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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1944
Page
4
Northbourne has announced team selections for upcoming matches at North Hoses State. Team one includes FLAX, Telopee, Carnal, Patterson, Gribble, Moore, Ray, Willams, Maloney, Meco, and others. Team two features Flant Ray, Lane, Michelan, Bar Clancy, Paterson, and Wi Tant.
A fragmented report lists greyhound meeting events at Queanbeyan with dogs named Falcon, Cashall Boy, Canberra Stakes divisions, and multiple entries such as Rise nd Abine and Gage Best. Names like Rob, Kent, and Merri appear among race entries with several divisions and dogs in formation.
State lottery draw set for No. 4 08 with names Fhigat McDonald and Brusae Btreat Mascot appearing in the ticket line. Draw slated for Monday morning and the public is advised to watch for results and prize allocations.
A 28 year old man named Thommes Parker was jailed for six months at Central Court for stealing a ration book. He was also fined £10 for obtaining a fraudulent police permit while the investigation continued by Gar Security Forudations. The case was heard today as part of a police inquiry into ration book thefts.
Boxing card at Brisbane event features Tony Mirello, 104, a coloured fighter, outpointing Bill Hebberd, 84, in a 12 round main. Two heavyweight bouts announced with Wallace Goleman and an American fighter featured. Crom faced heavy damage before the ring was halted, granting victory to the American. Post bout, Battier and ring officials were involved in an altercation but no injuries reported.
Canberra swimming club hosts Thursday evening events featuring Dutch Olympian Livi Stem and Sergeant Greene, who both posted record times in the pool. The Dutch team retained the Thomen Cup as Canberra improved to defeat Pu irbairn. club championships saw multiple winners including Maurice Adroop, Michael Jumeon, and Maris Brophy across senior and junior events.
Air force tenders and bulldozers move to the devastated area as fires threaten new regions in Victoria. Weather remains hot and windy with early warning of worsening conditions. Fire crews, stock losses, and emergency measures are described amid ongoing bushfire operations.
War Cabinet referred a postwar civil aviation inquiry to a subcommittee of Cabinet. The committee proposes rationalising internal offices while favouring government control via a company like Amalgamated Wireless Australia Ltd in which the government would hold the majority of shares. Members include Treasurer Chifley Attorney-General Dr Evatt Minister for Civil Aviation Drakeford and Minister for Transport Word.
Sydney Priday reports a high level meeting between Opposition Leader Menzies and the executive of the new Democrat Party. No official statements were issued, but discussions focused on organizational matters with an estimated eight or more attendees.
A fragmented report notes discussion of a hospital opening and comments from the Minister for Community Education. Opposition MPs demand manpower release facilities amid ongoing political debate and shifting plans.
A Canberra transport workers’ meeting appointed Ms M Toles as executive member and Ian O Reilly as a conductor representative. The Trades and Labour Council named officers including J T Wrights, FF Backett, Wingate, MG Colling, and A Ditield. Officials list includes ex-officio members, treasurer, and auditor Tierney.
Sidney reports rising potato demand despite a reduced 1944 Australia crop. An official with the Commonwealth Food Patrol warned of tight supplies and urged growers to withhold output for next season to prevent overproduction while price pressures persist.
SurgenT WELD FOR FOUR DAYE reports a 14,000 bale st potato consignment arriving in Sydney on Monday Trou Victoria but not released until today. The Victorian State Agricultural Department ordered regrading before transfer to NRW Agricultural Department for inspection. Some tubers deteriorated as portions were exposed during delay.
Union leaders warn that without swift government action up to 30 000 workers may join the industrial dispute. Newcastle tram and bus services face possible shutdown with last trams and buses running on Tuesday and Thursday fast services halted. A compulsory conference called by Judge Drake-Brockman is slated for Monday as union officials plan further action to secure adequate staffing and operating efficiency.
Friday discussion in Sydney proposes abolishing the Arbitration Court. The Australian Workers' Union convention favors ending the court and replacing it with sound-table conferences of 12 representatives from both sides. The Win von branch in Queensland urges abolition and calls for nationalizing coal mines.
Rates for repairing motor vehicles were revised last night in a fixed order. Normal hours pay 7/5 per hour, overtime 8/6 with double time, and 10/ per hour for special conditions. garage policies obligate payment to workers and halt rates.
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