Transfer of Canberra Pensions Office staff announced
The Minister for Health Sir Frederick Stewart said the central staff of the Pensions Office and the Social Service Department administration would move from Canberra to the city when suitable accommodation is found. He noted Albert Hall could be used as office space and called for Interior and Public Works consideration of Canberra expansion.
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Sir Frederick Stewart
Pensions Office
Canberra
Barnard
Lab
Social Service Department
Albert Hall
Farnard
Housse of Representatives
Public Works Committee
Moe
Insurance Uniform Laws Urged At Colonial Mutual Meeting
Sir Harry Lawson urged Federal Parliament to enact uniform insurance laws to reduce duplication and costs and aid administration. He noted a Canberra branch office and growing policyholders in the Australian Capital Territory. The society supported war loans and reported lower ordinary business but strong premium income and home-building advances to over 3,000 people.
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Thhe Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd
Harry Lawson
Melbourne
Canberra
Eee
Colonial Mutual
Life Assurance Society
Australia
Bodetia
Great Britain
South Africa
Rhodesia
New Zealand
Jeanthan
Accident Department
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Canberra
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd based in Canberra serves as a regional newspaper group with publishing operations in the Australian capital territory. The note confirms its corporate presence and location.
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the Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd
Canberra
Ministerial Car Use Sparks Petrol Rationing Talk
A speech notes rumours about ministers using cars for travel from Sydney to Canberra while petrol rationing was under Cabinet consideration. The speaker urges sacrifice and questions the practice of tender journeys by car instead of multiple MPs traveling together.
Wives of Senators and Representatives Entertained in Canberra
In Canberra yesterday morning at Government House, wives of Senators and House members were entertained by Lady Gowrie. Mrs J T Goodfellow, widow of Private Goodfellow killed overseas, is staying with her sister Mrs Alan Lucas of Forrest.
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House of Representatives
Canberra
Government House
Lady Gowrie
J T Goodfellow
Private Goodfellow
Mra Alan Lucas
Forrest
Hospital board franchise aligns hospital and advisory council votes
The Canberra Hospital Board election should run concurrently with the Advisory Council vote. Critics note past issues from the old tax roll and inconsistent board compositions under preferential or proportional systems. The new ordinance aims to enfranchise all adult citizens, aligning with mainstream parliamentary practice.
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Canberra
Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Australian PM denies importing bank chairman
In the House of Representatives Prime Minister Menzies dismissed a Canberra Times report that a London appointee would become Commonwealth Bank chairman. He said the suggestion had no foundation and that an Australian will be appointed at the earliest moment, a remark that relieved readers across Australia.
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Canberra
London
Commonwealth Bank Board
Mensi¢sy
House of Representatives
Forde
Menzies
Canberra Times
Australia
Keller
Baker Attacks Government Over War Effort Reading Canberra Times Article
In Parliament Mr. Baker accuses the government of failing to mobilize Australia for the war. He cites a Canberra Times editorial and questions ministerial conduct amid alleged scandals and government contracts. He criticizes the Prime Minister and calls the attack unbecoming politics.
Rail plan eyed for Broken Hill to Port Pirie line
The Prime Minister told the House of Representatives that a standard gauge link between Broken Hill and Port Pirie is under consideration with an estimated cost of £1,750,000. He noted possible gauge unification moves and added that the line would aid rolling stock for potential military movements.
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Broken Hill
Port Pirie
Menzies
House of Representatives
Tt Jm
Albury
Melbourne
Sydney
Wodonga
Tocumwal
Collins
Breach Healed Between Sir Earle Page and Mr Menzies
Sir Earle Page bridged a two year breach with Prime Minister Menzies in a dramatic House of Representatives statement. He praised Menzies for wartime service and urged a National Government to steady Australia, stressing Menzies global contacts and empire role. The bench cheered the chorus of support.
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Sir Earle Page
Menzies
House of Representatives
Earle Page
Australia
Mengies
Lyons
Menges
Australis
Empire
Mr. Mensies
British Empire
Weather Gabble of Canberra Report
At 9 am barometer stood at 30.44 inches and 30.32 inches at 3 pm. Temperature logged 41 degrees at 9 am and 54.6 degrees at 8 pm with a 622 degree maximum notation. Minimum reached 23 degrees. Wind peaked at 4 mph.
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Canberra
Friiday
Hospital Board Protests Postponement Rejected
Canberra hospital authorities protested a postponement of Hospital Board elections but the Health Minister Sir Frederick Stewart said amendments were made to align the elections with the Advisory Council schedule. The minister expressed regret that the board's request could not be granted.
