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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1943
Page
4
A judge named Clancy comments on the case language noting a direct conflict raised by the wording. The statement appears in a fragmented OCR passage with limited readable context.
J W Seiffert MP announced that plans were sent to Captain Baulach, Public Relations Officer of the American Army, inviting top riders for a Cooma carnival to test the skill of the best equestrians against a strong field.
In Sydney on Thursday Claridge Coffer Lounge partner Behan faced nine breaches of the Manpower Regulations. Prosecutor Windeyer stated Behan deceived workers and directed one to give up her name and address for a permit. Pitt Street business Epera Pappas, owner of Beate in Oxford Street, received a 30 pounds fine for employing three without permission.
A rink from Cars visited Canberra yesterday for a match. Canberra Bowling Club won 38 to 19. Visitors praised Canberra Club hospitality. Scores listed include Prost Castineau Beattie Clesver for Canberra and Londen Burrows Brown Blackway for Corrimal.
NSW defence workers gain a holiday without pay loss after Arbitration Court award. Abattoir bosses warn of mutton shortages if Monday closure continues. 69,008 sheep un killed since Friday with 13,000 leftawaiting slaughter on Christmas Eve. 800,000 fewer sheep slain overall, per abattoir spokesman.
Police report that children placed stones on a Blackheath section of the Lithgow to Sydney passenger line, derailing the engine. Several carriages left the rails, and passengers suffered injuries though the train was relayed within half an hour.
Sydney police announce a brawl aftermath with Albert Beard to serve one month in Bal Moorin Court after knocking down a man in a police lineup at Falmaia Police Station. Detective North notes unrest near the Merton Earate Hotel Rosalia with four men stabbed during the incident.
Sydney court records a six month gaol term given to John Patrick Kenrick aged 63 of Randville after he pleaded guilty to posing as a retired naval captain and claiming commissioned rank in the Royal South African Naval Division. Kenrick lodged an appeal against the sentence.
Three AWL soldiers were arrested wearing return badges, prompting police to uncover a wider black market in RSL badges. Soldiers claimed the badges were bought in hotel bars for prices from 1 to 5 pounds. The State Secretary of the League said authorities suspect the illicit trade has been ongoing for some time.
The Chief Secretary urged the public to report any roadside fires immediately to police or local bush fire brigades. Travelers were urged to stop and extinguish neglected campfires or other fires they observed burning by the roadside to prevent spread.
Buyers at Plemington saleyards penning of 44 620 sheep and lambs to select from. Prime Jaorta scarce, sold at inte nt en. other descriptions eased 1 to 2d. Cattle yarding of 2 19 head held firm at Thursday's best figures. Quotations include wethers to 25 shillings, ewes to 18/6, lambs to 28, hoggets to 22, prime bulls 21/10, cows to 15, beef-bullocks 20, stems 5/7 and 9d for 100 lb.
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