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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
3
Ambiguous wartime bulletin describes aerial encounters over a channel area with claims of one armed auxiliary destroyed and several enemy craft damaged. References to Allied counterattacks and anti aircraft fire are noted amid scattered details.
Wedlarsaay notes the Ancrewaing progressi av craft design tsa. the Canoe Bwonitiah advances to full operations, with Jo flow tailed off. The Bwordiisti attracted praise, Taranto 1941 listed, Mallameyer torpedoed. Swordhah led in trapping and destined action at German battleship Bis mark.
Red Cross Toe such Tales subscriptions echo a War Fund appeal. Prisoners of War Fund Prov. Acknowledged 8,503 residents at Farrar Street Torrens Street Canberra Croquet Club and Canterra High School noted in the appeal.
A Sydney police briefing reveals Water Side Workers' Federation members linked to thefts at wharves. Officials say several criminals used union badges to gain access, with Judge Markell noting a man with a National Security pass could enter any ship's wharf. Federation secretary Mullingauld vows action if trafficking proof emerges.
Accoount reached in dispute at Cockatoo Island yard where five workers were declared black listed by crane divers. Arbitration Court halted full work, judge O Mara ruled men must drive more than one crane. Court adjourned after addressing Manpower authority questions.
Alber Earp, a Randwick based turner, was fined 10 pounds by the Special Federal Court for operating a business without ministerial consent for war organisation. Evidence showed purchases in December and relocation from Alexandria to Annandale, with defense officials noting mistaken premises changes and apprenticeship concerns.
A fragment from a wartime note reports relatives of prisoners of war were to receive some information. The message, attributed to Mr. B Sydney, honorary secretary of the Australian Prisoners of War Relatives Association, quotes a statement by its president Mr. B. S. Maynard. No further details are given in the damaged text.
The Sydney Turf Club deal faces anticipated approval as the Treasurer will receive a brief from the Commonwealth Actuary Balmford on the club’s application. The Department of Industry will require some costly changes to the Charres but permit minor maintenance. the state government tension on turf club control remains.
A garbled snippet mentions Royal Canberra Golf and an event involving Foustain. The readable words imply a golf related item tied to Canberra with a person named Foustain, but key details are missing.
Melbourne magistrate hears case by P. O. Beary of the Club Hotel over alleged overcharges for Falateln and family. Court finds hotel charged reasonable prices for accommodation. Prices Commission duties discussed. hotel deemed compliant with rules.
A parade by No. 8 Squadron will be held at the Technical College in Kingsta on Sunday at 10 am. Attendance is requested by Kingaton of University College Buildings Acton, contact telephone B73 for details.
The text outlines A Grade basketball events at Vetopes Park with teams such as Mighty CUS, TWCA, and Grammar, plus a Sydney-bound trip planned for Friday 1 August to seek selection. It lists match results from Saturday including Ex-Students 20 defeating TWA 18 and other scores like CBIR BW defeating WRANS 141.
In Parramatta on June 19, the coroner records a verdict into the oil involved in the day’s accident that left champion professional Albert Horder with head injuries. Be Tadake 1S aiscover whether ae head injuries.
Newcastle area butchers warn of possible shutdown as they struggle with a price fixing regulation. President C I Wil of the Meweasite Master Butchers' Association says a meeting will be held to discuss the situation and plan action.
Federal officials disclosed revised results for the Grand National meeting, noting a quiet Thursday with placeholders and unclear timing. Officials confirmed that a veteran rider and horse were among those affected by the delays, with updates expected later.
The RUCBY Union outlines Saturday fixtures and future planning including deferred RM C No. vs Duntroon match and a test of a single team. It notes high school involvement, seeding changes for the A grade premiership, and upcoming union meeting actions plus a recent OBE honor for a colonel.
In Palmerston North a person named saltor of his Times faced a conviction over publishing a statement banned by the censor. The appeal contends the foundations are invalid and that the Director of Publicity overstepped authority. A separate Mildura incident reports a fatal air collision involving Anwyl of Victor Harbour and another pilot Shares Swpicer.
Announcement warns new candidates must lodge initial enrolment applications with Bon 124. It states no action or costs will be incurred without written authority from the fate. Tucker, Ute 4 Retine U, Atnalle.
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