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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
4
A wool catalog style notice lists Wilga 3 ply blanket wool and Paton's wool types with color options from Royal to White. It highlights shrinkproof Patons Lock Wool and 34 ply Super Wool, plus Baby Wool for kiddies and Lightweight Azure Crochet Wool. Different skein sizes, coupons, and prices are noted across many shades.
Darwin Major Dudley Vernon Darrock, ex commander at Darwin, appealed to the High Court to May against a conviction and 12 month sentence. At Alice Springs Court Mr Rhond KC for the appellant said Barrock was convicted November 22 by Judge Wella of larceny of a wireless set, and Barrock contends the judge was biased, risking a fair trial. The hearing was adjourned.
Canberra Queanbeyan air training squads are to parade at Kingston technical college with compulsory training. Details of the AAT Victory Cup races, May 5 events, and Sunday selections are listed. The next squadron dance is set at Allert Hall. Canberra and Queanbeyan flight reviews by Air Commodore Knox-Tnight praised the training program.
The inquest into the Pajama Girl mystery resumes with Dr Palmer Benbow under scrutiny. Judge Read questions Benbow’s support of Mrs Routledge’s claim that the victim was the legitimate daughter Anna Morgan. Read cites corpse clues and earlier seat theory while weighing evidence of age at death and possible misidentification.
In Canterbury and western districts coal output fell sharply in the first three quarters of the year. Production declined by about 330,000 tons versus the prior year’s first quarter, with an estimated 174,000 tons produced in another area as idle furnaces and reduced activity limited operations. Provinces and mines such as Greta Stockton Borehole Main Excelsior faced idling and disruption amid reduced demand and labor constraints.
The Northern branch of the Mineral Federation warns mineral lodges that members failing to pay fines will be suspended. The decision follows an inquiry into payments by Elrington and Aberdare Lodges for unauthorised stoppages. A plebiscite on banning the anti stroke code is planned.
The Women's Royal Australian Naval Service celebrates its third birthday, detailing growth from 14 members to about 2,000 ratings and 58 officers. The service, formed from the Women's Emergency Signaling Corps in Sydney, expanded at Harman and Canberra, with officers training at Blinder and progression from volunteers to commissioned ranks.
Melbourne delegates at the Local Option Alliance conference hear James Miller report Victoria’s drink bill fell by £600,100 over two years while critics question the figures citing fewer soldiers in the maze. The Rev R McCue notes national drink bill may rise when considering Australia as a whole.
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