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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1944

Page

3

Turner votes against cooperative store in Canberra

The Turner Progres Association rejected supporting the move by the council to establish a cooperative store in Canberra. It argued cooperative production in Australia would undermine private traders who served the community, warning against executive positions within the society and noting limits on participation in the ACT.

Turner Progres Associatine Fehlay Eatailian Castberra Waa Australis Waldhont Parvania

Tragic Family Deaths Near Walcha Reported

Fragments describe a family tragedy near Springvale two miles from Walcha where Balby Marie Locke and a man named Foe and his wife were found dead in a barn. A daughter Eiste was reportedly battered and in danger. Police pursue a theory of a mass assault followed by a murder suicide with a hammer.

Apringvale Walcha Balby Marie Locke Foe Successr San Eiste. i

Cadets Rally In Hard Fought City Clash

A rough first round football match ends with City beating the Cadets in a tightly fought contest. Key players include Mulroney Ware and J Derman for City, while Byfield and Le Seeville led the Cadets’ scoring with solid forward work and late goals. The Cadets struggled with pace and cohesion, but held firm in the second half before City sealed a narrow victory.

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Disrupted Postwar Debate Sees Public Transit Strain

The article records a heated postwar debate stressing the necessity of industrial and economic measures, urging national action and a return to wartime productivity. Citizens faced rising costs and duties, with authorities pressed to provide services like lunch transport. Public works and front-line front arrangements feature in the discourse as officials propose austerity and reform.

Saturday Matches Reveal LSS Freweok in Far Northbourne Events

Friday to Saturday results show SHimtn standout player and Nord bourne edge for senior wins. Matches between Grado Tid Kingston feature high game counts. Reid claims 11 games, with Northbourne taking the overall win. Finals list Northbourne 3 MAK def Northfield 1 and Forrest 3.37 def Braddon 3. Married women and local clubs post results with several close scores and minor upsets across divisions.

LSS Freweok Ewo Northbourne Turner Shimtn Grado Tid Kingston Reid Wan Tig Nordpourne Carratumia Mak Northfield Gad Geen Withders Burton Forrest Braddon Fundory OL Pat's NTT No Reid Det Klagaton Aorbooree Bam Gee Ieee Be

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A fragmented report describes a group facing rough play and strong determination from a core set of players. Names such as Dag, Berry, Murray, Axstoy, and Teves appear in garbled form amid a Saturday event with last minute actions and tense moments.

Dag Berry Murray Axstoy Craynor Mayoral Murrayat Pracioe Ee Psa Waites Isang Lee

Anzac House Benefit Show Raises 2100 At 2CA

A Canberra 2CA live art show raised 2100 for Anzac House yesterday. The event opened by Allen Framer ML praised the effort and noted the postwar needs of service personnel. Audience donations supported a central fund as artists performed, with thanks to sponsors and theater staff.

Anzac House Anme Tty Allen” Framer Annac House Adr Ramet Coservice Persorme AGB Grantora Ike Canberry Crawford Anese Howe Bes Mervier Tof Howe Alto Abow Inese Atudience Pot Seston Canberra Prism Howe Ea Alao Central Fund Fimay ICA Mont Malone Otter Mart Pate Mrs. Martigan Peat Act Nave Cheardate Mr. . Hart Fe “Tedawell Primrose Kerridge Botsani Tr Locas Donssly Bulty ‘Malone Alf Berry Palmere CR Winter Sra Ori Batty Jackson Planations

Royal Canberra Golf Club Sees Large Field Compete

A large field gathered for a charity event as the Royal Canberra Golf Club aimed to correct its captain’s team margin of two. The best four ball par scores included K Petersoneay and W Fargh at 14, Murray and Richards 4 up, Hibberson and Pamm 3 up, McDonald and Schneider 1 up, Holloway and Foster 2 up, and McKerrow and Richards 2 up. After a musical item, the annual report showed funds raised for patriotic purposes since the war outbreak and an interest-free loan. The annual report and balances were adopted, moved by W G Woodger and seconded by P O McGovern. The meeting noted the gatin factory financial position and committee work. Officers elected: President Col. W J McDonald, vice-presidents Sir Robert Garran and W G Woodger, captain R G Parker, honorary secretary G Young, treasurer C M Vautin. Committee members elected included C Charlerearth, PW Girhome, UL Hetfield, A J, W Lucas, C E Mar, Hott, A Murray, CR Perm, and Dr G Davies. Auditors F H Cox and P W Notte. Mention was made of funds for amenities to boost membership and a recommendation to revive plans for a former club house. Trophies were discussed.

Bianeae Sear Rngs G. Holloway di Foster W. McKerrow Richards Dinter Mambera Elias Plut Plain W. G. Woodgur P.O. McGovern W. J0. McDonald Robert Garran W. G. Woodger G. Parker

A.C.T. Hockey Snaps University in Openers Muddle

The A C T hockey team opened with a fast assault, taking a 7 0 lead as Townsend scored on a breakaway. University answered later, but CT held the pressure with Wilden and Townsend weaving through the defense. The game ended with the Checks ahead despite late pressure and a two all tie at the horn.

University Rainuten Hardifg Warved Townsend Wilden Feole Shnelly Cay Ltaliaing & Aerience Mintuker Drfence

National Football First Grade Results and Standings

National Football First Grade scores show Collingwood defeating Hawthorn 14 to 20 and Geelong beating Kapendon 10 to 32 with high pin counts. Morbauron and Melbourne feature in close matches. Second Grade results include Fitzroy over Pontine and Carlton over Richmond. Geelong and St Kilda appear with Melbourne and North Melbourne in varied scores. The report includes team matchups and detailed point tallies, reflecting a dense period of play and published by a regional paper.

Rineroy Yer Eva Tekenmand Sarit Wei Ty To & Bell Tonenton Geald Kida Morbauron Collingwood Hawthorn Bouthelbourne Morin MeIlhurme Gerh Fiteroy Pontne Ray Carlton Relchmond Geelong Kapendon Kilda Melbourne North Melbourne

Wanted notices and bids from 1844 interior department

A garbled collection of 19th century job and procurement notices. It lists a government call for tenders for timber needs and a secretary position, plus vacancies for clerical and stenography work. Names such as Ke ty and Survey Branch appear, with dates around August 22 1844 and references to Canberra and the Department of the Interior.

Onera Ajarenea Department of the Interior Cad Ke.ty & Survey Branch Demaument of the Interior Canberra A. Carrodus Siagle Mountain

Tenancy Exchange for small home near Cam

A notice seeking to exchange tenancy of a house in Tavera carvoniende near a bus route and shops for a smaller dwelling in Cam. The ad states desire for a low heating cost and convenient location close to amenities.

Tavera Carvoniende Cam

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