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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
3
Military authorities warned residents in Sydney about leakage of vital information during a campaign. Officials stressed a solemn duty not to broadcast sensitive details as ships arrived in port and security measures were highlighted.
A reader notes a simple prescription for head noises from clogged ears. Mix Farmint double strength with hot water and take teaspoonfuls to ease distress, claiming it helps throat and nasal symptoms and offers quick relief.
Red Cross Melbourne reports postponement of the death sentence for Miss Winifred Harle condemned by Nazis for disseminating anti German leaflets in occupied France. Authorities from Australia Britain and the United States conveyed the plea. The German Ambassador in Paris pledged no precipitate action.
Large orders for army blankets worth £350,000 placed with woollen firms in five states. Australia’s stores require £150,000 while India needs £200,000. Commonwealth aids India and other zones with rising material demands. Victorian mills to supply £245,000, New South Wales £35,000, South Australia £50,000, Queensland £45,000, Tasmania £5,000.
In Campaie Court the magistrate dismissed charges against Syd Wood Pty Ltd for dismissing John Thomas Quigley a universal trainee moved by Defence Act and National Security Act provisions. The company was not penalised as the onus was deemed fulfilled. Quigley now works as a panel beater.
Thursday the Minister of Justice Mr Treatt directed an inquiry into the system of fines and penalties under the 1901 Act to ease burdens. He will examine the Abbro Bread Company case and whether magistrates must impose maximum penalties for shortweight bread.
The opening day featured a 36 hole competition won by Mrs Dwyer with Mrs Nimma as runner up. Over 60 associates attended afternoon tea after the round as season programs were handed out. A group from the Canberra Barvice Club formed during the day. Interest and offers of help indicate a promising season.
Aubrey Butcher of Franklin Street Forrest fell from scaffolding at the rear of Parliament House yesterday. The foreman plasterer received severe abrasions and was treated by ambulance officials before being taken to Canberra Hospital for observation.
The Reid Club championship tournament opens Saturday with punctual arrivals listed for 9 am to 4 pm across two days at Umea. The Northbourne draw follows with multiple matches, including Miss Stuart vs Miss Tuckwell and Kent and Mrs Griffiths vs George and Miss E Thompson, with communication urged for absentees.
Commonwealth officials said surplus apples and pears could be given to charitable institutions under similar terms as last year. Institutions pay freight and may collect fruit from nearby orchards, though actual quantities will be small versus an estimated 4 000 000 bushels.
An accidental drowning of Heather Kaye Sharp, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Short, occurred at the child’s home. The coroner expressed sympathy as an inquiry was ordered. the child, eight months old, died after being left in a bath.
It is announced that the Myseaty the Ring desires March 23 to observe and mark a day of prayer and thanksgiving for the nation. The event aims to seek divine blessing and guidance during troubled times.
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