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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1944

Page

4

Public servants decline to answer questions at advisory council

Report of heated exchange during the Advisory Council session as Mr Hurley and Mr Pryoratt pressed for substantive replies from the Public Service Minister and others. The council debated whether to compel nominated members to answer, with meetings noting the lack of direct responses from ministers and officials.

C. Dohnoon Advisory Council Venteriluy Tos Kinawer W. Hurley Ray Courgaud le W. Nett Interiat Mtr Pryoratt Johnaon Tvey Membe Aatistuc Bryon Hell Neer Tongiewaid Council of Public Sri All Hoh Ted Dome Fromme Cate Baley Gannena Shimaia Pryor Sloctt Veianeys Aui Hay Aubjeel Nfm Publi Renvats Davies Dre Asia Tonnaan

No Appeal Against Disqualifications In Sydney

Notices of appeal to the Ade committee by Panehio connections were not received. Owner Mr Trigge and Mr Irvine were disqualified for one month pending inquiry at the Flying Handicap meeting. Melbourne trainer disqualified for 12 months after stewards’ complaints. BJ Dwyer, a well known trainer, barred for improper conduct by officials.

Sydney Panehio Trigge Hrviney Hughes Banewick Melbourne VRC

Homers Stock Sale At Frankton Suteyards

Sheep numbers at Frankton Suteyards reached 11 000 with buyers selecting from. Prime quality tops rare and steady while midmarket weak and slow. lambs, hoggets and wethers sold to varied demand. Quotes Wethers 42 to 14, lambs to 37, hoggets 0 to 7, prime cows 17, heavy bulls to 24, light stock softer.

Sydney Fierankton Tage Thureday

Constable's Claim For Bel In Sydney Telegraph Case

In Sydney on January 21, Constable Neville Grigg sued over a Sunday Telegraph article by Police Commissioner My Mackay and others. He alleges the piece exposed him to public hatred and contempt, naming him and his mother in a disputed report. The defense argued the article was not defamatory, with witnesses denying intent to injure. The case proceeded with evidence about publication and the alleged impact on Grigg’s reputation.

Sunday Telegraph Neville Wiliam Gtee Fed Mackay Miglomieng Sydney Manwell Grigg Constable Tual Awan MuNmily Ax Charente Ayiney McNulty Aiochney Lille Lewutra Yin Law Mark Grosyerr Aireet William Polive Cyrd Amd Grigh Sax MW Chaney ICC Foundation

Decline in Food Exports to Britain

The article describes a downturn in the United Kingdom food import trade and government actions on contract terms. It notes officials seeking to stabilize shipments and address factors affecting export volumes amid policy and market pressures.

Britain

Woman Beaten in Sleep: Suspect Details Unclear

A woman was assaulted while sleeping at a hotel room. She was found injured and taken to the hospital. Police describe a former timekeeper at the hotel as a person of interest after the door was found unlocked and the window ajar. The incident raises questions about motive and sequence of events.

Rydney Butler Minnie Lenkenny Walt Enn Roya Maro Hite AW Min Promey Gil

Sundry notes on late night event in Australasian press

Fragmentary report indicates an incident involving Percy Bagley, former manager and editor of the Australian Associated Press, with references to Orthol Sotho Journalint Lowon and sundry remarks about the event occurring that night.

Cramik Ceyabrat Huombrrhuye Percy Bagley Australiat Associated Pres

Vicious knife attack shocks city girl

A young girl in Alexandria was stabbed by an unknown assailant at her home early Monday night as her mother and father reacted to unfamiliar sounds. Police have no suspect and investigators say the attack occurred inside the residence with the weapon still in the victim’s chest. The victim's condition is unclear as authorities sort details of the incident.

Bydney Olga Daphne Mowin Alesandria Wan South Sydney Heaplint Hier Jarants Tne

Man Injured In Police Chase At North Sydney

Two men fled a shop at North Sydney during a pursuit after a daytime break in. A man named John Breen was struck by a vehicle or assaulted as suspects escaped. Richard Worrell, who aided officers, was wounded and helped by police to a distance of about one hundred yards.

Sydney North Sydney Ko Inn Hivibinn John Breen Bob Koln Kolunji Warne Richard Worrell

Women’s hockey recap and standout players noted

Fragmented OCR text records a women’s hockey event with scattered names and scores. Mentions Jaye eB Bryce and various players in unclear line items, along with affiliations to YMCA and WAAATR. Content is garbled but indicates a school or club game with participant names and likely team affiliations.

District Rainfalls End Registration for Phy Bones

District rainfall report notes registration closed at 9 a.m. yesterday. Mentions Southern Tableland, Hamill delegate, Manibong, Bentler Park, Wis. 3.

Southern Tableland Hamil Manibong Bentler Park Wis

Strike Over Suspensions in Sydney Labor Row

Report from Sydney on a strike by workers demanding restored access to materials and protests at Bastany units and AWK facilities. Leaders and unions claim solidarity actions have halted production while management seeks talks to resolve suspensions and restore operations.

Sydney Leanagnie

Skeleton Found Near Broken Hill Mystery Remains Found Near Post

Fragmentary report describes a skeleton located near Broken Hill with unclear cause of death. Details are garbled, but mentions a manager at a station and references to individuals or families tied to the site. The readable elements imply a local discovery and potential inquiry.

Broken Hill Hinwe Sucat Conmibah Samalate Une Acat Pottign Aabirt Hale & Alle Fmita Ow

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