Greek Day Program Promises Musical Comedy Star
The ACT 4H committee plans a Greek Day concert on Tuesday March 36 headlined by Marie Bremner with Clarkson and others. Emile Valenkis will receive a flag measuring twelve by six feet made by Can sores Greek members from fine Australian wool.
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NSW Premier urges united approach to defence contracts
In Parliament a NSW Premier emphasizes against parochial attitudes in defence contracts and urges munitions to be manufactured where best for military and economic interests, noting the war involves all Australia and calling for a national perspective over state rivalry.
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Britain reveals secret device to counter night bombers
Ottawa reports the British air minister announced a secret device for defeating night bombers. He stated the RAF air force totals 3,400 officers and 42,732 airmen, with about ten percent British and Australian, and 500 from the United States.
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Britain
National Security Regulations Challenged in Court
John Roynton Wishart, solicitor, appealed a six month sentence under the National Security Act today in the Quarter Sessions Appeals Court. He contends the act breaches the Constitution and denies Commonwealth power to the Executive. Further argument is set for tomorrow.
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Tuewing
John Roynton Wishart
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Commonwealth
Laqnorrow
Weather report from Canberra shows mixed readings
The Canberra weather note records a 9 am barometer at 30.04 inches and 3 pm reading of 29.88. Temperatures range from a low of 40.4 degrees to a high of 67.4 degrees with light winds from various directions.
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Canberra
Harbingers of Pacific Peace Navy Ships Arrive in Pacific Waters
The piece lauds the arrival of American warships in the Southern Pacific as a peaceful mission and a pledge to keep the region free from threat. It notes U S Navy strength unseen since early 1900s and cites Roosevelt's pledge to Britain and Greece allies. The vessels are described as insurances of peace welcomed by Australia and New Zealand.
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Pacific
United States
New Zealand
Southern Pacific
Australia
Roosevelt
Britain
America
Dr Nott condemns Canberra housing delays in Causeway critique
Canberra housing critic Dr. L W Nott blasted government inertia over long term housing for the industrial population. He cited overcrowding in Causeway Molonglo and Westlake as architectural nightmares and argued temporary housing has become a mature misstep harming workers and rentpocketed citizens.
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Causeway
L. W. Nott
Canberra
Larough
Steel for Glorified Slums in Sydney
The report notes extensive steel framed flats rising in Sydney while the Government struggles to secure steel for national capital projects. Mr. G W Martens of the Public Works Committee questioned Senator Foll on private industry’s access to steel versus government shortages.
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G. W. Martens
Senator Foll
Canberra
Public Works Committee
Griffin Plain
Parliament
Political Unity War Council Effective Says Fadden
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden defended his Sydney speech on a national government noting the words referred to a de facto unity. Opposition Leader Mr Curtin argued unity does not require a national government and Australia must win the war. Sir Martens commented on Senator Foll’s evidence about temporary secretariat buildings at Parliament House and the need due to department expansion and accommodation shortages.
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Canberra Officials Debate Hotel Use and Secretariat Plans
Senators spar over Hotel Canberra use for offices and the pace of building Secretariats. Minister Fall's stance prompts criticism from Barnard and others who accuse governments of neglecting Canberra and delaying capital development.
Causeway Youth Work Deserves More Structured Activity
A Canberra correspondent defends Causeway boys against general condemnation while noting a minority's disruptive impact. The writer stresses disciplined, constructive leisure through MCA programs, urging continued effort to channel energy into civic responsibility and manhood.
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A C T Show Opens With Sheep Dog Trials At Hull
The annual ACT Pastoral and Agricultural Show opens at Hull on Friday with judging and maiden sheep dog trials. Saturday brings full Show activities from 8:30 am with entry levels high across sections. Flower entries close today for the pavilion exhibit prepared for judging. Bus timetable for Saturday lists departures from Kingston at 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm for both routes.
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Kingston
British Tank Factory Demonstrates War Industry Efficiency
A British tour of a major tank factory shows mass production with 52 000 machining steps and 6 200 detailed parts. Engineers test engines 24 hours, inspect components for precision, and use 20 ton cranes to move completed tanks to a testing ground. The designer says tanks run about as fast as a car.
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Kingspe
Preas
Training Them Tough in London Army Drills Barefoot
The Evening News reports British infantry battalions will march barefoot this summer for tougher Tommy training. They will live on iron rations for 24 hours, tramp 30 miles over rough terrain on dark nights, and sleep only two to three hours between marches.
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Evening News
Tommy
Surplus last year listed in Commonwealth bulLetin
The bulletin shows receipts of £211,913,784 and expenditure of £108,985,400 for 1939-40, with defence and war services at £24,883,751 and war and repatriation costs at £18,894,542. Public debt stands at £435,000,000, about £61 18 8 per head. state to collect takes for Commonwealth eyed in NSW legislature.
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Carver
Defence and War Services
eTvicea
Commonwealth
Ainking
Cholera Outbreak Reported in Hong Kong
An outbreak of cholera was reported with eighty nine cases in 44 hours ending Sunday midnight. The year’s total reaches 240 cases with many fatalities and a large number of victims being Chinese. A sudden influx of people from various nationalities sought inoculations.
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Hong Kong
Weakness in Wheat Shakes Chicago Market
Market notes show wheat prices slipping in Chicago with large players like Inter and Pro hinting at rallies. Reports attribute the fall to short selling and milling demand but note a limited recovery late in the session.
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Chicago
Maniny
Inter
Ahorte and
Mills
Mussolini Fails In Albania Visit Amid Italian Losses
Analysis notes Mussolini’s Albania trip yielding only heavy Italian casualties. Observers blame reluctant Italian public support, weak army discipline, and internal opposition across conservative and liberal factions. Experts doubt Germany can salvage Italy’s war effort after limited Balkan results and Greek resistance success.
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Itelian “Dounterattack
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Britain Reclaims Berbera in Somaliland Victory
British forces retook Berbera, the key town in British Somaliland, marking a prestige gain in East Africa. The port, crucial for supply routes to India and the Red Sea, now lies out of Italian reach as the campaign presses toward Keren and a planned Jibuti Addis Ababa railway cut.
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Keren
Tangier German Consul General Reinstated
London report from Monty London, Tangier correspondent of The Times, states the German consul has reinstated his official residence in Mendowb, Tangier.
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Monty
Tangier
the Times
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