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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1944

Page

4

Enforced Leave at XM and Metal Unions Clash

A court session discussed enforced leave at XM amid metallic trades unions led by Bruen on a Thursday. The coalition argued that lack of transport and accommodation at resort holidays made employer holidays impractical, while employer representatives opposed the motion. The decision was reserved, with no ruling clarifying when employees may take holidays.

Bruen Pannus Lasva Waa Whatien Shirt Wallday Wumployers Tas Tau Metal Tradex Ber Teration

Big Families Gone Forever in Australia

In Sydney a professor from Sydney University contends large families have declined and birth control may be necessary. He warns that er ratic spacing and sterility threaten medical essence, urging acceptance of changes amid a fading era of big families.

Stoney Isluen Beck Sydney University Bruce Mayes Australia

Canberra nurses successful in final examinations

Canberra Community Hospital candidates Mary Agnes se Margaret Mary Bourke Dorothy Mary Lyons Helen Rob qetson Mabel Sinprou and Helen Marlon Smith passed the nurse final examination in Canberra. Murial Joyce Bhean of Yes District Hospital also passed.

Sydney Canberra Community Hospital Mary Agnesse Margaret ‘Mary Bourke Dorothy Mary Lyons Helen Robqetson Mabel Sinprou Helen Marlon Smith Murial Joyce Bhean

Tricked into Army claim upheld by High Court appeal

John Elson Power, Jehovah's Witness from Brie ame, sues the Commonwealth and Army for illegal detention and injunctions after being allegedly tricked into enlistment. The High Court reserved judgment on his appeal challenging the dismissal of his action for damages and orders to release him from military camps.

Sydney Thursany High Court Johnham Elson Power Brieame Sir John Latham Jehovah's Witness Army Department Commonwealth Testanta Power Ag & Abilleg

Planning Production to Increase Civil Output

Planning Production argued for orderly, balanced growth through eliminating unnecessary margins, simplifying manufacture, standardising designs, cutting cross-traffic to save transport, consolidating to fewer productive units, and scheduling deliveries.

Air Training Corps Parrade and Canberra Camp Plans

The Anal parade of Canberra and Queanbeyan details a year end schedule at AAS station with 0.30 Sunday lectures on ship recognition and a No 2 Wing muskets shoot for the championship. Avalan Camp attendance is planned. a Joa timetable and special work are promised. All leave cancelled. Queanbeyan arrival at 9:15. Canberra cadets without transport must report to the Squadron Orderly Room immediately.

Canberra Queanbeyan Ava-lan Queanbeyan Fatale Juean Aquadron

Infantile Paralysis Not Rising at Drey Taurpiey

A garbled report notes no increase in infantile paralysis at Drey Taurpiey, with unclear details about a Rotary Club meeting and a previous epidemic. It mentions Mr. of T1t casas and percentages, but key facts are unreadable.

Drey Taurpiey Eatoaile Porsigee Archer Cotterab Provident Fy Vta Rotary Club Casas

ACT secondary schools annual tands tournament results

The ACT secondary schools annual tennis tournament concluded with mixed results as under 14 and open events showed uneven play. Notable winners included Telopest Park in the under 14 singles and several doubles champions across age groups, with multiple close scores recorded in Open and Under 18 matches.

ACT Opun Alaglan and Doubies Telopest Park L. Mahoney P. Treweek J. McCormick Bolte

Life sentence for youth in Alexandria murder case

Desmond Maxwell Jones, 16, was found guilty of murdering Theodala Constantine Praglia in Alexandria on October 24 and sentenced to life with hard labour. His brother, rail Jones, 15, was found not guilty and discharged.

Sydney Desmond Maxwell Jones Theodaala Constantine Praglia Alexandria Hia Ral Jones Nob

Music Examinations Celebrate Student Progress

Pupils of law Chaniton Alii took AMLIE exams in pianoforte violin and theory. Rowena Dale Grade VI earned credit with 8 marks while Dawn Pretvel Grade V earned 78 marks and Dorothy McKay achieved a pass in Trinity College prep pianoforte theory.

Law Chaniton Alii AMLIE Rowena Dale Robert Warren Marca Dawn Prretvel Trinity Coltese Dorothy McKay

Fertilizer Production Lease Report From Melbourne

Thursday the Director General of Manpower Mr Punnelll announced that the release of 500 men from the services has been recommended to stimulate fertiliser production in Victoria.

Melbourne Punnelll Anid Victoria

Canterbury Races Racing Notes From A Fragment

Fragmentary racing notes claim Canterbury events with mentions of Mitta and Grand Phew among unclear entries. Readable names include Eomives and Tevet. details and outcomes are not stated due to damaged text.

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