Funeral Notice Grant Muriel
Relatives and friends of Mr Randy Grant of Westlake Canberra are invited to attend the funeral of his late wife Muriel at St Johns Church Canberra this day Thursday at 3 pm service 2 43 for remembrance in the Church of England Benign General Cemetery Canberra M H OROURKE
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Grant
Randy Grant
Westlake
Canberra
Muriel
St. John’s Church
Rment
Church of England Benign
General Cemetery
Canverre
Round the Gy Compass 46 a Szzelm Ambulance
The male division of the St John A Brigade plans a meeting at the Canberra Fire Station tonight at eight o clock. Catholic Schools fund rises over £170 to aid Goulburn schools from St Patrick’s Day celebrations. NSW to check mice in West Wyalong districts as the pest reaches plague proportions. The Turunit branch of the A L P joins non Communist Labor Party led by J Lang. Government debts to public hospitals total £22,784/9/6 with only £13,000 guaranteed by the state.
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A. Szzelm Ambulance
St. John A Brigade
Canberra
Goulburn
Wyal
New South Wales
New South Hadaspe
Wyalong
Government Awaits Final Voting On Miner Strike Fallout
The government awaits the final vote count on the coal strike and notes miners broadly favour a return to work. Industry Minister Hughes says the small majority shows a sharp split in miner opinion. No action defined yet. regulations allow mine owners to reopen in writing. Consideration of restarting some smaller confederation mines while complex plants are arranged.
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Bere
Hughes
Confederation
Growth and Decline of Industry in New South Wales Coal Mining
The report shows coal mining employment in New South Wales rising from 19 758 in 1914 to 24 040 in 1925, then falling to 21 468 in 1928 and 14 981 in 1937, with a small rebound to 16 815 in 1938. 1939 figures were not yet available. Queensland voters split on resuming work with 1 063 for and 518 against the strike. most collieries were ready to reopen, though some needed an extra day.
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New South Wales
Spender
Queensland
W. Thomas
Queensland Collery
Canberra Weather Report Incomplete From Historical Slice
The report lists atmospheric readings for Canberra with temperatures and pressures at various times, noting a 30.41 inch at 0 a.m and 30.31 inches at 3 p.m, plus 9 a.m temperatures around 50 degrees and 9 a.m. wind data missing. A historical 24 hour Mexicium temperature ends at 9 a.m. with 63 degrees and a high of 57.5 and low of 42.5 on grass 51.0. Wind data at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. is not fully provided.
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Canberra
Canberra Federated Council Meeting Held Yesterday
A council session in Canberra convened yesterday with federate members in attendance. Officials discussed current governance matters and outlined next steps for regional collaboration.
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Canberra
Canberra forecast and astronomical data brief
Canberra forecast indicates a shower or two possible, otherwise mainly fine with cloud and cool daytime temperatures, cold night, and mist or fog patches. Southeast winds. Astronomical data for Thursday May 9 lists sunrise at 6 47 am, sunset at 3 14 pm, moonrise at 4 3 am, moonset at 6 38 pm, and major planets with rising and setting times for Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Britain must have a leader to bring victory in war
The Canberra Times critiques Mr. Chamberlain's Norway withdrawal explanation as unconvincing, praising Churchill as the stronger war leader. It argues Britain faced unpreparedness, warns against counterfeit leadership, and notes poor information sharing with Dominions while urging decisive wartime leadership.
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Norway
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Britain
Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Mr. Churchill
Finland
Scandinavia
Holland
Balkans
Munich
Scapa Flow
Thaat
B.B.C
Australia
American Fleet Remains At Hawaii in Pacific Exercise
The United States battle fleet will stay in Hawaiian waters indefinitely for further tactical exercises and training. Admiral Richardson said the Navy approved the stay and a sortie from Pearl Harbor is planned next week with more area drills off Labayma. The detachment includes nine cruisers and twenty destroyers. Admiral Stark confirmed the report from Washington.
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Honolulu
United States
Hawaiian
Richardson
Navy Department
Pearl Harbour
Labalna
Hawaii
Petrol Prices Rise 34d Per Gallon Across Markets
The wholesale and retail price of petrol increases by 34d per gallon effective today. Petrol now costs 7d per gallon above pre war rates, following approval by the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner after reviewing petrol stocks held by petrol concerns. The inquiry showed bond-cleared stocks exhausted recently and some sales at the old price to retailers, with consumers buying heavily as the duty changes propagate.
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Customs
Senator McLeay
Commonwealth Prices Commissioner
Oil Companies Charged For Petrol In Wartime Inquiry
Government investigations into wartime petrol operations will cover supply and distribution by major oil companies. Sir Frederick Stewart said a report from Commonwealth Government representatives on the C O R board is requested, with potential accountability and possible extension to public sales. The inquiry may consider commandeering petrol under the National Security Act for defence needs.
