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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
3
Seamen’s Union members plan a meeting to press Shipping Department demands. Secretary Elliott rebutts government claims on war conditions while Mr Beachey notes dissent among members over union leadership and conduct.
A garbled report mentions a cow incident near a bus depot with a courier present. The text is noisy with mis-typed names and unclear timing but implies the cow was struck during morning hours and a neutral location was involved.
A senior French lecturer at Sydney University, Dr Lionel Dougie Woodward, was fined five pounds with additional costs after a charge of assault involving a student was upheld. The court heard the incident occurred while Woodward provided a tutorial at the university. The defendant faced further questions regarding prior incidents while denying the assault claim.
Thurmiuy report notes doubling of ash supplies if Commonwealth Government funds trawlers. Secretary of Licensed Fishermen’s Association Mr Crastey urges a deputation to Parliament urging relief from past constraints. Possible impact on fisheries policy and local industry discussed with Baddeley and others.
The Chief officially announced January as a public holiday, declaring a memorial observance. Mr. Bradley conveyed the decision, marking a formal annual day of rest and public recognition.
The Bush Fire Council calls for strict adherence to fire orders amid high vegetation burn risks. Authorities stress permits are required for any burning and outline penalties for unauthorized fires while emphasizing careful, limited burning only when conditions allow.
The death occurred after a short illness on Wednesday at Orava Private Hospital Strathard of Mrs Catherine Alice Teas widow of the late Edgar Lucia Wentagong Hall aged years She was a well known figure among tugboat districts and taught at several schools including Mr Stromio Button Cunning Wannegong and Mt Siromia Her death leaves a large family including sister Mrs Wormer of Mite rows and brothers Ernest Northbridge Crett Tuvala Bert Berratheld and Chem Muntangley The funeral will take place at atter rouge.
Flames from New Zealand bush fires threatened the Walrekel Hotel in Auckland. The hotel stood near a mental hospital and was at risk as wind drove the fire toward Taupe district. Fire crews battled the blaze for two days, with flames coming within about 200 yards of the building while residents faced possible entrapment.
Government order tightens control under the National Facility Act covering concrete and reinforced concrete pipe and fittings crushed rock crushed stone dimension stone monoware pipes roofing tiles and plaster. The ministerial plan extends the definition of controlled materials and lists items affected by the new rules.
Melbourne reports a textile of text books across Australia with publishers appealing to the prime minister for priority shipments. They note that ten technical and international books have been shipped since September 28 but are not considered vital for the war effort.
A Melbourne police report details the loss and return of a horse named Warden from Balbourne to South Australia for the Port Adelaide Cup. The animal was later recovered at Barron's home amid a cheque fraud investigation linked to the case. Detectives sought further statements and potential charges as the inquiry moved toward formal submission.
More than 4000 workers involved in coal stoppages today with 18 mines idle and logs of 1,430 tons. The tomato total for the week exceeds 38,000. The chairman of Northern Catteries Limited, Mr Telford Bimp son, comments. unrelated to proprietors.
The Central Coal Authority adjourned the hearing until tomorrow as miners demand an extra third of pay. A 8 00 return-to-work recommendation was issued pending settlement, with Northern Collieries Ltd protesting the proceeding while other pits remain idle.
Dispatch from AYDNEY reports the Deputy Crown Gallenteir M Watson stating that none of the punitive fines or wages directed to the Government were paid in Getoder last hed Won. Several hundred pounds were collected with no arrears due to the Government at end of 1043.
Amended government rules allow postponement of winding up a company if it has entered a Commonwealth contract. A minister may appoint a controller to carry on company functions, with proceedings paused until legal action is resumed. Also includes unrelated classifieds notices about accommodations and local events.
A Sydney protest reports retailers threatening to shut shops as votes loom over price controls on fruit and vegetables. The Fruit Shopkeepers Association pledges action if authorities fail to curb high prices and enforce wholesale requirements on weights. Members discuss manufacturing 10 000 ice chests and potential factory measures at a Sydney meeting.
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