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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
3
The Commonwealth Government plans new war pension tribunals to speed appeals from veterans who claim inadequate compensation. The system will begin after a petition signed by about 15 000 supporters.
The article describes a move to form a council with three delegates from each association to improve cooperation across districts and suburbs. It notes calls for a constitutional framework to guide procedure and allow actions not explicitly provided for. Officials elected include Megara White and L Anderson with L Richer as temporary secretary. Invitations to join the consortium were to be extended to Kingston and Hall.
A Canberra committee sent aid to Moscow with Dr. Koles Nyakov, chairman of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, thanking Canberra for woollen goods medical supplies sheep skins clothing and medicines. The shipments, including 154 medical items and 605 units of sheep products, were forwarded to the Red Army and military hospitals.
The Director General of Manpower announced tight controls on release of shearers to meet Allied needs. Only those released would face strict conditions and guarantees to return to work within the following weeks, with applications processed through the Deputy Director of Sanpower in New York.
A woman in Adelaida claimed accidental dye ingestion while seeking a remedy from a supposed vendor. The event left her shocked with impaired health and confusion over surrounding bottles and labels.
Members of Ui Manding Committee on Agriculture report that the dairy production target will not be reached this year due to unfavorable conditions in the states. The group met last September to discuss the primary production fee and future reporting requirements.
About 3000 employees at Cetera Motore Holdena Ltd in Woodville Bouin Australia were directed by Prime Minister Curtin to resume work today. They had been on strike over a stop watch system, a move feared to affect other states. The order cites National Security Mobilisation of Services and Property Regulations, requiring return to duties as before the disruption. Leaders named include Thompson Kinecra Hawes Funlal Trevorrow and the Australian Society of Engineers.
Postmaster General Ashley announced delivery of the telephone and directory pum lume will start within two weeks. The change moves timing to a 12 month cycle from six, aiming to save about 70 tons of paper annually.
In Sydney and Melbourne discussions, officials warn of possible gas rationing next week as coal supplies are diverted to Victoria. Metropolitan Gas Co warns of minimal gas supply after February 15, while Prime Minister Curtin and Premier Dunstan push for immediate national measures.
A new uniform compensation scheme for CCC personnel, excluding certain executive and administrative staff, was announced by Prime Minister Curtin. The changes operate under the National Security Civil Construction Corps Compensation Regulation. Curtin said the measures reflect long service in Queensland and the Northern Territory and adjust to the existing state workers' compensation framework.
Leonard Leslie Gray, 28, was sentenced to 12 months gaol on three counts for obtaining money from United States servicemen by pretence of helping them obtain wilaky. The total amount involved was 1180. Gray claimed a grudge against Americans and said his home in Melbourne had been broken up by an American. He asked to be released on bond.
A group of Sydney artists challenge the National Gallery board over the Archibald Prize decision to William Dobell. Acting for Mary Edwards, their counsel seeks a court ruling to test the trustees authority and determine the award outcome.
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