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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1941

Page

2

Canberra Hospital radiology row sparks board clash

Canberra Hospital Board tensions over the radiology head appointment escalate as Archdeacon Robertson and Mr. Gardiner clash with Dr Nott and Mr Muir. Costs to repair radiology equipment rise while staff and board members debate appointment process and authority.

Upa McKellar Canberra Gardiner Noth Health Department Nott Jon the Times Maree 5

Commonwealth considers Sydney offices to ease Canberra shortages

Ministerial statement calls for urgent provision of Commonwealth offices in Canberra and notes current Sydney space as interim relief. It criticizes long neglect of proper government housing and urges immediate planning for postwar reconstruction facilities and potential department transfers from Melbourne.

Commonwealth Sydney Commonwealth Bank Melbourne Canberra Vawance United States Washington Australia

Inquiry Proposal Sparks Public Oath and Resignation Pledge

Dr Nott urges an immediate inquiry on oath with public access. He backs an Advisory Council motion to support the inquiry and challenges Gardiner to prove any action by him caused Dr McKellar’s resignation as medical superintendent. If Gardiner fails, Dr Nott pledges to resign from public life at once.

Dr. Nott Gardiner McKellar Uct Pera Connell

Weather Log for Canberra Confusing Readout

Weather data for Canberra shows mixed readings with multiple times and values. Barometer around 28.87 inches at 2 pm and 29.93 inches at 2 pm again, temperatures ranging from 60 to 81.3 degrees, winds NE to SW from 2 to 24 mph, and maximums and minimums scattered across the day.

Canberra Space S.W

Governor General and Lady Gowrie Visit Evacuees in Canberra

Their Excellencies the Governor General and the Lady Gowrie met British evacuee children at a Canberra venue and visited gardens for the Kindergarten Union Sydney Day Nurseries and Australian Mothercraft Society. A. D. Forbes of the Attorney General's Department is appointed Honorary Secretary of the Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association House Committee, which governs the new Canberra Service Club.

Gowrie Ae He Nate Admiralty Kindergarten Union Sydney Day Nurseries Australian Mothercraft Society A. D. Forbes Attorney General's Department Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association New Canberra Service Club

Printed by Capital Press of Australia Ltd

The note states that Capital Press of Australia Ltd published the item in Canberra with attribution to John Shakespeare as publisher and the company address listed as Mort eereth archdaoe.

John Shakespeare Wemear Capital Press of Australia Ltd Morteereth Archdaoe Canberra

Tranquil Dominion Parliament Prepares for Unity Amid War

The doming session of the Commonwealth Parliament is expected to be calm despite war pressures as Labour unity rises. The agenda includes questions on the Pacific, Sir Bertram Stevens Delhi appointment, and Lady Blamey’s return, plus debates on endowment and broadcasting bills. The Labour unity talks and the re-entry of Beasley and followers signal shifts in War Council representation and party influence.

Labour Party Ue Apirit War Council Adr Adden Posalbie Munichie Menzies London Bertram Stevens Delhi Lady Blamey Middle East Canberra Labour Mie Beasley

Canberra concert to support crippled children efforts

War or no war the Far West Children's Health Scheme plans a national drive. Canberra holds a benefit concert at Albert Hall on Saturday March 9 2 with proceeds aiding crippled children. Booking opens Monday at local outlets with reserved and unreserved tickets and half price for children.

Far West Canberra Albert Hall Gox Cleavers Newsagency Manuka Kingston Mra A. R. Easton City W. Dunbar Courtat Bureauy- Trow Canberré Societied

On Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights

Radio listings from Canberra and surrounding stations outline programs across the day. Notable items include 2FC and SAR segments, BBC News updates, music blocks, dramas, talk shows, and special features from The Canberra Times and Goulburn Post, with regional sport and market notices.

