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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 21, 1941

Page

3

Lair of the Desert Patrol Kenya's Smallest Empire Unit

In Kenya’s Northern Frontier Province a five man Desert Patrol forms the Kenya Independent Squadron. Captain and four troopers ride mules, live in simple camps, and pursue前 a fast, stealthy scouting role led by Major J J Drought. Chlorine the mule and the motto When you have a job, go to it define them.

East Africa Frontier Province Kenya Acre Guniy Muleas Toho Thom Boma C.C K.ls Btsh Cawebody Kenya Jaelller Ato Z Kenya Independent Squadron J. J. Drought Aar Warmanines Drought Amin K.L Waller Dugand Uly Chlorine Chiorine Desert Patrol KOLS

Britain to Check Food Profiteers

The Daily Telegraph reports the Ministry for Food will greatly enlarge its enforcement department to curb racketeers and black markets. Scotland Yard will second additional special branch officers to enhance nationwide investigations.

London Daily Telegraph Ministry For Food Scotland Yard

Coal Miners Ordered to Resume Work Amid Wage Talks

Mr. Lewin, president of the Coal Miners Federation, has ordered hard coal workers to resume work tomorrow after a tentative agreement was signed. The deal includes an immediate wage increase. Admiral Whitworth named Sea Lord succeeding Sir Charles Little and brings a strong naval record to the post.

London W. J. Whitworth Charles Lite Whittworth

On the Air Today List of Radio Programs and Times

A scrambled schedule of radio shows across multiple stations detailing programs like News, Music, Racing Talk, Devotional Service, School Broadcasts, and various talks and features with times spanning morning to late evening. Includes references to Rosehill and Geelong races and mentions regional notices from The Canberra Times and Goulburn Post.

Power alcohol plan seeks 50 million gallon output

A long range plan by the Power Alcohol Committee proposes producing up to 50 million gallons of power alcohol for blending with petrol. The 100-page report recommends using existing distilleries with sugar and building new ones near surplus raw materials across locations including Sarin Q, Mer mont NAW, and Yarraville Vic, with Western Australia eyed for a surplus wheat distillery.

Atwat Radio Commonwealth Power Alcohol Committee Lie Re Tlik Sarin Mermont N.A.W Yarraville iVic Mittee Western Australia

State Parliament Sydney Meets Briefly for Elections

State Parliament Sydney plans a short meeting next Wednesday to elect the Speaker and Chairman of Committees, with adjournment expected after the proceedings.

Sydney

Radio schedule fragment with varied programs and times

A fragment lists broadcasting slots: Tiny Tota at 5.00, News and Dinner Music at 6.00, Ginger at 6.30, Mrs. Obbs at 7.50, Treslays Children at 7.45, How ths Other Half Lives at 8.23, News at 9.00, 945 British Empire Programme at 9.45, War Diary at 10.15, and News at 11.00.

Tiny Tota Ginger Obbs Treslays

War service homes suit delayed for soldiers wives

Applications from soldiers wives for war service homes cannot be entertained yet as the government licensure law has just come into force. The Commissioner of Repatriation cannot accept commitments on behalf of absent husbands. The acting minister noted the policy aims to avoid improper expenditure without their husbands' consent.

Itant Ware Service Horas Collett Naice Benatar Collett

Australian delays in using enemy patents amid wartime rules

The Commissioner of Patents says lack of public interest in enemy patents stems from unwillingness to relinquish facilities. Only 12 applications have been approved or considered by Australia’s Attorney General Department, with two granted, one refused, one withdrawn, four pending, and hearings listed for three. Patents remain unprofitable but accessible for inspection in Canberra and state capitals.

Commissioner of Patents Terre Attorney General's Department Canberra

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