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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1944
Page
3
Fruebane, 66, a resident of a hospital district, died following a bombing at a hospital shelter. The incident left the body badly burned with clothing torn. Firefighters found the deceased after a raid alert at the depot. Details of the explosive remain under investigation.
In a dramatic report a pair of fishermen describe watching Japanese bombers over IndoChina. A tank overturned in a river after a bank failed during crossing, trapping the crew while a driver and wounded soldier were rescued amid firefighting efforts.
Two Australian naval ratings from Ryde were seriously injured in a collision with a US truck from Vietnam forces patrol. The crash occurred this afternoon as the convoy traveled along a broad road near Drammoons. One rating was in a critical condition. others sustained extensive injuries and were admitted to hospital.
In Melbourne on Monday seamen aboard Allied ships complain about living quarters and treatment. They allege cramped cabins and unequal food standards compared to officers and fear attempts to gain full crew control via regulations. Some may abandon ships, leaving vessels unmanned, warns Secretary Bulra CEN.
Details of meat rationing will be announced Friday at 6 00 am by the Minister for Customs Senator Keane through the national broad network. The plan notes a likely early action by the Bytney meat authorities to address a city meat shortage. The trade urges cooperation with authorities and public understanding as rationing details are clarified.
Fragmentary report notes multiple false alarms in Sydney during a busy period. Authorities advised residents to stay calm while investigations continue. No injuries were reported and responders secured affected areas.
A garbled report notes prolonged heat and drought impacts along the coast with uncertain warnings. Officials urge water management and public safety while residents seek relief amid rising temperatures and scarce resources.
A Food Control spokesman stated that authorities arranged for canning factories and the Australian Army to take 1 000 bags of Murphur Peas from the Sydney Markets today while Food Control purchased 100 hops for canning.
Sydney reports no special permission required for killing pests including Ging Toxes, larinks and bul bula causing damage to ripening fruit. The secretary minister Mr. Baddyley will address the issue tonight as districts face considerable destruction.
Two days after a wage award change workers faced an unplanned holiday as many metal traders were off today. The alteration in the award allowed a holiday for all metal workers and those on annual leave gained an extra day, but the notices did not reach all workers. Management reported plans to resume work after the holiday.
Thirty individuals face charges in a Washington case alleging a conspiracy to establish a Nazi regime in the United States. The indictment names defendants linked to the German propaganda network and the Persecution Relocation Act era groups, including Elisabeth Dilling and others tied to anti democracy movements.
Turnday at Homebush the butchers rushed to buy the remaining carryover of mutton from Friday, representing 6,000 cold carcases. Despite all three chains operating by morning, demand exceeded supply as meat shortage fears spread and workers could not meet the pace.
A half day wage settlement averted a stoppage at the Homebu at abattoir as workers agreed to half day pay while managers pledged to inspect conditions. The Manpower Advisory Committee and Commonwealth officials discussed the dispute and the abattoir conditions, with Minister Scally and Controller Tonkin signaling review and possible action. Newcastle workers experienced 24 hour shift patterns and a brief stoppage was resolved with agreement to resume work after the disruption.
A five month old baby strapped in a stroller fell from an electric train on the North Shore line near Sydney on Tuesday. A passerby, Mrs Johnston, involved at the next station, helped and the baby was reported picked up still in gestrolter and taken to the North Shore hospital.
Army releases indicate 4,000 men freed from service under the Commonwealth plan to aid rural industries and support the minister for the army for Foran tonight. This reflects the full two month quota from November 1.
A missing woman, Me Maus Whitely, was found after a three hour search last night. She had wandered from Wentworth Falls and suffered memory loss. Authorities coordinated with a local committee to locate her and ensure her safety.
Griffith Tasmanian court hears Vittorio di Bortal accused of selling Red Port at 15 shillings per gallon above the legal price of 7 shillings 6 pence under the National Security Act. He was remanded to Sydney until February 10 with bail set at £506.
Fragmented OCR notes report a coalfield production halt in North Sydney on Tuesday. The WE C and workers endured strikes and idle pits, affecting more than 000 men and causing an estimated loss of about 2000 tons, exceeding typical weekly output.
Wanted boy as assistant to work in shop near Northbourne Ave. Apply at 41 Girvar...nwen? Birnel. Reward offered for information or return of items described. Contact Soiv B225 for details.
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