Spear a Ve Seer and Sir Harry Sheehan Honored
A damaged notice recalls a Commonwealth tribute to Sir Harry Sheehan former Prime Minister and acting leaders. It notes his death spurring praise from Governor General and Treasurer and honors at the Royal Canberra Golf Club where he served as president for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan
Bireae Shisina
Eeewealth Bank
Amd Ex& Pories
Aay Soa
Wes
Commonwealth
Gurtin
Golf Club
Harry Sheehan
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Harry Shbchalt
Heici Force
Harry
Canberra
Fragmentary wartime notices reveal agency secrecy
The readable text references government departments sharing information with enemy agents and a customs board listing ships in port and berthing wharves. It hints at wartime intelligence and surveillance activities, with emphasis on restricted access and procedural secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don. Monwealth
Governor arrives by train for council meeting in Canberra
Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie arrived by train from Melbourne yesterday morning for a meeting at Government House Canberra. The event marked a routine session of the governor general’s council and involved standard ceremonial procedures.
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Ided
Government House
Canberra
Lord Gowrie
Weather Summary for Canberra Mixed Readings
Canberra weather report shows morning and afternoon readings with pressures around 29.85 and 29.78 inches. Temperatures ranged from 57 at 8 am to 63 at 3 pm, with a 24 hour maximum of 73.3 and a minimum of 14.4. Wind shifts WNW to NSW and speeds up to 14 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
W.N.W
Nsw
Review of internees from Britain arrives in Australia
A British government representative arrived in Australia to examine the case of internees brought from Britain last year. The minister for something said plans to decide their fate and consider whether they should be returned to Britain or held in Australia.
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Britain
Australia
Mr Spender
Russia shifts in World War I diplomacy as aims realign
The article analyzes Russian and British wartime diplomacy, noting Russia's opportunistic moves to gain from conflicts, its shifting stance toward Germany and Turkey, and a current aim to curb German advances. It contrasts Russia with Britain, which remains steady until victory is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussian
Russia
Kremlin
Britain
Japan
France
Germany
Poland
Finland
Baltic States
Balkan
Bulgaria
Italy
Turkey
Ankara
Herlin
Balkans
Rumania
Puleais
Yugo-SliynMie
Mike
Payroll Tax Debuts for Child Endowment Scheme in House
The payroll tax measure for the Child Endowment Scheme passed first reading in the House. It taxes all earners with weekly wages over £20 after a £20 exemption on the weekly wage bill. Employers must register with the Taxation Commissioner and file monthly wage returns.
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House of Representatives
Emmm
Taxation Commissioner
Honeymoon or Holiday Repertory Play Title War
The Repertory Society debates its next public production with a murder mystery set at a country house. Peter Wimsey stars on his honeymoon as police investigate the crime, and Dorothy Savera explains the title confusion amid stage dialogue. The Alvert Hall hosts an April 1 performance starring Colin Dean as Peter.
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Repertory Society
Buaman
Buscas
Dorothy Savera
Peter Wimsey
Peter
Kirk
Lil Gu Tay Pea
Alvert Hall
Colin Dean
ACT Patriotic Carnival Meeting At Hotel Civic
The ACT Patriotic Carnival committee will meet at Hotel Civic tonight to receive reports. Final distribution amount awaits settled accounts.
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Ac.t. Patriotic Carnival
A.C.T. Patriotic Carnival
Hotel Civic
Greek Day Appeal in Canberra Exceeds Five Hundred
Canberrans contributed to the ACT Greek Day Appeal with receipts surpassing £500 and expected further growth before close. The button drive neared completion, indicating strong support. Telopea Park School raised £18 10 shillings, with £12 17s from pupils’ efforts. The list includes several donors such as Burilda Millett, Mrs Hodgson, Mrs O Connor, Lady Gowrie, and Mrs McTaggart among others, bringing the total to over £180 with numerous individual gifts recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recelpta
A.C.T
Cts
Canberra
Westerly
Telopea Park School
Telopea Falk School
Burilda Millett
M.W
W. R. Hodgson
A. M. O'Connor
Brisbane
Gowr
Japan to review European situation conference in Berlin
Asahi report says Foreign Minister Matsuoka will return to Berlin from Rome on April 4. He will summon the Japanese ambassadors to Germany Italy and Turkey and the chargé d affaires Harmin for a decisive conference on the European situation.
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Tokyo
Asahi
Matsuoka
Berlin
Rome
Germany
Italy
Turkey
K. Harmin
Europe
Agricultural panel backs high price supports in bill
The Senate Agricultural Committee approved a bill proposing price supports for cotton tobacco and wheat at 160 percent of parity. The measure aims to boost returns to producers with substantial financial implications and broader economic effects discussed among committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Allied diplomacy prompts Red Cross flour shipments to unoccupied France
In London, a pact among the United States, Britain, and France agreed the American Red Cross would send two cargoes of flour to unoccupied France under American control. The British will issue navicerts, with caution that shipments must not undermine the blockade. French shortages worsen as bread, meat, and eggs face further cuts.
