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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
3
In a small town ceremony the ALN fan unit fell silent after a decade of service. Officials cited budget constraints and shifting priorities as the cause, while residents recalled its role in community events and local broadcasts.
A Sutton meeting Friday established a local Red Cross branch amid wartime push for support. The act created new offices including chairman Pryaiont and secretary Mrs Realy Lronauver, with recognition of wartime needs and community aid arrangements.
A collision between an Allied service truck and a station wagon left Albert Truscott, 43, and his daughter Maylog, 4, dead. His wife Marion was injured. a second occupant, a colored man, drove the family to hospital in critical condition.
In Sydney on Wednesday at the Teachers' Federation Conference the decision set housing priority for married teachers and board and lodging priority for single teachers. The ruling accommodates transfers from one town to another and emphasizes housing needs for women teachers.
In Canberra a sailor case centers on Clark and Hesigh umartin and Kilmartin, charged over liquor sales from a private home. Witnesses describe repeated visits for drinks and meals, notes paid for liquor, and police finding bottles and wine after a search warrant. Maguire Solicitor argued custom of hosting liquor, magistrate cites direct breach of law.
Christmas shoppers swarm in Sydney as crowd pressures and confusion disrupt the flow. Reported shortages and mismanaged queuing left some workers idle while others faced delays in services and access to stores. A chaotic scene highlighted the need for better crowd control during peak holiday periods.
Alleged meat fraud case centers on mislabeling or selling tainted or inferior meat to military supply chains. Authorities probe suppliers amid concerns over quality control and potential health risks to service members. Investigations focus on chain of custody, pricing, and compliance with procurement standards.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe women volunteering for canneries and list civic notices. The text references refined fruit and vegetable preparation, unclear roles, and dates as well as mentions of agencies or associations. It includes garbled phrases about duties, operations, and schedules with no clear outcomes.
The public is advised Canberra aims to release coal supplies from December 22 until stock runs out. Government notes limited coal availability as Thureday next approaches with a sale planned for Monday January 10. Officials say holiday trains will reduce public service but seek to maintain essential goods and services during the Christmas period.
Public notice outlines general rate of 4 4 pence in the pound on rateable land within Canberra City Areas with owner’s rate, lighting, sewerage, water and sanitary charges. It lists sewerage and water charges, and a sanitary levy, payable by owners or tenants under the Canberra Sewerage and Water Supply Regulations. Notices warn that demands will be issued after the Interior Secretary signs.
Amid crowded holiday resorts, both city and rural travelers face increased risk from weather and overbookings. Officials warn of delays and stranded holiday makers as mass reservations strain transport and lodging networks. Named agencies urge caution and suggest alternative travel plans.
A court session today for the bene t of the Commonwealth faced adjournment in February. An involved charity case centered on Australian Continental Investments Ltd. and a property bearing. The hearing featured a discussion of cleaning duties and an extra badge fee, with a notable 4 shillings toll noted.
The chairman of the Fruit Pulp Sugar Committee said a list of fruit pulp processors was being compiled for the 1946 fruit season. Yam manufacturers who applied before January 15 were noted.
Advance on the free wheat pool would be paid January 1, totaling 154 000 000 bushels in bagged chest deliveries No 5 pool. The distribution would reach about £2 600 000. Further sales had been made from the pool but ship commitments would take months. the pool would be wound up after transactions. A ferry Kesciusko crashed into Mosman wharf, injuring one passenger. steering gear later found out of order.
South Australian and Victorian officers report Melbourne’s Jockey V Hartrey has been engaged to ride Reint Warden in the cup. The notice appears in police watch reports from Port Adelaide and Melbourne dated Wednesday.
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