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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
4
An official cites intensified youth crime as a result of coordinated institutions failing to address delinquency. More boys allegedly act as pimps for women of ill repute, aiding contact between servicemen and ballads. A girl’s confession hints at exploitation via factory work and coercion.
A thief who wore an aircraft worker's badge was nabbed after failing to remove it. William Lyall Hedonald, foreman of Everleigh Bbert'Rédfern, was sentenced to years imprisonment for breaking into the Kemp residence on February 30. Clothing and other items valued at 400 were stolen. A black truck was seen nearby. McDonald pleaded guilty to burglary but claimed a pinned notice was attached to the dress. Two other men were involved in the break-in.
Four men jailed for stealing two marine engines valued at 100 from Sydney Naval Dockyard where they worked. Ringleader Francie Theodore Sandow received two years. John Lewis Ball eighteen months. John Casties two terms. Bertram William Jackson nine months. One acquitted. Judge noted guilty pleas showed decency. others faced tributes against detectives.
Despite appeals by Ci Ministers and Mr Write bridge, no halt to activity at the northern mine Seid. Recent weeks show activity continues with some damage noted, while the public remains unsettled about safety and operations.
Claude Charles Marendas, 83, millhand of Barwon Downs, died in a timber mill crash yesterday. Four other workers were injured including Joseph Higdon, James Tucker, Frank Stephens, and another unnamed man. The accident occurred in heavily timbered terrain near the Barwon Downs mill as logs were moved on a timber track, and aid was summoned by Frank Stephens.
The Minister for Justice stated that all licensed hotelkeepers renewing licenses had pledged to serve meals if present, though the practice aims at domestic gain. A May survey of Sydney and country towns showed bed occupancy at two dates near 84 percent.
Railways Commissioner Mr Hartigan announced new apprentice pay of 3 a week starting January as part of enhanced training. He opened the new training rooms at Homebush and stressed improved instruction with half technical training during working hours this year and the removal of evening classes next year.
Mob a Vale report states a district agricultural committee member resigned in protest against manpower policies and wartime releases. He argues the district dairy farming position is forfeited by Army and Manpower actions and accuses officials of blocking prisoner releases and dairy worker relief.
Rosehill hosted a novice event with MurIery Mardicaf and Piatoale Da Laer among the entrants. Notable baton exchanges and pacing marked the race as Aitec and feveetatin Aitec vied for position throughout the event.
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