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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
3
Fragment from a wartime news item notes receipts and donations to the Red Cross War Fund. The piece references figures and accounts of supporters, with emphasis on organized giving and wartime relief signals.
Brisbane reports warn that prolonged sun exposure endangers farmers and outdoor workers. Dr Paterson notes rising skin cancer cases across climates and recommends protective gear such as hats with wide brims and synthetic treatments, calling the finding not epoch making but a significant warning.
A February meeting of the Nursery School committee discussed organizing groups for garden prep knitting sowing and toy cooking for the kinders. Miss Hinsley outlined materials and aims. progress and welfare associations were invited to support, with donations and voluntary help sought from mothers able to bring a child.
A Canberra housing reform dossier was prepared for a commission amid criticism of the Advisory Council for lacking technical expertise. The Works Branch engaged in engineering and technical assessments while the council faced questions over its qualifications to judge Canberra’s design and policy directions.
A fragmented racing card lists horses such as Barnsley Jonnete and Bachelor Clare in a three year old handicap and includes Panurge Highweight Panurge Decumber Nursory and Diamond J in a drewmber or decumber style handicap. The text preserves names but lacks clear outcomes or dates.
A garbled poem fragment references maps of Australia and mentions names and places such as Sydney. The text is partial and unclear with stray phrases about children and a damaged verse.
A wartime report details punishments and suffering of Allied prisoners held by German guards. It cites named privates Handley and Side among others, describing harsh discipline, forced labor, and dire conditions in camps and in transit. Civilians feared Russians and hoped for Allied advances into Germany.
The Minister for Information denounces ongoing harassment of censorship critics. He says persistent pressure from newspapers is unjustified and cannot sway officials. He cites familiar tactics of intimidation and notes press magnates in Britain and America shaping the debate.
A degraded notice outlines Home Defence 21st Battalion V D C Band FQ Compentes assembling at a rifle range Sunday for practice. Signallers rendezvous 1880 hours at Met hourné Avenue bus stop. Training continues with units Vane and Gundagat and adjutant duty changes during absence.
Wednesday hearings reveal Dr Mortis Director of Public Health warns rationing butter milk and eggs risks malnutrition. He opposes a national loaf arguing it would worsen health and that the middle class would not benefit from white bread.
Melbourne reports a parliamentary committee on taxation adjourned until January 16 after considering pay as you go tax systems. Treasurer Chifley said the committee will review further data from taxation authorities before resuming.
A reader letter from Victor Harman about clashes between science and religion in Catholic Anglican and Presbyterian schools. It argues dogma limits meaning for children and praises Carter for presenting a thoughtful, provocative view. The piece reflects mid-century debates on faith and modern thought in Australia.
The War Agricultural Committee referred the matter to the Local War Agricultural Committee for Mr Kala and others to interview Mr Fraser on November 70. The note records strong exceptions to the action and acknowledges appreciation for Mr Pram’s commendation, though personal concerns about Sita Sess Aohiaving are noted. The report is dated December 14, 1048.
The Minister for Commerce Br eully announced a large release of ungalvanised wire netting for backyard poultry farmers. About 18 300 coils were released in New South Wales, with 48 007 coils released in Queensland, totaling over 340 000 yards. Early releases anticipated for waiting shipments. guidance promised on suitable materials and sheds open faces where netting is unavailable.
Fragmentary notes describe a Catholic bazaar event with prizes listed as first second and third, mentioning individuals such as Mr McLean and Misa Conroy, and funds or values in pounds. The text is garbled, but indicates a prize distribution and committee involvement from a parish or church group.
Fragmentary report describes Army Minister Fedeald announcing a new barracks to house a mixed medical and nursing team for Australian Army girls. It notes health care duties and ongoing supervision, with a plan for regular leave and emergency health provision within about a month.
Alfred Thomas Walerhinise of Naremburn appeared today charged with receiving stolen goods after a raid found a cache including motor tyres and pestal. Police seized 000 bottler for cardiel and 24 tina ol ame in the suspected hoard.
A Wednesday meeting of maternias workers and tally clerks endorsed discipline provisions, with penalties for drunkenness. Officials debated federation rules and relief measures for shortages, with discharge or reassignments noted for those failing to comply.
Northern conlfolde ware idle. bids due by 2 o’clock on Tuesday September 108% for meat supply to Canteres. Further details and tender forms available from the Town Clerk, Postmaster, and District Contract Board in Sydney. Also notes a Manuka puppy about ten months old with collar offered during office hours.
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