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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1944

Page

4

Propaganda Case Ties to Meat Rationing Charges

In a Special Federal Court today Henry Munnine of the Crown stood accused of aiding enemy agents through meat rationing propaganda. Prescott of Sutherland was fined for circulating materials, with William Hand and Harry Hodgin also fined and bound to observe National Security Regulations.

Henry Munnine Crown Herley Hickking Prescott Sutherland William Henri Hand Harry Hodg

Eight airmen killed in central Queensland collision

Sydney dispatch reports eight airmen died when two training aircraft collided at an ALAAE station in central Queensland. Names listed include Flight-Seret John Bertram Steed, Pigit-Sergt Irwin Haron Snead, Flight Bergt Richard McDougall Garland, and others from Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Western Australia.

Sydney Alaae Queensland Seret John Bertram Steed Bundaberg Pigit-Sergt Irwin’ Haron Snead Spottswood Victoria Bergt Richard McDougall Garland West Maitland Punt Tames Ian Mte Kechnie Henley Beach South Australia Milton Charles Hardy Kingsford Jenatia Wiliam Willenoks Richmond Victoria Joan Bre Gay Newcastle Tandames Dison

Shots Fired in Cashvo Cafe Casino Incident

A man opened fire at the Cashvo Cafe Casino injuring several people. A suspect was arrested later and remanded for eight days on a charge of malicious wounding. The cafe was crowded, with fifty patrons present. The event prompted police to review surveillance and interview witnesses.

Casino Alstrajluy Xervicentan

Court congestion relief plans announced for Sydney

The Minister for Justice said special arrangements will ease congestion in Sydney police courts. Thirteen country magistrates will reshuffle rosters to assist metropolitan courts, each working about a week next month, with another magistrate taking a look in Sydney.

Sydney Downing Department of Justice Thornton Syd

Rural workers redirected to primary industries in NSW

Deputy Director of Manpower Mr. Bellemore announced that over 600 experienced rural workers recently shifted away from ammunition factories are being sent back to rural work in New South Wales. He said the policy aims to keep experienced rural workers in key primary production roles and to reassign those needed back to the factories only if voluntary.

Sydney N.8.w Bellemore Nee Tiniews Walid

Women's Hockey Grammar Triumph Over WC.A

Grammar 1.8 defeated WC.A 1.0 with goals from Dowling Hay and Daniel and Vautin. Grammar also beat Hall 0. Gruber and Wit led 220M VW.GAC 220M AL with Fisk scoring 1. Hyarew and others contributed, securing a decisive win.

Grammar E Dowling Hay Daniel Mr Vautin Wc.a Forrest Hall Gruber V. Wit Name Hyarew VW GAC AL Sent Fisk

Services Carnival Leads Red Cross Points Dispute

A Saturday Red Cross Auxiliary event at Manuke Ova raised over 100 in gross receipts. A points dispute clarified that basket hall scores were miscredited, adjusting results to RMLC 26 and Navy 1, ATC 10, Fairbairn 0.

Red Cross Nother Vent Navy RMLC ST. A Atc Fairbairn

Loopholes Closed On Horse Transports

Commonwealth rail authorities issue four new orders to regulate movement of racehorses by rail. The measures ban transporting yearlings for racing and tighten documentation. Officials state the changes close long standing exemptions and standardize racehorse shipment procedures.

Melbourne Monslny Commonwealth Rail Thinapart Bowses Hay Dili

Mayfowl Found After Autumn Cup Run

Sydney report notes Mayfowl examined after the Autumn Cup display on Star Jay. Vet surgeon Mr Vey Davis found no serious injury, only a slight abrasion on the side from striking the railing possibly causing temporary numbness and faltering. Also mentions Scratchings and Highweight race entries.

Sydney

Pyjama Girl Inquest Renamed In Melbourne Court

The Pyjama Girl inquest was renamed. Dr A Moiion, pathologist, testified injuries could be pre death and required blows. Dr Mattison said fatal blows could not be removed by body fall. Eye pigment and bone analysis given. Court adjourned to Wednesday for further evidence. coroner to rule by Monday.

Melbourne Inquest Waa A Moiion Caume Teath Coud Mattison India Solliman O'Day Amethuirne R. J. Wright Smith Barry He Pruner

Hotel Licences Disputed Over Bookmaker Openings

A historical notice reports objections to hotel licenses for bookmakers. Norman Smidt’s grant to operate a new hotel venue at White Sy Hotel, Roselle, faced scrutiny over alleged illegal bookmaker activity and food-related temperance concerns. The objection cited temporary conduct issues impacting license approval.

Fromm Syubifean Bern MOMIA Norman Smidt Sy Hotel Roselle van Ahaent Saturanger

Sealed sentences suspended for liquor law violations

Judge Markell of the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court suspended sentences for an Ave merchant seamen and another from a Special Federal Court who bought liquor over the fixed prices. They had received terms from three to six months and fines of £50 each. The sentence required a £100 bond to preserve the National Security Regulations.

Sydney Markell Quarter Sessions

P. M. G. Denies Press Delays in Messages

Postmaster General Senator Ashley said adequate facilities were available between Australia and the United States for timely despatch of news. He commented on a cable from America denying the American Society of Newspaper Editors charge that American correspondents in Australia faced up to 12 hours longer transmissions than British and Canadian counterparts.

Bydney Mosday Australia Unites States Anid Senator Ashley America Roy Roberta American Society of Newspaper Eastern Amercan

Beneficial Rains Spread Across Victoria

Melbourne report notes extensive rains across Victoria over 48 hours, easing drought in the far north-west after a prolonged dry spell. Weather records show lighter harvest impacts and widespread moisture aiding crops. Authorities urge continued monitoring as systems move east.

Melbourne Victori

Constipation and Digestive Ailments Mentioned Briefly

A note on common daily complaints including constipation and allied conditions. References are made to remedies and familiar remedies cited in period advertisements. Emphasizes routine discomfort and general health concerns of the era.

Death of Frederick Simms Pioneer Motorist and Inventor

London notice reports the death of Frederick Simms a pioneer motorist and inventor who drove Britain’s first car His passing marks a notable end to an era of early automotive innovation In related dispatches six miners stoppage at northern pits is linked to pay dispute and production pauses in Sydney reports

Fionrer London Frederick Simms Sydney

Unclear record due to fragmented OCR text

Unclear content fragments show names Abouil Appol Queensland Hrisgane Mona Vodlay Ceo and Hanlop, with mentions of reelection to deputy lead amid a party context.

Abouil Appol Queensland Hrisgane Monang Our Party Vodlay Aa la Hanlop

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