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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 02, 1941

Page

3

Night and Day Raids Mark Week of German Bombing

London reports a major shift in air activity with sustained Allied bombing of Cherbourg and the Dutch coast. British bombers attacked multiple German targets across Europe, including Cologne and Rotterdam, while Soviet and Allied forces press operations. Churchill praises Bomber Command for relentless efforts amid heavy losses.

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Unclear text fragment referencing real estate and agents

Fragmentary OCR item mentions available immediately for something likely real estate and a named agent firm. Scattered lines include city and agent references, with no clear event or person details to confirm.

Robbery Case Highlights City Court Proceedings

Harold Patrick Drew, 48, appeared in City Court on 42 charges of pyenkine and caveting. The robberies, over a decade, mostly targeted newly married couples, with the accused linked to multiple alleged punctilious thefts across Roeweymookers.

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Mysterious Incident In Sydney Woman and Infant Mentioned

In Sydney a woman named Mrs Macyutin Lyons aged 26 and her infant son were involved in a reported event tonight. The text is garbled but indicates the baby was a few weeks old and the story centers on Lyons and her infant with unknown surroundings or outcomes.

Sydney Moniny Yang Momin Mel Macyutin Lyons

Youths Drowned Two Rescued from Well

In New South Wales at Rydney several youths drowned today while swimming near a well and dam. Arthur Clatener Granland ten, Raymond Teter Kela her three, Norman Rea thirteen, were involved. Rescue attempts failed for two, one recovered at hospital, others saved by firemen after pumping water. The incident arose as boards collapsed under rubbish lifting and a well used to supply water to a brewery was boarded over. The second drowning occurred at Hebbwon colliery dam where three companions swam. only one survived after extended submersion despite artificial resuscitation efforts.

Rydney Thien New South Warek Costaurunira Goldfield Arthur Clatener Granland Raymond Teter Kela~her Ailey Ettéet Cootamundra Norman Rea Party Street Weston Kelaher Gyanlayis Alma Peter Feeney Jesus Cgranland Ui & Brewery Weinery Fead Torley

RAF Raid Targets Tripoli Base in Libya Action

RAF bomber aircraft carried out a raid on Tripoli the main enemy base in Libya on Friday. Submarines and aircraft were active, with intensive attacks on enemy shipping and dumps, as well as aerodromes and factories in the area.

Gone RAF Tripoli Libya

Hospital Hours Reduced and Fire Drill Triggers Alarm

A report describes hospital hours cutting to forty four per week while a shipyard explosion and fires near the Spanish Quay disrupt activity. The incident sparked multiple fires and a large rescue effort as workers remained at the scene. The Commission today fixed new shifts and warned of continued air raids and wartime shortages affecting operations and safety.

Continuous RAF Raids Over Enemy Bases In Europe

Continuous raids by fighter command operate over Caen to the Caen el Rim sector during the day. Blenheim and other fighters strike targets near Lille Brest Bremen port. An Australian captain leads a successful mission to help threaten the Bremen harbor with bombs from the air in subzero conditions.

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Rugby report on the County League match at Dornybrook

The NW Rugby Teague requested a report on yesterday's County League match at Dornybrook. The Lathgow Canterbury Bankain group was created with 1 dollar. The Leainuen decision was read about wrist injuries to the jetter.

Hiniot Rugby Teague Yeaternday

Large schooner sunk in high speed attack at sea

Readable fragments describe a large schooner and another ship sunk in a fast moving assault. A 4000 ton tanker and a destroyer with a flying boat were involved. details are garbled but indicate a naval engagement with multiple vessels sent to the bottom.

Alec Astori

Public Service Notes on P E Act pensions and war service

Officials discuss how military pensions interact with Commonwealth Superannuation Act entitlements. The board seeks arrangements to ensure widows and dependants receive due pensions while preserving pensions for contributors. Officers in the Public Service may be required to resume civil duties or transition to a civil branch, with leave rules aligning to wartime service and future branch structures.

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Wanted to Buy Garden Item Ad

Wanted to buy garden later. State price and contact Holton care Tiavee.

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Political changes in Australia review in leading article

A ledge piece debates Moralez selection and Madden’s minor party finding. It argues Labor’s stance and government factors shaped by outside influences, criticizing current moves and questioning Australia’s war posture and policy direction.

Military pensions and civilian reemployment terms outlined

The text outlines pension and reemployment policies for military personnel returning to civilian service. It covers allowances during camp, rent credits, and medical provisions. clarifies that discharge status affects pension eligibility under the Public Service and Annuity Acts. notes possible shifts to civilian roles in public service and the impact of prior military service on pensions and future entitlements.

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