2FC SAR Bervidea Dally Doren B.B.C Montague Brearley Jeffery Blackburn Max Afford Austral Harmoniste’ Quartet Debumay Clous BBC BBC. News John Wheeler Daisy Richards Vishiniet Newcastle O.m Canberra Times Sporting Goulburn Post

Autumn Show Highlights and Garden Exhibit at Albert Hall

The Autumn Show of the Horticultural Society at the Albert Hall featured a Lord Gowrie Cup vegetable garden contest judged by Walter Clemens and a Parks and Gardens exhibit. Mrs. Harrison noted Germany’s home garden scarcity amid the crisis, while the Red Cross stall and new cactus displays drew attention.

The Albert Hall EB. F. Harrison Germany Jahe H. EB. Jones Walter Clemens Mesars H. Hill R Warren Reer R Hoch Humphreys Bockenstein C. BE. Mayes L. Worthy Parks and Gardens Parliamentary Gardens Eal Mr. Y Eixqulakte Minerva Mra J. C Brackenrog iMra Slater Drake

Canberra Welfare Committee Runs Service Club Control

At a Canberra House Committee meeting the Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association will maintain club control not any single section. A weekly operations check and policy on all club matters were approved, with K H S Sheridan to handle stores and donations records. A opening is planned at 4 40 p.m. next Thursday with judges and exhibitors named for a floral show featuring many varieties and prizes.

Canberra Service Club Waa Canberra Volunteers Welfare Tt Waa K. H Sheridan Jfoodatutta Welfere J. P. Hobday Jeney

Opposition Leader Proposes War Regulation Consolidation

Mr Curtin urged consolidating wartime regulations into subject based sections to ease tracing by the public. He noted over 250 regulations and amendments under the National Security Regulations Act alone have been gazetted with many more under other acts. He suggested Senate committee on regulations convene in Teccan to discuss simplification.

Curtin Jo Se Senate Committee On Regulations

Vegetable and fruit show results at Coles Amateur Cup

A long list of prize winners and entries for vegetables and fruit led by Heaviest Pumpkin and Heaviest Water Melon awards. Names include R R Rochford, Mrs R C Garcia, Mrs J T Wright, F W Humphreys, H C Avent, W Bockenstein, L Worthy, J P Hobday, and K P Anderson among others.

Richardson Mr. R. Warren Col. Mayes FL. R. Rochford J. T. Wright H.c F. W. Humphreys Rochford R. R. Rochford R. C Garcia RA. R. Rochford R. Rochford A. R. Rochford Worthy Mrs. C. R Conway H. C Avent Jackson W. Gockenstein I. Worthy W. Bockenstein Trahan J. L. Walton RG Blair R. KR. Rochford H. C. Avent IR. Rochford L. Worthy DB. Wood Col H. E. Jonen Bilver Bea D. Macfarlane W Bockenstein R. R. Mochford J. P. Hobday Mrs. C. J. Shakespeare K.P. Anderson F A Piggin Granny Smith J. Hammers ‘Ney A. Piggin Jonathan J. Moore Mra. He. A. Burmester A. C Thurbon Hewson Rome Anderson Grattan J. Z. Wright Shakespeare Amernon Nicholson Hanley T, Wright

Weygand’s Vichy Visit Sparks North Africa Strategy Debate

The article analyzes General Weygand’s first Vichy visit since being named Military Governor in North Africa. It weighs explanations for the trip including German pressures, Petain-German tensions, and Weygand’s role in fortifying morale and defense while Germany seeks leverage over the fleet and North Africa policy.

Weygand Vichy North Africa General Weygand Marshal Foch Petein Petain Marshal Petain Marshal Germany Tripoli Hitler Marchal Petain Coe

Reconstruction Australia's postwar problems

Dr H V Evatt warned in a Presbyterian Men's address that fair international trade and competition must raise working class living standards. He urged strong action on unemployment and unrest, cautioned reform programs unite workers, farmers, and the middle class, and stressed research for reconstruction alongside victory. He warned against regimentation within a democratic community.

H. V. Evatt Dr. Evatt Ministry For Labour Australia Hostitiew Civife Mital Alandarda Labour Party

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