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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

3

Public service clerical meeting discusses endowment and pay

Canberra Branch Council of the CP Clerical Association schedules a monthly meeting at the Hotel Canberra to discuss endowment schemes and service conditions. Officials urge member canvassing before Thursday while noting July 1 salary rises for clerical officers and debate on basic wages for dependents.

Uavel Canberra C.P.E Trotel High Council Consultative Committee CPS Couneiors Public Service Commonwealth Arbitration Court Council of Penns Service Unions Canning

Prosecutions Ordered Over Brest Raid Hits on Cruisers

London reports the Attorney General announced prosecutions in the High Court for alleged implications in the Brest raid case. British bombers attacked the German cruisers Schamhorst and Gneisau at Brent docks, with hits observed near the ships and nearby docks. details on defendants were not disclosed.

Sydney Hughes High Court London Army Boats Schamhorst Gneisau Brent Ulag

On the Air Today A Busy Broadcast Schedule

A dense listing details radio programs across networks with news music talks dramas and special segments. The schedule features BBC News Pacific Newsreel Australian composers performances Women’s sections and a Canberra Times feed with diverse shows throughout the day.

Reserve Stocks Registration for Food Firms in NSW

Sydney authorities announce final registration day for wholesale and manufacturing food firms under emergency stock plan. State Director Mr Hudson says registration is complete and registrants will be classified. A list will go to all State retail grocers to arrange a three month stock reserve on credit.

Sydney New South Wales Hudson Expotec Frank Middows J. M. Mills Davies & Wood Proctore Northbourne Avenue CITT Canberra

Service Disrupted by Temporary Air Mail Suspension

The Acting Director of Posts Mr 3 W Gleed announced that Empire Air Mail would not service correspondence to the United Kingdom and South Africa, with matters for those countries despatched by sea. Transit mail arrangements were being made for onward transmission from India.

Sydney 3. W. Gleed Empire Air Mail United Kingdom South Africa

Matsuoka Says U S Leaders Should Visit Tokyo

In an interview on Monday Foreign Minister Matsuoka dismissed calls for him to go to the United States and urged Roosevelt or Hull to visit Tokyo to learn the true Far East situation. He argued his own knowledge of America does not translate to understanding Japan and the Orient.

Tokyo United States Matsuoka Mr. Roosevelt Cordella Hull Orient America Roosevelt Mr. Hull Far East Matanaka

Churchill praises Anglo Egyptian ties in wartime message

London reports Prime Minister Churchill sent a message to the Anglo Egyptian Chamber of Commerce praising the two nations on their political and economic collaboration despite wartime disruptions and the strain on the treaty channels.

London Egypt Churchill Anglo- Egyptian Chamber of Commerce

World Famous Creme Char mosan Boosts Youthful Skin

A vintage ad style piece touts Creme Char mosan as having a rare quality that fights the middle aged look. It claims thousands of women share testimonials about clearer, fresher skin and youthful tones, spreading praise to peers.

Creme Charmosan product tease from early chain stores

An ad style notice highlights Creme Charmosan and related items for sale in chain stores. It mentions jars for dressing tables, handbag tubes, and chemists selling the product widely through chain outlets.

Drapere Isteres

Recruiting Mates Sought For Canberra War Effort

Canberra reports 450 men serving in three fighting forces with 301 in ALF 17 in FAM and 42 in RAAF. Flight Lieutenant Jon Des Sheen decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross leads night fighter duties in England as recruiters appeal for more volunteers. Sir Geoffrey Whiskard commends ALF men and urges continued Empire service and unity across front lines.

Canberra ALF F.A.M R.a.af Jon Des Sheen Air Force England Great Britain Geoffrey Whiskard A.lf Australia Empire Europe Uniteddom

Obituary of Andrew McInnes a Canberra pioneer and sports supporter

Andrew McInnes died at Manly after a short illness. He settled in Canberra in 1927 after a career in Riverina districts and helped develop Manuka. He chaired public movements and supported the Citizens' League. A former whip and horseman, he ran Australia’s first motor driven mail service. He backed Manuka Football Club and Canberra Bowling Club and supported St Christopher's Church. He retired from buses six years ago and lived in Sydney while visiting Canberra. He leaves a widow prominent in Canberra society.

Manly Sylney Andrew McInnes Canberra Riverina McInnes Manuka Cateet Lera Citizens’ League Earnier Lfe Australia Sydney McInnés St Christopher's Church

Luft raids on Merseyside and Belfast as air battles continue

Sunday reports say enemy planes raided Merseyside again while rescuers worked on Saturday’s ruins. Messerschmitt 108 shot down near Margate. two RAF fighters lost. Bombers attacked coastal districts and Belfast, with heavy damage and casualties feared. Losses listed for both sides in Europe and Middle East. Classified ads seek work and boarding for elderly gentleman. young couple seeks room.

London Sliol Merseyside Britain France Europe Middle East Axis

Kitty Says: A Woman Needs Office Experience

A quoted remark attributes to Kitty urging women to gain a year's office experience to learn how to handle unannounced callers and prevent nuisance desires. The line frames gendered workplace advice and social etiquette in an offhand tone.

Radio programmes and music royalties in Australia

Official figures show commercial stations in Australia spend at least £300000 yearly on feature programmes separate from recorded music. Artist and production costs across 12 widely used Australian items total £148. This was disclosed to Mr. Calwell by the Postmaster General. Senator McLeay noted the ABC paid £10791 in royalties last year for gramophone records, while licence fees to gramophone record makers for broadcasting rights amounted to £6200 in 1964.

Australia Calwell Lab Vic Senator McLeay McLeay Australian Broadcasting Commision

Vic Pattick Defeats Jack Rigby at Rushcutter Bay Stadium

Vic Pattick 9.12 scored another victory at Rushcutter's Bay Stadium tonight by KOing Jack Rigby 10.0 of Queensland in the round after one minute of fighting. Rigby had outpointed Patrick in the preset three rounds.

Sydney Vic Pattick Rushcutter's Bay Stadium Jack Rigby Queensland Rigby Patrick

Beaufort Bomber Passes Test in Melbourne Evening Air Show

The Bristol Beaufort bomber completed last week at Fishermen's Bend was shown tonight by Squadron Leader C. Lumaden of the RAF. The test in Austriaia was described as satisfactory and marked by a first night demonstration.

Melbourne Fishermen's Bend C. Lumaden RAF Austriaia

Trade Minister cites sales policing of declared goons

The Minister for Trade and Customs said arrangements are in place to police sales by retailers from stock bought from Robert Reid and Co. Ltd in Sydney.

Sydney

Kingston News Agency Classified Notice

Furnished dining room and double bedroom available for use of conveniences. Address Cleaver's Newsagency Kingston. Easy terms. Also stated: players, new or recording fins. Harris, Kingston.

Acton Cleaver's Kingston Manuke Dianos Eolg Harris

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