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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1944

Page

3

Summer Heat Record Pushes City to Highs and Lows

The Westvage meteorological station reports extreme heat with humidity making conditions oppressive. Temperatures reached near or above the century mark and occasional readings rose to about 100 degrees, while early mornings dipped below freezing on some days. Rainfall remains very low, totaling 438 points for the year to date, with January contributing 108. An official warns that without wind, heat dangers would be more severe within city limits.

Tata Hla Gummer Seine Uberie Wore Ilan

Dairy and food structure hinge on dairying

Melbourne reports Food Controller Mr Murphy says after appointment he tried to recruit 80 000 men for primary industries but government funds limit allowed only 6 000. He warns dairy failures could collapse the entire food structure and hopes for increased barley and corn crops and better bread distribution.

Melbourne Dairyrovn Mir Murphy Hia

Milk subsidy policy sparks cautious debate in Australia

Deputy Leader of the Democratic Party Paty Mair declared the federal plan to pay milk producers as a loan to subsidy. The government’s drift faced opposition from New South Wales officials who warned the plan could harm local producers and trade through increased production costs.

Paty Mair New South Wales

Waterfront strike disrupts Sydney labor actions

Workers at the Sydney docks staged a strike disrupting morning operations as eight men refused orders and moved two workers to different roles amid ongoing labor disputes. The hold remained crowded as tensions rose between unions and management.

Sydney Weiluoeday Develo Tal Rami Fem Holda Elevedery Linderat

Canberra Court Admits Reading From Book During Arrest

The Canberra court heard Albert William Warren admit writing entries in a book during a February street incident. He denied betting on Sydney races and Melbourne races, later explaining the book contained his own notes. A magistrate found the evidence insufficient to prove betting on the street.

Cass Canberra Albert Liward Warren Lari J. K. Magutra Warren Trey East Row City Withers Rave Wea Wilman Bengt Powlsy Sydney Warran Melbourne Maguire Mr. Donald Bald

Trade union tensions and wage cases in Adelaide court notes

An Adelaide report details a workers meeting on pay and travel time claims, plus a courtroom round of cases. Elizabeth Taylor-Chendier and others face wage sheet noncompliance fines, while Victor Margatia and Paull contest shop incidents. The drive to enforce time sheets and licensing penalties is outlined alongside a traffic and bicycle regulation warning.

William Pishee Elizabeth = Taylor-Chendier Gotehdant Rullty Mir Davies Phippard Anault Kingston Gordon Kelly Cee Charles Taull Sabuline Victor” Margatia Cate Sngstan Fepraney Faull Renate Allty Wilful Mperiy Tad Phippara Victor Margetia Paull Margella Gordon Kenly Margetta Neal Margette Margerin Paul Yaiber Bonalinon

Ward to Tour New Guinea and Papua

The Minister for External Territories Mr Ward plans a visit to New Guinea and Papua soon after parliamentary duties permit. He hopes to travel promptly, aiming to study native welfare and conditions in the Aral hood area, and would use an aeroplane if available. No fixed itinerary will be followed.

Wards Auustralia Ward Aral Hood

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