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Sir Frederick Stewart
House of Representatives
Frederick Stewart
Wiigon
Ind. C.P
C.O.R
Wilson
Barnard
Lab
McHugh
Corser
C.P
Dutch Alarm Over Nazi Activity In Europe
London reports describe Holland suspending all outgoing international calls and teletypes as a precaution amid rising tensions with Germany. Leave for Army and Navy cancelled, mobilised troops up at least ten percent, coastguard marines recalled, and Meuse and Rhine mouths closed May 11 to 13. A Dutch paymaster official is named for emergency duties, with observers fearing a possible landing on the Dutch coast as Allied navies are engaged elsewhere.
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Meuse
Rhine
Holland
M. J. Loudon
Washington
Hague
Brussels
the Times
Groningen
Drente
Hamburg
Ses
Dutch Troops Move to Frontier Amid Quiet Front
Amsterdam reports reservists rejoining colours as transport in the provinces shifts troops to the frontier. Civil life is interrupted but no alarm. cheers of patriotism appear while Berlin officials deny any Nasi column advancing toward Holland.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Holland
Belgian War Mood Cautious on Norwegian Involvement
Brussels reports quote a Belgian official saying they are vigilant but see no need to mimic the Dutch. Belgians think the war hinges in the west and fear not yet deeply involved in Norway. The cabinet was summoned, likely to discuss Dutch defense measures.
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Brussels
Norway
War Day by Day Turkey Prepares for Emergency in Suez Zone
Ankara drives security measures amid war talk in Europe. Aliens face expulsion as trials curb dissent. Turkish rail network expands with £10 million credit to Iraq and Iranian frontiers. Germany aims to secure Balkan supply lines via Yugoslavia and Greece, with Yugoslav trade tripling and Greece exporting olive oil and tobacco to sustain the war effort.
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Suez Canal
Near
Middle East
Turkey
Ankara
Germany
Scandinavia
Balkans
Italy
Yugoslavia
Near East
Weygand
Foch
Britain
France
Iraq
Anatolia
Constantinople
Syria
Egypt
Palestine
Adriatic
Greece
Austria
Balkan
Churchill Appointment and Allied Strategy Debated
The article discusses Churchill’s new post directing daily armed forces control as a move toward a unified war strategy. It notes his emphasis on sea power and mechanised warfare, and the need for coordinated Allied actions to meet German moves. It also highlights Balkans tension and Romania’s and Bulgaria’s growing trade with Germany as key supply routes.
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Chamberlain
Norway
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Balkans
Mediterranean
Supreme War Council
Gamelin
Britain
Mr. Churchill
Mr. Lloyd George
Plight of Wheat Industry Urged to Prevent Extinction
A parliamentary motion urged immediate payment for this year’s wheat and a long term plan to rescue the industry from economic extinction. Minister Cameron noted crop prospects for two years for importing countries, while discussions covered a 25,000,000 advance, marginal lands, and state relief plans.
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Wilson
Ind. C.P
House of Representatives
Commonwealth Pool
Australia
Cameron
World Reports
Thompson
C.P
Victoria
Empire air force to send Australian crews for Canada training
Empire air scheme will dispatch the first Australian air crews in August to Canada for training. Air observers and gunners will depart, with monthly deliveries thereafter. Two ninths of trainees will complete training in Canada, pilots and gunners trained there, with others finishing courses in Australia. By year end, about 200 pilots and 1,300 air observers and gunners will be ready for service with ALF. Pilot trainees at No 1 Training School Somers Viaj will move to Nervemily NSW on June 24.
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Melbourne
Canada
Minster For Air
Mr. Fairberge
Cours
Australia
ALF
No. 1
Somers Viaj
Nervemily
N.S.W
Empire Air Service Surplus and Deficit Figures Revealed
The Commonwealth Government reports an annual outlay of 46 671 pounds on subsidies to aerial services in Australia with a net surplus from service operations. A deficit of 74 061 pounds is noted for potential services, while subsidies to Empire routes and to imperial services are itemized along with maintenance of aerodromes and navigation infrastructure costs.
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Australia
Air
Faibairn
Jolly
House of Representatives
Fairbairn
Trade Favours America Reported In Commerce Data
The Commerce Department announced increases in United States trade with Australia this year. Wool imports rose to 26,000,000 dollars from 12,668,000, with higher overall values in the final quarter. The report notes gains in freight and related goods.
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Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Australia
Ambiguous Text Fragment Regarding Trade and Military Supplies
An OCR fragment hints at discussions on importing goods from foreign countries and defense procurement. It mentions supply lines and exhaustion of Empire resources, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear facts, dates, or identifiable subjects to confirm a specific event or outcome.
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The
Australian Labour Party
J. T. Lang
Fels and Whitehead, M.lo
Mears, Fels & Whitehead
Roberts
Queanbeyan
Walsh's
Pitt ST
Sydney
Canberra Times
Stark
Naval Staff
Increase
London
L Ines
Frontier
Belgium
Suez
Toteran
Danube
Yugoslav
North Sea
Rumania
Cernauti
Bulgaria
Hogan
Giret
Galeeron
Empire Air Forge
Empire
America
Rongion Clothine
Om AM
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