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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

3

Sydney Election News From Lane Cove to Monaro

Australian election updates report Labour candidates leading or ahead in Lane Cove Hawkenbury Monaro Oxley and other districts. Results show Finnen Seiffert Reid Cahill and others with varying margins while a separate broadcast condemns Communists for hindering war production.

Sydney Fou Fitate ALP P'steen L: Pou Lane Cove Hawken Bury Tiadtland Dubbo Pitmelmons Treble Hawkesbury Finan Graples Monaro Belffert Hedges Oxley Martin Wees Australia Mr. Hughes

Dividend tax state proposal outlined with hospital funding

The proposal seeks to use dividend tax revenues to boost hospital funding. Government officials say liquor laws may be amended if current rules are obsolete and that the state will not shirk responsibility in reform efforts.

Trainee Dismissed Briggbane Case Seeks Wartime Reinstatement

The first prosecution of its kind in Lace involved a trainee dismissed for not reinstating an employee after militia war service. Costs of £10 16s are set, with £40 4s to the employee as compensation, the magistrate noting national considerations outweigh firm interests.

Brigbane Ees

Portugal to Defend Azores Amid Rumors of Axis Invasion

Lisbon reports Portuguean troops have been dispatched to Azores including anti aircraft batteries to strengthen the garrison. Rumors persist that Axis powers aim to occupy Azores and disrupt trade routes to Britain from the South Atlantic.

Lisbon Asorea Islanda Axia Asorea Britain

Victoria Park racing card notes and results snapshot

A fragmented racing card lists numerous horses and riders with results, showing entries such as Generous, Taboo, King's Cream Man, Flying Bardmar, and Two Thar Old Handicap. It cites divisions, times, and placements amid a cluttered OCR readout from Victoria Park.

King's Primebil Bheleld Heer

RAF Raiders Visit Germany In Turbulent Air War Report

Simla dispatch notes more intense RAF raids on Germany with increased sabre strikes against the southeast coast. Viceroy reports wartime fund progress with the War Purposes Fund reaching 3,712,000 pounds pledged for Britain.

Simla Viceroy’s War Purposes Fund Britain

Manpower Survey Underlines No Immediate Industry Dislocation

Melbourne Tuesday Minister for Labour Mr Holt said a new Man Power Committee would work with existing bodies to allocate workers gradually. He stressed no violent interference or universal labour regimentation, and that every available man would be directed without disrupting industry or the Burger.

Melbourne Holt Ita Sydney New South Wales Mr Fadden

Smuts Foresees Smaller States Merged in World Order

In Cape Town on a Tuesday the Prime Minister General Smuts warned that small sovereign states would be compelled into a global organization of the free. He predicted a future aligned with Hitlers present victories and emphasized unity among nations.

Capetown General Smuts Free Apamedranion Tnaebrele Te Whien

British Replaced Lost Material In Palestine Front

From Beirut reports show British forces replenishing lost material with shipments including tanks. Garrisons at Nabulus and Jenin have been reinforced as frontier restrictions between Palestine and Syria tighten amid ongoing operations.

London Beirut Haifa Rae Britain Nabulus Jenin Palestine Syria

Mixed Classified Notices From Canberra Area Advertisements

A jumble of job listings and notices invites applications for positions including a milk diet role and a temporary driver mechanic post at Canberra locations. Additional details reference a new delivery zone, a clerk opening, lost dog, sale of goods, timber offers, and rental notices in Amalie and Acton with various contact hints.

Nerrone Beeretary Bar City Canberra Canasaha Sonny Society Act

Canberra Militia to Begin Three Month Camp

Nearly 100 members of the Canberra militia will enter a three month training camp on June 15 at Greta near Newcastle. Light Horse Division members in camp near Crookwell will complete their training on May 23.

Canberra Greta Newcastle Light Horse Division Crookwell

Bungendore Stock Sale Yields 620 Cattle May 2

Donnelly and Co report 620 fat and store cattle sold at Bungendore on May 2 with district and Sydney buyers present. Cattle prices fell 15 to 20 shillings from the previous sale. fat bullocks 9 to 12 pounds 11 shillings, fat steers 7 pounds 10 to 8 pounds 15 shillings, fat cows 6 to 7 pounds 12 shillings, vealers 4 pounds 10 shillings to 6 pounds 18 shillings, store bullocks 5 to 7 pounds 10 shillings, store cows 4 to 4 pounds 4 pence, Hereford steer calves 4 pounds 17 shillings to 5 pounds.

Government Printing Office distributes child endowment forms

More than 90 000 application forms for child endowment distributed to offices in the eastern rates. Reprinting forms in time to enable complete distribution by May 21 was a major task for the Government Printing Office. The complete order for 1 500 000 forms will not be finished for several days.

Child Endowment Government

Nazi general killed in Africa posthumously honored

The Breffani news agency reports that Nazi General von Trittwits was killed in Africa. A gold medal was awarded posthumously for valor in the same dispatch.

Africa Rome Breffani von Trittwits Pocorn Ind

Scratchings from Victoria Park Hurdle and Flying Handicap

Scratched entries include Walpole Ameapo and other runners from the Victoria Park Hurdle and Flying Handicap card. Trainers list withdrawals ahead of the meeting with market moves seen on the early exchange.

Victoria Park Walpole Ameapo

Jockeys Suspended at Gosford for Two Months

Stipendiary stewards at Gosford suspend jockeys H Pink and 8 Cracknell for two months. Cracknell, rider of Maio Bion, caused interference to Bar One in the Second Division of the Malden Handicap. Pink was held responsible for interference to Paul Muni during the Flying Welter Handicap.

Sydney Tuseday Gosford H Pink 8 Cracknell Cracknell Maio Bion Hi Pink Paul Muni

Japanese Market Blump Hurts Hong Kong

Japanese stock quotations fell sharply amid persistent rumours the United States would enter the war, destabilizing markets in Hong Kong and nearby.

Hong Kong United States

On Air Schedule Lines From Early Broadcasters

A fragmented listing shows radio programming across stations 2FC 3AR and 2BL with news periods, music blocks, talks, and special broadcasts. Notable items include BBC News, The Empire Programme, and a play They Called Him Cody, along with London and Australian regional segments.

BBC. Mews Interude Essential Ervices Victoria Paste Bendigo Vic Raceh Stock Exchange and Metal Britain BBC BBC. News Cody George Evans N.E.W. Conservatorium Orchestra F. L. Bainton Close

Canberra AJ A Sub-District Forms New Branch

A sub-district of the Australian Journalista Association is formed in Canberra. W Denning H W F T Smith represented on the NSW District Committee along with G F Schwing hammer. L F McDonnell was the first chief but soon resigned to join the Air Force as Director of Public Relations.

Australian Journalista’ Association Canberra Messrs. W. Denning H. W F. T. Smith New South Wales G. F. Schwinghammer L. F. McDonnell Air Force

Anti German agitation in Romania triggers university crackdown

In Geneva General Antonescu warns Romanian universities may close unless students denounce anti German agitators. Students singing patriotic songs on the national day celebrations were interrupted as authorities tighten control. Death of Countess Lansdale in London reported.

Geneva Antonescu Rumania

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