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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1944
Page
3
Fragmented notice reports retrenched workers and related services with unclear regional labels. Names and details are garbled, but mentions SEDNST, oMocare, and munition workers roaming the wastes town. No clear dates or places discernible.
Army official says measures are being taken to relocate prisoners. Brief notes indicate authorities plan to move individuals and monitor distances, with actions described as aimed at separating detainees from certain groups.
A fragmented sermon transcript discusses God, Jesus, and the nature of divine presence. It compares Jewish and Christian views, notes that God is everywhere yet often found in ritual spaces, and emphasizes Christ's mission to draw humanity to God. The piece cites sacrifice, discipline, and the demand to deny self as core to following Christ.
A local report describes a court remand following a domestic disturbance. The unnamed husband was detained by authorities and later released on conditions while the case proceeds. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
Mr Ward postpones travel to New Guinea amid pre Parliament opening plans to assess post war territorial control. He aims to visit operational arenas in New Guinea later, suggesting more decisive views on governance and strategy after consultations.
Amid a string of bushfires in Victoria, rainfall last night slowed the spread. An earlier blaze threatened towns from Fern Tree Gully to Emerald, with evacuations near Pakenham and Hurstbridge. A thunderstorm aided suppression. crews and volunteers battled fires across districts, with property and timber losses reported and containment efforts ongoing.
Cairo dispatch says Slavic and allied forces made wide advances over the past eight days with several operations. They repaired seven railroad stations including Jajec formerly General Mito headquarters, and captured places like Prowor Mo tric and Gratacsc. Vrvas Valley line said broken after six offensives by German commander von Welch.
A serious labour shortage grips the industry causing possible 24 hour traffic halts unless demand for more workers is met. The Transport and Bun Employees Union announces a compulsory conference on Tuesday to discuss manpower and strike actions.
Mary Wil Vans, 33, of Malmscatt Adelaide, died after drinking cordial from a bottle bearing an American brand brought by her husband. She reportedly drank more, grew ill, and died before a doctor could reach her.
The Eastern Group Supply Council chair Kilvot warns that immense concentration of supplies and equipment is required to ensure steady food flow from Australia for armed forces and the army of supply at Howe and Elanwhore. Hilbet notes risk of Europe starving while war lasts. Time gained saves lives of our fighters and civilians in Europe under threat.
In Sydney the intermediate examination results will be released this week. The sections from A to L4 will appear on Tuesday and from N to Z on Wednesday. Advertisements list accommodation wanted, job help, and domestic help placements in Canberra area with contact details and hours.
Mr L MacAndrew resigns from the Department of the Interior amid reports of a Canberra dance event and a farewell in his honor. The resignation follows years of service with the Lands and Surveys and Burrey Branch, with colleagues noting valued contributions and party officials paying tribute. The note references a recent gathering hosted by Canberra officials and a presentation to express appreciation for his work.
Aujust General Meeting at the Northbourne Tennis Club will be held in the Club House on Sunday February 14 at 8 pm. All members are requested and intending members are to be present.
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