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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 07, 1941

Page

3

Australia supplies textile orders for Empire forces

Large textile orders for the Empire's forces have been received by Australia from the Eastern Supply Conference. Authorities expect distribution to manufacturers nationwide, with efforts to boost output despite plant and skilled labor difficulties. Australia also ships wet gear and boots to India, strengthening the Empire’s supply base in the East.

Australia Nealth Commonwealth India Bethy

Canberra Eisteddfod junior results and comments

Juvenile division awards listed for under 18 and under 16 groups with scores from Shir ley Ransom Velda Fyfe Maureen Cudmore Shirley Rohan and others. Adjudicators praise balance phrasing and clear piano work. Winners include Norman Fulton under 18 vocal solo and Francis Keane in recitals with special prizes.

Shirley Ransom Velda Fyfe Maureen Cudmore Shirley Rohan Goulburn Normen Fulton Gira Primrose Kerridge Ailsa Atkinson Yvonne Olsson Norma Stevens Francis Keane Anthony Wardle Gita Oval Joy Linefam Joan Brack Betty Norman Betty Crampin

Nazi Plan for Negroes Stirs New Outburst of Persecution

A first hand account in The Nation describes Nazi anti Negro propaganda and a brutal campaign against Black French soldiers. Habe, a Hungary born writer, notes mass executions, forced marches, and confinement at Villacourt and Dieuze camps with barbed wire and selective abuse.

Everal der Sturmer Habe Charmes Villacourt

Riverina Express Fast Service Introduced Between Sydney and Albury

The NSW Railways announce a new Riverina Express starting May 12 1941 providing daylight service between Sydney and Albury. It will depart Sydney 6 35 pm arrive Albury 7 20 pm with buffet refreshments and a single composition of one first and three second class cars.

Goulburn Wagga T. J. Hartigan Sydney Albury Alba Bonier Station Canberra At & A.m

Red Cross Notes Move Stall to Manuka in Canberra War Aid

The Kingston Red Cross stall, six months strong, transfers to Manuka at Mr M O Briens gate. Gifts of cakes flowers garden produce welcomed by Mrs Elliott and Mrs Carter. Canberra hospital requests kitchen equipment including puttee pots canisters casserole Pyrex dishes and more. Please contact Mrs Gourguad or Mrs Strachan with offers.

Red Cross Kingston Manuka M. O'Brien Elliott Carter Red Cross Council Canberra Alek Red Cross Hospital Committee lGourguad Strachan

The German Master and His Prison Camps

The passage notes Hans Habe’s view that Hitler’s regime has failed to make enemies of the German people, seeing Germans as potential masters rather than foes. It mentions interned Ne Green and la boratories of future policy in his camp.

Habe Cours Germany Dieuse von Bruhl Snys Gerhad Hans Habe Hitler Polley

Pulitzer Prizes Awarded for Plays and Verse

In New York on a Tuesday a Pulitzer prize of 1000 dollars was given to Robert Sherwood for the American play There Shall Be No Night. Leonard Bacon received 1000 dollars for no distinguished volume of verse and a special citation to the New York Times for foreign news reports. Weatbrook Pegler earned 1000 dollars for articles exposing scandals in organized crime.

New York Robert Sherwood Leonard Bacon New York Times Weatbrook Pegler

U S WATCH BRITISH INTERESTS IN BALKANS REPORTED

The article notes US concern over British and Australian interests in the Balkans after enemy occupation of Greece and Yugoslavia. It cites external attache Sir Frederick Blowart predicting the U S would soon receive a formal message or signal amid shifting Southeastern European control, with Turkey noted as an exception.

Sydney Greece United States Mitdeter Peederick Blowart Jeonmieht Yugo

Meat Rationing Rules Enforced in Italy

A Times correspondent reports Italy imposes rationing changes after Wednesday with beef mutton pork and goat limited to Saturdays and Sundays. Hotels and restaurants face the same restrictions as maize meal is replaced by wheat flour for May and June.

London the Times Laty Lre Klock

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