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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 18, 1944

Page

3

Remand on illicit liquor charges in court

The court remanded Albert Thomas Waterhouse and others on charges of illicit liquor dealing. Names include Waterhouse aged 22 and related individuals, with multiple alleged offences under Central and local statutes. Proceedings noted at Billabong Point and involving bottle sales and spirits distribution.

Albert Thomas Waterhouse Poury Tarren Inder Billaon’s Point Charlee Wabirnouss John Xnight

Gaol and Fines For Black Reef Raid Case

Defendants pleaded guilty in a Special Court to charges of theft and related offences. Sentencing ranged up to monthly imprisonment with fines up to £100. The case describes harsh penalties and a raid by a coastal crew, including use of smuggled brandy and other items. Proceeding observed by Mr Holmes and Judge Uedegandacite.

Sydney Eurogean Chip Meng Atkinson Wald Tribe Special Court Aikman Auea Calteas Ossen Custame Oileere Nsint Jbrandy Holmes

Soldiers' Letter Found in Waste Paper Parcel

A fragmentary 1843 dispatch from Sydney mentions a postmark December 19, 1843 and a manuscript tied to Corporal Vorsyneld. The document was found inside a waste-paper bundle and involved a company manager noting a thorough inquiry to trace the paper’s origin. The item references a Crown Crystal work and an order, with investigators seeking the purchaser.

Sydney Atelier Seith Cpl Vorsyneld ALLW Cera

Wuch Devastation in Gippsland from Bush Fires

Australian reports describe widespread destruction in Gippsland between Traralgon and Sale as bushfires devastate farms, dairying land, and homes. Families evacuated, injuries noted. electricity cut, clothing and supply delays loom. Premier Dunstan cites dairy losses without rain, Labor seeks special parliamentary measures for protection and relief.

Pia Taltoura Caldwell Rome Elentricity Commission DL Watriner Wate IW Gant Dunstan Winston Dugan

Tram Employees Not Interested In Stop Work Proposal

In Sydney on Taureday a meeting of eight tram sort workers considered a major union recommendation to call a half day strike on Wednesday. No decision was reached as attendance was low and a Newcastle vote is planned for tomorrow.

TRAM Sydney Taureday Wwe Sift Transort Newcastle

Air Training Scheme in Canada Aims for Allied Air Force

Ottawa reports a discussion with British Undersecretary Lord Balfour on Canada’s air training plan to create an air force rivaling Britain's. He warned of a forthcoming European invasion and Berlin’s threat, noting the Allies’ advantage in coordinated air power and German weaknesses.

Ottawa ALF Lord Balfour Empire Training School Europe Berlin

Estate Bequest Aims to Tackle Irish Shyness in Will

London Monday. Mire Charlalie Frances Shaw widow of Georgy Barnard Bhaw dies by September 13. Will allocates residue to her husband and directs cremation and scattering ashes. Provisions include funds for social outreach in Ireland, instructive elocution, personal contact, and endowment of educational institutions to promote study of politics and civics.

London Mire Charlalie Frances Shaw Georgy Barnard Bhaw Lawving

Air Training Corps parade details and squadron selection

Canberra aid Queanbey set to assist at Tesh College with arate training. Morning parade features NC0 test, pool fight check, and new recruits. Selection of squadron athletic team for the march at Syner on March 4, with leaders in charge. year-end routines and specialty TSA also noted.

Canberra Queanbeys Arate Tesh College Kaneton Dolock Bret N.C Sinha Bqiadron Syaner Aneliach aBowe Parade

Coal Production and Miners Strike Talks Drag On

Reports from the coal industry show production concerns and a stalled conference between government ministers and miners. A planned recommencement of talks is expected after Thursday’s sessions as both sides push for a solution to labor demands. The discussion covered government control, industry management, and potential replacement committees to avoid future disruptions.

Ar. Grant Poona Mines Baddeley Amare Ri ‘Ind ‘Tive I. Surrow Central Cost Authority Br Willa Warrison Vorthy MiNi A.c.7.u Mr. Mail Auich Thas Monk Orient

Sports Girl Quest at Uni Draws Frantic Meeting Chaos

A garbled notice reports a Friday university event titled Sports Girl Quest with various names linked to sports roles. It mentions enrolment, fees, and deadlines in 1944 and hints at voting tallies and candidate standings among Lynette Cottingham Marge Seton Irene O’Brien and O’Reilly, amid chaotic details from the Causeway welfare group.

Deaplle & Buret Lynette Cottinghart Landeret UN Canberra ACP Funda Wea Causeway Aporta Trane Obrien Cen Fe Pollvai O'Reilly Marge Seton Irene O'Brien Causeway Lynette Cottingham Sila Dwyer Bowie Ea Mabe Funn O'Reily Tredsead

Timber users seek new conv ersation forward request

Fragmented OCR notice requests forwarding a response to Mr A B Herding and others about delivery of firewood. It mentions Canberra and a timber dealer with phone contact, but the details are garbled and uncertain.

Ned A. Soren Fey Mrs. Whiting A. B. Herding Bougain Saar Myre McKeown

Domestics Wool Policy and World Market Threats Discussed

Government official warns of collapse risk in U S wool industry if domestic supply fails to adapt. Winder argues Britain price schedules push U S prices above British levels unless action is taken. Australia and South America cited as rising suppliers, threatening U S reliance and urging increased sheep farming for more than meat.

United States Winder Britain Bevanee

Fragmented OCR Classified Notice Fragments

Quotations will be received until 12 noon Pridmy for the supply and delivery of lard vegetable and related items to Cantera. Full particulars may be obtained from the Commissioner of the Interior Canberra. WANTED experienced motor sales personnel and care workers. Prices given for second hand items and fiction. Verity Hewitt’s Bookshop.

Ewitt'r

Homebush Stock Sale in Sydney Auction Update

The Sydney market at Homebush saw bidding open with large offerings of cattle. Strong demand for lambs and beef eased, with quotes showing varied prices across cattle classes and weather conditions noted as affecting turnout.

Hotel Arington and Heville Ontique Discussed

A fragment notes AVA ED hotel matters. Heville Ontiqvae Apuy freights and Salient Sapien EMOBE involvement. AVARTED outlines a freework approach with sities ser seurion in Hatem and AB.

AVA ED Fo Hotel Alington Heville Ontiqvae Apuy Salient Sapien Emobe

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