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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes results of penicillin experiments in Maldourne Turkey. Reports mention Pratutul and 8 persons, a patient who did not respond, and a remark after an injection. Details are broken and unclear but reference a pharmacy group and a hospital setting.
Tuesday saw Watney workers and members of the Amalgamated Builders and Joiners union walk out in Melbourne over working conditions and conflicts. The assembly urged action from officials and demanded clearer terms with the Carpenters and Joiners union.
A simple service at Canberra High yesterday saw Cal J T HM Joudwin unveil a memorial tablet for Graham Hamilton Clothier LA A a former student who died in action in England. Col Goodwin praised Clothier as a grand athlete and example to peers, while Rev Molliday dedicated the tablet and attendees thanked school authorities and officials for the installation.
The article reports on mine output near Newcastle and Sydney with declines in tonnage, heavy losses from margins, and rationing effects. It notes electric utility leaders complaining of limited coal use, while miners face discipline for fines defiance and potential operation without noncompliant workers.
In Sydney on Tuesday the Secretary of the Grocers and Storekeepers' Association, I W A Flanagan, alleged racketeering by produce agents. He claimed some agents sold shops and restaurants to hamburger at the full retail price for extra profit, and that public cheating by underpriced items was reported to the Bee Board. A check is underway.
In a Special Federal Court session in Sydney on Tuesday, Mr Brediey KC led a case about forged petrol coupons used to smuggle fuel. The court heard tickets were handed in and forged tokens circulated, linking suspects to profiteering. Defendants faced fines and hard labour with total penalties around £1325.
Exsoldier Mr MM Smith who won a land ballot rejects settlement allotment saying the district plan should be opened as announced by the State Government. He argues the delay harms eligible farmers with years of experience and claims the block would fail to reward effort. Ben Bennett, another ballot winner, also declines to accept.
In Central Summons Court, Mr. Murdwick ordered the return of a murdered man’s property valued at £2900 from a December robbery near Notts Sydney to James Jo l a ne Berg. Aldridge and Morris gave testimony alleging involvement by George Alain in December and a statement admitting participation in the crime.
A damaged OCR note discusses brickyards and war production measures. It mentions deputy oversight, production targets, and housing programme funding linked to Rawonatin, Haw castle, and West Martland. Manpower is being supplied to boost output and maintain production levels for the war effort.
A Sydney report recounts alleged theft of U.S. goods tied to shipments missing from a ball or port. Arrests followed the disappearance of seven canes and related items, with evidence presented by Crown authorities and testimony from a William Norman Parsons suspect and others.
In a tightly contested drill meet, Acton and the US Navy clashed with Glover refereeing and Gibbs officiating. Scores show a costly finish as players Harman and others battle for pace and position amidst a noisy YMCA crowd.
Guides the Génere Metilog planned near Monday July 10 at the YWCA at 2 20 paused until a date to be noticed later. Jumble sale set for Thursday July 13 at Mt Andrews Guild Room. Opportunity Shop High School on Thursday July 20. Gifts of jams pickles and other suitable articles may be left at the school. Also notes a former Sichuan resident seeking naturalisation under the nationality act.
A garbled OCR snippet lists names like Chen Nove and Thrust Ailments alongside phrases about saving money and family cough. The fragment hints at a miscellaneous note or informal item lacking clear event, date, or location details. Further readable context is needed to form a precise card.
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