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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1941
Page
2
A fragmented listing outlines a dense broadcast day with music, news, devotional and religious programs, sports, and entertainment segments. Entries include breakfast, morning and afternoon talks, sport recaps, and evening specials across multiple stations.
Sydney Thursday market reports from the Fleming to asleyards show steady bidding for 68 000 sheep and lambs. Prices rose 10 to 67 above Monday, with betters for beef and cattle, quotations for Weathers, Weavers, bullocks and cows listed amid overall fair demand and improving but uneven quality.
The Canberra YMCA showcases a hobby group display featuring toy making and craft work. Items include wall cabinets kitchen cupboards and toy figures. Proceeds from sale of toys will support patriotic causes as the group plans further expansion next year. General secretary Mr Glover will attend the national YMCA convention in Melbourne and return to Canberra Monday night.
Lottery No 6.5 drawn today lists first prize 93888 to Surdong Land Co Syndicate William Low P O Box 35 Oran second prize 680 to Pat’s Tire Eat Syndicate David Harris 46 South Avenue Leichardt third prize 19887 to Chance of life Syndicate Miss R Benson 10 Culr Street Lacie Fourth prize 6019 to Boubieu Siva Elm Mcinerney Drawn results include Lottery No 807 to be drawn Monday night.
A list of wool appraisement names and locations appears with many traders and districts such as Mudgee, Canowindra, Cooma, and Coombe Hapton. The record names numerous buyers and consignors, with weights and prices noted in a line of entries. This historical fragment lists firms and individuals including Dalgety, Weston, O'Brien, Hedger, and Quinn among others, tied to various NSW towns.
The draft proposes training and placement of workers in electrical trades through recognised committees chaired by the Minister, employers, and university representatives. It outlines apprenticeship pathways, wage terms, and supervision for fully trained and added tradesmen, with wage schemes tied to existing rates and the union’s oversight.
Fragmentary report notes future steps for producer gas powered units and registration charges. Mentions the minister and interior official but provides unclear details and several garbled terms.
A historic defense bill seeks to empower the Adjutant General to quash any sentence of a court martial confirmed outside the Commonwealth. It also requires those liable to serve in civilian aspects of wartime to notify a change of address within 30 days and tightens rank rules for the Australian Army Legal Department, excluding the judge advocate general from higher ranks than lieutenant.
The text notes a new regulation under the National Security General Act allowing the Minister for the Navy to waive life saving and passenger limits on ships during voyages. It sets a 14 day limit to lodge objections after notice of the order and mentions a review in authority for the appointment of a reviewer in cases of alleged work restriction refusals.
A scrambled OCR style list shows a Canberra radio schedule with numerous time stamps and program titles including news, music, gardening, dance, and a war diary segment. The readable items point to a mixed broadcast day across morning to evening with multiple news slots and varied entertainment features.
In Racine, the Editorial District Association panel overturned prior sanctions. Ming Muriel of Leiner won the event with Danny Marie Hout second and Hence third. The committee cited new evidence affecting Delnius eligibility and a one month suspension for Sunny Masle.
The War Cabinet approved pay increases for all wartime nursing services and for members of the Voluntary Aid Detachments and Auxiliary services, with boosts to take effect in stages. A state committee will conduct a broad review of water hydroelectric works and related projects across the state.
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