Rike Ends Coal Strike as Talks Set to Continue
Rike announces end of coal strike with production to proceed while negotiations will be held. Workers and management agree to resume operations and address disputed terms in future talks.
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Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
3
War Department Accepts Lindbergh Reserve Resignation
The War Department announced today that Colonel Lindberghs resignation from the Reserve Air Corps had been accepted. Woods Great Peppermint Care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Lindbergh
Reserve Air Corps
Kitty Save and the Clothes That Grow Up
A fragmentary note laments laundry burden and gender bias, claiming the speaker will be glad when clothes grow up and are no longer a woman’s burden, while hinting at stereotypes about women’s labor and fairness.
Recruits Sought as Air Force Plans Fresh Training Waves
Melbourne reports say large batches of recruits would be called up monthly for training under the Empire Air Scheme. Minister for the Air Mr Mc Eeren outlined Australia’s need for more personnel to sustain war efforts and ensure men are available for service and skilled trades.
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Sydney
RAAF
Australia
Air Force
Melbourne
Mc Eeren
Hospital staff shortage worries city health service
Owing to many young women engaging in war work, three are fully trained and five more need only a short period to complete training. Probationers may help, but concerns remain about supplying enough staff.
Axis RAF raids bombard targets in dawn April 21 attacks
The RAF and Axis forces clashed in Mediterranean and northern theaters with dawn April 21 naval bombardments. Fire and explosions struck multiple ships including a 10000 ton tanker and a 7000 ton ammunition ship. Additional raids hit German and Dutch coast vessels, with a notable 1600 ton supply ship attacked near Nieuwe Waterweg Canal.
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Mediterranean
R.A.F. T
Eae
Nieuwe Waterweg Canal
Himok
Holland
Rotterdam
War Criticism Sparks Debate Over Australian Casualties
Controversy over war policy influences public opinion as supporters imply criticism aided sacrifice of hundreds of Australians. Close friends of Mr. Curtin offer a differing explanation during the discussion.
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Mr. Curtin
Kien Mcgee
Bombing Relief Appeal and Radio Club Dance Planned
The 2CA Women’s aesie is repairing garments for a relief parcel. Contacts Mia, Lane Poole or Wyn Gilmour may assist. A Radio Club fortnightly dance is scheduled at the 3CA Theatre this week.
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2CA
Aesie
Mia
Lane Poole
Wyn Gilmour
Radio Club
3CA
Air Training Corps grows across Britain
RAF Air School Corps units span Britain with a membership nearing 200000, reflecting broad expansion and public support for youth aviation training efforts.
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Twesday
RAF Air School Corps
Britain
Home Service Call-up Areas Extended
Melbourne reports a ministerial decision to abolish geographic exemptions for military service. All men aged 20 to 83 on June 30, 1840, must register for service or exemption, with only married men or widowers with children exempt. After enrollment, men deemed medically fit would undergo training.
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Melbourne
Carenu
Spender
Rode Gain
Russia Aware of German Troop Movement Via Norway Through Finland
Report notes Soviet authorities had knowledge of German forces planning a route through Finland to Norway. Details indicate coordination or awareness at high levels, reflecting wartime intelligence dynamics and regional security concerns during the conflict.
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Russia
Norway
Finland
R A F Trainees to Receive Clothing Grant Change
RAAF trainees under the Empire Air Training Scheme will receive a £40 clothing and equipment grant in future, replacing the £25 allowance for patched items. The policy aligns Australia with England’s practice to aid instructors and cadets.
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Melbourne
RAAF
Ity
Australia
Ueto
England
Found After 12 Days Woman's Body in Room
An inquest in LAUNCERTON heard a woman found dead after 12 days behind a settee in a house accused by her father from Mash to April 1. The coroner ruled poisoning as the cause. The missing person report dated March 23 prompted inquiries and the father admitted to being in the room twice without noticing the body.
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Launcerton
Docking
Mash
Ace
Bowling Women Country Week Final Result in Sydney
Mrs. M Hembergh won the singles final at the Country Week Carnival in Sydney defeating Mrs. L N Smith of Newcastle 32 to 26. Quarter-final scores include Mrs L Smith over Mrs Kruger 21-3 and Mrs Edgar advancing on walk over. Semifinal saw Smith defeat Mrs Bochenstain 31 to LJ.
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Sydney
M. Hembergh
L. N. Smith
Newcastle
L. Smith
Charmosan Face Powder Promises Youthful Skin Appeal
A vintage style advertisement targets women 17 to 70, touting Charmosan face powder. It claims long wear, a subtle perfume, chic charm, and the illusion of lasting youth, promising skin that looks young and smooth regardless of age.
Face powder varieties nationwide sold by chemists and stores
The notice lists face powder shades Rachel Naturelle Peche Bun tan Hose and Blanche in small 1/4 and large 7/6 boxes sold everywhere by chemists drapers and stores including Chain Store.
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Rachel
Naturelle
Hose
Blanche
Indian workers to train in Britain for war service
Fifty young Indian workers around age twenty will train in Britain to learn war-related production skills and return to India. The first batch was recruited by the Indian National Service bour tribunals. They will have board and lodging, a weekly 68 shillings pocket allowance, and government funding while at training centres.
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Britain
India
Indian National Service Bour Tribunals
Government of India
Firm Fined for Overcharging in Australian Case
Robert Reid and Company Ltd of Flinders Lane Melbourne was fined £25 on six counts for infringing the National Prices Regulations. The court noted the company sold cotton piece goods at prices above those prevailing on August 21 1939. The magistrate ordered payment of £21 18 costs and warned of penalties up to £100 or six months imprisonment for similar offences.
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Melbourne
Robert Reid and Company Ltd
Flinders Lane
Commonwealth
Wade
P.M
Overhaul of Reserved Occupations Under Army Plan
Melbourne report states the Commonwealth Government is studying an overhaul of reserved occupations affecting military service. Belfast dispatch notes Northern Ireland will contribute £11,760,000 to the war effort, with total revenue around £30,800,000 and ordinary expenditure near £19,000,000.
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Melbourne
Bender
Commonwealth
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Workers Pledged to War Effort Speech by Mr King
War era comment centers on Mr King’s keynote pledge aligning workers with the national war effort. He frames labor as integral to production and unity, urging continued labor support and loyalty to Allied goals.
Strawberries at 40s a pound draw protest in The Times
A letter to The Times laments the 40 shillings a pound price for strawberries. The writer argues that such luxuries should be banned during wartime, highlighting public concern over food availability and wartime economy.
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London
Times
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