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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1944

Page

3

Flying boat in air army release pocket sped up

Sydney report on an airboat accident and military operations. Qantas and army officials discuss rural industry boosts while discharge figures and service classifications are noted. A storm disrupts plans, and temporary medical and transport measures are described amid the chaotic scene.

Qantas Janete Racey Newcastie Tates Haney Sheikwe Reeve Sydney Mordehh Fontay Lane Wars Bet de Austeasia

Taxidermist recounts tragedy amid mob court actions

A disjointed report describes a series of tragic events and legal actions. It mentions a taxidermist, a prisoner examiner, a skeleton in a cave near Glen Mobart, and a public school examination case. The narrative includes references to a Launceston mustain and a mental state evaluation.

Aydney Sneddon Brant Soaarm Wihoee Prigoner Akeleton Glen- Mobart Twesday Prigay Ant Piloner Mobary Haa Boun Nunay Phi Penrith Launceston Mustain Livhiie

Woman succumbs to injuries in Melbourne tragedy

The death occurred at hospital from injuries received the day before. Mrs Annie Aloviduedale of Bantncray died after an attack that left her son-in-law Fridindnd Kannett under charge of murdering the woman and assaulting James Toohey. Police pursue the case as a murder inquiry with unclear details.

Melbourne Turaday iWet Pieh Ioal Turedy Mra Annie Aloviduedale Bantncray Fridindnd Kannett Pomand Whacgre Rmurierwl

Discontent in New South Wales Police Force

A police association leader claims officers were called to recall of members for a plan to air grievances. The Prime Minister and Premier McKell faced questions as an extraordinary conference debated public police support and potential labor-government tensions.

Pipricking Police Association Mr Breve Potlee Palleaman Ile Confarence Remier Labour Bor. McKell Arr Michell Mr. Moet Hia

Sailor Robbed by Knife Throng in City Court Case

Veronica Townley testified that a 19 year old, Nethur McKay, was committed for trial on assault and robbery charges after a group robbed a sailor at the riverfront. A crowd threatened the sailor with a knife, demanded money, and fled after the theft. Witnesses described a man handing the money to another before they fled.

Mito Veronica Ty Central Court Nethur McKay Townley Chewel Ron

Queensland Seeks Six Month Locomotive Repair Workforce

The Queensland government seeks engine repairers for six months to support munitions department aims. The Transport Minister and Director General of Railpower urge urgent repairs and crew recruitment amid broader water and locomotive repair needs.

Bydndy Iit Queensland Co Tay Queenan

Scratchings Sydney Turf Club January Meeting

Scratched entries for the January seven meeting at Sydney Turf Club include several horses in novice and handicap divisions with listed trainers and race names such as Midh on Sarueda Nursery and Kardinia. The card features challenges like Theeeyearold Hanneny Wandtning inr Gand and Cream Ful among others.

Sydney Turf Club Midh On Sarueda Hansticap Peibridaw Igmyrdene Manvicap Bastia Xin Burtor Theeeyearold Ad.g Weveary

VC to Hear Appeals on Bri day Next

Melbourne records show the committee of the VC on Bri day next will hear appeals by Mr Crosey owner trainer and H Olac frokey against shell. The inquiry into the running of Naval Reward Moo see Valley on Saturday outlines a Fat 12 months period.

Melbourne Twentay Briday Crosey H Olac Frokey Shell Moosee Valley

Shoney Tentative Transport Hearings Reported

Unclear OCR fragment reports that a minister referenced transport mistranslation concerns and a Commonwealth case. Mentions individuals Cruse, Richant, and Yonlatt with unclear roles. Location hints include Rylney and Ros Bay, but many names and terms are garbled, obscuring concrete actions or outcomes.

Ros Bay Raowah Ring Elie Cruse Rylney Ase Ieee Ee

Diesel Locomotives United States Production Decline

Amrailroad administration cites 1,007 locomotives on order as of March 1 with 596 released for service and 3 electric models. A note claims only 56 percent of locomotives built in the United States are diesel powered.

Arden Gotabmr Mleotra Nee Deli United States Diesal-aetven

Volunteers Save Bush Fires In Upper Everton District

In a dramatic effort volunteers contained multiple bush fires in the Upper Everton district. Fire crews and local residents joined to prevent spread and protect homes as flames burned nearby fields and brush.

Everton

Citizenship Oath Offered to Diverse Soldiers in Pacific

A U S citizen ceremony will grant naturalization to many soldiers in the Pacific theater. The group includes a Canadian, Austrian, Russian, Dutchman, German and Italian, all to take the oath under American authority as part of a broader effort to naturalize over 888 troops in the Southwest Pacific.

Tuesay Gerrean Poysuor Tlaiten Snior Americal Pacific

Workers Suspension Removed in Queensland Mine Dispute

The deputy director removed a sack of suspensions affecting 120 workers at a Queensland mine, allowing them to resume duties in their former positions. The order restored customary practices and wages during the suspension period until work resumes.

Brisbane Tureday Mainawhite Walshkan

Industrial unrest debate calls for social reforms and wage sharing

A discussion led by Mr. Mair argues for premising industry on worker welfare and profit sharing. He contends democratic societies must address industrial tensions with national responsibility, better education, and a guaranteed living wage. He favors profit sharing with employees to reduce unrest and support social stability.

Addi Somo

Price ceiling for meat proposed by authorities

Government price controls set a maximum for meat, limiting retail prices within 28 miles of the peak and surrounding areas. The price caps apply to wholesale and retail levels, with certain regions and cities extended over time, and adjustments tied to wholesale price movements.

Imi Jw Priamm Sithin Peinch Pontiflena Mydreys Melbournes Hobart Launcestan Wald & Almiiler Brishane Siath Newenath Seeardance Hradeta

WRENS CHECK PLANES FOR NAVY

WRENS in Britain and the United States prepare to inspect naval aircraft. Twelve checkups target 40 percent of equipment, with WRENS and WAVES coordinating maintenance and delivery to base plants. The program, tied to Allied trainer and shipyard efforts, aims to ensure readiness via intensive training and inspections.

United States Betain Bulit WRENS Royal Servins WIENS Sith Harring Prdinin United S Siem Snelund Pritish Eh Intent Sere Stitt Amerion

Life Rafts Carry Sunburn Oil Ship Equipment

A damaged OCR fragment references life rafts aboard Pacific Canal ships bound for the Pacific, mentioning life preservers and spray equipment. The readable text is garbled, but indicates maritime cargo and safety apparatus related to the US Maritime Commission and Pacific routes.

Santa Pacific

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