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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1941

Page

2

Unclear wage determinations for Canberra quarter cited

Fragmentary text outlines wage determinations by industrial body affecting basic pay for the quarter ending June. Mentions Canberra capital territory figures, harvests equivalent indices, and weekly loading, with reference to state contributions and future adjustments. Names and precise figures are garbled.

Industria Bos Ane Ask Canberra IBA Gamuoongaltn Statiatician All Houses Taye Apal

Secret funds inquiry at Royal Commission hearing

Charles Nelson of the Miners Federation denies links to the Australian Democratic Front and asserts no involvement with alleged £300 payments. The session covers fund auditing, political influence, ministerial meetings, and José Winkler’s role, with Nelson claiming no receipt of funds and detailing meetings with Grant, Cassidy, and Fadden amid broader government and union oversight.

Funda Ve My Charles Nelson Edeastins W. M. Flughes J. Winkler Einors Hughes Mer Camsidy Cosstaie Haner Eppiarinas Nelan B.C Taylor Miners’ Federation War Hughes Anid Ny Anttzohle Neleon Combeida Dr. Hughes Aither Fadensha Mr Watacn Nelson Winkler Sancon Sed- Fen Aiinuster Wim Om Watson Fadsien Highey War Council Curd Mr. Nelwon Pdr Camldy Canady Canslay Almera Curtin Grant Unem Mr. Mughen Cassidy Tom Religious Organization SMM Hughen Ium Monatroun Fabrlen Mir Fadden Mr. Cassidy Ducuwe Mansion Mr. Byender BP Cammy Une Meerator

Awards To Alf Gallantry On Service The Minister Announced

The minister announced awards for gallantry and service in the army listing many officers and ranks. Names include Brigades such as Alan Vase and Ratweyn, captains like Harold Manley and John Wishard, and several sergeants and corporals. Military medals and a Military Cross were awarded to multiple individuals with accompanying honors for distinguished service.

Willie Thommen Laniges Fararys Pha Alfred Kabwon Military Crom Jowa McCarer Robert Berrien Gutaim Thomas Charlton Intent Aicpl Carnatian Blackburn Haw Siatuatey Pee Windeay Benet Jintentet

Enemy bases on the African coast attacked by forces

A battered report describes an assault along the African coast with motorized columns and aerial activity. The text notes attacks near Casale area with ground fighting and ships or crews captured, though much of the wording is garbled.

Rodney Casale

Provision in House Stns Helix Teems With Talk of Governors and Tankers

In an Adelaide discourse Senator Molay and officials discuss the governor general's authority, petrol rationing, and tanker availability. Gregory cites suspicions tankers were redirected for profit, while the prior government notes fuel canning aimed at boosting supply. figures show tens of millions of gallons estimated for January through September.

Brace Ocholas Beerviary Geveral Mart Elven Mar'toro Dammania Sind Brasegiale Dmenon Mintera A Vernor General Vir Beasley Praat Australia Bervice Binton Association IC. Gregory Austentia Belen Panple Gregory Ruweealla Adelaide Molaay Forney Iin Bmn Aumat Sapipeiber Banetor WeLong Jabuary

Aid to Russia and Australian war effort urged

The piece argues for measured aid to the Soviet front as Germany attacks, urging Australian government coordination with Allies. It highlights railway locomotives as a tangible contribution and calls for swift, focused support to Russia while avoiding misguided or futile efforts. It stresses unity of effort and use of Australia’s resources through the common war pool.

Germany Hitler Nineninskie Ollright Australia Russia Roane Moscow Commonwealth Tilway Ramia

Dutch Delegation Arrives in Canberra for World Peace Talks

A Dutch delegation from the Netherlands East Indies arrived in Canberra. They met with Commonwealth officials, toured Parliament House and the Prem Gallery, and participated in a government dinner. The Prime Minister highlighted unity to prevent future misery and bloodshed and to foster lasting peace.

Netherlands East Indies Canberra Dave Indies Theta Coundie City Commonwealth Parna Mouse Internat Hole Canberra al ‘Shich Par Nawentery Prem Gallery Mr. Curb

Postal Services AYDNIY With Canberra Delegation

A scrambled notice reports discussions with the Postmaster General and ministers about a proposed Canberra visit next week. The Governor and Lady Gowrie attended receptions while officials planned formal talks and a delegation to discuss postal relations and employment terms.

