Australia launches war loan with flexible subscriptions
The Commonwealth Treasury opens the war loan for public subscription with options to pay in full or in instalments up to three months. Investors as small as ten shillings can participate, with instalments due May 1 and June 3. Banks will waive exchange charges and forms are available at post offices, banks, savings banks, or stock brokers.
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Australia
Commonwealth Treasury
Commonwealth
Lown
Fpender
Ciue
Spender
Asatat
Beath Notice in Watt Manatorium Announces Lanier Family Note
On 38th February at Watt Manatorium Beryl Lanier age 33 daughter of George Dinon of Westlake Canberra ghiguiescat in Peace appears in a local notice for the family.
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Watt Manatorium
Beryl Lanier
George Dinon
Westlake
Forgotten Money in Commonwealth Bank Deposits
Unclaimed funds from Commonwealth Bank are moved to the Depositors' Unclaimed Fund across most states. The report lists numerous sizable sums tied to individuals such as Mary Sescombe of Melbourne as trustee, Edith Povey of Perth, Florence Mabel Cowan of Perth, and others in Melbourne and Adelaide, with Victorian entries including Samuel Cleal, Deborah Craig, Wensu Mizzi, and May Smith.
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Ee Boo
Comroottwealth Bank
Ajl
New South Wales
Sigma
Mary Sescombe
Melbourne
Edith Povey
Perth
Florence Mabel Cowan
Antonio Farrugia
Innisfail
Cutizeppe Ajua
Adelaide
Martha Bradshaw
Samuel Charles Cleal
Deborah Craig
Wensu Mizzi
May Smith
Hospital warns of ward shortages if government aid delays
Sydney Hospital reports dire crowding as the muregé and out patients department lacks adequate accommodation. It urges immediate government provision to avoid repurposing wards, noting Travers Pavilion currently houses nurses and essential supplies are unavailable.
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Sydney
Sydney Hospital
Travers Pavillion
Weather summary for Canberra Thursday readings
Canberra weather report details 9 am barometer 28.92 inches 2 pm 28 inches 9 am 55 degrees 3 pm 64 degrees 24 hour maximum 63.9 degrees 3 pm maximum 68.1 degrees minimum 34.4 degrees wind at 9 am and 3 pm northwest maximum wind speed 20 mph at Canberra Aerodrome for 24 hours ending 2:30 pm
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Canberra
Canberra Aerodrome
Personal vice regal at Civic Theatre fundraiser in Canberra
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended a performance at the Civic Theatre Canberra held for the Government House Garden Fair War Funds. Lord Gowrie and Brigadier General A T Anderson led the visit, with a tour of Defence Forces in multiple states ending April 4. A message was sent mourning Sir Hubert Murray's death in Papua.
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Gowrie
A. T. Anderton
Civic Theatre
Canberra
Government House Garden
Lord Gowrie
A. T. Amierson
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Queensland
Liberal
Papua
Hubert Murray
Property Sale of Gungahlin to Sydney Buyer in 12 Year Occupancy
Dr Fredk Watson disposed of his property Gungahlin to A J Kitchen of Sydney for sale value. Watson has occupied the estate for twelve years and plans to move to Sydney within seven days to resume residence. Sale overseen by H G Richmond and Co of Queanbeyan.
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Fredk Watson
Gungahlin
WM Ogetres
A. J. Kitchen
Sydney
Saljefactory Agure
Dr. Watson
Bydney
OH. G. Richmond Ant Cu
Queanbéepan
Corio By Election Campaign Intensifies In Melbourne
In Corio electorate Melbourne candidates battle using amplifying units for the last time before voting. The Prime Minister and Opposition leader addressed electors as campaigning reaches a fever pitch with motor cars and loudspeakers.
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Melbourne
Corim
Victoria
Labour Party
Finance Control Use of National Credit
Discusses when and how a credit expansion may boost production without causing inflation. Explains that money supply must fit employment and demand conditions, with the Commonwealth Bank and Government sharing responsibility. Notes credit should expand for unemployment and war needs but must be kept under market-rate conditions to avoid instability.
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Commonwealth Bank
Exnard
Commonwealth
Australia Gives World Precise Map of Antarctic Coastline
A new Antarctic map published by the Department of External Affairs highlights Australia’s role in charting the last continent. The chart shows the coastline now recorded accurately for thousands of miles, with hundreds of miles of new lines added by Rear Admiral Byrd and more than 5 000 soundings supplementing Admiralty data.
