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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
3
A Voluntary Defence Corps anniversary observance is planned with a drill at Rail on Saturday July the programme includes entertainment. Subscriptions are 3 shillings, uniforms to be worn by all ranks.
A Canberra community hospital conference on manpower and staffing faced several problems in hospital operation. Col A K Calvin led a liaison between civilian and medical services as attendees included Arch Robertson, Dr L W North, Matron J Bennett, and National Service Officer Ali Katcaat. Suggestions from the visit were noted for further action.
A wharf labourer with a criminal record received a sentence of about two and a half years after being allowed a National Breviity pass to enter wharves or ships. Judge Markell criticized the permit as unsafe and questioned how the pass was issued. A separate man named Benmwoll was convicted for receiving stolen Army watches and was reportedly released after serving a two year sentence.
Melbourne reports Minister for Munitions Mr Makin announced that 13,000 tons of barbed wire had been salvaged from Army dumps. Distribution governs through Sydney Wollongong and Brisbane regions with galvanised wire priced at £18/10 per ton, reflecting a wartime price drop. Health authorities note consumer uptake. some hesitation noted in Victoria and New South Wales.
A chaotic court scene shows Judge skeptical of police handling of goods held. Names cited include Ro Py Ag and Bergt with misread phrases about a magistrate and right to return items. McCislland for police says goods would be returned later that afternoon. case adjourned to tomorrow.
At Darling Harbour a cargo hold fire aboard a working ship sparked panic among wharf labourers. Crew and workers struggled to quell the blaze as flames shot into the air and hot embers drifted across the deck. The fire was eventually extinguished before structural damage occurred.
State lottery Sydney Wounouiay Lottery No 1074 lists first prize No 94 Black Cat Syndicate Strathford Claisher Parade Cronulla second prize No 40700 Jalcate B D firwmaton 1A Quay Burnet City third prize No TAG Try Again Syndicate Mie Be Wy Blunt 07 Han phan Strot Marobea fourth prize No 42702 Tart Syndicate W Pender Railway Hotel Unnedun Lottery No 1075 will be drawn on Friday morning.
Wollongong reports the death of J. P. Hindmuren former Chief Inspector of Mines at 75. He later served as Wickham Bullock Relai and Stockton Celierea manager and joined the Mines Department in 1907 rising to chief inspector in 1908. He helped reopen Bollbind Colliery after 1924 fire and advised on industry inquiries. After retirement he chaired the NSW Fuel Reward Committee and advised on coal handling machinery at Aberdare Central. Two colleagues are cited among ALM and Rivington Colliery staff. Describes broader industry notes and local commentary from Hobart.
Public notices announce tender details for forest products and pine loading at Mt Atrossio Canberra with July 25, 1944 deadline. Also listed are union and party notices, college social event, stray puppy, knitting group, and want ads for a small car with contact details in Queanbeyan.
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