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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1941

Page

5

Mobile Canteens in War Time Face Fire Raids and Road Delays

Mobile canteens run by the YMCA and other groups supply food to civilians and troops. Fire raids threaten stations and drivers must slow or move to keep canteens safe, while demand remains high in towns and road networks. Large and small stations benefit from mobile units visiting cities and rural sites.

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Russia warns of widening war impact on Britain and Allies

A wartime broadcast quotes Mn. Spender detailing how fighting near Leningrad and along major rivers could pull in Allied forces. He asserts the need for industrial output, manpower, and intensified cooperation to prevent a German breakthrough, warning Australia against costly dependence on others in a global conflict.

Army Spender Leningrad Durne Dnleper Russia Australia Crlalinan Germany Une India Singapore

Rare Animals at SEW York Zoo Tour Sparks Controversy

A chaotic report details a tour by John Toevan and associates involving exotic creatures including platypus and panda. It notes planned daily transfers of special creatures, a sea of dubious finances, and mentions a $25,000 allocation tied to a transport initiative, with unclear outcomes and several typographical errors in the source.

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Frozen petrol stocks recalled and ration rules eased

The government announces unfreezing of petrol stocks up to 44 gallons or a two month ration equivalent for primary producers and others. The recall for excess stock begins immediately with penalties and temporary legal exemptions for the amount beyond the limit. Ministers emphasize gradual removal while preserving national supply and preventing shortages. The move follows concerns over deliberate stockpiling and potential abuse of the ration system.

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Insurrection Spreading in Occupied Countries

London reports from Moscow radio say unrest grows in France with Arras workers on strike and peasants hiding grain. Requisitions for Germany rise. Paris papers note a German captain killed during attacks on Germans. Also mentions Communist deputy sentencing and sabotage in Slovakia with injuries and unknown death toll.

London Moscow Radio France Arras Pax de Calais Germany

Producer Gas for Transport Proposal Urges Early Action

The minister for supply, Senator Metsay, urged producers to use producer gas to cut petrol use and meet quotas amid rationing concerns. He pressed for eliminating wasteful practices and urged central users and communities to move early to adapt to fluctuating seasonal needs and preserve supplies for essential use.

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Page on Australian defences and overseas troop talks

Sir Earle Page discusses British government plans on equipment and deployment of Australian troops overseas. He says details must be handled with care and avoids public statements until positions are clarified, reaffirming Australia’s defense needs and readiness amid wartime tensions. The Vatican reports the Catholic party president Manmberia Vignoll’s departure, while Sydney police pursue Anthony Willan Rewers, who escaped prison farm and is headed to Melbourne.

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Fragmentary Classified Notice From The Times

A cluttered OCR excerpt lists notices about a married couple, job ads for a waitress, a fur coat, and a public reward. Mentions include Westlake, Caumeway, Bri earnings, Donald McCaughey, and Civic Theatre. The fragmentary text references a reward for return and various personal notices with unclear context.

Pensioners Granted Concession on Government Transport

The Minister for Transport Mr O'Bull-Ravn announced that pensioners qualifying for a concession would receive free or reduced fares on government vehicles in the city at half cost. The move aims to support the elderly with travel costs.

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