Canberra newspaper masthead and agent listings
The fragment shows a Canberra newspaper imprint from 1920s style typography with publication details, pricing and a long list of Canberra agents including P. P. Cox, Time Building, Jackson's Newsagency, and others. It reflects the era's print distribution notes.
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Canberra
P. P. Cox
City Jackson
Domi Manuke Capital
McGhade
Davis
Westlake
Nicholage
Johnaogt
Jackson
Neillbert
WNRR
H. Brown
Ad. Daly Corre
Labour leader Curtin to address nation on war leadership
Opposition leader Mr Curtin scheduled to broadcast Sunday at 10 p m about Labour’s war leadership and recent Lakoys conference decisions. Details of Canberra discussions expected to be outlined.
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Labour Party
Piso
Curtin
Labour
Melbourndé
Unemployment Benefit Proposals Move in House of Commons
In London on a Wednesday the Unemployment Insurance Bill seeks higher benefit rates by up to 3.6 and broader employer coverage. The bill aims to offset a 17 percent rise in living costs since the war, with increased contributions to fund the scheme.
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London
House of Commons
Beneft
Stock Ordinance Defines Travelling Stock Reserve Rules
The Stock Ordinance of the A C T was amended to allow the Minister to declare nonleased Crown lands a travelling stock reserve. Travelling stock may travel and be depastured on such reserves while meeting all ordinance requirements. A drover must give the occupier or leaseholder 12 to 48 hours notice under certain conditions.
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A.C.T
Hawaiian Ball At Hotel Canberra Promises Noted Orchestra
The Hawaiian Ball features the Hawaiian Club Orchestra led by the Sing Man Norton at Hotel Canberra. Percy Roberts and Dick Carr are among the musicians with George Read and Ernie Mahn also performing. Guests receive leis on arrival and tickets cost 7/ with proceeds to the Red Cross.
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Canberra
Hawaiian Club
Nornad
Sing
Kerre Grammar School Old Union
Percy Roberts
Bydney
Dick Carr
Australia
George Read
Ernie Mahn
Red Cross Saeed
Meeting in Melbourne Highlights War Babinet Figure
A fragment notes a morning gathering in Melbourne where a participant, referred to as the M, attends a War Babinet meeting. The text is garbled but signals a wartime topic and a notable attendee present at the event.
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Melbourne
Qttending
Russia’s gains expand frontline reach amid wary balance of power
The article assesses Russia’s territorial advances in Bessarabia, Bukovina, the Baltic States, and parts of Poland, arguing that gains depend on immunity from anti-Russian powers. It warns of risks from German and Italian aims, noting the need for a power balance to deny both Britain and Germany while securing essential resources for Germany and Italy.
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USSIA
Rumania
Bessarabia
Bukovina
Russia
Baltic States
Poland
Germany
Europe
Moscow
Britain
Italy
Clash of News Broadcasts Shortens Canberra News
Canberra listeners complained that 2CY cut Australian news at 7 22 giving district news earlier. Listeners unable to hear the Australian service were forced to miss it or switch to a national station. The Australian bulletin ended 1 28 leaving time for district news.
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Canberra
2CY
National Cabinet debate over a national government
Mr Menzies replied to the Queensland Premier saying no genuine offer to form a national government had been made. He claimed Mr Curtin had stated Labour could form a national government, with Labour conference opposing it and Mr Smith also opposing as a national government.
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Queensland
Menzies
Curtin
Labour
Somtoedt
Smith
Republicans Formulate New Foreign Policy
The Republican National Convention adopts a policy from the Resolutions Committee opposing entering foreign wars. It calls for strong national defense, reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine and pledging aid to democracies within international law and U.S. defense requirements.
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Philadelphia
Republican National Convention
Resolutions Committee
United States
Ita Possessiona
British Children for Australia War Transfer Plan Adopted
A Commonwealth and State conference unanimously backed sending thousands of British children to Australia for the war duration. Initial 5 000 cap may rise, with at least 10 000 offers of foster care and possible permanent adoption of orphans under British government and Australian welfare oversight.
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Australia
Commonwealth
Irish unity urged by Catholic bishops across Ireland
Roman Catholic bishops in Ireland appeal for political unity and active cooperation for common safety. Dr A H Ryan of Queen's University warned Europe’s expansion may force reliance on stronger powers or U S protection as Ireland grows strategically and commercially in a volatile era. A Dublin criminal court sentenced Stephen Carryll Heh to two concurrent two year terms plus three years for possessing wireless transmitting gear, with a German air force cap and other items found at his home. trial for Mrs Iseult Gonte Stuart was postponed.
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London
Ireland
A. H. Ryan
Queen's University
Europe
United States
Alr
America
Dublia
Stephen Carryll Heh
Held
Iseult Gonte Stuart
Beaverbrook praises record British aircraft output in interview
Lord Beaverbrook states for the week to June 22 aircraft production was the best yet with no shortage. He cites increased air frames and new engines, repairs of damaged craft, and strengthened overall capacity while avoiding promises beyond current ability. Imports from the United States continue, with Canada sending aircraft and broad cooperation across departments.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
Australian Associated Press
Saytn
United States
Canada
Testa
Syria's Vital Stand Turbulent Path to Independence Debate
Britain and world eyes Syria as pivotal in armistice terms with Germany due to Middle East oil. General Mittelhauser rejects Bordeaux order to cease fighting, signaling strong French effort in the Near East to counter Axis powers. Syria's status from mandate to independence remains unsettled amid wartime conditions.
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Syria
Britain
Middle East
Bordeaux
Eugene Mittelhauser
France
League of Nations
Byriala
Mittelhauser
Near
French North Africa
Near East
State minister accused of agitating public
Prime Minister Menzies said the Department of the Army knew Germans in Australia before the war and had them interned. He denied NSW ministers asked for federal action to intern aliens when war began. Bruxner claimed suspected people were at large and urged internment of all enemy aliens.
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New South Wales
Drummond
Commonwealth
Victoria
Bailey
Melbourne
Gisagent
Bruxner
Menzies
Department of the Army
Australia
Army Department
Sydney
Aircraft production plans for Tiger Moth training planes
The Minister for Air announced ready stocks and orders for 650 Tiger Moth trainers under the Empire air scheme. De Havilland and General Motors Holden will expand output with 200 Moths, 40 Gipsy Moth engines monthly, and 13 buildings provided to speed up production.
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Melbourne
Air
Fair+ balm
Fairbairn
de Havilland Aircraft Pty. Ltd
Murray Jones
Commonwealth
General Motors Haldens
Royal
Regulations under National Security Act limit machine alterations
Regulations issued last night under the National Security Act prohibit altering machinery to produce new designs without ministerial consent. A person must not, at a cost over £100, alter any machinery or provide or install tools or fixtures related to that design, without approval.
Advisory Council named for Children's Overseas Scheme
Britain announces an Advisory Council for the Children's Overseas Scheme with Lord Muny as chair. Members include Mr Jong Shakespeare and Lye Toure among others on the council.
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London
Jong Shakespeare
Orate
Dominions
Lye Toure of Commons
Lord Muny of
Associ
Dried Fruits Board appoints deputy to Bell
Mr E J Mulvany named deputy to A F Bell on the Dried Fruits Control Board until December 31. War fund totals rise with gifts and rents valued at £291,000 and £3,923,000 in interest free rents. Yesterday's contributions £118,300.
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Dried Fruits Board
E. J. Mulvany
A. F. Bell
Dried Fruits Control Board
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