.1 degrees and 14 mph wind from NNW with maximum 14 mph at 10:50 pm.
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Reappointed Ghark named to New Guinea council
News in brief reports Ghark has been reappointed as a member of the Legisls non-officia tive Council of New Guinea. Mr LE Cromie to be the third non-official member. Also notes on corn sacks prices, munition trainee schemes, re-opening of copper mines, wheat pool advances, air force officer service, Consolidated Industries inquiry, army salvage, state A F expert money, casualty lists, and film profits being frozen in Austria.
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Turkey's Treaty With Germany Signals Grim Shift
A London observer argues the Germany Turkey treaty marks a dangerous shift in Turko German relations. It claims Britain faces risks as Turkey’s stance weakens and warns that the pact foreshadows further moves against Allied interests.
Oil from coal talks with NSW government leaders
The Prime Minister Mr Mengica and Premier His Excellency the Governor-General yesterday met with NSW figures including the Honourable PC Spender and ELC MP to discuss the possibility of assistance or concessions for oil from coal initiatives in New South Wales.
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PC Spender
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Hesse
Canberra
Heavy newsprint cuts to curb consumption in wartime
Australia moves to reduce newsprint usage by up to 60 percent from July 2 with further cuts planned to October 1. The plan targets pre war consumption and ties quotas to newspaper circulation and page counts. Authorities warn the changes will burden the industry but frame them as wartime measures requiring maximum cooperation.
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Neoki
Tasmania
Wsey
Australia
Government pushes substitutes to speed fuel production
The Government aims to rapidly boost substitute fuel output as petrol supplies tighten. Senator McBride said transport may avoid diesel curtailment, with over £500,000 spent on new plants though output remains short of targets. Power production is raised from two to seven million gallons yearly, and benzol output is planned at three million gallons.
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Ship Engines Imported for Australian Naval Vessels
The Minister for the Navy stated in the House that Australia may need to import engines from overseas for some ships. He noted 12 steel ships about 9 000 tons and 45 wooden ships would be built, with machinery possibly sourced from abroad.
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New South Wales
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Australia
Payroll tax fears as price raises face review
The article discusses employers not allowed to pass the payroll tax to customers starting July 1 without approval from the Commonwealth Prices Commission. Professor Coplann cites anticipated industry ability to absorb the 2 percent tax due to turnover and profit, with price increases to be examined for wholesalers and retailers.
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British troops suffer heavy casualties in Greece and Crete
In the House of Representatives Mr. Spender reported total casualties of 5051 in Greece and Crete campaigns. Prisoners numbered over 9000 from Britain Australia and New Zealand. Officers killed or missing were 241 with 2275 other ranks in Greece and 3876 in Crete. Final proportions of killed wounded and prisoners could not be stated until Red Cross information arrives.
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Home Defence 13th Garrison Battalion Mobilises at Port Kembla
The 13th Garrison Battalion prepares for expanded home defence duties at Port Kembla. Parade day sees issue of rifles and uniforms, with surplus gear returned to headquarters. Officers Anderson and Anthony will attend, while Lt Jones and Edgell clarified training points during a weekend visit.
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R S L Volunteer Defence Corps recruitment drive expands in Canberra
The RSL Volunteer Defence Corps aims for a large enlistment roll up on June 22 as returned soldiers show eagerness to join. Military authorities in Canberra endorse the drive and outline examination and training arrangements with focus on strengthening Southeast command units.
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Tobacco Ring Allegation Sparks House Debate
M Roseveary Lab alleged a tobacco ring operated in distribution in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Minister for Customs Mr Harrison expressed doubt about any ring being in operation.
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Labour Party Militant Move Tests Unity Over Government
A militant Labour faction aims to force a party rebuke of the Menzies Government by pre arranging a caucus motion to demand actions against the government. The move seeks to persuade all MPs to oppose government policy while senior members resist the plan.
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War Services Debate Sees MPs Challenge Enlistment
In Parliament the exchange centers on a wartime pledge by Mr Corser and Mr Collins to enlist alongside Mr Ward and others. Mr Ward notes the trio would face medical rules and proposes recruiting eight more members to waive exams, sparking bitter Labour criticism of government war policy.
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Conscription Debate Sparks Calls for Resignations
In a heated House session, Mr Falstein challenged Assistant Minister Mr Collins to resign and contest his seat over conscription. Amid cheers and heckling, Falstein accused supporters of conscription of mismanaging the government and urged a clear stand as volunteers remained scarce.
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Submarine Attacks Hit Italian Shipping Near Aegean
The Admiralty reports submarines in the Aegean sank the Italian tanker Giuseppe Naghirardi and destroyed three caiques carrying German personnel and stores. A schooner en route to an inland location was carrying troops and ammunition. In the Central Mediterranean a 4000 ton supply ship and a 2500 ton ship were sunk, with a 50 ton auxiliary vessel also attacked. A German 1300 ton supply ship was bombed from Brest by Coastal Command. two bombs hit amidships and the vessel began to flood as the attack followed.
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Patents in Australia Aims to Grow Invention System
Commissioner C B Teece argues patent systems must stay efficient through ongoing invention. He traces Victoria 1832 practices to British influence and explains Letters Patent and public benefit guiding inventors, with a methodical patent office search and safeguards against misuse.
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