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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
3
Washington Monday the American Red Cross announced sending 66 060 units of evaporated milk and 18 000 vitamin tablets for Vietnamese veterans. The relief effort aims to aid health and nutrition for service members and veterans.
An unclear Melbourne report describes a fatal or severe accident involving a plane and several individuals. Names and exact roles are unreadable, but the fragment mentions injuries and a rope incident connected to two parties.
A Bondi Beach crowd in Sydney watched five sharks near the shore on a calm morning. One shark measured about 14 feet, prompting lifeguards to clear the water after surfers retreated. Two more sharks were later sighted as a surf-boat crew chased them away.
Townsville report details R A A personnel Janes Grohe and Victor Henry Rowe both 18 from FAAP fined 10 pounds each after admitted stealing Army equipment including cloak helmet goggles sampara and ether axticlnt valued at 22 pounds from U8 Army.
In Auckland on Monday Lord Chancellor won the 3 mile Auckland Cup by a Read from Merry May with Low finishing third. The time was 333 3.5. In the Great Moribern Foal Stakes over 4 furlongs Ws wob won by six lengths from Coronaire with Gay Chat third. The time was Liaes.
Poultry expert advice on protecting flocks during heat waves. Proper ventilation, spaced porches, and fresh air exchange reduce stress. Birds strongly affected should be moved to cooler spots, with water and shade, to prevent prostration. Constant monitoring and evening ventilation help curb heat damage.
Prime Minister Curtin visited the injured jockey T Unwovited at Melbourne hospital after a fall at Maonoe Valley. He spoke softly at the bedside, offering encouragement and discussing the recovery.
Money poured into the totalizer for a stake over 14 minutes. Exclamations mark the 50 minute total, with a total win for the pageant valued at 59,000 pounds. Readers see a strong display of betting activity and notable sums throughout the event.
In Adelaide on Monday a national celebration led by the Blate Government gathered before the historic proclamation site. The event honored Australia’s 107th foundation anniversary with a roll signing at Glenelg Town Hall after wars and amid ceremonial proceedings.
Severe storm near Cammock west of Cammock leaves multiple homes demolished and residents rescued as mud and debris block roads. Communications cut, trees toppled, and several families take shelter in remaining structures after the forceful torrent lasts minutes.
A British plan reports new aerodromes completed and others under construction demanding rail transport for large quantities of materials and fuels across the London and North Eastern Rail system. The six months up to June 1840 saw significant activity at select small country stations.
A lone man tried to sell 59 bookmaker books at Randwich races to exploit high demand. An angry crowd surrounded him, and he quickly raised the price to the usual rate after backing off.
Advertisements list assorted lost items including teeth and wallets near markets, with a notice of a public holiday for January 1944 affecting interior department employees. Also a Canberra Public Service Board announcement seeking candidates for a Messenger position and other job vacancies at Hotel Wellington and various services.
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