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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
3
A terse note reports Athime achieving a settlement regarding a cigarette cut matter. The agreement ends the dispute without prolonged labor, aiming to avert a tobacco supply shortage and stabilize ongoing productions. Hyunéy is expected to confront tobacco shortage risks as the resolution takes effect.
A garbled OCR note reports activity at Hameboat Abattoirs involving slaughtering processes and meat handling. The fragment mentions stakeholders and registrars, but lacks clear dates or identifiable entities beyond the facility name. The item reads as an industrial notice about cattle processing and oversight.
Debates over converting munitions output to civilian industry after a referendum. Opponents urge government control to maintain public rights and national benefit, while proponents argue private industry cannot meet demand. Mr Makin disputes the idea that government costs exceed private gains.
The report summarizes wartime measures and civil notices from Australian sources including rationing shortages, manpower actions, and legal notes. It mentions the discharging of soldiers, production targets, and distribution figures, with references to Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, and government officials.
Fragmentary text notes RAAF ground staff returning from the Middle East. Mentions a voyage plan and discussions in the House of Representatives. References Minister for Air and shipping problems, but no clear dates or figures are provided.
A Canberra report details government advertising policy during wartime. The Prime Minister Curtin faces questions about how the war information contract affects advertising rates. The post outlines that advertising rates will be controlled for news media and specifies who may receive exemptions or guidance under the order.
In a court proceeding the U S rating on the murder charge is discussed. The article references the Amelia Hayat case and notes the court session today with remarks from officials and attendees. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate ongoing legal action and judging.
The fragment describes a state lottery drawing with multiple prize levels and participant names. It lists winners and addresses, mentioning first, second, third, and fourth prizes alongside syndicate references and a Friday morning draw. The readable text is damaged but preserves names and prize amounts.
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