Warwick Camp Inquiry Details Guard Abuse Incident
Testimony at a court martial recounts threats by Warwick Detention Camp Commandant Lieut. Sheppard toward Private Davis Errol Smith. Private Ken Connolly testifies seeing Smith flee detention, gunfire heard, and Corporal Herbert Leschke alleged to have knocked Smith down with a punch or push.
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Warwick
Lieut
Sheppard
Davis Errol Smith
Herbert Leschke
Smith
Ken Connolly
Leschke
Pontoon Bridge Damaged In Tasmanian Storm
Hobart reports a Tasmanian storm damaged a pontoon bridge across the Derwent River. A main pontoon broke under stress as the river surged, with only one span remaining. Authorities warn the bridge is dangerous and plan temporary improvements to handle the strains. reopening is expected after repairs.
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Tasmanian
Hobart
Bandits Foiled Cardriver's Bluff In Randwick
Sydney report describes Maitland foiling two armed bandits early morning when they demanded his surrender as he exited a car in Randwick. He refused, turned off his tail light, and walked away. About 20 minutes later the same men robbed a taxi driver, taking £4 10s from a passenger.
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Sydney
John
Maitland
Randwick
Big Home
Miners Board Decides to Pay Fines and Wages Protest
A special meeting of the Miners Board of Management decided to pay fines for absentees and to settle amounts by fortnightly payments. The board faced protests over garnisheeing wages and the handling of wage payments amid ongoing disputes.
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Newcastle
Momioy
Miners’ Board of Management
Dex
Nataimenta
Beans Dumped After Army Refuses
Melbourne Montana report says Commonwealth Food Controller says AP beans delivered for the Army were dumped at South Kensington and Melbourne markets after the Army rejected them. Department of Commerce provided the beans for Cold Storage but the Army refused them.
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Melbourne
Montay A
South Kensington
Sydney
Department of Commerce
Australian Wool Textile Factory Plan Aims at War Needs
Australian factories have produced about 12 million articles of clothing and textiles for forces, with 30 million garments and 11 million trousers completed. Minister Beasley urged expanding wool processing to turn wool into goods for markets abroad, announcing new clothing factories in Wollongong, Hisden, and Murriaburrahy to centralize production and meet war needs.
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Wollongong
United States
Anaiala
Beasley
Australia
Father Res
Hisden and
Murriiaburrahy
Toc Senor
Nutritive Value of Bread Discussed in Sydney
A Sydney discussion on the nutritive value of bread highlights concerns over dietary balance and protein content. Experts emphasize adjusting bread formulations to improve nutrient density and support public health nutrition goals.
Glen Davis Shakeup Probes Dispute In Glen Tass
An industrial inquiry continued today into a dispute at Glen Tass involving Glen Davis Shale workers. The Australian Workers Union representatives and the Industrial Commission discussed expanding the inquiry to the Wester District and Miners Retreat area, seeking to tie the root cause to ongoing production delays.
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Oltiery
Glen Paine
Diate Sehled
Pranduetinn
Bowen
Strane
Wester
Glen Tass
Three Months' Gaol For Evading Call-Up
The magistrate at Central Sumner Court sentenced Cartito Barbera, an alien, to three months imprisonment for evading call-ups for several months claiming illness. The defendant disputed the claim, but the court found against him.
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Sydney
Central Sum None Court
Cartito Barbera
Ter Testa
Barbara
AJC Summer Carnival Sydney Stakes Entries Report
Manny in discussions on the Vili Stakes and AJC Summer Cup day with Noble man Eureka and stablemates. Latest order features Lasers Stakes names including Sir Neith Davinia Riverton Kingsdal Rimwell Taralla Nobleman Flying Shuttle Grand Prodigy Hest One Merrica Panchia and Summer Cup entries for Welleatey Cream Pum Eureka Lambert Grand Fils Enderby Lady Hamilton Moon arena.
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Sydney
Manny
AJC
Noble Man
Eureka
Welleatey
Eureka Lambert
Grand Fils Enderby
Lady Hamilton
Moonarena
Randwick to Veiled Threat and Moonee Valley auction notes
Reading from Randwick and Moonee Valley sellings, Neutron, runner up in the Moonee Valley Cup, drew high price though details are scarce. Wyman sold for £1,025 with others like Veiled Threat and Mission noted in the stalls.
