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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1942
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows government ministers and officials debating factory supply issues. Mentions Pr ime Minister, industry ministry, and actions on prices and relief. Notes credit to workers and potential wage or pay adjustments amid unrest and calls for government intervention.
A fragment reports an aerial incident over England with no casualties. The Royal Air Force or military involvement is implied but details are unclear due to damaged text.
A discussion urges reconsideration of how ordinances are promulgated in the Australian Capital Territory. It argues the current Gazette publishing change reduces public access, increases secrecy, and prompts revision to restore direct public notice and prior practice.
A fragmentary dispatch from Canberra references Lord Gowrie, military halts, and church figures tied to a controversy. The report mentions Lady Wakehurat the Might Raver Bishop Pilots and others leaving Gavernnjony Moun while details and dates remain unsettled. The note ends noting the indecision over the issue.
Reports from Melbourne and Auckland outline clothing and home goods rationing details. One member per family can collect ration books, with declarations for each child and agency forms enabling shared collection. Rationing begins June 13, allowing replenishment purchases with ration documents.
In northern theatres General Blamey and Mr Forde met at Canberra after Blamey’s plane crash. The army secretary left Parliament House and declined to issue a statement. They discussed matters beyond routine uniform disputes and issues of the moment.
Government to unveil a relief package for export industries this week under wartime powers. It is likely to suspend or modify existing agreements deemed inequitable and may authorize payments or asset adjustments to support production and export readiness.
A proposed wheat payment guarantee scheme faces swift resistance from three states as the Commonwealth contemplates guarantees for Australian wheat exports. The plan aims to underpin sales to Omak and other markets with guaranteed payments, drawing scrutiny over funding and eligibility while ministers push to secure support amid uncertain wheat harvests.
An unverified report claims a European firearm design dubbed CMG Charlton's has been developed by Lew Bealander and Mn W. Chariton with alleged autono me firing tests. Officials in Austria and other cities are cited as having examined the device and deemed it practicable though details remain uncertain.
The minister announced a delay in hearings under the National Security Regulations for industrial cases. A scheduled session on February 10 was postponed and rescheduled to August, extending the timeline for the proceedings involving the parties.
The House approved uniform tax bills after a protracted session, with 41 votes to support the move. The debate touched on income tax rates, state compensation, and reductions in various grants, as members urged alignment with Commonwealth tax policy while criticizing opposition amendments. The session extended overnight, ending after hours of remarks and procedural adjustments.
Five hour meeting between mine owners and miners representatives chaired by Prime Minister Curtin. Both sides showed conciliatory attitudes with aims to reach agreement on wages, conditions, penalties, and industry support. A joint plan and further talks planned in New South Wales with a possible central government role to ensure productive output and fair treatment.
Fragmentary report notes Canadians arriving in Britain amid ongoing crisis. Mentions forestry and ordinary workers, with unclear context and dates. Indicates supply and manpower shifts affecting Britain’s wartime effort.
In a Metropolitan coal operation, two mines were idle following a loss of 3,130 tons of coal. Reported issues include payment, roster, and potential staffing disputes as authorities inspect the situation and assess possible causes of the coal shortfall.
Melbourne engineer Dr A G Mitchell received the 136 deine Wal International Medal for aerospace work. The award, from the Engine Institute of Australia, Cauda and Hoths, recognises outstanding achievement in engineering.
A domestic meat control plan proposed by the Commonwealth aims to regulate supply and distribution across Australia. The document outlines government coordination with industry and food channels to ensure adequate meat for the population and to manage prices and distribution nationwide.
A troubled union faction led by Eridtay Dewerthing and Mr Ba at the Allied Works Council rejects the Works Director candidate. They push for immediate removal and threaten action, aiming to pressure government funding decisions and mobilize construction and unions for a mass demonstration.
Officials announce new board appointments across New South Wales and Victoria. The NSW Supreme Court designates a chairman of a committee while a Victorian court lists a new committee chair. Legal observers note the reshuffles reflect ongoing administrative modernization.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch notes discuss possible Australian deployment of cruisers and an incomplete stage of the graving dock project. The Hera Board was to review the tour feasibility, with limited progress cited and many project details unclear.
Periodic war overview discusses Allied positions in Europe and the Pacific. It notes German offensives slowing, potential major campaigns, and Japanese actions in Port Darwin and Southeast Asia while detailing uncertain outcomes and strategic implications for future operations.
Debate over the Lend-Lease program as highly beneficial to Australia sparks questions about the cost and feasibility of supplying munitions and materials. Critics note that essential items could not be paid for under normal commercial terms, casting doubt on the program's overall value to Allied war efforts.
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