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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1944

Page

2

Proceedings in Arbitration Court and Tasmanian Visit News

The report notes Samuel Halt’s application for the diration of the AW being simulated by Judge O Mara in the Arbitration Court. Dr Evatt to visit Tasmania next week to discuss federation issues and other matters with the Tasmanian Government as part of extending Commonwealth powers.

Nsydney Samuel O'Mara Arbitration Court Mall Queensland Sydney Zune Evatt Tasmania Will Vialt Tuumania Lis Underwood Mlacuen Kvatt

Restricted Powers of Entry In Industrial Commission Ruling

The Full Banich of the Industrial Commission issued an interpretation today ruling that future rights of entry may be granted only to specific parties. The decision affects how eminent entry powers are applied under the Industrial Arbitration Act and limits broader access.

Endney Banich

Three Men Burned by Molten Lead at Bradford Works

In Kendal Limith Alwmendris on an early shift, three workers suffered severe burns while stowing molten lead from a mould. Foreman Munley and another supervisor, Dubtel, reported on site as the metal splashed and Beott shielded a coworker from contact with the hot stream.

Bydney Evan Uyes Bradford Kendal Limith Alwmendris Uhl Munley Beott

Sunderland Pilot Awarded D5.0 Blurred Text

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Sunderland pilot and a vessel, with garbled phrases about captains, guards, and a crew. Details are unclear, names and context are unreadable, and no coherent event or outcome emerges.

European Monarchies Face Postwar Public Decision

An April report outlines monarchies across Europe weighing postwar futures as Allied advances reshape governance. King Victor Emmanuel, Umberto’s appointment, and Italian public opinion signal a broad shift. Belgium, Greece, Yugoslavia, and Norway face distinct paths as their peoples decide monarchy or republic in a volatile reconstruction era.

Viktor Emmanuel Umberto Kaliatt Resim Rome Opinlon Naples Tkaly Elptes Whlen Komin Europe Peter Trop Norway

Gowrie Trust Fued Details of Gowrie Scholarship Fund

The Gowrie trust fund shows donations and contributions as part of the Gowrie scholarship program. References to donors include Mr and Mrs Addy Campbell and others, with notes of amounts previously acknowledged and ongoing support through institutions such as the Queensland National Bank and local branches. The document records contributions and the fund’s management context in Canberra and nearby areas.

Gowrie Queensland Nationat Bank Hin Mineon Moore WR Gray Canberra Erin

Pram Prices Set by Retail Commission Leader

Mr B McGarthy announced price changes effective Monday for most baby carriages with prices in pence except Queen Lang, with Williams, Favour, Trumph vehicles, and Winter Coles excluded. The new rates apply to all varieties with standard offer pricing.

B McGarthy Queenlang Rive Stil Bey Williams Facaasa Trumph Nanvhines Wintur Coles Y Inc Prada Tower

Press President Called Before Censorship Inquiry

SYDVex, Frapy The Aiiinter reports that at Galois a president of Australian News fuuper Propeiitors claimed the press had been called before a censorship inquiry. The Allmater said statements by Mr. Kennerwn Wand failed test of rem examination. The committee noted the public has become accustomed to distortion and suppression by some newspapers under prior governments. Colwell was viewed gravely for statements not in fact. He defended his news coverage and claimed bias in censoring American correspondence in Aub trang had been withdrawn.

Galois Consurship Colwell Hender

Price Commission Proposes New Pack Pricing Details

A scramble of garbled text outlines a Prices Commission protest and proposed new pack prices for a product referred to as a “Wonk tacks.” Mentions discounts, distribution bargaining, and September 39 as a contested date, with references to previous provisions and a push for rate changes.

Prices Commission Wade Aalen

Canberra Loan Campaign Amid Invasion Fear And Grants

Canberra reports show large loan applications totaling 12 420 taking in 161 applications for substantial sums while Prime Minister McKell broadcasts support for the loan drive. Orange threatens to challenge Canberra as regional town quotas and subsidies are debated. regional totals include amounts in the thousands across multiple towns.

Pacific War Still Vital Part Of Global Strategy

A wartime briefing emphasized the Pacific theater remains crucial in global strategy. The speaker argued continued Australian and American actions are needed to deter Japan and secure food and military support, with caution about postwar plans and future threats.

Pacific

Republican Move to Draft MacArthur Stuns Party

A Washington publication reports a Republican effort to draft General MacArthur for president. Correspondence suggests deeper maneuvering, with supporters urging restraint and noting signals of a possible nomination at the party convention mustering backing in New York Times circles. The letters indicate divided views on MacArthur’s chances and the strategy shaping the nomination fight.

