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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1944
Page
4
The report notes a severe rural manpower shortage affecting the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding regions. It discusses declines in available farm labor, housing constraints for workers, and the broader impact on harvesting and agricultural operations. Officials cite logistical and regulatory hurdles, with emphasis on sourcing workers from nearby towns and coordinating with local committees to address accommodation and transport needs.
In a brief basketball note, Atse Dail Mall faced a setback as BMG and Nok Were defeated by Twantby. The incomplete report references a Western area matchup and a tug of war over the basket.
The Newcastle inquiry heard that a bookmaker would be the only person to appear publicly before the committee amid a probe into alleged caravetus handling and related irregularities. Details emerged on attempts to influence outcomes and names discussed include Percy dekeiin and McUrowskis with potential penalties noted for those implicated.
Brief notes describe a British lightweight title bout in London with reference to participants and crowd, noting tense exchanges and anticipated action. The fragmentary text mentions contenders and spectators and hints at a heated emotional atmosphere surrounding the fight event.
A government reward increase from 200 to 2500 pounds was announced for the arrest and conviction of 44 year old George Merrit of Milner's. A man identified as Morton, who lived at Absatarhe, was found in his car and was invited to swith ballots.
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