Inquiry Ordered After Airman Died In Parachute Crash
Minister McEwen announced an inquiry into responsibility after Leading Aircraftman E K Girdier died in a collision of two RAAF planes. He said parachutes were provided for crew though shortages were noted presently and ground staff improperly boarded aircraft with parachutes. Disciplinary action will follow if facts justify it.
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McEwen
EK. A. Girdier
RAAF
Air Force
Air Staff
Service Court of
Ope
Evasions Alleged at ACT Trades and Labour Council Meeting
Canberra contractors were accused of dismissing workers before the Easter holiday to avoid award payments. The ACT Trades and Labour Council urged adherence to the award. Blumenthal recounted a near strike over ceiling fixtures and job reinstatements. The annual report noted growth, tighter awards, and financials.
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Canberra
A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council
Hotel
Kingston
Ac.t
B. Davis
Carpenters’ Union
H. G
Davis
Davin
Queanbeyan
Blumenthal
Jers’ Union
Aaid
War Costs of Canada at BC CCF Convention
The British Columbia Co operative Commonwealth Federation delegates ended a three day convention with a resolution opposing present war financing by interest bearing loans and calling for socialisation of many war industries and financial institutions. They urged a 100 percent tax on war profits and heavier taxation on all profits along with a Special Ministry for post war economic planning and greater labour representation on war boards.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Party
Canada
Losna
Dominion
Ada
Sir B Stevens Allowance Debate Cited at Delhi
Eastern Supply Council at Delhi hears Mr Calwell claim about Mabourne Preas Report noting Sir Bert Reeves owns 70 percent more in India and would pay higher prices for goods and services versus Australia.
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Eastern Supply Council
Delhi
Calwell
Lab
Mabourne Preas
Berton
Reeves
India
Aussia
Mks
Wala
Ae Estes
Naval chase tale in German broadcasts questioned
The Daily Telegraph naval correspondent questions a Berlin radio claim that British battleships chased the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau in the North Atlantic. He notes Queen Elizabeth and Nelson speeds differ from German raider speeds and warns broadcasts may reveal Admiralty plans. fuel limits and sunk ships reports are likely exaggerated.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Berlin
North Atlantic
Admiralty
Scharnhorst
Italians suffer heavy losses in Vosines Valley clash
In Albania Greek artillery shelled Italian batteries as Italian forces attacked Vosines Valley. A Bersaglieri regiment was badly smashed in the Battle of Kilgure, losing over half its effectives. An Alpini battalion of 600 began the fight with two officers and 80 men surviving.
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London
Albania
Vosines
Bersagtieri
Kligure
Alpini
Ramsay Seat Petitioned Vacant by Peebles and South Midlothian Electors
Peebles and South Midlothian electors today form a committee to petition Parliament to declare Captain Ramsay M P s seat vacant. Ramsay has been detained since November under the National Security Regulations, with electors arguing his detention deprives the constituency of direct representation and has caused material suffering.
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London
Peebles
South Midlothian
Captain Ramsay
Mn Ramsay
Annual Canberra Visit by Bible Society Delegation
A British and Foreign Bible Society delegation led by Mr A F Scott will spend eight or nine days in Canberra. He will conduct public worship at Wesley Church Forrest and St John’s Anglican Church with Sunday Schools visits. The Canberra branch annual meeting is set for next Monday at 8 pm at the Baptist Church Kingston with Rev J H Jen presiding. Mr Scott will address meetings April 1 at Reid Methodist Church and April 2 at Weakey Church Forrest and visit public schools during the week.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
A. F. Scott
Canberra
Scott
Wesley Church
Forrest
St John’s Anglican Church
Camberra
the Baptist Church
Kingston
J. H. Jen
Heatt
Reid Methodist Church
Weakey Church
W.C.A
Baptist Church
Naval Fleet Arrives as U S Forces Reach Australia
A large crowd gathered along water routes and city streets to welcome the fleet. Rear Admiral Newton said American forces are not far from Australia and emphasized common goals among speaking peoples. The arrival drew praise from Australia’s Minister for Information and Deputy Leader of the Opposition, with Roosevelt’s rhetoric noted.
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Varians
Newton
America
Australia
Roosevelt
Peecey Sooatnie
Foil
Cari Monwealth
Forde
Sydney
State pension ruling excludes coalminers from full pensions
In the House of Representatives the minister for social services stated that coalminers contributing to the New South Wales State pensions scheme will not qualify for full old age or invalid pensions. The comment came after a Labour suggestion that federal pension benefits should remain unaffected. The minister said there is no plan to alter current income allowances for those receiving federal pension.
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New South Wales
House of Representatives
Social Services
Frederick Stewart
James
Lab
Auction Notice for Old Tyres and Rotary Hoe Apparatus
The Stores Branch Kingston invites sealed offers for two items: six secondhand Dunlop Cord Balloon Tyres and Tube 33 x 00 for 21 mm rims, and a secondhand Rotary Hoe No. 2 dismantled. Inspect details with Stores Branch and send offers to the Secretary Department of Interior Canberra in an envelope marked OFFER TYRE or HOE GEL.
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Kingston
Department of Interior
Tyree
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J. F. Muir
Pat Hammona
Meassra
Lamond
A. EK. Gardiner
A. Pearae
Sir B. Stevens
Ramsay
M.P
Mea
J B Young
Civic Centre
Christopher
Mort Street
Braddon
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Akins
Helena Rubinstein
Davies’ Pharmacy
Thia Office
Theatre Board
Kingston, Albert's
Cabin
Connells Pt Radclyffe, Climatia Sirest
Bradden
Federated Liquor and Allied Trades Employees' Union of Australasia
ACT
Albert Hall
Department OF the Interior
Collins
the Interior
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Westlake
Acton Hall
Ainslie Infante’ School
Officera
Kate Angell
Dance Star Theatre
Harry James’ Orchestra
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H. C. Downing
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Mra J. Allen
Ainslie
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J. A. Carrodua
J.R
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Watkins
Quesnabeyen
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Exhibition Street
Melbourne
Victoria
Evo. Times
Supreme Court OF
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Macquarry Street
Hobart
R. G. Bengham
Renly
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Porton
Mondey
Dlesse
Mr. Saiseli
Bess
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Reuter'a
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Zola
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Edward G. Robinson
Edw. Beal
Eddie Albert
Albert Baxserman
Edsr Wallace
Marina Goring
Helen Haye
Civic Theatre
Capitol
Dorothy Lamour
Robert Preston
Preston Foster
Kenny Baker
Francea Langford
An Milier
Hugh Herbert
Mary Boland
Patay Kelly
Moon Over
Burma
Capitol Theatre
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Memday
Lysaght's
Commonwealth
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Bridge Street
Byoney
Apple Delicious
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Peare
Canina
E. O. Gumley
Bougainville Street
Manuka, A.C.T
J. W. Treason
Alling
Ational Airways
INEY
City
Young
A. Gowie
Rock
Pines
Apple
Times Office
K. G Harria
G. S&s. Raynte Yards
KFG
Hellyer Kingston
Collingridge
Patterson Street
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