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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text discusses an answer to E charges with references to a defendant, witnesses, and a court setting. The readable portion mentions a Miclone 9 device and dates around Thursday, with unclear details about evidence and status. The integrity of the names and places is compromised by the garbled text.
A football game ended in tragedy as Rinwreer Dunens, 25, of Es ce fren, died yesterday after a head on tackle. Public safety officials reported the incident, and he was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
A report from Edmonton notes that Alexander Rudd Mills presented material at the Australia First Inquiry hearing on Adilia. Brigadier W. Bimpaan supplied a letter dated March 3 1944 and stated the Advisor Committee recommended release from internment with conditions. The Attorney General reportedly concurred with the recommendation.
Government minister announces export controls on spirits including brandy rum and whisky. Future shipments require a permit from the Minister for Customs. Exports will be limited by quotas set on a basis similar to civilian allocations, with details to follow. The statement names Senators Keane and Kewme in context of policy.
Post war plans outline rapid suburban housing and office accommodations to ease housing shortages in Griffith. Delegates push Canberra policy adherence, with Griffith Services Association praising servicemen’s wives support and volunteers handling wood cutting and small tasks. A Trades and Labour Council push for a cooperative salary and an executive seat tenure rule sparks discussion.
Motion at New Braddon Pro Association meeting proposes extending services to Braddon area, with potential amalgamation if residents approve. Officials seek united election machinery, housing plans via Housing Commission, and a council accord on the New Braddon playground, drainage, and amenities for residents with children.
The Red Cross announces that several tons of Christmas packages and 12 000 sacks of mail are aboard the Swedish exchange ship Gripsholm. The vessel mails today on the arlh exchange mission for prisoners, aiding war relief efforts in New York and abroad.
Timber workers fear a major regional breakdown as coal and rail disruptions cut timber movement. J Walrithas cites 100 workers unemployed due to rail outages and Benaral disruptions. Officials warn absorptions to alternate work are unlikely, urging government aid to subsidize mill operations.
Incomplete notes describe a fence tender by the Board to secure an isolation ward. The aim is to stop unauthorized access and protect the ward from encroachment, with representations made for funding and construction at the hospital site.
Sydney court reports dismissal of appeals by Richard Peter Cruime over contravention of National Security Regulations. Fines of £10 each upheld, bond set at £30 to ensure compliance. Race transport from Sydney to Tumut referenced. canal security order noted as not closing travel avenues.
Outlined in court records, an airman from LAE described as AWL is remanded to Campaie Court after facing charges for firing Panot at a talking American soldier at point blank range. Prosecution claims intent to murder and details of the incident are noted.
The Commonwealth Relations Council proposes faster and cheaper communications within the empire. Dominions governments and India seek ownership through public utility corporations while cooperating with each other. An empire services relation with an American owned system will be considered at the next council meeting.
London dispatch reports German Panzer divisions in northern Italy blocked from escaping as allied pressure closes in. Reports say panzers headed toward the Riviera while attacks near Turin continued. Citing a Reuters correspondent, the piece notes limited escape options despite enemy counterattacks.
A fragment from Canberra Times about Thureday in Lameton where Bob Hope visited, Japan famine links, and a plea to Prime Minister Curting. Includes notices on accommodation, staff jobs, and local events.
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