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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1943
Page
4
Catalog fragment lists attractive silk gloves in tan and navy tones with elbow length satin, mesh gloves, and full fashioned hosiery. Mentions coupons and multiple size options, including 4 and 6 8 pair bundles, with references to brands or stores and promotional pricing in a period catalog tone.
Item list shows embossed linen handbags in white envelope shape priced 22 each with no coupons. Leather entry and handle bags in white oil priced 63 each. Attractive spotted hankies initialled, with 6 for sale. No coupons offered.
Tribute paid to Mr Findlay for six years of service to the Transport Workers Union of Australia. Colleagues recalled his tact and ability fostering harmony between the department and workers. He leaves to take up duties with the Transport Board in Melbourne as president of the Federal Council for four years.
The Progress Association formed in New Braddon plans to lobby the Department of the Interior for Torrens Street widening and extends planting along the route. It aims to ease school burden and improve local facilities, with efforts to unite residents and raise funds with nearby associations.
The Agricultural Ministry says surplus milk and cream can be donated to hospitals, schools, and small institutions where not serving dairy factors is allowed. Minister Beally told MPs that hundreds of gallons of cream and pounds of butter were wasted due to sale restrictions, and policy aims to avoid waste while prioritizing other staple foods.
The Victoria protection office, led by Mr Cameron, announced that women aged 18 to 39 in low priority jobs, hospitals, and mental health sectors will be moved from domestic work for call-up. Applicants for employment are questioned as to why they should avoid service, with potential rejections and reasons discussed by Deputy Director Mr Bellemore. Arrival from Melbourne and plans to exempt eligible women from call-up are noted.
President Roosevelt personally decorated General Eisenhower with the Legion of Merit during Allied talks in Cairo. The ceremony highlighted his outstanding service in coordinating Allied operations and securing coalition success. In Sydney, Al Walker defeated Ern Clingan in a 12 round bout at Raichmardt Stadium.
A brief notice honors Bernice Cortale with a commemorative tribute dated 14 marked in memory of a life. Friends and family reflect on her impact, noting community ties and lasting warmth.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a WEWCASTLE CUP tea sling and a reference to yesterday. The readable bits are insufficient for a clear event, person, or organization. the item appears to be a partial sports or social note without determinable details.
The draw for the Jeanbeyan District and Courning Hulow meeting to be held on Saturday lists Malden Braken Krate's mughier Frofiesomy and many others including Canberra Bakes Wee Princess and Mother's Own. The entry includes divisions and horses such as Dainty Wahler Aralie Shins and Mickie Ralah with varied regional affiliations and owners noted.
Lottery No 1001 drawn today names principal winners including Flint No 34938 J O'Brien Post Office Crow’s Nat Second prize No 10427 The Money Syndicate Reginald Jumen Y Rourke Aberdeen Campale Mrs Smithers 241 Beemixb Street Canterbury Road Lakemba Weekly draw for Lottery No 1002 set for Monday morning.
Sydney reports that at the annual meeting of the Australian Textile Union chairman Mr W R Campbell said price rises are sought to cover higherward wages. He noted competition from imported materials and cautioned against reducing quality for cheaper goods, stressing demand for better products.
Civil air services between Melbourne and Sydney will resume with round trips daily between Melbourne and Brisbane and between Shiney Hand and Matourne. One-departure schedules indicate start on series with improved daily shuttle.
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