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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
2
The Minister of Munitions Senator McBride announced the completion of the board personnel to oversee merchant shipbuilding in Australia. The board will join the Ministry of Munitions with its headquarters to be set up in Sydney.
Sydney reports the Wool and Basil Workers Union secretary Mr Glasson claims a breach of faith by Britain or the Central Wool Committee as greasy wool supplies to Australian fellmongering firms shrink. He notes wartime promises to maintain capacity are unmet amid shipping limits and lost markets, causing reduced processing and layoffs.
In a national broadcast the Leader of the Opposition Mr Curtin reassured Aus troops abroad and workers at home. He denied widespread industrial strife and said An army in overalls is delivering equipment for Britain and Australia. He noted wartime disputes occur but are managed to prevent loss of working time.
The City Bowling Club lists pair handicap matches for tomorrow including Carroll and Hanley facing Hogg and Hammond. Also noted are matches Merrala and Fox versus Bea and Mor Curtin, plus Falconer and Challen against Harney and Turner. Canberra No 1 pennant team selections for Queanbeyan weekend include Marshall Rain May Houghson Hinchliffe Monahan Fawcett Lott Chidgey Gratton Piper Weatheraton Hellier Gray Willis McKinatry.
Senator Amour charges Commonwealth Parliament was misled by the Minister for the Army Mr Bpender over Abbey bread case. He asks why Byponder claimed the company no longer held army contracts for bread when Parliament convenes.
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespears for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. at the offices of the ie Campus Mort Street Braddon Can.
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