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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1944
Page
4
Clive Wathen Ward of East S Kilda signed in Melbourne a High Court order challenging the validity of an Allied Works directive. He seeks an injunction against Commonwealth ministers and officials alleging misapplied authority and threats of penalties for noncompliance.
An urgent wartime appeal sent to Prime Minister Curtin and the War Advisory Manpower Committee requests rapid release of labor from military to aid the dwindling dairying industry. The Windsor Milk Factory manager notes few outside workers remain as older men labor long hours seven days weekly. The letter cites milk payments as 15 a gallon on farm and 2/7 elsewhere to justify immediate action.
The Wool Committee announced payments totaling about £10.14 million with adjustments for deficits and overages in relation to appraised prices. Officials argued the aim was to set a payable price for growers and enable profitable wool supply to mills, countering misconceptions that Australia dictates world wool prices.
A medical survey in Sydney links high illness rates among wharf labourers to wartime cargo handling delays. The Stevedoring Industry Commission calls for 700 new Waterside members and hints at altered service rules. authorities note average ages rising as younger workers enlist or are in service.
John Daltax Deith aged 19 was jailed for 14 months hard labour for car theft. He received concurrent six month terms on four additional charges. He was captured June 25 after a crash near Crom Street Women’s Hospital and found with two automatic pistols and a bayonet. Police expect further charges as the case continues.
Justice Starke delivers judgment against the Commonwealth in a January 1943 case over pea crop seizures. William Baney Peterson of Westbury was awarded 43.898 with costs. government claimed 13m bushels, Peterson challenged the second cage value. Court rules contracts with control authorities entitle producers to full market value, criticizing government handling of the food sector and urging unity among producers. Senator Verom Tistonby praised support for growers, while Government faults were attributed to slow action and poor communications with ministers.
A Sydney youth aged around ten claims to be a war veteran wearing a uniform and medals. He appeared at the care courthouse with a hoax, admitted not being in the Army and had previously used the same deception in Queensland. He was to be handed over to manpower authorities. Lord Gewere, a decorated officer, had honored him with the DCM.
Saturday results show Christophera 2 defeat Ups Brophy with Farrer and Jem Joyce leading. YWCA drew 2 2 with Gram mar. Mardy Dowling Hall and Daly Pik and Adamson scored in later games. AWAS beat WAAAF 3 1 and WRA NS edged Cozen 3 2 with Bamby McConky and Drew contributing.
The major results were First Prize No. 10088 won by a syndicate named Alley Lex Champion of Terrace Road Dublin. Third Prize No. 80210 to Delta Bath Street Sydney. Fourth Prize No. 00074 to Birthday Syndicate Mrs BD Pearn North Street Newtown. Lottery No. 074 to be drawn Wednesday morning.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Red Cross air race results with Bathurst headquarters and multiple branch locations. It lists figures for towns including Goulburn Newcastle Parramatta and Port Kembla with miles and monetary amounts cited, noting rising funds and committee leadership.
A statewide firemen’s strike ended after a compulsory conference before Justice Taylor. Demands were granted including overcoats and handling of dues. no fire calls occurred due to fake alarms while 30 calls were received. Fire commissioners were deemed unable to carry out duties.
A Sydney Harbour overseas vessel crew refused to sail without more pay, threatening to halt runs. Officials appeared before the Conciliation Commission with no immediate action, as the union planned to resume work after an inspection. Health officials had ordered air timber removal from the ship amid fears of contagious disease.
Detectives McKinnon and Webb narrowly escaped gunfire at close range while intervening in a Rowebery factory incident. A man fired through coats and hats, then bolted. Alfred Sid Ney Anderson, 30, faced three charges of shooting with intent to murder and unlawful weapon possession. bail set at £100. Dawes, linked to the case, was remanded until July 14 for employment checks.
An elderly woman died after a disturbance at her Matraville home and police arrived too late. The report notes heart failure as the believed cause. In another note, 80 year old confectioner Frederick Henry Horn faced a charge of assault. The incident, dated July 11, involved an alleged threat and a possible weapon.
BYDNEY Munday the minister for Trede and Cue uma said during a brief visit to New Easland that the absence of beer and tobacco rationing in New Beatand is praiseworthy. He conferred with officials on housing and other rationing aspects, and expressed admiration for the Labour Government’s social achievements.
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