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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1941

Page

2

Advertising Copy Amid Ink and Costs

A terse notice describes a practical advertising approach from Mainty noting ink costs and gate figures. It mentions recycling and the need to follow advertising base signs and partner terms.

Senate Committee Backs Amendment on Neutrality Act

The Foreign Relations Committee votes 14 to 10 in favor of removing fears on American ships as part of Amendment W. The debate continues, with expectations that the bill will reach the full Senate and be passed promptly.

Washington Bunday Henain Foreign Helatiane Committee Bux En Verlag Colmbah Snes Dabcte Ue

Russians Fight With Faith as War Grinds On

The piece argues Russia will prevail as cities fall and famine tests resolve. It compares Russian defiance at Leningrad and Moscow to British resilience in Dunkirk Greece Crete and North Africa, urging united public support and greater effort behind leaders.

Eningrad Moscow Rolla Crimea Kharkov Ukraine Rostav Caucasus Leningrad Dunkirk Greece Crete North Africa Syria Middle East Rasain East Africa British Isles London Rus Ramis Huss

Budget speech signals budget measures to be debated

The article outlines a forthcoming budget presentation by Mr. Chifley and the government plans. It notes anticipated enabling bills, party caucus discussions, and potential impacts on taxation and public finances.

Chifley Waditex Eiken Anahalla Unes USA Curuin Faden Labour Pontain Memibera ‘Maasrs, Colee Wilson Mhowe Fedden

Closer Links With Russia Move Likely

The Commonwealth Government plans to inaugurate trade and diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia. The Australian Labor movement bodies hint at support, with the Federal Executive yet to resolve on actions. If Democratic peers move, Cabinet will consider a formal recommendation. Prime Minister Curtin reportedly in talks with State Labour leaders.

Sydney Commonwealth Russia ACITU Fulding Ody Teadna Union Movement Labour Party N.8 W Trades Ad Labour Council ACU R.A. King Tein Mr. Curtin

Petrol Cuts Foretell Tanker Dependence in Supply

The article cites ministerial statements on rationing and tanker shortages. Beasley notes future fuel policy hinges on tanker deliveries and continuity of government supplies, while Beanish warns against forecasts before refinery stock controls are in place.

Indictment for Perjury Ties to Propaganda Probe

Washington reports George AM, aide to Representative Hamilton Flak, indicted on two counts of perjury connected to an inquiry into alleged Axis propaganda. The grand jury alleges he denied knowledge of George Sylvester Viereck and of movements involving shipments tied to forest raids and G‑men probes.

Washington George AM Txoin Hionist Hamilton Flak Pede- Ta Grand Jury Chatrys Wil Talale George Sylvester Viereck Ageond Hill Lyule Toged Foresta G-Men

Governor and Lady Guwrta attend service at St John the Baptist

Their Excellencies the Governor and the General and the Lady Guwrta were present at Divine Service yesterday morning at St John the Baptist Church in Canberra.

Lady Guwrta St. John 1 the Baptist Church Canberra

Shipowners Face Possible Regulatory Terms

A mangled report notes government officials discuss forcing terms on shipowners by regulation. The Peters Minister for Labour and other officials reportedly argue a new regime may be enforced to set immediate restrictives on shipowners.

Ayoner Peters Labour Me Ward Trims Mai Curtin

Feast of Christ the King at Patrick's College

The Feast of Christ the King was celebrated at Patrick's College Manly with a solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Between five and ten thousand parishioners participated in the procession and related ceremonies.

Stayon MY Patrick's College Manly

Bathurst Gaol Escape Junt For Mardi

Eric Roneld Craig, a 3¢ unvicty ed murderer serving life, escaped Bathurst gaol around noon. Police and prison warders search the district as Craig, who was convicted in 1938 for the murder of Beadle O Connell and linked to May Miller’s death, reportedly appeared devout and fanatical. He escaped after leaving church with another prisoner. Craig has a wife and fourteen children in Sydney.

Sydney Bundy Eric Roneld Craig Ufe Bathurst Bathureat Oromdere Craig Beadle O'Gonnae Perk Ertock Wadie May Miller Queena Park Jiles

Health control urged for Australia by former minister

Former Health Minister Bir Frederick Brewn criticized the lack of a uniform health scheme in Australia. He urged Commonwealth Health Services control of health in Australia, citing 40 000 invalid pensioners who could be better off under a proper nationwide scheme.

Sydney Frederick Brewnart Tosnight Commonwealth Australia Bir Frederick

Car Dives Into Creek Leaves Three Injured at Scene

Three RAAF and AAS personnel were seriously hurt when their car ran off a sharp bend near Mate quarle Drove this afternoon and crashed into a creek. Sgt Blott Corporal Correll and Corporal Main from Camden flying school sustained concussion and suspected leg fracture. One other party member escaped unharmed.

Sydney Hundeyi Matequarle M Creek Bercuere Sgt Blott Caporal Correll Corporal Main Camden Flying School

Blood America With Pictures

Mr George Polster of Australia, representative of the Columbia Broadcasting Corporation of America, pressed the Commonwealth Government to expand the information bureau proposed for New York by the Department of Information. A two hour request urged the government to clarify Mr Polster’s death and noted Germany’s heavy spending on publicity. Australia offered to flood America with news and pictures to aid the war effort.

Sy Uiem George Polster Australiea Calumbla Broadcasting Corporation Ameren Commonwealth Government New York Department of Infirm Folater Germany Pacine Australia America

Canberra Toc H group opens renamed home in face of war

A Canberra Toc H meeting Friday marked the opening of a refurbished center behind a vacant allotment as dignitaries including Governor Gowrie Ambassador Nelson Johnson and Senator Collings attended. The group praised wartime and postwar aims and pledged continued support for youth and community service through Toc H.

Canberra Reid Benator Collings Iso Pell Wshitt Murray Amos Ntud Toc 4 Fruai Ryde Tate Tor Thones Nelson Johnson Toc H United States Focal Tog Roe Ministier Colltaga Alan Tim

War Day by Day Reports Global War Interest Focus

World interest last week centered on the front and the American Congress in Washington where action is underway to repeal clauses of the act. Reports mention German delays and shifting positions as Allied forces advance.

Momow Tokyo Amatican Congress Washington Gunarat Taplas Allerich Rosas Armien Pemnin Oorwany Ammericen

Alliance Predicted With Russia Amid World War II Talks

Fragmented text discusses Britain’s wartime stance and possible alliance with Russia. Mentions Eden, Bevan, and Churchill figures, with references to Iran and Middle East pressure, describing diplomatic maneuvers and criticisms of government policy amid ongoing conflict.

Minister's Sow Fire Devastates Camp In Greece and Crete

Fragmentary report describes a fire destroying works and garages at Camp In Greece and Crete. Mention includes Private Frederick Maiti and individuals linked to Coffies, with damaged property and unspecified casualties.

Frederick Maitino Renatoe Garant Teas Sydney Braser Collins Raluing Afar Ose Wood, CMI and Co. Ltd Greqoe Crete

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