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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
5
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions public reaction to a meeting and references to associations and welfare. The garbled text hints at adjourned sessions, support for an unspecified federation, and appeals for funds. It references Canberra and territorial concerns but lacks coherent events or clear entities.
Roving New York Times correspondent reports Britain and United States wary of Japan and Soviet moves in East Asia. Leading government officials in Australia and Britain say they would support steps against Japan if democracy in the East is endangered, but warn against actions that draw the United States into war with the Soviet Union.
A government report from New South Wales outlines a trainee engineers scheme. The Commonwealth government aims to place trainees with industry to support technical workforce growth. The Minister for Labour announced plans to organize youth recruitment and industrial placement.
Fragmentary text shows a minister for labour blaming owners for unrest and appeals against local authorities. Review of statements indicates forthcoming decisions and possible announcements soon.
Canberra Technical College proclaimed second to none as enrolment rose to 1295 for the current year. Since the Empire Air Training Scheme began, 1134 aircraft fitters have completed courses. prizes were awarded to Dux May and other top students as officials praised the college’s expansion and its role in war effort.
A damaged OCR listing multiple trades unions and donors for stage allocations. Names include Ronald Seyana, Allen Muilvan, John Blake Erivs, Frederick Laird, George Taverner, Eien Capatlo, Jon Webb, and William O Neid. Prizes funded by various unions across painting, decorating, electrical and engineering sectors. Missing active service for Frederick Laird noted.
In a darkly described incident at Sydenham a gang entered a railway refreshment car, with one man prowling behind the counter while another grabbed cash from a drawer. The event involved several unidentified men and occurred late in the day, leaving police to investigate the brazen disturbance.
George Campbell Pike, 83, of New Zealand, was found unconscious off a railway line near John’s River at Taree. Police believe a robbery and push caused the fall. A railway ticket from Sydney to Grafton was found on him.
An OCR fragment touts a perfume named Charmanan with appealing notes described as thrilling. It mentions a range of powder shades including Ache Naturaile Poche Bunter Toe and Blanche and claims the fragrance delivers attractively for a wide audience.
Faced with limited legible text the item lists Charmeson face powder in small and large boxes with prices and sellers. It notes sales channels including archmisi srapere and sores and mentions ehalhatores and multiple price points such as 4X sales.
Fragmented report describes a funeral hoax raid with victims and suspects fleeing the scene. Text is garbled but suggests a funeral disruption and investigations with no clear identification of victims, defendants, or locations.
The report details heightened customs and excise charges tabled by officials, noting a 24 percent rise in duties across beer porter and cider. It mentions revised rates on tobacco products, methylated spirits, chewing gum and confectionery, wireless devices, carbonated beverages, and related goods, with government plans to pass increased costs to consumers under legal determinations.
The 1941 Australian Meat Board event in New South Wales faced delays due to supply conditions. The year end report shows a total value of £20,101 with ongoing expansion plans despite adverse market conditions and a late finish.
Readable text notes Charmosan cold cream sold widely in chain stores with price listings. Mentions Boudair jae 2/0 Toikoe 477 and arytopy by Chininy drepam and torag, with sales tax noted.
Public notice items include an obsolete motor tram ordinance proposal, broadcasting auditions and licensing notes, a monster dance event at a theatre, job ads for grocers and department staff, and a ministerial remark on arms orders. The text is fragmentary with multiple entities and places obscured.
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