Premier at Palestine and other reports in Sydney
Polion reports the Polish Premier General Sikorsky arriving in Palestine as other items note renovated golf balls released under government control awaiting Prices Commissioner action. Manpower losses in mines rise with 94 557 weeks lost. highest in 16 18 year olds. An engineer killed near Kokoda while aiding Allied forces. Gallop of school boys in compulsory military service rules. Alimony arrears by instalments: James Nixon to pay £142. Protection of animals bill proposes heavier penalties. Gaol for assault on warder Edward Kennedy receives five year term.
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Polion
Palestine
London
Cairo Mensage
General Sikorsky
Melbourne
Sydney
Labour and Industry
Hamilton Knight
Kokoda
Stuart Markell Brown
Department of Main
Allied Forcay
Kaw Gee Ae
the . T. Oeriles
Farthing
Euces
Bolley
Bellemore
Arun
el James Nixon
Mawécki
Bixon
Baddeley
Mr. Baddeley
Manx la Center
Edward Kennedy
Parramatta
Arlinghur
William
James Hogg
Decentralisation debate in Melbourne advances plan
The Melbourne decentralisation proposal seeks to reduce land, water, and rail freights. It argues for less government approval and faster implementation within parliament. The plan, tied to wider decentralisation aims, faces scrutiny amid ministerial consent concerns.
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Melbourne
Constan
Ent
Parll
Gav
Mment
Government reports on food supply and price controls
The article notes the absence of black marketing in the United States and outlines government actions to meet civilian food needs. It mentions the Minister for Commerce and a Food Controller with powers to regulate production and even prohibit goods if necessary, while temporary shortages occurred.
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A Sydnef
United States
Fool Comtroller
Mr. Murphy
Anti vice campaign in Victoria targets taxi service
Victoria officials announce an anti vice campaign designed to hinder travel by persons of undesirable character. An order will prohibit taxi drivers from carrying such passengers and refuse fares deemed improper. Director of Emergency Road Transport Mr Fraser stated the policy today.
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Melbourne
Taxi Dri
Director of Emergency Road Transport
Fraser
Canberra Times discusses wage awards and unionist rates
The Canberra Times criticizes the Commonwealth Public Service Board for paying differential rates to temporary clerks based on union membership. It argues the award does not require union membership, questions how the award was made, and deems the government’s practice irregular, potentially setting a bad example for employers. It warns this could undermine standard pay scales and public expenditure integrity.
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Australia
Commonwealth Public Service Board
Public Service Board
Ithan
Personal Vice Regal Leaders Depart Canberra
Dr Georg Morel delegate in Australia of the International Red Cross Committee and Pr Newman Morris left Government House Canberra. Mr J H Scullion in Canberra Community Hospital with illness was worse yesterday than Monday. Senate president Cunningham was bedridden.
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Georg Morel
Australia
International Hed Cross Committee
Newman Morris
Government House
Canberra
J. H. Scullion
Canberra Community Hospital
Cbhitl
Senate
Senoh Cunningham
Dr Evatt Feted in London by Australian High Commissioner
In London on a Tuesday the Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce hosted Dr Evatt and an invited group including Major Attlee Mr Casey the Foreign Secretary Mr Kendy the Indian Politician Mr Mudane Mr Montague Norman the Polish Premier Mr Raczynski Colonel Denys Bolts of South Africa and the American Ambassador Mr John Winant.
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London
Bruce
Evatt
Questa
Attlee
Casey
Kendy
Muda- Ne
Montague Norman
Raczynski
Denys Bolts
South Africa
John Winant
Airgraph Mails From Monday for Overseas Services
Airgraph services to England Canada and the Middle East will open on Monday allowing messages to civilians and service members in Africa and the Empire. Charges 6d for letters to service personnel and 10d for civilians. Delivery time cannot be indicated.
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Melbourne
England
Canada
Middle East
Africa
Empire
Iettera
Jeteaian
Pilots Regain Flying Experience in Training Centre
Australian fighter pilots recently returned from overseas were sent to an operational training centre in Melbourne to regain flying touch. Minister for Air Mc Drakeford noted SW Pacific conditions differ from Europe and Wirrawa two seater aircraft were used for training.
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Melbourne
Thsday
South-West Pacific
Factory Fatigue Break Extended in Government Factories
In Sydney on Tuesday the mid shift meal break for workers in Government factories was extended from 20 to 30 minutes affecting nearly 70 000 employees. An officer of the Department of Labour and National Service said the move aligned Australia with British and American practice and noted that extended breaks often boosted production despite longer hours.
