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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
3
Interior minister defends the ongoing blackout and brownout restrictions in the Australian Capital Territory. He argues the blackout protects public welfare and that relaxing the curbs could create risk, urging Parliament to maintain the existing energy and lighting safeguards.
Fragmented OCR shows a delivery service roster with names and days of the week. Mentions Wednesday and Thursday schedules across locations such as Acton Ainslie Brad Bon Turner and Deakin. The text is garbled but reads like a shift list for multiple depots.
Damaged OCR notes indicate air trainees injured in a collision near Brighton. Names appear garbled but include ages 27 to 24 and mentions of concussion and detention for questioning. Five taken to hospital with injuries. location attributed to Victoria and Greenhill areas.
A fragmented OCR item mentions the Women's Land Army Executive and a directory with various unclear names. Readable parts reference organizing figures and possible events or meetings, but precise details and roles remain obscured by garbled text. The piece hints at leadership and a directory context within the organization.
Canberra officials consider how to secure firewood amid supply shortages after midweek protests disrupt deliveries. The advisory committee urged action to ensure adequate wood for essential needs as departments weigh wind or other support options.
Canberra officials discuss whether the milk supply can be supplemented by milking from cows controlled by the Department of the Interior. Mr Holloway and others question the source and legality while Mr Barnard Kab and Mr Calwell’s groups weigh ordinances and suitability of the method.
The committee, chaired by a senior figure, will review pay scales and duties in public service. Members include Lamond, Ravin, Rodgers, Ino, Aviley, Styles and Janloy as they examine introduced proposals and potential reforms.
In Sydney the debate on franchise reform intensifies as reformers push to elect Legislative Council members by popular vote. Critics warn the plan would turn the council into a rubber stamp and weaken the Real government.
A government report from England discusses a new synthetic oil development with potential in Australia. It mentions cost details and estimated annual production up to 120,000,000 gallons, involving ministers, labs, and workers in the project.
An investigation by the Minister for Labour outlines restrictions on sales and rationing schemes. It notes stock limits and adequacy concerns for ongoing operations and addresses eligibility for ration cards after a referenced March date.
NSW centers to issue ration books on June 13 and 14 between 8 and 5. Books cover clothing and commodities with later rationing. Interchangeability is limited to family members.
The report outlines ongoing turmoil in Australian mining and labor sectors. It notes domestic disagreements over coal porters, a push for exemptions from wills, and discussions on manpower with Miners' Reservation authorities. Officials consider compensation and travel allowances for injured workers and review rulings on illness and work eligibility.
In Ayres a strike by abattoir workers disrupted operations at the Rowe Hush Abattoir. Chairperson Angra and committee members Abi Iuatico Cantor and ede appointed to negotiate. A 7.30 meeting was held amid reports of a lamb and mutton shortage affecting the metropolitan area.
The Commonwealth Government imposes a new rubber control limiting private motorists to buying tyres by priority order. Higher priority numbers restrict purchases for certain tyres while essential repairs are prioritized.
A male suspect remains at large after a series of attacks in Melbourne area. Police report sightings and ongoing investigations with potential involvement across several locales. No victims identified by name in current notices.
A fragmented notice collection lists auctions, sales, and public notices in Canberra region. Items include farm stock planning for a Thursday sale, furniture, household goods, used memoranda, and accommodation requests. Community groups advertise hospital auxiliary events and a 1943 American Tournament schedule with entries and locations.
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