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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1942
Page
3
A fragmented OCR snapshot lists church notes from Church of England and various denominations. It mentions receptions, baptisms, sermons, and services with mixed phrases about archdeaconry, confirmations, and special prayers. References include Presbyterian and Methodist items, Salvation Army meetings, and a Berean Bible Institute note.
London dispatch reports Greek civilians facing severe hunger as Red Cross and Allied diplomats seek aid. The struggle, intensified by autumn and winter shortages, prompts warnings of looting and unrest. Police struggle to curb robberies as authorities blame undisciplined gangs and supply delays.
An American soldier at Royal Park military camp is detained as a murder suspect in the death of Bias Gigura Hosking whose body was found at the camp on Tuesday morning. The suspect was questioned by military police and taken to police field inquiries.
The article notes amendments to National Security Employment regulations increasing board representation for employers and employees, adding two permanent representatives. It covers power to co opt and transfer of certain duties from the Minister for Labour to the Board, plus rules on hours and minimums for women workers.
The controller of Emergency Wood Bun Piles said 2 million pounds worth of essential foods had been distributed through 800 country towns as part of a wartime plan. Patrons said the government was opening large stores in key towns to carry 10,000 pounds of provisions.
Prime Minister Curtin signals strong support for League of Nations expansion and interntional cooperation. Cabinet approved a plan to fund 94,000 pounds this year to advance unionist and cooperative efforts, stressing the framework's critical importance for global peace and shared security.
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