Election to Advisory Council and Hospital Board
The Australia Capital Territory election day will select members for two-year terms on the Advisory Council and Hospital Board. The vote hinges on candidates’ capacity and intent to serve the welfare of Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory during wartime, with campaigns described as featureless and focused on limited proposals.
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Australia
Advisory Council
Hospital Board
Usafulvom
Sone Mutter
Mails for Tobruk Isolation Reported
An early report describes Tobruk mail isolation with shipments sent by air from Mavi through enemy lines. The minister explained most mail items were private letters, with a few government or military messages included, and stresses the limited portion of total mail reaching Tobruk.
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Tobruk
Ememy McTi
Hen
Mavi
Png
Spender Seaterdey
Privele
Brucen
Rail Shops Converted to War Enterprise Report
The annual conference of the Railway and Premway Officers Union was told by the Chief Railway Commissioner that discussions with Premier McKell indicate a wartime plan may impose strain on railway services. Delegates suggested a potential move to secure a large new factory for production to support allied industries.
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Nyoney
Vw, Railway and
Ens” Union
Heripats
McKelll
Cmtnet
Serteen
Fawellia ‘Ber
Hartigan Tniet
Delegarentat Ite
Scum
Vormiin
We 1Wer Industries
Budget Expenditures Rise in Annual Government Papers
The Treasury report outlines large projected increases for next year across all departments. Major items include Civil Defence and military maintenance costs, expanded defense projects, and new work on public works programs. The document notes added appropriations for legal and investigative services, health and welfare, and transport needs, with a total near 3.88 million allocated for new works and buildings.
Neutrality Act Intercept Aide Describes Legal Windfall
An unclear report from Washington details Yroay and Seaxtar McKellar intercepting the Renate to stay a near sepeist the Neutrality Act. The article asserts the act prohibits aiding belligerents, with references to a street confrontation and possible legal interpretations. The piece hints at broader wartime policy and reactions.
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Washington
Yroay
Seaxtar McKellar
Renate
Renatie McKellar
General Blamey and Wartime Leadership Critique
A reader letter argues that the full history of the Middle East war will blame General Blamey and the minister for air, Mr Spender, for misprision and high-handedness. It claims Blamey faced a biased parliament and criticizes the government for mishandling senior officers and policy.
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Middle East
Whemny
Mtr Spender
Bimney
Huehly
Shieh
Sritien
Secret fund inquiry to be conducted by commission
The inquiry will be led by a commissioner and involve government officials. It aims to examine secret funding practices, with the Prime Minister and Defence Minister named as central figures. The commission will operate under specific procedures and a formal timetable.
Ricketson Denies Knowledge in Budget Inquiry
A disputed telegram to Prime Minister indicates Mr. Ricketson denies knowledge of a secret fund and demands a hearing at the inquiry. The Royal Commission will verify payments and consider the budget's contents and implications discussed in recent House statements.
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Ticketaon
Prdilen
Ricketson
Patio
Mouse of Representatives
Hayat
Unclear fragmentary news note on unions and labour leaders
Fragmentary report references unions and a Labour Council figure described as outrageous. Mentions Sydney and Melbourne discussions on living standards and workers’ conditions. Content is garbled and references political context without clear events or dates.
Government plans war tax board to handle distress loans
The government intends to establish a wartime taxation board to manage distress cases arising from the national contribution scheme. It aims to provide a structured response to financial hardship caused by the compulsory loans system.
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Goverment
Election week at polling booths reports and rival plans
A lengthy report outlines the Canberra election campaign with discussions on national taxation, rationing, and the role of the Advisory Council. It notes key speeches by Mr Call and the Labor and government contenders, including Gardiner and Hurley, and details polling locations and voting procedures.
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Aocleten
Tolopes Park
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Mina
Kaw
Call Wani Jak
Call Wan Aatroaine
Hingutan
Tie Laleay
Mosere
Gardiner
Hurley Au Moin
Messrs
Aluir
Metter Fm
Mirley
Maapital
Moar
Uz. Wilaun
Vicomen Ayvmter
Cale
Feild Lin
Ryan
Labour
Canberra
Vieluur
Gevera- Riese
Peemil Nowpita
Anyatato
Lyail Gwin
Himirdlite Latour
Bmair
Labour Party
Pilin
Partin
Colwell
Hospital Tax Allowance for ACT Taxpayers
Government to treat hospital tax paid by residents of the Australian Capital Territory under the national contribution scheme. Decision aligns ACT contributions with states, affecting deductions from rent and other taxes.
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Australian Capital ‘Territory
Anne Hnate
Aue
Capital Territory
Love on the Dole in Sydney Theatre Review
A fragmentary notice discusses a production titled Love on the Dole by Empire Prima. The text cites Prany writing and involves an actor named MC who is unsure if the show bans mats grain or tewanay amid industrial trouble. It references London entertainment and Brom war era context.
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Sydney
Prany
Industraa
London
Celebrity concert to be held in Portly area tourday
A concert is announced featuring Dorothy Malmion and pianist Peter Sonper with John by ale Robert Cheryne among performers. The event, arranged in collaboration with the ALE, aims to showcase new talent prior to a pope related prelude in the Al tert Tall na area.
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Iporily
Tourmday
Gander
Dorothy Malmiioh
Ana
Peter
Sonper
Helmeioh
John
Ale Ronert Cheryne
Hospital Board Race Appeals by Mrs Ashien in Canbera
The article reports Mrs Ashien appealing for a seat on the Hospital Board, citing experience with the Women’s Associations and hospital administration. It notes the need to expand services, outpatient care, convalescence, and obstetric treatment as the new hospital grows. The piece covers expectations for leadership and ongoing governance at Canbera Community Hospital and mentions The Cantonra Time as context.
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Slentsre
Yewoeeday
Aber
Ashien
Schiey
Pominala
Memorial Board
Becupettn
Rrw
New Pital
Annton
Dhakane
Willy Kere
Eich Ct
Worthy
Nt Tran
Tviaualine
Canbenra Community Hospital
Rajor
Bir
Rwmadie
W. White
Tne
New
Quinine Substitute Misconduct at Local Facility
An unclear report notes a quarrel over a quinine substitute at a facility. The fragment mentions an individual, unspecified dates, and possible disciplinary action, but details are unreadable. Further readable names or dates are not provided.
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