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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1944
Page
4
The Advisory Council reelected Mr. A Percival as a member and elected Mr. a Daley deputy chairman. The council discussed sealing roads, bus shelters at Kingston area stops, and extending holiday bus services with cautions on road suitability and regulatory constraints.
Officials in Kingston announce authorized impounding of bicycles and other property left in public lawns under ordinance enforcement. The Transport Officer may reclaim items after a fee, with health and public safety concerns raised by Dr. Cumpston and Senator Fraser. Patrols to inspect dangerous trenches behind service stations, and discussions to keep hotels open during trading hours continue.
The Dominion government plans a downward revision of its naval construction, with no new keel projects for corvettes or frigates. Existing corvettes already laid will be completed, and naval production will shift from patrol boats to other vessels as work restarts.
Melbourne Monday report says Fonard C. Rannett of Toowoomba appointed Air Vice Marshal. He commands Pathfinders, scouts targets for bombers, and is 60 years old. The Air Vice Marshal Bermuda and bomber ferry service aided the mission to Mercury seaplane from Durban to Alexander Bay, while attacking German ships near Trondheim. He was awarded the DAO after escaping to Sweden and returning to England.
Residents report no water in the higher parts of town as outages persist across several streets. Officials say pressure issues and a burst main affected service while crews work to restore supply. Local leaders urged patience as repairs proceed.
Munvay and Heyy suppure of wheep and tira attended Plumington Sale Wednesday. Prices for shine sortas were scarce with bids steady overall. Major demand centered on general minerals with few heavy bullocks offering. Readings show mixed quality and limited volumes across grades with moderate activity at midday and evening sessions.
An electrical storm struck Sydney causing minor property damage and injuries. A tram near Woollahra was struck and a driver received a shock but recovered. A 100 foot fence was toppled and other structures suffered damage along Strathfield and Kydenham areas as trees and power lines were affected.
Two constables from New South Wales faced charges alleging they conspired to take bribes from Francesco Maluta and to obstruct legal proceedings by seeking adjournments. Harold Kenny and Ernest Fitteher were alleged to have accepted money to influence outcomes and avoid detention. An adjournment to February 7 set a £300 surety. A separate report notes a merger between the State Labour and Communist parties planning a joint Australian party name.
Antane Adetane, known as Premant Lithuanis, dies in Cleveland where he resided, ending his long exile. The obituary notes his leadership in Lithuanian exile circles and his residence in 1042 local address details missing or unclear.
Lottery No 1018 draw announced with disjointed text listing names and numbers. The scrambled print mentions Birrin 18080 and No 78.01 along with references to syndicates and street names, but the exact results and participants are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an anniversary and a fandicap event, with unclear details on participants or dates. Readable items mention presumed racing or betting terms like scratchings and light fixtures, but no verifiable names, places, or outcomes are present.
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