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Randwick
Mission
Neutron
Melbourne
Mownley
Wyman
Wold
Australian wives of U S soldiers to be considered
Australian women deserted by their American soldier husbands face possible federal action. Attorney General Dr E, commenting on a statement by Senator Dorothy Tangney, says the Commonwealth Cabinet will consider their position. Women seeking legal relief must travel to the United States or hire American solicitors to sue.
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Sydney
Mongay
United States
E Commonwealth
Atney-General
Dr. E
Adewide
Dorothy Tangney
Senator Tangney to press divorce reform
Senator Dorothy Tangney urged immediate divorce law reform to equalize status for Australians married to foreign servicemen. She argued current archaic laws ruin young Australian women and their children, citing cases of Australian women in the United States abandoned by American husbands and left without protection.
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Dorothy Tangney
Elvis
Australla
Ameri
United States
Shu
Minile
Sydney
Christmas Leave for Coal Miners
The Minister for Supply Beualey allows miners to take nine days leave over Christmas from December 24, 1813 to January 8, 1944 under National Security Regulations. Employers must grant leave from the normal working shift until January 5. The arrangement follows talks between the Prime Minister, employers, and employees in the mining industry.
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Beualey
New South Weg
Queensland
Veloria
Tashauld
Beasley
Theenal Mining
Hie
Times
Bowling Canberra City Club Resists in Week of Games
In Canberra bowling results a string of club matches appeared with Linton, Marshall, Turner, Rose, and Hearne among players noted. Scores show several close results such as 21-20 and 81-26, with others like 102-68 and 8148. The article notes minor consistency and mentions the upcoming third round of the club’s rink tournament to be played Saturday and published Friday.
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Linton Harapanahip
Marshall der Wallnes
Turnerslef Neilson
Shiles Hendionn
Alder
Mith
Rose
Smith
Hearne
Bull
Fox
Migshall
Fan
Consisteney
Hintins
Coltheart
Petrol licences Sydney case ends with 98 month sentence
Leslie Leith Campbell a tax driver from Waverlon was sentenced by the special Commonwealth Court to 98 months for uttering forged fuel receipts. Prosecutor Mr Atkinson stated clemency was not warranted as 1400 gallons of petrol had been illegally obtained.
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Sydney
Leslie Leith Campbell
Waverlon
Atkinson
Campbell
Sydney lottery results and syndicate prizes
Lottery No 1002 drawn today lists first prize 48 997 while the Lucky 30th Syndicate includes Miss ALA Wicht and Werring Tet from Barney's Hall Syndicate Monaghan at 460 Botany Road Alexandria. Fourth prize 96858 goes to Dew Dror Syndicate Rose and Arnott at 192 William Street. Lottery No 1008 will be drawn Wednesday morning.
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Sydney
Lucky
Ala
Wicht
Werring- Tet
Patty
Bam
Black
City Hatters
Pitt Street
Barney's Hall
Monaghan
Botany Road
Alexandria
Dew Dror
Rose and Arnott
William Street
Homebush Stock Sale Report from Sydney Market
Strong demand for 44.14 sheen and 1,784 head offered at Flemington Selvania. Market firm for prime plusses. other classes 10 cheaper. Wethers 10-36 to 106, lambs 20-27, prime bulls 22, cows 15-20, heifers 50-70, bulls 48-76, and 48 cents per 100 for hoy.
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Sydney
Monda
Sheen Anil Tnmbe
Flemington Silevania
Therese Aupplien
Telnet Trom
Wether
Lami
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Kingston and Civic Centre
Rexona
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Warwick Camp
Cardriver
Appeals Court
Johny
Gaston Tonarieru
Ramat
Sydney Stenetay
Weil
Henry
Heceien
Glen Davis Shale
Radiotron
A.J.C. Summer Carnival
Hams Beee
Cecil
U.S
Senator Tangney
Canberra City Club
Homebush Stock Sale
Bayley
Ve Siys
Ake
Rinso
McWilliam's
Yendarra
Braemar Port
McWilliam
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