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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1941

Page

2

Obscure obituary and church history notes pontificates

Fragmented obituary notes mention Dr Jemas Winker a Presbyterian minister and references to church building projects in Ryuney and Saint Andrew's Church. The report touches on Australian clergy involvement, a public ceremony, and a memorial overview amid garbled OCR prose with uncertain dates and locations.

Ryuney Santer of Jemas Winker Bret Presbyterian Mininte Intecra Merviers Bradaam Ryulines Andrew Weday Australia Cpa Neal Nahhon Leead Tx Trent Rye Turing Rt Andrew's Moibrool Walbec Antes Bt. Ardrewe

Minister Poll to visit Can' barradha for war council events

The Minister for the Twrerian Renovator Ms Poll will arrive in Can' barradha tomorrow morning to attend ceremonies of the War Council and the Full Council.

Renator

Weather fragment and forecast snapshot

Fragmented weather report shows cooler trends with a 24 hour temp around 48 to 34 degrees. Mentions event timing at 3 PM and varied wind directions from SW NW with speeds near 2 to 9 mph.

Vichy Wariness and Atlantic Stand Against Germany

A desultory note on Vichy France amid wartime pressure, the piece argues Hitler hides aims behind puppet governance. It details French fleet concerns, Dakar and Martinique risks, and Roosevelt’s stance on halting German use of French bases in Africa and the Atlantic. It notes Petain’s resistance and Marshal Pétain’s role in guiding collaboration.

Carman United States Vichy Axis France Hitler Aaa Hiller Britain Europe Africa Germany South Ameri Darlan Newbecking Welf Tome Atlantic Marabel Petain Aterier Roosevelt America Western Dakar Martinique Anterowm-action Nagiiem

Canberra Rates Stand Pat No City Tax Hike Expected

Canberra announces no increase in rates and charges for the Australian Capital Territory for the year. The minister for the territory confirms the rates will mirror last year with a general rate of 9d in the pound and 34s on the value of urban land. A special sanitary charge for Queanbeyan area households is fixed at 187 per house unit based on unimproved land value.

Austral Eneaden Terige Wollaath Queanbeyen Miantore Labour Party Oldlanna W. Hut Emer J. F. Muir Aeair Hilger Canberra Lalarvets Pune National Canara Avery Austrasian Labour Salicy Het Lane Arawe Clatzia Labonte Vey eLlon Lcn Norowas Bux Caxberra Erhonia Mosira Cerdines Hall Everyone In Progress Association Department of the Fey F Lardiner

State Labour Exoneey Secre tary Talks Unity

The Labour Secretary addressed to-night claiming unity within the ALP. He urged the party to avoid traden urionds and warned of distant divisions. He cited 1601 nortant unions and discussed Milby aligning with the official party.

ALP E Mewuet Une Nortant Uniony Amistad Narthara Dacla Milby

Tish Pelations With Eire Strikes Note on Propaganda

In a report from Kent, scholars including Glu Vries and Gilley discuss resisting German propaganda and caution against footed support for Nazi aims. The piece notes public sentiment against Hitlerism and references U S Navy and Allied positions, with cautious language about neutrality and allegiance.

Inemakers

Budget speculation delays Labour caucus action

The Opposition leader indicated no Budget reaction until its formal presentation. Curtin suggested no immediate action, with Labour Caucus meeting Friday and main budget principles delayed to the following week. Debate will cover necessary measures, while inquiries into disallowance of regulations continue.

He Lanter Ar. Lutin Curtin Labour Tahoe Vanden Ema

Unclear text from historic university meeting report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a university committee or council meeting, with garbled names and institutions. The readable bits mention Lady and Briar likenesses, with references to high school ties and a composition announcement. Details are too fragmented to identify individuals, locations, or events clearly.

Australian Navy War Strength Reported Changes in 1940

The Admiralty and Commonwealth Government announce naval strength rises and planned expansions for 1940. A new program to expand shipyards and mercantile vessels is outlined with projected costs and timelines, including dockyard work near Sydney and charges for extending facilities.

