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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1944

Page

4

Water supply strike to force government aid

Unions plan a staged work stoppage starting tomorrow to pressure the government for a permanent water supply fix. Disruption will affect hotels, caterers, and shops with shortages expected as Adelaide consignment delays hamper Port Pirie. Only a few union workers in hospitals, the power station, and water works will remain employed during the protest.

Mints Fae Dacling Ie Wteike Adelaide Fritt-Not Reine Port Pirte

Water supply reform debated for Broken Hill

Local minister asserts primary water responsibility lies with the Broken Hill local authority. A Water Board formed in 1989 after resident consultation. Public Works examined storage expansion and interconnection with the Murray. The Board sought permission to borrow £100 000 this year for works.

Sydney Monany Cahill Broken Hil Broken Hill Miniter Public Works Department Broken Wligplkes Murray Hun Ing Chiel Perraiasion

Butcher Wins Appeal Over Bias Claim in Manly

In Sydney on Monday Judge Clancy upheld Clarence Atkingo's appeal, a 45 year old Manly butcher, overturning a prior conviction and finding no bias in the pickling room incident with a 19 April show. The court ruled the appeal must be upheld.

Sydney Clancy Ph Clarence Atkingo Butcher Jean Joyen Thompwin Manly Atkin Jorson Xppen Clancy

Market Report from Sydney Livestock Sale Day

A distorted from the Sydney stock sale notes steady demand with prices shown for various grades. Wethers ranged mid to high, hoggets and sheep similar, prime bulls and cows selling. overall market firm with receipts moderate and bids active. Trades focused on quality cattle and lighter steer lots with top prices around £100 implied in the fragment.

Sydney

TR Navy Murman Triumphs Over Slam 36 to 20 in Drill Mall Clash

The ACT Basketball Association leaders the TR Navy Murman defeated Navy Slam 36 to 20 at Drill Mall. McLain and Stam led scoring as the victors built a second half surge to maintain their unbeaten run. The BMC matchups were postponed to next week, with plans for a third contest.

Navy Murman Feaders A.C.T. Basketball Association Navy Drill Mall Stu Hiarmalt McKinney Apt Frazier White Stam Airat Glaubitz McLain Wl Teat Beyer Throughness BMC Wea Whart

Car Forfeited After Notebook Reveals Wholesale Trading

In King's Cross, Robert Atenle was fined 400 for a notebook found by police during a search. The notebook contained entries of selling goods totaling £454 and linked to a car left unoccupied. The case tied Steele to £432 found on him, claimed as remnants of his life’s movings. The magistrate ruled the car and notebook forfeited as evidence of wholesale trading.

Aydney Robert Atenle Ssuman King’s Cross Mlice Wan Mackie Sterle Contable Duff Steele Maginteate

Tax Fines For Tex Payment Court Orders Carlton Man

Melbourne court on Monday imposed a penalty for tax payment failure following an application by the Taxation Board. The order, issued in connection with an income tax matter, names Carlton as the principal party and cites penalties and terms set by the court.

Melbourne Carlton Tilly

State Lottery Evening Draw Notice at Gull Mall Cooma

The reader is informed of a state lottery draw held at Gull Mall in Cooma with details of major prizes and syndicates. The notice lists prize numbers and syndicate names including A Duk and others, noting the fourth row and a draw scheduled at the Gulf House Choma with Mrs Stan Johnson mentioned.

Ben Mobison Gull Mall Cooma Rsitt Fiest Mra A. Duk Bocomd Prine Beat Lovie Kent Sydney Weate Mi Ley Irs Stan Johnson The Gulf House Choma

Supplies for Troops Delayed by Strike in Melbourne

Workers strike slows delivery of military supplies to troops in Melbourne. Railway and loading disruptions hindered the movement of weapons, equipment, and rations. Army personnel assume control of critical tasks as delays ripple through the supply chain.

Naval rating charged with sabotage at court martial

An Austrailian Navy court martial charged Andrew Gordon Kilpatrick with intent to sabotage ships. A letter from the ship’s commander alleged Kilpatrick and a companion planned to blow up a vessel and tamper with fittings during a summer cruise. Investigations noted letters and threats surrounding May activities and an explosion that caused damage.

Sydney Andrew Gordon Kilpatrick Klipatsee Ag Telipatrick Ulm Kiipatrick Nan Gray Ipatrick Moma Etter Wardsnom Gerdinck Kilpatrick Hat Te Thera Tami Weer

Actress Mandy SYDNEY to Entertain in Sydney

Actress Mandy SYDNEY travels from San Francisco to entertain in Sydney for a performance in Hivereine. The report notes her fame from the title Mrs Danvers in the film Rebecca and references her Australian connections and 17 years since her homeland visit.

Sydney Mandy Alimthulboebor Laettem AcWerao Atin Iyon San Francisca Hivereine Weis Danvers Rebecca Arly Aceardeoniat Helen Albert Mutte

Manpower Review Talks Secret War Committees

Australia’s manpower romance discussions were held at a War Commitments Committee meeting. Reman officers and other fighting servicemen attended, revealing highly confidential figures about the AMF. No conclusions were announced, but it was learned that recommendations will be forwarded to Cabinet for consideration.

Melbourne Australia AMF

Sequestration of estate by Doctor Thompson

Monday was set by the High Court for sequestration of the estate of William Barber Thompson of Darling to pay 10 903 to the Taxation Commissioner. Thompson admitted evading income tax for the year ended June 940 and showed 4 840 owed. he claimed bankruptcy due to tax penalties.

Sydney High Court William Barber Thompson Darling de ‘Thompson

No Gas Prospect for Melbourne Amid Unclear Prospects

garbled report from Melbourne cites Metropolitan Gum Company manager discussing gas prospects. text is largely unreadable with fragmented phrases and inconsistent place names.

Melbourne

May time oagies share in Sydney notice

Mon day Mr J Booth 84 of Manly father A the Dirwotal of octal hygien Sr J Cooper Booths may mus in the estate of Why Late Angelis Macdonald Cooper Booth who died intestate in Knyghund leaving £182 at English lawyers yin vported 14 yo earoniog few an Austrinian emul One desceriser Dr Cooper Bool match today ih wan likely that bie father Wits Newt rounin at Mise Boat

Sydney Moniay J. Booth Manly J. Cooper Booths Angelis Macdonald Cooper Booth Knyghund Cooper Newt Rounin

Mentone Meeting Set For Next Saturday

State Cabinet grants approval for a meeting to be held at Mentone next Saturday. Railway Commissioners announce adequate arrangements and resources, including Urchins, to support the event.

Melbourne Mentone

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