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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
3
German escapees recaptured near Melbourne after a railway pursuit. Two men fled from a transport and were spotted by a farmer who alerted police. Police followed scattered clues then halted a pursuit, catching the pair as they hid in disordered clothing, returning them to custody.
Dock strikers led by SrUNET Tenney Junge O'Mara pressed for a government arbitration to settle the yard strike affecting about 1000 workers. Union representatives said the inquiry should proceed once the government decides its scope and the unions request. The dispute concerns retrospective pay and holiday work, with O'Mara pledging to convene the inquiry promptly.
Sydney reports at Flemington yards buyers faced a slim offering of 23 280 head with moderate demand for good to best quality. Prices varied with weaker tone in the lamb and cattle sections while better lines drew more interest. top prices reached about £7 18s for select lots and cows traded lower across categories.
The Volunteer Defenses Corps seeks men for full time service in medium artillery. Preference given to those with prior war experience. others may apply. Applicants should express willing to wave on part of duty and address submissions to headquarters with details of service.
Fragmentary OCR shows a report of a suspect held in close custody with references to legal and military terms, hospital and ambulance ceremonies, employment preferences, and notices from Australian associations. The readable segments mention Kingston, hospital boards, ambulance handover, and a meeting of journalists association in Adelaide with dates around 1942.
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