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Canberra
Hospital
Sir Frederick Stewart
Hospital Board
Advisory Council
R A A F Casualty List Names Incomplete
The latest casualty list issued by the Department of Air includes 19 names from all states. New South Wales entries feature Sgt J H R Fiphick formerly of Queanbeyan, slightly injured in the United Kingdom.
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Department of Air
N.S.W
J. H. R. Fiphick
Queanbeyan
Thu
Hae
United Kingdom
Blackburn to move against Regulation 69 under National Security Act
In Parliament yesterday Mr. Blackburn Labour said he would move at the next sitting to disallow Regulation 69 in its amended form under the National Security Act. He said the changes worsen the regulation and remove safeguards for discussing government war policy without ministerial consent.
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Blackburn
Lab
House of Representatives
Minster
National Security Manual to be Published by Defence and AG Departments
The Department of Defence Coordination announced the first edition of a Manual of National Security Legislation is being compiled in the Attorney General's Department and will be available in about three weeks. It will include the National Security Act 1999 40 regulations and various orders of a legislative character with a price of two pounds plus postage.
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Department of Defence Coordination
Attorney-General
Fall From Tree Injures Forestry School Worker
While working at the Forestry School yesterday, Mr. J Coulton of Hall fell from a tree and sustained head and back injuries. He was taken to hospital by the Gambersh Ambulance and admitted for treatment.
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Forestry School
Yec Erday
J Coulton
Hall
Ganberrh Ambulance
Causeway Housing Demolition Plan and Hall Renovations
The Minister for the Interior Senator Fell orders demolition of ten Causeway houses to rehouse tenants as vacancies arise. Molonglo section nears complete demolition with few original buildings left. A special Causeway Welfare Association sub committee will meet to plan June 1 reopening of the reconditioned Causeway Hall and to unveil an honour roll for local servicemen. Over £200 will be spent on hall improvements and other nearby project work.
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Fall
Causeway
Foll
Fell
Molonglo
Causeway Welfare Assoc Station
Dlocus Plana
Causeway Hall
Henator Foil
Cau
Association
Cyril Hiland
Three New South Wales Munitions Factories Approved
The Minister for Munitions announced approval for three additional factories in New South Wales. One site will become a fourth gun ammunition factory employing over 1,000, with land already acquired. Total capital for these plus a previously announced factory approaches £2,000,000. Each plant, designed to produce gun ammunition components, will employ about 600 operatives and involve joint management to streamline production.
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Senastor McBride
New South Wales
Benstor McBride
McBride
Ogether
Sydney
Ministry of Munitions
Iassembly
Senator Crawford Leaves U.A.P.
Senator T. W. Crawford of Queensland leaves the U.A.P. to pursue an independent stance. He says his move is a protest over cabinet appointments after Hughes’s leadership ballot and notes he will still support the government after new Benators take seats.
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T. W. Crawford
Queensland
U.A.F
Mr. Hughes
UWAP
Menzies
Mr. Menzies
L ‘Am
Benastors
Chanter
Crawford
Regret Over Cabinet Action Sparks Unity Debate
Treasurer Mr. Fadden condemned Senator Crawford for delaying cabinet selection during a period of national gravity. He said the move was unfair to the Government and its supporters and urged timely action to maintain political unity in Australia.
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Fadden
Sena
Tor Crawford
Australia
Crawford
Mr. Fadden
War Day by Day Signals Collapse of Iraqi Revolt
Reports say the former Iraqi Regent Abdul Ilah arrives from Tran prom I to influence Iraq political scene amid signs of imminent collapse of the Rashid Ali government. Some say Abdullah loyal to British cause. editors note British aid may dilute revolt while Turks offer refuge to royalist leaders. Flooding along the Euphrates hinders troop movements and delays a British favorable outcome as fighting persists.
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Abdul’ Illeh
Tran
Proms
Iraq
Rashid Ali
Theii
Baghdad
Absa
Abdullah
Ghazi
FIL
Allisters
Turkey
Ankara
Mier
Anl
Euphrates
Juja
Crete
Axis partners lose one third merchant ships
German and Italian shipping losses total 2 855 000 tons illustrating how Axis traffic has been crippled. British losses rose as well though and the balance of naval power shifted. Before the war German shipping reached 4 231 000 tons with 3 259 000 sunk or lost, leaving Axis bases under strain while Allied tonnage remained substantial.
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Germany
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