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Sydney
Department of Labour and MaUonal Service
Hairdressers fined for overcharging in Wagga
Five hairdressers in Wagga were fined for charging customers above the official feed prices for hats and shaves. Officials imposed fines totaling 22 coats at the Our.
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Wagga
Our
Churches part in post war plans
In Sydney on Tuesday the Executive of the Council of Churches discussed the joint statement by the Anglican and Roman Catholic Archbishops on postwar reconstruction. Dr Dat presided as the meeting adopted a resolution welcoming the statement and urging a united Christian position. The council aims to have the heads of churches help draft a fuller statement reflecting the entire Christian community.
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Sydney
Council of Churchés
Church of England
Dat
England
Free Church Council
Distinguished Flying Cross for Read of Vaucluse
Flying Officer Charles Frederick Read of Vaucluse receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry in operations against the enemy. The citation notes his leadership of a squadron that struck an enemy aerodrome, destroyed four aircraft on the ground, and caused casualties and major damage to stores.
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Charles Frederick Read
RAA
Vaucluse
N.O.W
Frod Gowrie
Brad
Malaria Control Powers Urged by Sir Bark Pope
Health authorities should be granted power to detain and examine suspected malaria carriers and compel treatment to prevent an epidemic. Sir Bark Pope warned that releasing malarial troops could flood Australia with infected blood, making the population more vulnerable to the disease.
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Sir Bark Pope
Australia
United
Sta Fea
America
Shortage of Books Tied to Import Restrictions
The shortage of books may stem from import restrictions rather than sympathy for the Australian publisher, said Minister for Customs Senator Keape. He noted the issue involves imported books and weighed potential impacts on publication and access.
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Customs
Keape
Lose Wight
Spitfires Loaned by Australia to Britain and Middle East
A Daily Telegraph account of Evatt and Churchill’s talks at 10 Downing Street recounts Australia sending Spitfires to Britain for defense, then diverting them to the Middle East to counter Rommel’s advance toward Alexandria. The delay tested vows to Australia, but the ships eventually delivered and proved their worth.
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London
Australia
Britain
Daily Telegraph
Ds Evatt
Australis
Churchill
Evatt
No. 10
Downing Street
Curtin
All Australian fighter plane first prototype airborne
The minister for air announced in the Senate that Australia has its first all Australian fighter plane now in the air. Senator Cameron said the craft is the best of its type and that prototypes were drawing bounds in February 1942 with a prototype ready five months later.
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Cameron
Senate
Australia
Vas
Army Waste Reduced to Minimum in Australian Forces
Reports from Australia and New Guinea indicate minimal waste in Army operations despite vast scale. A scientific ration scale curbed food and equipment wastage, with audits and the Army Advisory Accountancy Panel cited for effective fraud prevention. annual expenditure nears 300 million pounds, including over 101 million pounds for troops’ pay and allowances.
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Australia
New Guinea
Department of the Army
Civ
Forde
Army Advisory Accountancy
Australis
Railway control row deepens in Legislative Council
The State Government faced a setback as the Legislative Council refused to place the Commissioner for Railways under ministerial control. Minister Downing argued for consistency with other transport authorities, while Sir Henry Manning noted differences among the railways and freight lines. The council also demanded that the Commissioner for Railways appoint the chairman of the Appeals Committee, and adjourned proceedings to July 20.
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Sydney
Mr Downing
Roarransport
Main Roads
Henry Manning
Uraheport
Harrigon
Nasaport
Vr Tietupport
Cotine
Babies Napkins Under Rationing Control
A rationing offer restricts cream flannelette between 27 and 32 inches wide to napkin production only, unless the Rationing Commission consents. Napkins of Manneselle, wineeyerie, towelling or gauze must be sold only with coupons from a ration book issued to an expectant mother.
Hughes Blames Curtin For War Strife In Radio Attack
W M Hughes accused Curtin of instigating strikes to end the last war and opposing Australia’s war efforts. He labeled Curtin a disloyal figure and warned that if Curtin won government Reds would steer policy. Hughes criticized Labour’s wartime stance and questioned leadership during Britain’s peril.
