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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1943
Page
3
The readable fragments describe a front area with rain and heat, referencing places in a valley and branches. Names like Tad Burma and Hod appear, with cryptic phrases about America and a distant location. The text is incomplete, offering an impression of a travel or weather note with scattered proper nouns.
A garbled historical text fragment references a graduate hunter figure and wartime imagery. It mentions camps, explosions, bunk grenades, and military events amid unclear names and places. The readable content centers on wartime scavenging and chaotic, inconclusive scenes between encounters with Japanese forces.
A historical medical note extols Horlicks for those on light diets, claiming it boosts appetite and energy with each glass. It mentions tolerability and a high blend of digestible nutrients, while noting preparation guidelines and cautioning about a full hydration mix.
The article outlines Australian Government provisions for dependants of service members repatriation benefits. It covers travel abroad for dependants, including passage allowances, and cases where Deputy Commissioner of Repatriation may approve travel or within Australia arrangements. It notes eligibility limits, conditions, and the aim to reunite families with clear authority and discretion for extraordinary cases.
The Union of Locomotive Enginemen declared the nationalisation of transport a priority at the federal conference. The Commonwealth Government was asked to take over railways, with a push to unify railway gauges and hand control to state and federal authorities.
An odd wartime advisory urges travelers in France to stay alert and ready with identity papers. It frames quick, decisive action as patriotism, noting that any delay could endanger others and that police may stop travelers at any moment.
Australian Red Cross has twelve no capital volunteers in service in New Guinea with plans to send six more early next year. Miss Monies Starke is stationed at Buna the forward area where others have yet to reach. Elizabeth Lark Sheila Graham Bre N Linen and Mrs Stephens from NRW are among the team. Nearby states contribute superintendents J O'Brien W H Hban Betty Dow and Keitha Munro. Superintendent Morton Port Moresby and Assistant Superintendent Barrymann of Woo Avaceain are also listed.
Terrential storm winds battered Canberra plus Mount Ainslie causing downed power lines near the Australian War Memorial and heavy damage along a 300 yard timber track toward Russell Hill. Flooding breached the War Memorial gallery and damaged surrounding buildings as rainfall reached torrential levels with substantial timber debris and disrupted power for areas including Braddon and the Kingston line.
A sermon at a Cheltenham church highlighted Christmas as the coming of Christ to reveal God. The speaker urged believers to model Christ’s humility and truth, noting that without Jesus the world would remain in ignorance and moral failure.
In Melbourne a plentiful supply of food contrasted with shortages in Queensland. Mr Anthony, MP, criticized the Commonwealth Government's control of food distribution, claiming carriages from stations were awaited in Melbourne before being sent to Queensland for distribution, arguing this showed government industry growth at the expense of other system development.
Dated notices require butchers to show prices after Friday December 34 with only canned meat price day allowed. Authorities warn penalties for failure and seek certified copies of price lists. Two Timorese sailors are reported detained and charged with a malicious act linked to a retailer’s practice in Sydney.
The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner announced a revised poultry price order raising live weight by 3d per lb. Hens had been at 10d per lb live weight, now 11d. The aim is to ease restocking as prices for prepared products were also adjusted. The order will be reviewed later this year.
The Price Commission announces a wholesale price rise for eggs to spur production. New schedule sets first quality ten cents per dozen with other quality levels listed and margins capped for retailers. The move aims to lift overall returns during a period of low market activity and to align wholesale and retail prices with higher quality egg costs.
In Sydney a report describes the discovery of a woman's remains at the foot of a cliff. The fragmentary text notes a possible identification and location clues, with authorities responding to the scene.
A notice for a committee meeting of the Canberra university college examination faults group. It mentions a general meeting of members and intending members, with details about timing and attendance. The fragment references prisoners of war and welcoming attendees.
Wordy fragment indicates a notice from Canberra area about a tailoring service Kingston and a Red Cross Art Union ticket return. Address Mr BC P Keane Civic Centre by 3 pm for ratification work. Contact Canberra Steam Laundry Braddon for details.
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