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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1944
Page
3
A garbled report mentions a whee steering gray of four bun and a crowd at a location in Bankstown. Included three W.AAPs.
The Commonwealth Commissioner Mr Widlant Webi announced that a censorship inquiry would open Thursday morning with decisions to be made in public or in camera. He stated the committee should receive a summary of evidence, to be given to Secretary of the Commission Mr Evans at the Deputy Crown Solicitor's offices in Melbourne.
A garbled notice reports the death of a man linked to Ballarat based Tyre Co. He was a representative of the Good year Tyre Co. of Ballarat. Brothers identified as Leader Squadron Caster and Fu Lieut. Kidon are mentioned in unclear terms.
Frustrated non-medical and ancillary staff rally at Sydney hospital, demanding higher wages and better conditions. Union-led action disrupts wards as talks with hospital board lag, with no immediate resolution reported.
Melbourne dispatch says demand for dehydrated mutton has fallen noticeably with inquiries scarce and orders declining. It notes reduced orders from Brain and that Australian output is redirected to industry, signaling a broad drop in dehydrated meat usage and ongoing supply adjustments.
The Attorney General indicates no appeal remains in the Blue Pea case. The statement notes payment issues and Commonwealth involvement, with unclear details due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR indicates an ejectment dispute involving Hanlon and Mrs Garland. Readable elements mention tents, colors, and a court action but details are unclear. The item appears to summarize a local ejectment case with minimal legible facts.
Vegstable growers at Gosford protest a last minute refusal to provide free containers for 2000 tons of cabbage. Officials warn of costs if contracts remain, while union workers plan a protest on Thursday against a pay ruling that lowers adult male rates to 80 percent.
The ASC approved changes to the list of jockeys and apprentices. Coutts missed the meeting due to a trip to Newcastle West for engagements.
A chaotic report notes claims of alleged victimisation in a mine town. Mr Morrison discusses employment and training plans for Miss Wylde, amid union and master butcher negotiations. A Portland strike linked to reinstatement risks widening to coal pits. officials argue whether law or policy governs. Public notices include welfare, church meetings, horticultural events, and a hockey association briefing.
Fragmentary classified style page lists positions wanted and goods for sale. Entries mention language teaching, a timing wheel part for a 25 Buick, and household goods with vague contact details and cryptic abbreviations. The readable segments reference NSS Canberra Timon and Braddon addresses with partial phone hints B45 and B78.
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