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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
4
Canberra Court welcomed a new magistrate yesterday with formalities led by Lt-Col J T A Goodwin for the local magistrates and by Messe A Phippard and R J Maguire for the Bar, joined by Sora.
Sydney report states Cyril Norman, aged 2, faced Orange Court on murder charges of Constable Eric George Bailey in Blayney on January 12 and Mauric Joseph Hannigan in King Street Burney on January 1. He was remanded to January at Orange with a possible further remand to Sydney.
A brief Scout report notes poor attendance with only 10 boys present due to a short Friday meeting. Upcoming sessions start Tuesday, with signaling by morse, and a fervent effort at Beout Hall Canberra to achieve proficiency badges. Leo Kental, Ken Parr earn shandyman and national service badges while others advance gardence and wimmer badges.
An address to the Victorian Dairy Partner Association urged the government to increase subsidies for butter to counter low cheese and dairy market prices. The Premier called for action to raise dairy support amid drought relief and price declines, linking the measure to stabilize the industry.
Gowrie Scholarship Trust trustees announce six awards for 1948 including two post graduate research scholarships four university or similar scholarships and zero secondary school scholarships. Eligible are current or former armed forces members and descendants. Nominations may be made by Professorial Boards of Australian Universities with final award guidance from the University Chancellors' Committee.
The Trustees The Gawrriv Scholarship Trust Fund invites applications for nreeceniy and Binal scholarships tenable for two years at secondary schools or universities in Australia. Awards depend on income of the trust fund and may be extended in special cases. Advisory committees in each state will consider applicants’ reports, exam results, character, and financial means.
Sydney report shows three wards of the State passed the Leaving Cert Examination. Two wards aim to become teachers and a third plans to teach music, per Minister for Education Mr Finffvon.
Sir Walter Citrine has accepted government invitation to lead the Trades Hall delegation to Greece. The mission aims to examine trade union conditions and labor matters in that country during the forthcoming visit.
The Minister for Supply MN Braabey stated the government will stamp out unlawful tyre dealings. Prosecutions rising across states for breaches of the Rubber Control Order include fines up to £5 and three months jail. Officers noted illegal tyre trading, unauthorised readings, and tyre or tube disposals without permits, stressing conservation of tuber stocks in Australia amid Japan’s rubber dominance.
Acting Prime Minister Mr Forde praised sugar producers for high output noting production near 640,000 to 645,000 tons this year, about 135,000 tons above last year. He highlighted expanded services and potential for greater exports to Britain, commending all in the industry despite wartime strains.
Confusion surrounds whether Sutcliffe will play in the NRW Cricket Association match. Reports vary as the secretary expresses uncertainty while observers note a potential appearance in Melbourne, but no firm selection has been confirmed.
Robert Marlin Duggan, 20, was charged at Paddington Court today with shooting at Philo mena Elizabeth Robertson with intent to murder her. He was committed for trial. The alleged shooting occurred at Bondi after Duggan called on Robertson and asked her about going out.
The Australian junior swimming championship will be held in Sydney on February 10 with events in 110 yard freestyle breaststroke and backstroke. This marks the first time junior breaststroke and backstroke titles are contested.
Lottery No 1145 drawn today with leading prizes: First prize No 47480 awarded to Second Leave Syndicate, HM Lindsay of Arncliffe. Second prize No 2981 to New Year Syndicate, Mrs A Linfo of Roseville. Third prize No 46488 to Ching man's Luck Syndicate, Mrs Patsy Lee of Randwick. Fourth prize No 49426 to Here's Luck Syndicate, Mrs J Stanett of Naremburn. Lottery No 1148 to be drawn on Friday.
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