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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1941
Page
2
A reader notes a delay in completing a home renovation as funds run short. The writer cites insufficient cash to replace worn-out fixtures and cover essential materials, delaying progress and forcing postponements.
The House of Lords notes Britain will deploy air raid shelters for 30 million people and expand to domestic basements, coves, factories, and schools. Morrison shelters output targets reach 20,000 weekly with 380,000 already allocated, while 40,000 building workers shift to bunk and shelter construction. 1.5 million bunks delivered for Anders20 shelters, half a million available by month’s end, reusable to 160000 weekly until 14 million supplied.
British stage star Gertrude Lawrence declined a medal from the Finnish government in protest of its actions against Russia during the 1930s and 40s. The note was delivered in New York and attributed to her pacifist stance. In Auckland, New Zealand, two Royal New Zealand Air Force members died when their night training aircraft crashed. Flight Lt Harold Wilas, 22, and Leading Aircraftman Norman Wilson, 28, both from Auckland, were killed.
Melbourne minister backs national health system criticizing divided state schemes. He commends Mr Kelly for his statesmanlike remark while noting serious disadvantages in the current arrangement.
In Australia a speaker named Earle Page described unity and debate over war aims during a visit to Singapore. He noted strong support for fighting and questioned delays in Australian volunteers reaching the front. The report mentions internal discussions across eastern Australia and reactions to war mobilization.
Elizabeth Ardara presents Mina, Jean Bray offering a makeup lesson at Davies Pharmacy in Kingsted from October 21 to 27. Mim Bray will demonstrate Arden preparations and modern makeup techniques during a free consultation.
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