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Columbus
Cabot
North
South America
Hemisphere
Lasman
Cook
Antarctic
North America
Australia
Antarctica
Department of External Affairs
Australian
Ross Sea
Graham Land
Emiral Byrd
Admiralty
Coam
Europe
Appointment of Major General Carl H Jess as Manpower Committee Chairman
Major-General Carl H Jess was appointed chairman of the Manpower Committee in a late notice. The position carries a salary of £1.50 per day with additional allowances. Sir Carl Jeay relinquished his post as Adjutant-General and Second Military Member of the Military Board in October.
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Carl H. Jess
Carl Jeay
Military Board
German Cargoes Dispute Prompts Legal Action by Chamber
A meeting of the Lenton Chamber of Commerce condemned the German firm involved in cargo disputes. The chamber announced it will take legal action to retain possession of the detained goods. Messrs Germain, Alann, and Franken attended the session in the Wetherladia East Indies area.
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Byuney
Germain Seamer
Alann
Urt
Franken
Wetherladia Eest Indies
Uay
Lenton Chamber of Commerce
Posecesson
Nezoll
Britain Remains Mistress Of The Sea In Grim War Year
The article reports that British naval power holds firm despite German submarine and air attacks. Danish and Danish fishing fleets face disruption as German warfare provokes neutral backlash. Churchill notes clear naval policy, with sea control enabling global movement, convoys totaling about 9 000 ships, and efforts to arm trawlers. The piece also covers U.S. defense expansion, Panama Canal fortifications, and mounting naval and air strength to support overseas commitments.
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Germany
Wea
Planca
Alea
Weil
Atrike Weil
Admiralty
Certai
Churchill
America
Africa
Australia
Tus
United Kingdom
Livor
Strengthening Panama Defences and Canal Safety
The United States Congress and administration pressed to quickly build a third set of locks at the Panama Canal, citing its vital role as a maritime link between two frontiers. U S forces reinforced both entrances with coastal artillery, anti aircraft defenses, engineers, and patrols to protect the canal under wartime conditions.
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United States
Congresa Ap
POP
Panama Canal
Ted
Eefencu
Canmanung
Thos
Mobile Inlaidiy
Puck
Rural expansion essential to state welfare
The article argues population drift to cities weakens state welfare and warns that without rapid rural industrial growth the postwar balance will worsen. It urges immediate government action to attract and locate new industries in country centers and notes U S examples of dispersed manufacturing.
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H. G. Carter
D.G.C
Yast
Unie
MacLeay
Cristien
United States
Industrie
En Land
Todo
Todo Feel That If the Lewat ! Authorities Would Approach Becties
We Chamber of Manufactures
Agso- Clilion
Rt Ba
General Electric Co
Usla
Haa Ity Renetpal
New Yord
Chenectady
Orgat
Air service with mMuesia Berlin
Fragmentary item notes Berlin air service and a likely encounter or agreement between individuals, with garbled text hindering clear details. No dates, places, or definitive outcomes are discernible from the readable portions.
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Mmuesia
Berlin
Thuracay
Ermany Tt Rugs
Bert
Savings Certificates To Be Available In Australia
The Commonwealth Treasury distributes war savings certificates to offices nationwide and to the public next week. Certificates come in £1 £5 and £10 face value, sold at four fifths of face value, maturing in seven years. The government caps max holdings at £2,000 for individuals, with a possible second issue if demand remains strong.
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Commerwealth Treasury
Australia
Trade With East Aims to Restore Postwar Exports
Officials of the Department of Commerce pursue export trade to eastern countries to sustain recent trade figures amid wartime shipping limits. They target dairy, canned goods, and heavy machinery while seeking new markets and easing supplies for domestic industry.
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Department of Commerce
Eller
Philippines
Ughndiana
Java
Malaya
British Airmen Record in Belgium Amid London Dispatches
Fragmentary war time notes mention British airmen in Belgium and London reports. Unclear details and scattered phrases hint at air operations and Allied exchanges but lack coherent events or dates.
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Beath
Conn
Corio
P. C. Spender
Corres
Uhiok
Ceedit
Defenre
Amicus Certus
A.M.P
A.M.P. Society
Mutual Life
Samuel Hordern
Kbe
A W. Sneddon
FLA
Fat Newey Wales
Pitt Street
A. W. Cainstrict
EB. R. Garrett
Goulburn
L. A.briant
Auburn Strew
Mr. L McLean
A. H. Savage
and G. Critchley
Britain
Allieo
Sandmarine
Department of Overseas Dvage
Lonnie
Cone
Congress
War Department
Canal
United States Navy
Panama
Essepe
Belgium
London
Wren
Hirao Poddedit
King
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