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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1944

Page

2

Acquittals and court actions noted in local report

Eric Lorne Morton was acquitted and discharged on a charge of fictitiously causing bodily harm to two others. A man named Shelton was involved in an incident on Gyde Avenue Cronulla. A crime report mentions a death and ties to the Queensland Turf Club with 23 years of membership.

Bates Cain Foster Eric Lorne Morton Cancun Chet Shelton Gyde Avenue Cronulle

Civic Centre disbursement stalls amid unclear figures

Fragmentary OCR indicates a discussion of disbursement at a Civic Centre with uncertain totals and references to a Red Cross fund and percentages, but exact figures and context are unreadable.

Essential Adult Education Discussed in Public Lecture

A public lecture by Mr. F Sheed argues many adults would be better off without war if they could read and write. The speaker cites deficiencies in educational systems and stresses practical, experience-based learning tailored to adult students for true personal development.

Manses F Sheed Rai Garistophers School

Plastic Surgery Among Injured Soldiers at Melbourne Hospital

Lieutenant J McCulloch and colleagues describe plastic surgery efforts for injured soldiers in Melbourne. The report notes use of artificial hands and facial reconstruction, with patients treated since the unit’s establishment and outcomes ranging from disfigurement to limb loss.

Aelbourne J McCulloch Witte Fils Mrala Hime Pelt Adamand Mane Reidelberg Victor Adel Mie Muncieg Juriea

Rainfall Readings Reported Across Regions

Rainfall registrations show totals for multiple locations including Crookwell Canberra and Adaminaby with noted measurements and updates on yesterday's figures. Keefslho Wits appears in the OCR text as a probable place or station name with unreadable details.

Nowar Crookwell Canbatre Bianks Adaniinaby Keecislho Wits

Coupons Available Too The Following

A brief notice announces coupons are available too for readers seeking discounts. The source fragment mentions “coupons can be watt” indicating a note on redemption or eligibility, without additional context.

Canberra Times reports close match between tax receipts and estimates

A Treasurer statement in Canberra shows actual receipts and ordinary expenditure closely tracked the September estimates. War expenditure and revenue measures are analyzed, noting higher ordinary costs and shifting funds to war services, repatriation, and administration as the transition from war financing proceeds.

Consolidated Revenue Fund Oy Ue Chiting Pariia Nent Gheetmater Weverty Koday ALY Chifley Emilione Sami Murr Variais Lown Ikain Australia Commonwealth

Governor General and Lady Gowrie Host Afternoon Party

Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Gowrie welcomed guests at a mid afternoon social gathering. Aiadmralty House and Sydney society figures attended the event, with prominent naval and civic personalities listed among the attendees.

Gowrie Admiralty Mouse Admiralty

Sumicultural Bhreat Conference at Habheatury College

The conference gathers monthly writers and 30 instructors from the arts department for a renewal session at Habheatury College.

API Habheatury College

Kyogle School Conditions Report Prompt Action

The Minister for Education stated a report on conditions at Some School was reviewed. Steps were taken to restore furniture and ensure safety. The minister ordered temporary measures and dispatch from Sydney to address issues.

Aydnwy Aneany Mt. Metron

War Expenditure Totals and Revenue Shortfall Report

The report records war expenditure totaling £545 million for the year and notes revenue was £2 million short of the target. It details sources including taxation and overseas borrowings, with figures on net outcomes, restructurings, and recoveries totaling £87 million across classes of expenditure. It highlights a £23 million overseas expenditure rise and £110 million lent to the US as an important item.

ARS Feta Ss. Calley Australia Oaly Gapanat Cali Ld Penalene Chitey Ae Sa

Reciprocal visits urged between English and Australian workers

Lieutenant Colonel Wickham of the Elisn Parliamentary Delegation urged reciprocal visits for English and Australian professional and working men to foster ties. He said the farewell message implied members would return to Westminster with a clearer view of Australia. The group noted wartime industry and the Australian role in New Guinea under tough conditions.

Rydney Elisn Parlementary Wickham Weatmintar Austeatia Cran New Guinea

Fortitude of Airman Fortitude of Airman

A Australians airman, Flying Officer A. Taylor of Collide Valley, crawled through the Wantera Desert to guide and rescue injured crew after a Wellington bomber crash. Drakeford announced a Distinguished Flying Cross award for Taylor and Flying Officer Henry Stuart Lindsay Crouch of Formora NRW.

