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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 29, 1944

Page

4

Horlicks Protein Drink Mix Noted For Strength Aid

An OCR fragment describes Horlicks as containing readily assimilable protein and balanced carbohydrates to aid bodily strength. It mentions mixing with water and serving cold with a hint of sweetness, plus a garbled line with numbers and brand-like terms.

Yale

Unclear labor turmoil hints at mass worker displacement

Fragmented text suggests skilled pulling workers diverted to Rand and Easern areas with indications of 10,000 workers being forced out. Mentions statements by a union secretary and government interference with wartime labor and defense-related activity amid plans and expectations for further movement of workers within the state.

Rand

Court to Hear Depute in Camera in Sydney Monday

In-camera hearing scheduled as part of arbitration involving the Caramonfeauith Atreratt Tepito case. Unclear details cite defective inspection evidence and prior secret matters. intended to address disputed invoices and mem hain at the Risetreal Trades Tinian.

Sydney Mego O'Mara

Labour Shortage Seen After War Says Premier

Premier McKell warned post-war reconstruction funds will be available but only with plans. He urged a ready program to create jobs through works and development, noting labour will be needed for homebuilding, food production and development for four to five years after the war.

Rydney McKell

Judge Doubtful On Conspiracy Liquor Charges In Sydney

In Sydney on Monday the court resumed hearings on conspiracy liquor charges against Richard Herbert Kemp, David Blank, Gordon Casey, and Barry Laidlin. The Crown alleged extensive liquor dealings and accused the defendants of involvement in a scheme that included a Macquale Hotel relate part. The judge awaited further evidence before ruling on the conspiracy charges.

Sydney Tay Agaiaal Richard Herbert Kemp David Blank Gordon Casey Barry Laidlin Thor Steaiy Kourratine Witie KG Rome Wwe Macquaele

Nine Months to Gaol for Receiving in Sydney

A Monday verdict in Tailunghurat Bet tones a sentence of nine months gaol for receiving. The informatory notes an infatuation with a U.S. Navy writer influenced counsel to claim a loss of balance as a mitigating factor.

Sydney Tailunghurat Bettone Tnservee Romney Vikram Elan Toopee Fanti Ub Hay Tahoe U.S. Navy Bsenna

Ho m ebush Stock Sale Sees Strong Demand for Prime Sheep

Market reports from Flemington describe a firm sale with 44 283 sheep and lambs penned. Prime descriptions showed strong demand and firm rates for top grades while mixed wax descriptions and less certain consignments reflected cautious competition among buyers.

Sydney Flemington Selegarde

School Bus Reform Delayed Meeting Proposes Hall Water Plan

Hall residents debated school transport with bicycle options and 6.30 a.m. start times to meet a later 6.80 bus. They urged Minister for the Interior to provide water supply and sanitary service for the Hall, with Fraser arranging association support.

Hall Canberra Sob Fembera Aus Urallia Mle Eden Senate Fraser Minster Interior Str Gudgeon Uut Mall

Queanbeyan Show attracts strong early entries

The Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Association plans a full show program for Saturday March 4 with rising entry numbers across all divisions. A special dog show will run with Twahow, drawing entrants from Sydney and across New South Wales including Canberra and Portm are. Ring events, especially the horse sections, have drawn heavy entries while other divisions remain solid and growing in the final days.

Queanbeyan Pastoral and Agricultural Associom Two Sydney New South Wales Canberra

Fines Cut on Appeals in Court Rydney District

On Monday Teo Rydney hotel proprietors appealed through the Quarter Appeal Court against the severity of imposed fines for engaging in a wine and luxury trade. The case centers on the maximum penalty set at £100, now reduced to £2 under review.

Rydney Teo Rydney Hotel Aurona Exchange Usher Metropaliten Aude Studdert

Constipation Complaints Aboard Shiggish Liver Illness Report

A fragment notes ongoing digestive distress including constipation and headaches amid illnesses labeled Shiggish Liver and bilioue ness. The brief hints at stomach and liver symptoms with unspecified origin and no clear resolution.

Indian Air Force dive bombers report Burma front action

Fighter reconnaissance and dive bomber squadrons in Burma since late November have flown low level missions. Vultee Vengeance crews blasted Japanese positions in Arakan with numerous bombs while ground crews maintained aircraft to keep a strong offensive against Japan.

Burma Buthi

Postwar Planning of British Trade

London Sunday report states the Board of Trade will appoint William Pulver as Principal Industrial Reconversion Adviser to the Board of Trade. He will be responsible for industrial reconverting and guiding industries presently focused on war production in the postwar period.

London Board of Trade Ministry of Production Teale William Pulver

Refusal to Work Overtime During Anniversary Day

Syoner and other workers at ten dock sites in New South Wales refused overtime claiming entitlement to payment for Anniversary Day. They argue the Federal Government ordered work on the day, while employers say no payment is due per Arbitration Court decision.

sYoner Becausa Arda New South Wales Ashough Glen

Service members wounded in hotel altercation

Three servicemen involved in a hotel quarrel received knife wounds during the incident. The dispute began after one serviceman resented a remark by another. The trio then retreated to a nearby residence where civilians aided before military personnel and residents restrained them until police arrived to disperse the crowd.

Sydney

44 000 Mile Highway Programme Global Plan For Roads

Roosevelt outlines a 44 000 mile highway programme to improve the national road system and create a trans continental network. The plan aims to boost economic welfare and defense by linking inter regional routes and expanding intercity connections across the nation.

Roosevelt Congress Tully Wit Hyer Tim Alan Wit

Doncaster Race Card Notes and Handicapping Entries

The Doncaster field features a texture of betting interest with heavy weights and a lineup including Mate and Re Veith Beth. Contenders Moorlands and Ouette race in the Sydney Cup style, while Verstiea is backed alongside MacArthur and Falcon Kaigat. The day lists ten events in the Towmater Handicap with entries like Tribal leir Nett Meyfowl Varnables Rare Warlock Lay Nelth Goose Boy Hal Bland and Cream.

Sydney Moorlands Te Hams Verstiea Wan Couch MacArthur Falcon Kaigat Order of Fevent Hal Bland Creamen

Scratchings from handicap listings and cup racing

The clipping lists race entries and horses including A C Murcery Handicap at Cape Bon Flying Handicap featuring Grand Prodige Donvaster Handicap with Dark Belt Prue Fight Bydney Cup and Dark Frit. It appears as a condensed schedule of upcoming horse races and participant names.

Cape Bon

Pharisee for BTUD Melbourne Monday

Pharisee, who broke down in the Hawthorne Handicap on Saturday, is to be sent to airs, likely unable to train him further. He won the Malbyrnom while Binken and the Byronban Blakes ended third in three other races.

Melbourne Pharisee Binken Blakes

Death of Oldest Resident Toung Mary Cansor Dies at 109

Mary Cansor, aged 109, longtime resident of Toung, died peacefully at Toung lant pilent. Born November 10, 1817, she arrived with her family in that area and was a friend of Mr Hughes, a former ALP leader.

Toung Mondis Be Bake Ad Premeniy Imurate Mary Cansor Toung Lant Pilent Cahier Garmata IBM Wo Mi Hughes ALP Sheaeeran Union

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