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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1944

Page

3

Advisory Council endorses holiday services for Cotter River

The Advisory Council reported progress on restoring Cotter River holiday transport, with Director Gourgaud telling Mr. Daves the Minister would reconsider a provision for holiday services. Emergency transport was unaffected, and regular services continued. The council also discussed plant suckers in Wentworth Avenue and isolation ward hold up at the hospital, including a two week period last November. Rentals for government cottages tied to 1087 valuations were noted with no adjusted values.

Cotter Amewry Council Dir Gourgaud JL Daves Minster Kiersey Transport Atlas Irida H. Hi. Dawnes Wali Fedea Corn Tsalnn Dorman Wentworth ‘Avenue Leichhardt Street Kennedytreet Canberra Avenue Daley Vina Troromiey A Shakespeare

Hobart Bishop Debunks The Stork Theory

The Bishop of Peamania Rev GF Cranawick told Hobart Military Club that births come from natural processes not a stork symbol. He urged that new life should be conceived in married life and called the stork explanation nonsense for reasonable people.

Hobart Peamania Cranawick Hevertelen

Milk rationing order for Canberra amid shortages

A fragmented report declares milk rationing in Canberra with government directives. It notes ceilings of two gallons per day in public venues, while schools and other institutions seek the required quantities.

Canberse Commonwealth Agate Toman Treviti Wiilelites Ciher

Incomplete mastics of post office figures reported

The article fragment reports that through mid March or similar period the average weekly sum of letters posted from Australia exceeded 100,000 and over the past four weeks 385,000 ordinary articles were dispatched overseas. Postmaster General Runater Aah- comments on public service.

No Special Xmas Leave for Soldiers Reported

An Army spokesman said no special Christmas leave will be granted except for Christmas Day. The plan aims to keep forces ready, with limited furloughs for certain personnel.

Melbourne Mandy Iine Dave Daly Akeliton Mal Sur Cama

Man Found Hanging Near Marsal Mount

Wollongong reported Thursday that Williar John Findlay, 30, missing since December 12 from Fairy Steadaw, was found dead yesterday hanging from a tree 39 feet from the trunk at Marsal Mount near Avondale. He was an employee of Ui Australian Tron and Stun Ltd, leaving a widow and two children.

Wollongong Williar John Findlay Fairy Steadaw Marsal Mount Avondale Andy Ui Australian Tron and Stun Ltd

Homebush Stock Sale Report From Sydney Market

The fragmented report describes a stock sale at Homebush in Sydney with figures like 61040 and 17 30, noting cattle sales, dairy cows and prices. It mentions buyers and a chaotic description of lots offered, with buyers pushing for high prices and demand appearing strong in a busy market scene.

Sydney Lion Uae

Fremantle Strike Continues On Wharf Over Roster System

Fremantle workers maintain the strike at the wharfs as talks stall. A drone protest disrupted the roster system introduced the previous Monday, with union officials stating ongoing action to press demands.

Fremantle

Public Notices and Holiday Delays Across Canberra Areas

Notices warn audiences about public library hours changes and upcoming dances at venues like Westlake and University Hall. A list of events shows holiday closings, postponements, and reopenings with dates in December and January. Christmas greetings are sent from local stallholders and civic offices.

Canberra notices mix of auctions and industrial rules

A scrambled Canberra page outlines industrial board notices, land and stock return duties, and vehicle damage warnings. It includes invitations for applications, penalties for failure to return land and sheep data by January 10 1945, and references to hotel and hospital workers terms. Official names include J C Brackenres and Arthur Lynch.

Mock Department of the Interior Canberra J.C. Brackenres

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