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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1943

Page

3

Fragmented Local News Item Offers Sparse Readable Fragments

Fragmented OCR text provides partial readable bits about a local event with unclear names places and dates. Details are insufficient to form a complete headline or robust summary.

High Court Rules on Subsale Powers and Price Fixing

The High Court held that Section 118 of the Constitution grants exclusive powers, affecting the Prices Commission and Commonwealth regulation. A decem ber 39, 104% term appears in reference to maximum retail beer prices, constraining state actions.

Aes Eee High Cour Pane ‘Prices Commission Pesien le Fectaton Avatved

Canberra Bowling Club hosts film night with distinguished guest

The Canberra Bowling Club invites members to a social event at Club House on Thursday. A showing of Pietuges depicting life in Canaan will be presented by the High Commissioner for Cane in Availab. Justice TC Davis will attend and a light meal will follow the screening.

Canaan Cane Availab Justice TC Davia

Hall Youth Dies Suddenl y

A Hall youth, ten years old, collapsed and died suddenly on Saturday morning. Geoffrey had left home around 4 20 am and did not return. An investigation followed. medical officials stated death was due to heart failure.

Vaan USA Dieth

Alleged Bashing by Army Guards at Court Martial

Hackett testified at Warwick Queensland court martial that he was assaulted by army guards while painting out tethered equipment. He described injuries and said he received a bullpup boot strike. Proceedings focus on Article 3 duties and alleged mistreatment.

Warwick Tostay Etet Hackett Uarde Neal Euilly Iaulett Aceault Avergens Joao

Canberra Hospital Dental Clinic and Board proceedings

Proceedings discuss dental practice in ACT restricted to public service, conditions of appointment, and remuneration. Urgent need for increased obstetric accommodation at Canberra Hospital with 20 patient beds. 90 existing capacity and 835 births in 1941-43 detailed. Board requests new facilities, nursing blocks, and separate wards for obstetric staff. Regular reports note medical stats, donations, and ward planning discussions.

Canberra Parwona Tien Narming Btafe Minister For Health Jareau T.B. Ward LW. Nott Baz M. Bennett Garten Army Victory Carnival Committee Parke and Garde Naveaux Misa Norris

Nativity Scenes at Albert Hall Defy Stage Constraints

Catholic Girls presented nativity scenes at Albert Hall with varied readings and carols. Prologues, solos, and "Three Wise Men" scenes impressed, while choir voices and acting drew praise. Performers included Fletcher, Nelson, Crowe, and Bland among others, with orchestral interludes featuring Chopin and Rachmaninoff.

Christmas Break for Munition Workers

Melbourne memo notes a Christmas break for ammunition workers with unclear local details. The text reference mentions Avalon, base OE and SA areas, with several likely names transcribed imperfectly.

Melbourne Avalon

Pensioner Burnt To Death In Suspected Blaze

Aged Thomas Wren is reported dead after a fire at his home in Mout Kuringgal, near the railway, with police delaying a formal statement as investigators probe the blaze and confirm his age and identity.

Thomas Wren Bury Eiliers Hornsby Wren

Damages for Libel Awarded in Melbourne Case

In Melbourne, the Prothonotary of the Supreme Court awarded damages of seven hundred pounds to Mauricr Minogue of Hawthorn arising from differences among t womb employees at Runoldt Sty. Ltd. Richmond. Minogue said a pamphlet written by a com[]s pamphlet produced by a Com[]s employed by the factory caused the injury.

Welbourne Runoldt Sty al Richmond George Jonastan Supreme Cour Teday Mauricr Minogue Hawthorn Minogur

Urges Miners Release From Aray

Sydney reports a call by the federal Minerals Secretary urging miners to release Aray. The minutes note government concern over delays and schedule discussions for an upcoming miners’ event associated with a Christmas tree party. Event details reference Ainslie Hall and a gathering on Wednesday December 2.

Sydney Walloye Cumral Mineral Federal All Maven Ui Grant Jaf Canburra Mos Immnere Ainslie Hall

Rail Men Demand Extra Meat Amid Shortages

A Melbourne interior department notice outlines planned meat rationing and timber removal controls amid shortages. It cites a special morning meeting at Parliament House and references complaints to Cabinet. Public procurement quotes set for December 28 1849 and January 10 1944 as authorities seek to manage supplies.

Stalamenta Carrodur Banatas Rathway Promlard Cabinat

Probate notice from The Supreme Court of Australian Capital Territory

A probate notice from The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory lists Edward Pickering McTaggart of Canberra as deceased and announces that all interest in the estate must be filed by January. The document orders claimants to present their claims before the specified date under penalty of default, with court proceeding details and registrary contact.

Lacal Supreme Court OF Territory Edward Pickering Mactfay Canberra Australiian Ontrologiet Devenant Canhoren

Tribute to Mrs. C. C. Dawson by TWCA and TWCA leaders

The Toronto Women’s Christian Association and Canberra group honor Mrs. C. C. Dawson with tributes at a farewell service. M. Bowen and Misa BM. Jonon spoke for members, while Joey Binns presented gifts. The chair Mr. C. B. Daley conveyed the club’s best wishes.

Canterre Twca Sweerat Wade M. Bowen LCA Tamed Med Misa Jonon Brorrtary Etait Joey Binns TMCA C. B Daley Hira Dawson Ve Tw.ca Ouch Trawaon Mine Binns Taweon Jommittan Murray Lewin E. Shirley

Hold-up Threat at Plane Factory Edney

In the Arbaitratl to-day, chap by the Boer union, workers warned that unless the dispute with the electrical trades union is settled immediately, there is danger of a complete stoppage of work at the Sydney aircraft factory. Mr Thom said only special tradesmen were involved. other unions were at risk of being drawn in. The matter was adjourned until to-morrow.

EDNEY Aletrical Trades Thom Bydney Urcraft

Dairies Watch Manpower Demand Sparks Industry Worry

In Monday’s report Mr. Beale MLA warned that the Commonwealth Government’s failure to meet promises could force the Army to worsen mortgage and perpetuate slave-like conditions. He claimed a side agreement existed within the Maley industry.

Bydnet Commonwealth Mortage Mr. Beale

Film Star Cheerled by Large Crowd at Market

AYDNET reports a film star was cheered by a large crowd at the market today during luncheon honour by the Motion Picture Theatres. He was accompanied by Liia Markel, Brooke, and Andy Arcart, with about 1008 people present.

Aydnet True Mim

Profiteer Fined £1000 Instead of Closure in High Court

The High Court allowed N Qs appeal against a sheriff court order to close his business of 14 branches for a year for selling perambulators and other goods at excessive prices. The court quashed several charges and substituted a £1000 fine with three months imprisonment.

High Court Indinburgh N.Q Fales Napier

War Damage Payments For New Buildings

SYDNEY Monday. Although perioda who have onteliytions in the War Demege Sampalagion will have their period of cover exianiled for another twelve months without further psyrmenta, all owners of newly constructed buildings to additiona just pay contributions Controller Ar Courtney added that owners of plant and stock valued over 41,000 will be called upon to pay unless contributions were paid during the present year. THARE MINES IDLE SYDNEY Three coal mining employments in all TOO s… production to New Boul Watee today.

Sydney Sampalagion Ar. Courtney

Record on Footwear Shortage and Production Plan

Monday report notes traders and civilians faced a footwear shortage. Federal Controller of Footwear, Roneveer, states production will reach 1,100,000 pairs of books and shoes this year, per official remarks by Timewear.

Bydney Poot Rar Roneveer Yeeday Timewear

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