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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1941

Page

2

Weekend Radio Schedules Highlight A.flurry Of Programs

A detailed list of weekend radio programmes from 2FC and 2BL outlines a dense slate: essential services, news bulletins, music blocks, religious and educational segments, and special features. The schedule spans mornings to late night with varied hosts, orchestras, choirs, and talks reflecting broad audience tastes.

2FC JAR HAL Dally Doren Bession Lamcheon BBC Britney Orchestra ALF Maulersingers B.B.C Stock Exchange Australia London Jin Davidson T.ti Kenny Baker Qutertaina

Monopolies Trade Restrictions Alleged by Government

Government moves to amend the Monopolies Act to curb alleged anti competitive practices. Attorney General Martin notes groups manipulating supply and distribution through associations, with complaints about supplier control and member coordination. The aim is to prevent restraint of trade and protect retailers.

Bydney Me. Martin Fay Lecorth Mer Martha Sale Lie Fond Team Vlainis Coltestan Serecrs Tomiering

Petrol Sale Hours Probed for Sunday Ban

The Minister of Labour and Industry Mr Knights urges Cabinet to ban petrol sales after midday on Sundays. He notes other states regulate hours and argues New South Wales must act to ease hardship on garages and staff while aligning with Commonwealth petrol rations for war needs.

Sydney Labour and Industry Knights

Engineers' Demands Trigger Sydney Stop-Work Threat

Sydney engineers threaten a stop-work meeting after the Arbitration Court and employers rejected higher wages and improved conditions. The Amalgamated Engineering Union's Sydney branch says action may spread to other states if demands are not met within one day. Union officials cite industry-wide dissatisfaction with poor allowances and alleged misjudgments.

Sydney Arbitration Court Amalgamated Engineering Union J. Carney Australia

British Ships in War Load Could Shift to Middle East

Mr CB Wiltshire of Boer Wiltshire Ply Lil says big British shipping interests should mount a real national effort, diverting allies to the Middle East. He argues that British ships could be replaced in parity by foreign vessels willing to operate in safe waters. He rejects claims that Kla's company held German and Japanese agencies, noting the conference aimed at agendaphona.

Sydney CB Wiltshire Kla Wiltahire Inesatil Foreen Agpendhoa

Cigarette Shortage Hits Sydney Retailers

In Sydney an acute cigarette shortage grips tobacconists as stock runs low. Retail Tobacco Traders Association secretary Mr Debney stated many shops have no packets of four popular brands, though some brands remain freely available.

Sydney New South Wales Retail Tobacco Traders' Association Debney

Health minister considers hospital tax to fund care

In Bathurst on Friday the health minister argued for a hospital tax or alternative funding to support care for the sick and suffering. He noted wartime needs and the absence of any cupboard to draw from, insisting money must be found to finance essential health services.

Bathurst Mr. Kellys al Mn Cvke Mother Hubbard

Canberra coal reserve plan to safeguard electric supply

Canberra measures to build coal stocks for a three to four month emergency. Minister Fall authorises reserves of 10 000 to 12 000 tons at an estimated cost of about £25 000. Brickworks reserve to rise from 200 to 1000 tons at an estimated cost of £2001.

Canberra Fall

Cyclist Jack Colling Injured in Braddon Collision

Amalie 'oot baller Mr Jack Colling was injured yesterday morning while riding to work. He collided with another cyclist in Braddon and was admitted to hospital with head injuries.

Jack Colling Amalie Braddon Hoe

Glider Training Suggested by U S Congress Member

Rep Dedman of Illinois urged glider training for the Air Force highlighting their role in Crete. The Minister for Administration Virkinens said he would confer with the Albanian authorities on the matter.

Giider Ule House of Representatives Dedman iLah Crete Adr iMp. Virkinens

Rival Football Showdowns Set for Manuka and Kingston

Manuka and Acton arrive at full strength for a key clash at Manuka Oval while Eastlake meets Fairbairn (RAGA) at Kingston. Teams list selections include Manuka, Acton, Ainl-Slie and Eastlake with lineups across forwards backs and midfields.

Manuka Acton Manuka Oval Ia Enatinke Fairbairn Raga Kingston Ade Ainslie Eastlarke Morecambe Jorea Bindie Blandon Hill Dickenson Campbell Woorle Adame Noonan Newnen Harrington Napthay Farrell Archer Cotterill Mulr Droey George McCulloch Murray Russell Cleary Weatherstone Wilson Kelly Emmerson Kinnane Marriott Dimmick Armyfront Dunn Kennard Solly H Wells Reynolds Robertson Lulynh Bryne Actén Manuks Field Bishop Boundary Bennett Eastlake Vy. R.A.A.F Miller Tonkin T. Y Wright Platt Mannica Pialligo Avenue Greig Eastlake Telepath Park Hester Christopher's Maenuka Hartley Amalie Kingstost Field

Returned Soldiers enlist for spare time training at Port Kembla

Returned soldiers continue to join the 13th Garrison Battalion for Port Kembla defense. Canberra supporters fund a home training policy and a parade was called by Lieut. W F Jones M C for Turner Drill Hall. Returned men aged 4 and over are invited to join the battalion and training follows army rates.

Port Kembla Canberra Hotel Civic Cuntaria W. F. Jones M.C To- Norrow Turner

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