Aydniy Finney Benabre Ashley Torday Canberra Snurai Gawrie Melbourne Premit Jeeday Planing Uad van Dervins Enarel Gowrie Roautte Stream Gam

Weather report for Canberra unique text

Fragmentary weather note reports temperatures around 20.0 degrees with a high near 36 in 36 hours and winds from ENE at 2 mph, plus gusts up to 22 mph. Multiple garbled terms imply a weather dispatch with unreliable OCR.

Canberra Prey Raquomnt Mazimans

Canberra Visit Plans Attend War Memorial Opening

The visiting Canberra delegation, including Rev. Dr. John Ayn Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Austral vil, arrives Sunday and will attend the opening ceremony of the National War Memorial the following Tuesday. Flynn, known in Australia as Flynn, will travel with B18 as his companion.

Canberra John Ayn Grmaral Austral National War Memorial Dy. Flynn Australie

Railway Station Agt Says Postwar Lake Project Delayed

The article reports plans for a railway station area and lakes scheme by Bayetoy Collings and Exoal deal Of Mhoughe, noting the postwar delay. Canvassed opinions warn that postwar priorities will halt construction, with pledges that postwar work will begin once the war ends and conditions permit.

Bayetoy Collings Canberra

Chinese Army Claims Five Key Changshat Axis Retaken

Chinese forces report recapture of five positions outside Changsha after victory announced by Chungking via Canberra Legation. Hupeh and Tungshantis fronts cited with celebration marking national day as Ho Ain joins guests including Curtin and Johnson at Canberra.

Khang Chungking Yeatanday Calnewe Canberra Chiewe Outabie Chang Airfeld Breasink On Sheal Hupeh Chines Legation China Australia Or. Ho Ain Prion My Curtin Mr. Johnson United Kingdom Air Ronald Cras Cticlala

October Flower Show at Canberra’s Albert Muir Room

The October Suntaly Flower Show presented by the Horticultural Society of Canberra will be staged in the Ante Room at Albert Muir. Mr Warren will demonstrate the methods judges use to determine months and related timing concepts.

Canberra Albert Muir Warren Wn Jalent

New Caliberra Hospital to Open Sooner Says Dr Nott

Dr Nott stated the new Caliberra Hospital would open sooner under the new Health Minister Mr Holloway. He noted construction delays due to new materials and winter conditions may affect completion timelines and patient transfers between boards.

Nott Caliberra Minibter Holloway T Snow Eas Canberra Deere Plogrean Womphal Board Mt Graund

War Memorial Opening Ceremony for Ex-Service Men

Ex servicemen and their wives and dependants attend the War Memorial opening by His Excellency the Governor General. The Commonwealth Railway Department offers a concession on rail travel from Adel to Kalgoorlie for the ceremony on November 21. Travel must be by trains not earlier than November 2 with limited wingle fare and one third off for live service members.

Gall Railway Agateote Hla Excellenty War Memorial Wingle Ne Lea AATE Commonwealth Railway Department Walaa Una Kalgoorlie Adel

Canberra Shops To Close For Chamber Opening

The Canberra Chamber of Commerce council decides to close business premises from 10 am to 1 pm on the opening day to allow members time to attend the ceremony.

Canberra Canberra Chamber of Commerce

German Film Campaign In Russia Stirs Melbourne Screening

Melbourne screens a propaganda piece showing German forces advancing through Russia. The report notes civilian scenes and German military power, with critical views on the film’s portrayal of women and war.

Melbourne W Man Coments Critica Emi

Axis attack of Tobruk reported by Italian communique

Italian communique says fierce artillery and bombardment attacked Tobruk aided by German and Italian ships. British defenses resisted with troops and guns though some positions were hit during the siege.

Tobruk London Tider

Rail stock to aid Russia trade quoted in misspelled note

A garbled OCR excerpt reports rail stock to aid Russia trade and mentions government acceptance of rial, December timing, and references to Mr Hughes and a federation. The text is fragmentary with many unclear names and places.

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