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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
3
An evening event honored Mr. Jacks Welch and Miss Ivy Dunstan on the eve of their milestone in service. Dr. Waldock spoke of their long dedication to the church, noting baptisms, partnership in the Sunday School, Young People’s Society, and Choir, and urged continued good work.
German internee Eric August Frits Ventur, 34, escaped from Camp Melbourne and was shot at by a military guard. He was awaiting an appeal against internment and may have left a message hidden in a model boat given to a girl who visited the camp. Ventur arrived in Australia in 1985 and ran a business in Adelaide before internment.
The wedding occurs Saturday at 3.30 pm at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Forrest. The reception follows at Hotel Canberra. Miss Gladys Joyce hosted a pantry tea last Friday night at Forrest home in honor of Miss Dunstan with gifts and well wishes.
Malaya contributed generously to Britain's war effort with increased defence spending and currency support. Over £500,000 was raised for air and munitions, the Red Cross collected above £200,000, and Malaya supplied American dollars for armaments. Malay regiments and Indian Army forces expanded, with large air raid wardens organization in Singapore.
YWCA notes announce a Canberra House fete opening at 3 pm by Mrs. H. Foil. Stalls feature Work, Produce, Cake and Sweets, Mystery, and more with gifts mostly 1 shilling. Hoopla darts pony rides and archery planned. mannequin parade display. Air Force Orchestra music. Volunteers asked to help set up. draws, games, and a Sunday sale ongoing. Committees schedule meetings and invite members to assist.
A Select Committee to investigate sales tax operations will be appointed promptly. Its aim includes closing loopholes used to evade the tax and reviewing the current supply estimates which are said to be at a record total.
In Malaya, civilians seek greater cohesion to bolster national defense efforts. Local leaders urge coordinated volunteer work, resource sharing, and timely drills to improve overall preparedness and resilience amid ongoing regional tensions.
YMCA activities in Canberra launch intermediate and senior gym classes with running, weight lifting and athletic games. Intermediates meet Mondays at 7 30 p.m. and seniors at 6 90 p.m. Fees are set per quarter. Additional programs include Causeway visits, archery at Canberra House, and a new MC A group discussion scheme.
Leon Henderman heads the Defence Commission price stall as it removes speculative activity from the commodities exchange market. The move targets volatile pricing and stabilizes trade under government oversight.
St Pauls Church Guild announces a jumble sale this morning in the Church Hall Kingaton. The sale will continue on Tuesday March 18 in the same hall with supper arrangements headed by Mrs Whiting and Mrs Winter.
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