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London
United States
Red ‘Cross
France
Qavberta
House of Commons
Vichy
Warfere
Mediterranean
Dalton
the Times
Canberra Abattoirs Opposition to Nimmitabel Plan
Evidence before the Public Works Committee argues for Canberra to host new abattoirs at £55000 with attached cool stores to boost export poultry and local competition. District graziers claim ample Territory supply within 35 miles, Nimmitabel’s small scale hurts Canberra’s meat trade.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan
Ns.w. Grassers’ Association
Public Works Committee
Nimmitabel
Quéanbeyen
Nott
Woodger
Sydney
Trade Concessions to Stimulate Australia Rhodesia Ties
Australia moves to ratify a trade agreement with Southern Rhodesia. The deal grants a Commonwealth duty preference of 6i per pound on imported manufactured tobacco, with both governments pressing ahead while clarifying that details will be examined under the agreement. Australia stands to gain from more favorable terms on several products previously at a competitive disadvantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Southern Rhodesia
House of Representatives Veryterdary
Southern
America May Convoy Ships
New York reports plans for convoy ships aimed at cargo and military supply movement this May. Officials outline routes and safety protocols for the anticipated maritime operation.
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America
R A A F Recruiting Train to Visit Canberra
The R A F recruiting train tours southern New South Wales and will be in Canberra Monday and the railway station until Wednesday. Flight Lieutenant Priddle will meet R A F reservists and young men aged 17 and over at 7 40 p m on Monday. Trainee wireless operators may be accepted without new educational qualifications if mental ability and pre enlistment education are satisfactory.
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Canberra
New South Wales
Iva
Rustbrooke
Goulburn
Ats
Jessona
Courg
R.A.A.F
Priddle
Gatea
R.awaf
Wednenaday
Obituary of Mrs. Charles F ridge Eldridge Canberra
The death of Mrs. Charles F ridge Eldridge of Duntroon Canberra followed a service at St. John’s Church Canberra. She was a long time horticultural worker and relief society contributor who attended the Autumn Exhibition despite ill health. She is survived by her husband and brothers in Victoria.
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Charles F@ridge
Duntroon
Canberra
Albert Hall
Eldridge
St. John‘s
Robertson
C. Eldridge
Meesra
A. Daniel
Narr Warren
Berwick
Vic
A. Southwell
Vogt
G Daniel
Horticultural Society
Canberra Horticultural Society
FLMC
A’ Mesa
Australian Natives' Association
St. John's Church Women's Guild
Harrison
Leonard
Cootamundra
Ann Shakespeare
C. J. Shakespeare
Dunatan
B. Lewis
Dutch Ministers to Visit Batavia and Australia
Dutch Colonial Minister M. Charles Welter and Foreign Minister Dr. van Kleffena depart Washington for Batavia and Australia. They discuss American purchases of rubber and tin from the Netherlands East Indies and possible U S defense material supplies to the East Indies with Assistant Secretary of State Sumner Welles.
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Washington
Netherlands
M. Charles Welter
van Kleffena
Batavia
Austra
Sumner Welles
Netherlands Ast Indies
United States
East Indies
Arm Forces Reserve Levels Reported Steady
The Minister for the Army Mr Spender said last night reserves from the elassea Bow call up for the militia were adequate for current needs. He noted minor variations in reserved occupation ages but no broad review by the Manpower Committee. The outlook could change due to unknown needs of RAAB and ALP.
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Enployera
Alf
Hogue
N Mtr. Makin Lab. Pte
Australian Capital Territory
Hughes
Mr. Spender
Elassea
RAAB
Ardill to contest Goulburn seat in state election
Government Whip E Ardill will contest the Goulburn seat at the next state elections. The seat is currently held by J T Lab who has held it since 1925. Ardill previously represented Yaas, a seat that disappeared in redistribution.
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Sydney
E. Ardill
Goulburn
USA
J. Tally Lab
Ardill
Yaas
Legislative Assembly
Constable Bresnan to Transfer to Port Moresby
Constable Edward Bresnan of the ACT Police will leave Canberra for Port Moresby after 19 years residence in Canberra. He arrived from Melbourne in 1927 and became a popular officer admired by Canberra citizens as he prepares to join the Port Moresby force.
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Canberra
A.C.T
Edward Brennan
Port Moresby
Melbourne
Bresnan
Defence Contracts Shake Over Victorian Industry Bias
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden denying claims of indifference to Victorian manufacturers in defence contracts. He calls Mr Morgan’s tactics contemptible and says he cannot meet a manufacturers deputation due to heavy duties, with the Australian Treasurer Mr Anthony to act. The deputation seeks easier credit terms to aid manufacturers.
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Fadden
Morgan
Aagsiatan
Anthony
Commonwealth
War Day by Day Yugoslav Stance on Tri Partite Pact
The analysis questions Yugoslavia’s acceptance of the Tri Partite Pact and Germany’s next steps. Reports suggest Belgrade seeks safeguards, with Yugoslavia aiming to remain as noncommittal as possible. German moves may target Greece or Turkey, or create diplomatic tension in the Balkans as Russia watches.
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Yi Slavia Han
Germany
Bulgaria
Yugo-Slavia
Yugo-Slav
Balkans
Greece
Turkey
Graziani Resigns After Noted Military Career Controversy
The official statement confirms Marshal Graziani's resignation amid rumors and a long, brutal campaign in the Western Desert. He faced later postings, assassination attempts, and recalls to Rome, with critiques of support and leadership noted in contemporary accounts.
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Graziani
Sidi Etn
Marshal Graziani
Ine
Ragiani
Gampetan
Badoglio
Mussolini
Viseray
Atynaitia
Addis Abeba
Rasiani
Rome
Ministry of Colonies
Bogey Bono
Grasiani
Libya
Rport
Aucceas
Auppiten
Reimforet
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