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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1941
Page
3
Leaders stressed unity in industry and government for wartime effort and endorsed amending the Most Important Industry Control Act to empower the Australian Meat Board. They urged honest reporting to workers, fair distribution of burdens, and measures to maintain product quality amid postwar shifts.
Samuel Arthur James Bray, labourer of Causeway, was found guilty on one charge of indecent assault against a 15 year old and faced further related counts. Crown evidence described a paddock beehive area as the setting. Bray denied the charges saying the case was manufactured.
Classic remedy claim targets catarrh and head noises with a home therapy pitch. The ad asserts quick, effective relief for those with catarrh or ear fullness, promising dramatic improvement through a listed treatment.
Vic Patrick defeated Harry Summer by knockout in the first round of a scheduled 12 round contest at Reichardt Stadium. Patrick dropped Summer for the count 9 minutes and 40 seconds after the Bret round began.
Australian news bulletins now reach ALF troops overseas via the Department of Information and the ABC. A weekly all mail newsletter serves the British Isles Rhodesia Canada Middle East and Malaya. daily broadcast news feeds and a 20 minute monthly summary reach forces in Britain and the Middle East. In Sydney a court fined Kookaburra Products Pty Ltd for dismissing an employee to enable military training. Arthur Mulcahy, secretary‑accountant, had worked December 1939 to April 1940 earning 3/5 weekly nature of exemption request denied.
Under Secretary of Justice M Nott told Royal Commissioner Maxwell the Defence Department failed to verify Abbey Company bread weight and he maintained the firm committed fraud by scaling dough. The fine was cut from 1428 to 400 pounds after representations and independent reports. A Royal Commission to examine Commonwealth aspects of the case will be appointed, with Justice Maxwell as commissioner.
Malta communique notes enemy planes conducted night raids Saturday with many bombs dropped but limited damage due to visibility. A large formation neared the coast but withdrew without dropping bombs. German news agency claims successful daylight attack with losses including a Hurricane.
Minister for Information Senator Fall urges fuller cheers at troop and visiting forces parades in Australia. He notes spontaneous cheers for President Roosevelt and calls for cheer leaders along parade routes to energize crowds and boost morale.
A promotional notice extols Creme Charmovean as unlike ordinary creams. It claims Worli fame and wide affection from women, noting its unique qualities, nourishing care, and sweet tones inspired by Indian allure. It asserts widespread use and praise in Australia.
John McDowell 21 of Causeway appeals his £5 fine for offensive behaviour during the National Anthem at Capitol Theatre. Justice Lukin says the evidence shows he did the act and involved a child witness, despite defense doubts about the lower court testimony.
Eileen Brown, 25, riding with husband Sidney Brown, died after their motorcycle collided with a car on Cooma Road near Queanbeyan Saturday. Sidney Brown was injured. John Francis Lawler of Michelago faced Queanbeyan Court for dangerous driving and was remanded. The crash occurred about 30 p.m. as they returned to Queanbeyan.
A fragmented ad extols Creme Charmosan with greaseless claims and a bold display. It mentions dress ing tables, handbag tubes, and chemists drapers and stores including Chain Blores, reflecting mid century retail copy.
Dr. A. V. Evatt told Canberra University Association that financial stringency worsened education standards. He blamed state dependence on the Commonwealth and argued reconstruction needs broad popular backing and a strong public education status. Evatt also deplored Australia’s lack of a centralized library system.
An old advertisement warns office workers of constipation and sluggish liver from indoor life. It promotes Dr Morac’s Indian Root Pills as a vegetable remedy to stimulate the liver and restore bowel action, claiming to relieve headaches and improve general resistance.
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