Rolpe Royal Australia Navy Inersaraua Suiner Bome Australian Navy Australia Admiratina — Mhinouitaing Board Commonwealth ‘Government Mercantile Aly Cecinlon Talane Dockyard Hydeey Bull's Point Ayaamy Harbour

Textile Strike Settlement Expected

Report from Arbitration Court in Utay indicates a settlement may end the textile dispute soon. Negotiations among employers ATU and AGT officials, with representatives of the Wales Chamber of Commerce, suggested progress and a possible conclusion within a few days.

Hydney Manaay Taxkile Etre Ee Aeilfed Judie O’mann Arbitration Court Utay Junge O'Mare Monkind A. J. Burgess Emalder Auth Wales Chamber of Atanutne Wright ATU Ion

Army Boots Gramophone Record Not Evidence

A trial at AYDNEY MAC. the jury heard arguments over a gramophone record presented by the defense. The court ruled that certain recordings were inadmissible or unrelated evidence, with testimony from John Mency Melvoy, managing director of Foe are Mine Pty, noting prior conversations connected to the case.

Aydney Moaulay Dunen Starke Erasmophane John Mency Melvoy Foe Are Mine Pty

Hospital Doctors Payment Proposal Sets Cost at 100060

Sydney report outlines a government plan to fix hospital doctors' pay at 100060 pounds a year or hour, with Dr Morris cited as a member of the governing committee. The commission aims to address wages in New South Wales hospitals and related administration, seeking a weeklong Queenstown meeting.

Sydney Atondey Weexith Birney Morrie Bydnny Morris Sekurona Queenaford Biriahane

War in Pacific discussed by official in stance on Japan

A wartime official warned that Japan might end the war in the Pacific only with decisive victory. He noted the United States could have forced action earlier if not for missed opportunities and cited the potential production and mobilization benefits if Japan had not attacked. The speaker stressed uncertainty about the final outcome and urged continued resolve.

Areeney Walltt United States

Capital Territory Elections 1 Abour Party Manifesto

The Australian Labour Party promotes a bold program for Canberra under a plan to shift the capital to Canberra, oppose wage cuts, and demand equal services. Labour candidates pledge a £5 weekly wage floor, expansion of utilities and health, and stronger local autonomy while criticizing government waste and relocation costs.

A.C Hauwe Australian Labour Party

Nominations for Canberra community board and hospital elections

Nominations were lodged for the Canberra community council vacancies and hospital board seats. Nominees include J. Woanton, Currange Steve, Thala Presatet, and others. postal voting may be submitted. Rules state eligible electors within five miles of Spain North polling place must vote in person if not already voting by post.

Cankncra Monpilain Mira J. Woanton Af Currange Steve Thala Presatet Canberra Tilyare Advisney Council Namin Goodwin A. Gantiner Wi. Hubtey J. F Mir Blevn Ain J. W. Hah Fon Mestre W. White Jodi Removes E. Aviles Mitbon Jamieun Murtey Giberhan Turner Csurberta Tumet Spain Nnveladed

Dutch Indies Exchange Ministers Amid Turbulent Relations

Ambiguous report notes a ministerial exchange between the Netherlands and Australia affecting relations with Australia and the Netherlands. It references recognition by the Nine Nations and Canberra and mentions cooperation prospects amid unclear timing and authority.

Dutch Indies Exchange Ministers

War era transit of air power and German supply lines

Fragmented OCR reads as a wartime analysis noting Royal Air Force involvement and German supply and communications disruption. Mentions Marshal Duchenny, Kiev, Laniggrad, and Allied air efforts shaping strategic interference and resistance.

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Canberra et al ad reads fate of Wa special service

Canberra in etd ad read ee fate de r Wa special service afternous at vvterian Church. bulking wwe erected 19 fam jar. in Teceal yearn sat Jorased hecwuss of Une resend quant.

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War-time economy and agriculture referenced by government panel

A wartime economic policy discussion notes agriculture as a staple under government oversight. The report cites committee actions and a timetable for implementing reforms. Authorities emphasize production targets and resource allocation to support national needs.

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