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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1945
Page
3
Melbourne police recaptured two escaped prisoners, Clive Smith aged 33 and Frank Richard aged 41, who had fled from a reform school. The men attempted to break into Bichworth Hospital Nabrebein four but were intercepted by armed watchers.
A report from Aydeny notes no immediate lifting of country rail service limits while a coal inquiry preps. Commissioner Hartigan to restore deleted services soon after initial Coal Inquiry Commission proceedings begin tomorrow. Federation of Engine Drivers and Firemen seeks representation for members.
A garbled wartime Australian newspaper fragment reports on a heat wave in western New South Wales with forecasts of dry heat and possible showers, plus notices about contact ads, a potential Gliding Club in Canberra, an annual general meeting for a company in Sydney, wage data for the Commonwealth Board, and a tender for butter and cheese supplies.
A wildfire near North Katoomba prompted immediate response by the local brigade. Flareups burned tall pines and were brought under control within minutes with no material damage reported.
Rail workers in Auckland threaten new stoppages unless wages set by a tribunal are granted. Prime Minister Fraser signals promise to workers and urges restraint while tribunal decision looms. retroactive pay could follow if approved.
Sydney reports the Grovely inquiry closes with testimony on the Grovely detention camp. Prisoners were pulled from bed at midnight and guard actions described as brutal with guards treating detainees harshly. Witnesses like Bilton Giles recount harsh treatment and forced drill as the commission prepares to deliver its conclusion.
Two wharf labourers Alfred Anderson 38 of Crow's Nest and Walter Magot of Brekneville were admitted to hospital after injuries while working on a ship in Sydney Harbour. A mine owner Thomas Gifford 59 part-owner of Bulli Colliery Wonbarra was found dead in the mine likely electrocuted while repairing an electric motor. Other items list household goods and advertisements.
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