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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary notes report a meeting led by founder W. Anderminy and a chairman. The document mentions a platform for One Parliament For Australia and hints at a concluding statement or action regarding exports and future declarations, but details are incomplete.
A Sydney court fined a man 150 pounds for possessing a forged petrol licence. The case involved an attempt to obtain motor fuel under false documents, and the offender was bound over to observe a period of supervision.
In a rugged mountain area near Melbourne a farmer named Tobert Doldb, 4, was injured after a fall while working with a rescue party attempting to reach him. A storm and difficult terrain hampered efforts, but rescuers pursued a path toward safety as authorities coordinated further assistance for the wounded farmer.
Two soldiers were injured when a truck skidded and overturned in a mishap described as high tension and confusion. Private 8 Kanter and another serviceman were among those reported hurt as responders rushed to the scene to aid injured travelers and secure the area.
A wartime land policy proposal outlines certificates and allotments to veteran applicants. The program aims to provide plots by March with assistance from the Western Division for transport and related needs. A committee investigates veteran memory and eligibility, with details pending final approval.
The Armidale Wool conference notice details an invitation declined by the chairman of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council. It notes aims to discuss industry stability and diverse policy thoughts, with attendees including government ministers and officials. The document reflects concerns about party politics affecting unity and future wool industry direction.
Mr J P Abbott chairman of the Australian Wool Growers Council writes from Sydney in January 1944 replying to critics. He outlines the council’s aims, links with South Africa and New Zealand, research and publicity plans, and urges unity to secure fair prices and strong industry against synthetic competitors. He notes health and education research backing and calls for a united front at an upcoming meeting.
Fragmented OCR shows Canberras AM union branch call for election of officers and members. It notes meeting at Transport Department, Kingston, with date near late January and requests member subscriptions. Details garbled and partially unreadable.
The Australian Capital Territory Probate jurisdiction announces that fourteen days from publication an application may grant the will of Peter Royce Wilmott to Harold Tovce Wilmott the executor named. Notices may be served at the executor’s offices. Persons with claims on the estate must proceed within the stated period. Proctor for the Executor SR Phippard Northbourne Canberra ACT. Auction details and unrelated garbled lines follow.
The commander addressed Sutton officers on the VDC role in war strategy and the need for unity, full strength, and efficiency. D Group faces next commitments with 2 battalions in park, while defence expenditure nears 47.8 million per year and a new 1944 training syllabus introduces rifle and machine gun practice.
Wartime notice details petrol allowances for motor launches and vessels. It lists rationing measures, allocation to fleets, and schedules for fuel distribution, with emphasis on maintaining naval mobility and operational readiness during the supply constraints.
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