Inquiry on Food Quality at Canberra Hostels Doubts Efficiency
The inquiry by the Panic Works Committee examined August plans for 4 baste? and questioned who ensures prime beef and mutton reach tables. Witnesses spoke of inconsistent fruit delivery and calls for outside competition to break food supply rings.
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Deaths and Notices From Australia and New Zealand Briefs
Deaths follow motor accident near Liverpool with Constable William Parker of Parramatta among the deceased. Sir William Hunt, chairman of Wright Stephenson Company, dies in Wellington. Police arrest two Gestapo hiding on the Doorn estate. Country Week carnival canceled amid NEWCAs meeting in Sydney. Premier Mair confirms government taxation plan. Gold price unchanged in Sydney market. Returned Soldiers League reports record membership ahead of congress. Fame Maori T W Ratang dies near Wanganui. Tooheys Ltd declares full year profits and dividends. Sydney press conference with minister and media bodies yields no statement.
Canberra Weather Report Highlights Unclear Readings
The Canberra weather note reports pressure readings for 9 pm and 3 pm, with temperatures given as 518 and 662 degrees. Other values include a 24 hour minimum around 26 degrees and a base reading near 37 degrees, alongside unspecified wind data.
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Governor Gowrie to Return to Canberra This Morning
Lord Gowrie attended by Jeln L. BL will return to Canberra from this morning.
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Lord Gowrie
Jeln L. BL
Canberra
Astronomical data for Tuesday September 19
Sun rises at 5.59 a.m. and sets at 5.58 p.m. Moon rises 9.48 a.m. Venus rises 6.17 a.m. and acts 6.10 p.m. Mars rises 1.3 p.m. and sets 3.41 a.m. Jupiter rises 6.35 p.m. and sets 6.37 a.m. Saturn closes 8.34 p.m. and sets 7.48 a.m.
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Advisory Council election seen as wasteful travesty
The advisory council in Canberra is accused of trampling Canberra and Commonwealth interests by staging a costly biennial election. Critics call for extending the council’s term or abandoning the body, arguing ministries ignore its advice and warn that war distractions justify not holding the election. The piece questions two-government administration and the £400 election expense.
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Advisory Council
Australia
Australians Stranded at Colombo as Liners Requisitioned
Passengers arriving from overseas report hundreds of travellers, including Australians, stranded in Colombo because the British Admiralty has requisitioned the liners for naval use. Some are in financial distress and camps have been set up to aid them as their situation worsens.
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Colombo
Americans Wary of Landing Forces Now Survey Says
A survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion finds only 1 percent favour deploying the army and navy against Germany now. Forty four percent would intervene if Britain and France seem to be losing soon. Forty nine percent expect the war to end within a year.
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Passenger bookings rise 100 percent Sydney to London
A Sydney KLM cable shows passenger bookings to London have doubled. No increase recorded for KLM Royal Netherlands Indies Airways, while fares Singapore to Sydney stay at £55. Empire Flying Boat Service Sydney to London remains at £180 with no changes.
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Contraband Cargo Seized on Danish Steamer Malaya
Hong Kong police allege the Danish steamer Malaya carried contraband iron and steel. British authorities test the ship during a seizure operation.
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Malaya
Child Decapitated Near Toongabbie By-Dubbo Road Incident
Six year old Shirley Brewer of Toongabbie was decapitated in a vehicular accident on the Dubbo Sydney road after school. A pausing line on the route home is noted in safety reports.
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Shirley Brewer
Toongabbie
Canberra hostel opposition questions food quality at Kurrajong inquiry
Public Works Committee questioned quality of beef and mutton in contracts for Hotel Kurrajong and Gorman House as Canberra hostel plans faced scrutiny. witnesses noted costs and facilities needed, including laundry, drying yard, boxing room, bicycle racks, lounges, and a telephone cabinet to serve residents and visiting MPs.
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Signalman Killed by Train Near Bralineville
Harold W. Costello 42 a signalman was struck by a train at Bralineville while seated at a signal box. He died instantly in this fatal incident.
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Sydney
Harold W. Costello
Bralineville
Composite Government for Australia Proposed by Cameron
The Country Party leader Cameron urged a composite government with UAP and Country Party as equal partners to government during wartime. He said negotiations should form a government equal to the tasks ahead and free of leader domination. He backed universal training and war-time economic measures to safeguard Australia.
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Polish Polish invasion shifts Allied plan in London
London reacts to the Soviet invasion of Poland with ministers meeting and pledges under the Anglo Polish pact being discussed. Britain and France weigh the change in strategy as Moscow declares neutrality while Poland fights on the eastern front.
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Menzies Visits Australian Ammunition Factory
The Prime Minister witnessed a large boost in munition production with about 1,000 more workers added in two months and shell output now three times higher than in July.
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Avettana
Menzies
Victims of Athenia Sinking Seek Aid Across Cities
Eight Australians aboard the liner Athenia were killed or injured when torpedoed by a German submarine. Survivors include Donald Balmain and Henry Tomlingon rescued by the City of Flint and bound for Halifax. Others are in Northern Ireland Glasgow London with several in London and Ireland seeking assistance. The Australian High Commissioner in London is arranging aid.
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Aviation minister relocates to Victoria Barracks in Melbourne
The Minister for Civil Aviation and Defence relocates his office to Victoria Barracks Melbourne to be nearer senior military officials as workload rises.
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Rush of Volunteers for Enlisted Force
Recruiting for a special force of the Commonwealth Government proceeds apace. In Melbourne 3,000 application forms were taken and 1,400 returned filled in.
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Militia Enrolment Rush and Training Plan
Early crowds gathered at recruiting centers as 20 000 militia members enrolled. Officials announced a special month of training alongside 16 extra days for militia units. About 80 percent of the standing army to be drawn from unmarried militiamen aged 20 to 35, with the rest from volunteers unable to join the militia. In Byydney, Attorney General Hughes called Russia's Poland move unexpected and said it does not advance Germany’s honor or global peace.
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Australian leaders push for rapid defence pre pration
Leader of the Country Party Cameron warns defence measures last week are insufficient as Poland danger grows and regional tensions rise with Russia Japan and India. Opposition leader Curtin stresses manpower limits and calls for joint staff talks with New Zealand to protect the empire. Melbourne reports stalled ALP policy talks on wartime defence measures.
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