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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
3
Speech reports mixed U S views on Australia as officials note shifting stance. The record cites quotes about Australia’s strength and warm reception by American press and leaders, with emphasis on friendship and favorable coverage.
The Minister for the Armed Forces replied today to Mr Menzies regarding his surprise at the timing of a statement. He said the reason given mirrored why Mr Menzies had not spoken in Parliament, touching on the Australia New Zealand agreement.
Sydney report notes 489 Ford workers allegedly locked out over morning tea causing production drop from 90 to 72 units. Judge O Mara in Arbitration Court called the claim non vice and the union seeks a ruling to extend morning tea.
Sydney tops the betting list with more than 1 000 000 pounds in stake. Bourne follows with over 1 000 000 pounds. A late record is noted in Dalton with sales rising. Newtgrany war and an Australian record at the Victorian sales last month are mentioned with a grand total of 530/10.
A garbled report describes a customs seizure involving jewelry valued at 2000 sovereigns. It mentions a discovery linked to a customs search and implies a crowd with seized items packed in cloaks to conceal them, noting teenagers were present.
Fragmented OCR lists vacancies from multiple organizations including The British Tabulating Machine Co Ltd and Young Pry Ltd. It notes roles such as emergency workers and showroom assistants, with ages and locations like Canberra and Acton, and invites applications via specific addresses. The fragmentary text also mentions national service and clerical postings.
Corporal in the AWA, Rogar George Brown, 46, was ordered to pay Judith Isobel Stanton £150 for breach of promise. The case, heard in the Mic heme Court today, alleges Brown wooed Stanton while in military service and sought £2,000 in damages. Brown’s marital status and lack of defense were noted in court.
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