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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1943
Page
4
The district inspector of schools Mr A Wilflnseon announced at Canberra High School Speech Day that Reve was not engaging with the Commonwealth.
An appeal for a nationwide paper salvage drive is launched by the Commonwealth Salvage Commission. They seek volunteers to collect any scrap worth salvaging to replenish paper hoards for service needs and public use. Local organizers urge participation to ease shortages and support national paper supplies.
Police and customs men raided a North Sydney area brick-market depot chasing illicit liquor operations. They found containers and empty bottles with suspects named Hebert Sproule and others later granted bail by the Supreme Court, with fines and charges for liquor without a license.
The principal and staff present a year end report noting staff changes and rising enrolments. They praise the Parents and Citizens Association and report 216 roll with 20 new entrants, while planning postwar reconstruction, universal education, and higher schooling. The minister and leaders stress free education to age 21 and stronger national development through schooling.
The Canberra Miniature Club held its weekly rifle shoot with top honours going to Sutton who edged Champion in the 2H event. C Chapman led the half yearly aggregate and won the Champion Trophy with Sutton also securing the overall trophy.
Fragmentary report notes horses and jockeys in a Summer Cup lineup. Mentions D Runes altered mount and support for Rimgil rising in popularity. References Crean Putt Eureka Lambeth and J Thompson Moon, with Carrington Stakes entry details and trainer statements after a race day decision.
In Sydney on Monday James Campbell and Allan Foresten Jiching, both 20, were committed for trial in Northern Sydney on charges tied to robbing American officer Ward Milner of £150 and attempting a sale of stolen funds. Campbell, an escapee from military detention, claimed he was unaware of the races proceeds.
A Sydney report notes rising demand for garden tools as half a million yearly backers push for air trainees and greater supply of implements. It cites wartime strain on aircraft production and ongoing effort to boost domestic equipment while air crew shortages persist.
A Canberra Church of England Grammar School event honors Lord and Lady Gowrie. The Bishop of Goulburn and Their Excellencies praised their untiring service guiding Australia through dark days toward brighter times. Lieutenant Colonel Hodgson noted Australians’ respect for Lady Gowrie and the Gowries, acknowledging their sacrifice and commitment.
The Prices Commission led by Mr. McCarthy cites ham shortages as the reason for higher mutton ham prices. Officials say the adjusted pricing aims to curb exploitation in wholesale markets and stabilize supplies.
In a crowded sale at Plenii ton, buyers faced increased supplies of keen stock from Manulay. Prices rose and fell with overall dull demand. prime descriptions were cautious and quotations showed limited activity across cattle and dairy lots.
Dr Wyatt announced Inspector Reid appointed Chief Officer in the Territory succeeding Colonel Jones who retires after over 16 years. Reid brings police service across the Northern Territory including Royal Army service. Jones praised for long leadership and varied duties during wartime and peacetime. Government conveyed appreciation of Jones’s service. Evatt noted the national significance of the transition.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions autographs and names such as Hitler and Haakon with unclear roles. It references a Sergeant Sit sy Hen. Williams who died in MIN cy. Naapital yesterday and collections by a Toy Family group, but many terms are garbled, leaving uncertain names and events. The item reads like a miscellaneous note on autographs with scattered proper nouns.
Fragmentary OCR mentions several names including Be rode Wyime Anette Foun Valsin tar nid Bruvenelier ydra Hatt Brand Maréandin Romero Carin Sumner Cun Macrondis Peter Boy en Mil. Readable items suggest a list or notices of individuals in a local page segment.
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