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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
4
Nomination closed at noon yesterday leaving two candidates: Thoms Edger Lawton a bus driver from Templewow Avenue and Archi wald Price a College Principal from 226 Melianirne Street North Adelaide.
An injured man required immediate finger amputation after a clint incident on a train near Cenlon Station Sydney. He was taken to hospital by tram and remained under medical care as surgeons completed the operation.
An incompletely legible piece praises English morale during wartime. It mentions Newcastle workers and factory life, highlighting a young English girl and gratitude toward workers who sustain effort and resilience amid hardship.
Sydney reports Australia may export a large wool surplus to the United States as demand grows for fabrics. Sir Earle Page says Australia has 950 million pounds of wool stored in the U S valued between £19 million and £13 million under a Britain Australia agreement. He notes Britain will take profits from any resale.
A wartime appeal by the YWCA calls for women’s contribution at home and abroad. Britain recruits women for industry, land army, hostels, and nurses in the Middle East, with public meetings and demonstrations at Albert Hall. The piece highlights mobile YWCA hostels, travel by van services, and efforts to train women for leadership roles amid blitzes and wartime shortages.
The Canberra waste collection for war purposes has yielded substantial non ferrous metals and other materials since mid last year. Local volunteers and the Department of the Titeller set up two general activities with support from contractors, and additional efforts include household waste left in bundles for weekly pickup.
Scout Week events run through next week with Empire Sunday services at Albert Hall and public campfire in West Block. Canberra Highland Burns Band to lead march. Troops, Cubs, and Guides hold programs, prize ceremonies, and socials as leaders coordinate from West Block and Albert Hall.
A vintage ad touts Charmesan face powder as a must have for women everywhere. It claims the product conceals faults, lasts for hours, and adds charm with a subtle fragrance, asserting wide popularity in Australia.
The advertisement promotes Charmosan face powder available in Rachel Naturelle Peehe Suntan Rage and Blinche shades. Sold in Small Bow 14 and Large box 2/6, offered everywhere by cheminta, drapera and stores.
A tainted report details recruitment chatter in Canberra about calling Cantasha Hall recruits to arms. Officials discuss sending enlistment forms to Sydney for processing before conscription begins, with officers evaluating whether applications should proceed locally or be forwarded. The note hints at names and dates but lacks clear specifics.
In Sydney a case alleges a constable caused injury to Mrs McCunn at the Bengil kthiert Hotel in Darlington last December. Green reportedly jumped the bar and struck her, leading to the loss of her unborn child while the constable was present.
A Commonwealth Government panel considers directing skilled workers to highest wartime needs. An overriding manpower committee may be formed later to harmonize Labour Department, state, and Commonwealth plans. Attorney General cites key industrial strikes. Mr Hughes says unions will back war effort.
Mr A Reid, formerly in Agriculture in the Mayo government and who held the Young seat, has decided to enlist in military service. He served in the last war and held the rank of major, joining the Croag after the war.
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