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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1943
Page
3
Fragments indicate confusion over returning to school next year and delays until they finalize the school year. Unclear names or dates appear. Further readable context is needed to form a precise headline and summary.
Report of a mining accident at Toomfield Colliery where a deputy suffered injuries after a fall of rock. Conditions described as severe with multiple injuries to the right thigh and torso. A medical response was immediate.
A fragmented report discusses insect spray development, military ration concepts, and wood pulp usage in wartime industries. It notes field rations trials, Pinus Radiata for nitrocellulose in war efforts, and wood-derived materials, with references to Canadian and Australian contexts and a wartime engineering focus.
A garbled notice lists the Paddington Lottery No 1001 with references to prizes and participants including Mrs G Minehan and others. The fragmentary text suggests a scheduled draw on Thursday morning with unclear prize details and numbers.
Unclear OCR note cites actions by the Miners Federation led by Mr. Wells amid civil unrest fears. Mentions possible reintroduction of perpetual allowances for seafaring workers and railway operations resuming, with references to Newenatleimat Tae and other unclear locations and figures.
Ralph, a watcher from Wens, fined £2 at Ate Campos Court for selling horseflesh at a shop. Details mention a heart or dak allegedly found near a weighing scale and reference to Willy Lawrinnos as master author. A suggestion arose that the horeetiean was sold for Yommas.
A young boy of about ten found a hand grenade while walking near a milk cart. The device exploded when yanked from the cart, injuring a nearby 19 year old. A second boy suffered minor injuries as metal shrapnel passed through a petition bag.
Two brothers Keith Smith aged 18 and Raymond Smith 15 from Koonga were injured crossing a paddock near a military camp on Saturday. Raymond suffered injuries requiring both legs to be amputated. Keith's condition is serious but improving as recovery begins.
Workers in Woolloomooloo chose to work and donate their day's pay to support a widow with three children after a layoff. The General Manager, Mr A J Wenham, praised the gesture as fine and appreciated the workers' solidarity.
A damaged text fragment references bush fire fighters and a government response. It mentions Mr Beit ert and the Government Insurance Office, with a premier figure discussing mandatory measures as a dangerous situation nears. The readable lines suggest calls for action by authorities and insurance oversight.
Port war exports and council session in Australia discuss global trade and domestic issues. Delegates consider measure impacts on commerce and business, focusing on weekly construction activity and future planning for government negotiations.
The controller of electricity, Mr Moas, announced a plan to cut public lighting hours and reduce street lights as a response to a shortfall. The measure aims to conserve power while maintaining essential illumination in key areas.
A fragmented report notes a soldier named Bheiton granted bail on a charge linked to a car incident. The text is garbled with multiple misreads, but indicates bail approval today at a location referred to as Warr with references to Homey and Geonte Bawasd.
Ainslie Hall hosts a welfare meeting tonight December 1 to discuss forming a welfare group. The Institute of Anatomy hosts a general meeting December 13 regarding planning and forming a youth center. Victoria Leagues Canberra plans a meeting at BUA Theater on December 1 and 6 with notices by secretaries Calvert and Oate inviting attendance.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales grants administration of the estate of the late Robert Brown of Wollstonecraft near Sydney. Notices require all claimants to forward particulars within fourteen days to Davine & Woods, solicitors, Northbourne Avenue, Canberra. Also a hotel job ad seeks an experienced kitchen man and head chef for the Hotel Montaran.
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