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Curt’n
Reda
Gaid
U.ap
W. M. Hughes
New South Wales
Queensland
Hughes
Curtin
Etrikea
Australia
Pacific
Churchill
Africa
Ainkers
Curtins
Anatrasia
Bhlam
Bunthe
France
Britain
Labour
Dr. Evatt
Beasley
Welcose
Gur UN
Comforts Fund Sydney Drives Large Australian Appeal
Tuesday reporting to the Australian Comforts Fund executive, administrator Mr Decker said over £1,000,000 had been contributed to the State Division. An August appeal will seek funds to provide Christian hampers for troops at battalion stations, including North Queensland. New South Wales troops may not be served. Decker noted country towns supported the central fund. May appeal day raised £13,584 and the Gold Bullion art Union £5,022.
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Sydney
Australian Comforts Fund
Mr. Decker
Te Imlico
Darwin
Batth
Northes
Queensland
New South Wales
Dorker
Art Junion
U.A.P
Benate Tein
Moniay
Ro Windeyer
K.C
Kely
Messia
Roland Green
KH. Nock
M's
Gwydir
Richmond
Anthony
UCP
Nominaliona
House of Representatives
Earle Page
Cowper
J. Po Abbott
New England
Riverina
J. Russell Scilley
Corobimilla
Leslie McIvor
Barmedman
Calare
Reid
Agriculture
T. Eddles
A.L
Hume
T. J. Colling
M.P
Donald Auld
Ward
East Sydney
Early review promised on brownout measures
The minister Mr Lazcarini promised an early review of the brownout amid discussions of invasion risks in Australia. He noted the possibility of marauding bands and cited reports from several states on lifting restrictions. Mr Calwell supported lifting or easing curbs if invasion risks ease, while urging caution on Commonwealth proposals.
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Lazcarini
Australis
Lazzarini
Alvocatin. Fm
Calwell
MAP
Jost
Curtin
Commonwealth
Humlas Sydney fund trustees seek naval vessel purchase
The Humlas Sydney fund trustees have empowered the Lord Mayor to discuss with Commonwealth authorities the purchase of a naval vessel of a certain class. The available 16440,044 would provide only a small portion of the cost of replacing the cruiser.
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H.M.A
Canberra
Melbourne
Humlas, Bydney Fund
iCr
Netthefold
Justice Lowe to Probe Missing Document Charge
The Prime Minister announced that Justice Lowe of the Victorian Supreme Court will head a Royal Commission to investigate Labour Minister Ward's statement to Parliament about a missing defence document. The inquiry will cover ties to the Brisbane line and is to begin in Sydney next week, with a report due within 21 days of commission leave.
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Labour
Mr Ward
Curtin
Justice Lowe
Supreme Court of Victoria
Ward
Filva
Brighane
Sydney
Mr Curtin
Mr. Fadden
Brisbane
Evie Mille
W J Dignam
Wis
Parry Westered
Juell« Lowe
Darwin
August 21 Election Date Approved In Australia
The cabinet accepts August 21 as the election date though no formal announcement will be made until dissolution by Prime Minister Curtin. Writs go out July 8 with nominations due July 30, and the government aims to pass Wartime Electoral and subsidy bills before dissolving.
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Curtin
Brant
Parliament
Advisory War Council
t+ Senate
Lengthy Debate on Supply Bill in the Senate
A lengthy debate on the supply bill unfolded in the Senate yesterday. Senators clashed over government labor policy, defence funding, and administrative cost, with criticism of mismanaged projects and transport bottlenecks. Key speakers included Senators Leckie Brown Latham Courtice and McLachlan, who challenged defence plans and the Brisbane Line, while Evatt’s migration efforts were praised by some.
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Senate
Cameron
Leckie
Usa.p
Don Camerron
Union Voice” Ariticiing America
Lawbour
Owen
Leckie Sai
Australia
Magjers de
Brown
Queensland
Latham
Dr. Evatt
Senmter
C.A.P
Commonwealth Public Service Board
Com Muay
ATU Bile Aif
AMF
Aurteafa
West Pacfic
Courtive Labs
Menzies
Army Casualties List With Two From Local District
The latest casualty list shows 249 names including one from New South Wales with two local entries Pte K A Jamieson Cooma Pa and P J Cochran Goulburn. The lists for this month can be inspected at Canberra Times office. Parliament dissolution debate adjourned.
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Pebenell
New South Wals
Ise of
K. A. Jamieson
Cooma
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Fr. Stenning
USA
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