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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1944

Page

4

Public Service Wartime Staffing Policy Outlined

The Commons public service commissioner Mr Thorpe outlined wartime staffing aims. He cited 42 000 temporary and 38 000 permanent workers and said most appointments would be temporary to allow postwar claims consideration. Permanent hires would occur where necessary, with servicemen given priority after the war.

Permandtt O Perelanal Partments Uae Bev Ara Thorpe Dnpar Pacific

Sydney Lord Mayor nominee faces council meeting tomorrow

The Sydney party’s chosen candidate for Lord Mayor appears set to confront council proceedings tomorrow as he remains cautious about his electorally driven stance.

Sydney Ian Natured

Grave threat to democracy declares opposition leader

Deputy Leader Harrison accused Dr. Mivatt of failing to handle a gang activity that has shaken the country. Wu warned that democracy would be endangered if lawlessness continues, urging strong action to restore order.

Sidney Tvat Lunin Lawleseneas Harrison Mivatt Gangateriam

Forlorn Attitude Defended by Sforza Amid Italian Debate

Sforza asserts Churchill pressured him to accept King Victor Emmanuel, linking the king to Fascism and Britain’s war fate. He claims Churchill left no doubt about his stance during the October conference and cites Italy's stance on eliminating Victor Emmanuel, with Sforza alleging Umen favored collaboration with General Badoglio.

Churchill Victor Emmanuel Britain Jovea Italy Victor Sformi Umen Badogilo

German escapees thwarted as airframe seized by sentry

Four escaped German prisoners attempted to steal an American airplane on a Monday. A sentry spotted a flicker in the darkened wing and challenged the trio. They claimed to be pilots and offered no resistance while aiming to return to Germany for Christmas.

Urrenn Amaricen Germany

German Italian Japanese leaders to broadcast greetings

Berlin radio announced an exchange of greetings to be broadcast Tuesday night. The event involves Germany's Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop Italy's Mussolini and Japan's Foreign Minister as part of the wartime communications.

AUS Exchange OF London Berlin Radio von Ribbentrop Mussolini Dupan

Australians report Italy prisoner treatment in war camps

A fragment notes Stoney reporting that Italian prisoners were treated well by Australians with Italian rationing and Swiss escape, including a 1841 capture and three years in Italian prison camps before escaping to Switzerland. He claimed access to Red Cross communication.

Stoney Ustralian Tie Son Itallan Switzerland Red Cross

Libel Claim Against J T Lang

Sydney court records indicate Jon Thomas Lang sues for 3000 pounds dating from the publication of the book Communiam in Austral ie. The action names Lang as plaintiff and concerns the book published by Lang.

J.T. Lang Sydney Uecame Jon Thomas Lang Lang

Government considers film on soil erosion menace

The Department of Information may distribute a special film to warn about soil erosion if state cooperation can be obtained. Minister Calwell notes efforts to support drought areas with subsidized wheat and freight, while bush fires threaten production in the northern pastoral region.

Department of Information Minister For Information Calwelli Jareaa Commonwealth Commonwealth Wood Centre Ldid Trwea Worth Coast Serena

State Lottery Sydney Draw Notice

The notice states Lottery No 1188 will be drawn on Wednesday. Mrs HE esith of 11 Wright Street, Cturdon is listed as a participant.

Sydney Myndicats HE @esith Wright Etreet Cturdon

Market Report Flemington Sheep and Cattle Prices

At Flemington saleyards today 57 908 sheep and lambs penned. Beet lauea sold at unchanged rates while other sheep eased 10 to 1s lower. Cattle yarding 2 502 head with good prices for primes. heavy categories softer by 10 to 10s. Wethers and ewes to 28s30d lambs to 28s. prime bullocks to £19. prime cows to 41s. heavy bullocks to 41s per 100 lbs.

Stoney Monaay Flemington Tate Rales Tbs

The fading of the curt was pot mos.

The fragment notes a fading curt and pot mos, with unclear context and few readable details.

Man Jumps to Death at Cliff Descent

Paragraphs describe Constable J Wickham and others carrying out rope descents to reach Charles Kirby found in a service at the gap. Kirby of Parramatta, about 55, leaped 280 feet to his death. a coat left on barbed wire cliff ledge bore farewell notes to police and a friend.

Rydney J. Wickham Charles Kirty Oap Kirby Parramatta

Canterbury Park Turf Club Sells Course to Sydney Turf Club

Directors of Canterbury Park Turf Club agreed to sell their racing course to Sydney Turf Club subject to shareholder approval and wartime conditions. Chairman W W 1H confirmed the sale would not proceed until postwar reestablishment and racing could resume.

Sydney Canterbury Park Turf Club Sydney Turf Club Federer Bydney Turf Club W. W Canterbury Club Sho Tanesta WC Propane

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