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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
3
A garbled OCR passage references a governor, amendments, and a public capacity constraint. The readable fragments mention names and actions but lack coherent details to determine a clear event, date, or location. The item appears to be a damaged news snippet with unclear subjects and outcomes.
Justice Mlenotas presided at the Equity Court ruling that the will of the late Pearce lacked testamentary capacity. The decision voids the will and directs that all part of the estate be paid to estate executors, with beneficiaries including Pearce's five daughters and Horace Pearce named. a caveat to probate was upheld.
Two men died in separate falls in Sydney last night. One, Amaricka Hervicema Pugh, reportedly fell while attempting to open a window at the Petts Ping building, and caretaker Orton B Barker, 62, was killed instantly after slipping from a third-floor window. Police pursue an inquiry into the incidents as investigators seek to determine causes and circumstances.
The Canberra carnival hosted a cricket match where Navy town, led by Acting Captain Mac McKinney, defeated the opposing side amid rain delays. Key players included White, Jack Nau Don Gerard, and C. Bailey, with final scores listing United States Mary a7 and AMAC Cedeta 22. The event drew a large crowd and promises a rematch next Saturday.
Reported wage disputes halt mining operations as workers refuse to resume until back pay is settled. Supervisors expect production to restart soon once the payment issue is resolved.
Mr Landa a University Senate member says the Manpower Directorate tries to gearride the Court Dramimone Tah warns no quote about student numbers. He hopes the University Banate allows medically issued boy and girl to answer the task. A Melbourne court martial today imposed twenty four years imprisonment with dishonourable discharge for 18 American servicemen charged with offenses against civilians.
The Commonwealth Price Commission said last night that toy prices and margins were being controlled. It noted manufacturers set the base price with a 168 per cent margin on costs, while retailers faced a margin of about 4 percent. The inquiry questioned whether producers exploited a weak market and warned of profiteering opportunities, though it found production by some manufacturers still high. Grave doubts existed about manufacturers' conduct and market manipulation.
An early 20th century notice states Christmas holidays for coal miners and laborers with maintenance and tail work paused. It notes planned restoration of work after holidays and a January 5 return to duties, reflecting prior practice in similar years.
Police report a weekend break in at the Tonnyeon Motel in Botnay where a hotel safe containing about 700 in cash and diamonds was stolen. Authorities say the crime occurred Saturday and the rings were linked to a local jewelry owner. A separate burglary into an AP facility in New South Wales saw cigarettes worth £120 looted.
The Army announces a plan to release a large portion of its food production as part of a broader effort. The note mentions a target discharge quantity of 30,800 units and a Hill complement of about 4,000, with a timetable anchored by December 41, and indicates coordination with adjutant general’s staff and possible rapid adjustments over the coming weeks.
A Canberra Times reader argues the governments coal shortage and railway cutbacks harm farmers and wool merchants. He urges wool and wheat transport restoration and stronger public protest to protect national prosperity. December 4, 1848.
Fragmentary classified page notes large fruit juice orders for the Army and accommodation notices. Also items about government employment ads and a Presbyterian meeting with turnout details mixed with unrelated listings.
Lease lend details announce a Hague meeting at St Andrew’s with tea for attendees. Debating competition finals planned and prizes to be awarded later. Meetings invite Denazing Competition participants and local residents to form a social welfare association.
A Canberra branch notice invites members to attend a card party in Kingston Canberra on Friday December with a gathering at Transport Rowst. The annual meeting is set for Thursday December at 2 pm at Beboo, with Hon. Secretary Becoetary- to confirm. The Geneva meeting planned for tonight has been postponed to February.
An overseas bureau notes a proposed adjustment in tool rental from 10 to 39 percent of capital value, tied to munitions work but contested as not part of Lang-rage Rinne policy. Applications invited from Derwent Whiting School for junior auditing, with general job notices and court references interwoven in a crowded, fragmentary archive.
The Minuet reports the appointment of Mr. Bishop as Deputy Prices Commissioner in Canberra. The move follows the outbreak of wet and signals a restructuring of the Prices branch, with Mr. Bishop to assume the role in Victoria.
Fragmented OCR text outlines proposals for liquor reforms with references to advocates and dates. Mentions a policy called the alcohol sealant and a potential redone process. Specific names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Profemor Copland announced a 31 percent reduction in retail clothing prices and taxes on erapers. He noted previous 1 cent reductions in July and said the 31 percent cut should apply to all end new stock. Fletcher’s of odd stock to take price reductions without compensation. Past holders of prolate lines benefited from similar measures.
Local building control report mentions Senaterinas and Creed with names Juw Yon Roe Rico appearing in listings. No further context available from the fragment.
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