Wahington Iepublican ALL Ginera MacArthur Mona oFoey Washington Co New York Amin Enat Macaehuf Atria Fm MacArthur Towat Bender Thor Dewey

Trainee Stoney and Geutfrey Named in Sydney Air Crash Report

Fragments report trainee Stoney and Geutfrey among those killed in AAC crashes. Mentions male pilots and remaining bodies in the acute western pal area. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate fatal air incidents near Sydney.

Mit Stoney L.A.C. Geutfrey Sydney Air Lag Ieaven Grit Cameron Afidgee Warnee

Unclear Imphal Front Updates and World War II Highlights

A garbled report from Imphal describes strategic moves in the Burma theater. It notes Allied and Japanese actions, tank and infantry operations, and Commonwealth leadership declarations.

Mining Industry Reports Production Drop Amid Incident

A damaged report notes a mining unit suffered a bed incident during a late shift, causing a production shortfall. Officials estimated output at 4,400 tons with four days remaining to reach a target near 24,200 tons, while management sought to mitigate disruption with countermeasures.

Aydney Friany Conliat Con Authority

Ordination Service at Grammar School in Toominy

An ordination service at Grammar School in Toominy featured Dr. Umygmann and clergy including Archdeacon Toberiaon and Rev. Choon GA. M. Null. The event highlighted the church’s mission and the need for spiritual visits and guidance, with community clergy in attendance and preaching remarks on service and inspiration.

Toominy Umygmann He 'Diocene Allerton Canterra Wawan Toberiaon Choon GA. M. Null Cynon Fulwalls Reey Ke. L. Mckeown Amiatinit Chaplin Ant Tho Tie’ Regatear Iuer

Bureaucracy Costs Rising Across Agencies Report

The Auditor-General’s report shows mounting expenses in administration and price regulation. Last year’s rationing commission spend reached £227,431 with current- year vote at £410,000. Revenue for the ACT stood at £360,400 and miscellaneous boards incurred costs in staffing and operations.

Samothers of Macufectiners Saat Gustardey Ats Maj Lon Mueld Peas Lebidsd Tobsere Board Regu Canberra Toeta Withatl Act

Food Control Costs Criticized By Mr Fadden Leader

Mr Fadden criticizes the Leader of a Country Party over the justification of public money spent on the stabilized Fox Control program. He notes estimates for the year ending June 30 at £190,000, with £110,000 for temporary and east employment, and questions the perceived idle justification for the employment. He cites the General Department command and other state wages as examples of inflated costs.

One Country Party 3Af Pedder Mere Kurt Badden Amis

Professor Declares Melduunne Case Not Solved Yet

In a murky inquest day at Selbourne University Professor Thoma Fartund Cherry testified on a pyjama grt, suggesting uncertain identity in a death linked to Corpae. Witness Wein offered two profile photos and Morgan and others questioned the reliability of facial drawings and post mortem exams.

Abe Yramagist Morgan Monanye Prufeawie Chedy le Morgan

Sydney's Tribute to Seventh Division Remembers Veterans

Thousands braved heavy rain to honor the Seventh Division with a parade and ceremony. Veterans from New Guinea and other campaigns, led by senior officers, received a solemn reception as townspeople lined streets and windows to salute the troops.

Sydney Controna Raimtrena Bestieges Atrvinn Rena Fromba New Guinea Sun Briendlen Tiather Varey Goremoe Anit Eelfancritien Nhl Forde

Labour's fallacies in Powers Bill referendum

Fragmented OCR text discusses Labour Government and post war reconstruction, suggesting a political dispute over constitutional reform and calls for changes to preserve Commonwealth collaboration. The passage mentions Mr Bersles and post war themes without clear, verifiable details.

Labour Sydney Bersles Ronmen Beran

Fragmentary Sydney Labor Day report from Pyrmont street scene

An incomplete note describes activities on Sydney’s Labor Day at Pyrmont with references to work and an incident involving someone knocked down and run, leaving unclear details about who, when, or why.

Sydney Wriday Pyrmont Ea- Bane

Diverse church services and schedules across communities

A fragmented church notices list multiple services, catechism and Sunday School times, communion rites, youth groups, and special events across several parishes including St Christopher's, St Patrick's Braddon, and West End Congregational. It notes masses, prayers, and congregational activities with varied afternoon and evening timings and notes about candidates and officers.

Church Notes Summarizes Local Denominational Services

Local church notes list services across denominations for Sunday and Monday. Anglican congregants are urged to take communion with a central prayer focus. church school inaugurations and confirmations are announced. Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist groups outline sermons, meetings, and youth events. clergy details and venue notes appear throughout.

Commonwealth Aims at Post War Prosperity

Fragmented OCR note outlines aims for postwar prosperity with unclear terms and misreads. It mentions standardization, pricing for products, and economic policies attributed to a Commonwealth context. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving a rough outline of economic reform intentions.

Commonwealth

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