Wantera Cound A. Taylor Collide Valley Drakeford Henry Stuart Lindaay Crouch Fomora Nrw

Mortar Shell Kills Young Soldier in Singapor

The report states Private Jona Assheton, 16, killed by a mortar shell in Singa pore while enlisting to avenge his father’s death. A memorial funeral is planned as authorities investigate the incident and the defense force emphasizes dangers of such combat actions.

Aydmey Jona Assheton Calanal Assheton Singapore

University official to visit Canberra for talks on student training

Mr FE Pot BA LLM, an officer of the Universities Commission, will visit Canberra July 17–18 to discuss university entrance and training programs. A public meeting for parents and citizens is planned at Canberra University College on July 17. The commission oversees wartime and postwar education needs and administers reconstruction training for discharged servicemen.

FE Pot BA Commietom Canberra Antrenos Drobimmna Azat Pupila Sauherre Peticols de Gram Canterra University College Jeluch Alvin Gartiente Exaroinstom Atu Forma of Nations Commission Gobon'e Addrwaeen Wildente Ta National Aerfice Uyanaertakog Moonitealmits

Referendum debate voices from figures in government

The report cites multiple officials including Mr Harrison and Dr Evatt discussing powers and government reach. It notes calls for clear statements from Prime Minister and mentions ongoing plans affecting national development and private enterprise.

Murance Harrison Evatt Colle W.A Cocaline Ifantry

Italian Stabbings Trigger Brawl at POW Camp in Brisbane

At a heavy prisoner of war camp in Brisbane, a brawl broke out early this morning over disagreements among prisoners. Knives were used and guards quelled the disturbance quickly. several inmates were injured and authorities seek a report on government action amid wartime controls and price measures.

Rydney Monny Ana Leg Brisbane New Tenet Ae le Joy de Queensland Fadun Vartanees Seeman Allan Fariets Fonda

Prime Minister Endorses Judicial Inquiry on Allegations

The Prime Minister supported the committee’s call for a judicial inquiry into allegations involving the Australian Crown Solicitor. Mr Mannan faced requests for explanations, while the committee pressed for authority and timing, arguing the inquiry would respect Parliament’s wishes without hindering official duties.

Atz Wald Suatoe Cyne Mannan Perwon Curtin Ide Hannan Enan Mallen Hannar Caramittes

Far West drought eases as weekend rains boost relief efforts

Sydney reports weekend rainfall in the Northwestern Areas from 76 to 100 points across towns like Neurtity and Nusdle. Meteorology notes improved conditions, with some districts seeing first rains in months. livestock losses continue in drought zones as Balranald and Cuanodan record significant rainfall and recovery prospects rise.

Sydney Neurtity Nusdle Walgett Mr. Harding Deaimric Moulamein Broware Brewarrina Mumford Balranald

McKell backs stock centralisation plan for better meat

Premier McKell predicts centralised stock centres will improve meat quality and cut long train journeys and selling-yard delays. He argues the plan would reduce decentralisation and boost efficiency across states.

Ting Stoney Dana Unita Atock McKell

Australia Faces Coal Open Cut Debate and Mining Progress

The report discusses open cut mining policy testing government methods for efficient coal production in Australia. It notes debates on open cut mining, methods to guarantee supply, and potential economic impacts including contributions from the State Government toward coal project costs.

Waater Curtin Syma ‘Britiah AP Collindridge Soulane Minera Thortagre Colliparigge Separa Mt Gurls Cox Aberdare Australia LE Aix

Theatre manager author in murder case at Saphol Theatre

Edits on a chaotic crime scene as the theatre manager is accused following a fatal shooting. Police report indicate a double-barrel shotgun near the victim and a tense confrontation at the residence. Witnesses describe a shocked, quiet suspect and a search of the theatre offices.

Fire sparked by hot brick spreads through Melbourne home

A Melbourne report describes a blaze caused by a hot brick last night. Residents were awakened as flames and heat filled the room, and a horse was reportedly moved to safety.

Mra Résce Conceious Melbourne Ted Mra

No Appeal Lodged by Agostini

A fragmented record notes that no appeal was lodged by Antonio Agostini in a case involving a burial or pauper eligibility. The text is incomplete but indicates a legal action or claim with Agostini not pursuing further appeal.

Agostini

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