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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1944
Page
4
The debate in Melbourne centers on postwar peace pledges. Opposition figures warn Australia must prevent a repeat of wartime outcomes and stress shared responsibility with Britain. Prime Minister and leaders discuss commitments to avoid future conflicts and ensure lasting stability, amid international warnings.
Sydney on Tuesday the rationing commission offered coupons for food, but only for a limited amount to a North Coast hotelkeeper who sought to feed travellers. Supplies were to last three months, but the hotel sent back the coupons and the commission was to issue extra coupons for essential meals. The secretary of the Licensing Magistrates noted that the deputy director of rationing had supplied the details and expected most hotels to begin serving travellers soon.
Brisbane reports a sewer gas explosion in the city early Thursday morning. Two City Council employees were injured, one severely, as a detonation shook the area and shattered nearby windows. They were descending a manhole when foul air was encountered.
The State Statistician reports April employment in New South Wales fell to 778,200 with 251,000 women and 549,200 men. Governmental authorities accounted for 108,400 of the total. March stood at 177,200. September 1943 at 773,200.
Powell testified that he became proprietor of Concord Du Ratinerica in May 1943 with £100 from his wife. Over seven months he claimed £2000 in contracts to supply shale oil at 2d per gallon but supplied none or repaid none. The plant was taken over under National Security Regulations amid a £32,000 government claim. Justice Clyne ruled Powell's conduct amounted to a windle.
Fragmentary text suggests a hospital budget issue tied to a grant subsidy of around £180,000. The article mentions Sts stent Ea and Eb wounced, with unclear references to host Sy sycil ent, Ran, and potential equipment funding impacts.
In Sydney on Thursday miners rejected a proposed code for discipline amid calls for economy. The report notes May consumption of coal and electricity rose unexpectedly despite reduced communication and a drop in April. A letter from the Miners' Federation urged the Health Minister Fraser to convene a conference with miners' delegates to discuss daily introduction of a federal scheme.
Commonwealth and U8 Army utilities cooperate to wipe out rackets. Investigation officers say service members on leave in Britain week assist in the effort. Medford repays 13 of 429 paid by an American for two poorly furnished bedrooms in Randwick.
Sydney reports a new Blue Mountains County Council with extensive powers formed by amalgamating Katoomba and Blackheath Municipalities and the Blue Mountains Shire. The five member body will oversee water, sewerage, electricity, passenger transport, and tourism promotion, enabling local planning and housing decisions.
The Air Training Corps announces its first official enrolment for a new age group in the Canberra region with a parade at the College Kingstown on Sunday at 10 am. Future parades are planned for Avalon in September with arrangements for squadron involvement from Canberra and Cooma and other towns.
Saturday's basketball results show Hx.atudent forfeiting to High WAAR while Grammar defeated LW.CA. Grammer 3 12 defeated Amalie 1h. St Pats, Hel' lef, and High Park compete in a series of games at Te lopeu Park School and Grammramy Seto. Upcoming Country Week practice and team selections pursue Can terra Wenn with teams leaving on Bat Suly 22.
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