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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
4
A dispute over non-payment leads to mass refusal to work at a pit. The Northern Miners' Masagemrat Board may expel the lodge or a central figure tied to the issue. The pit has 640 lodge members, with several others affected as manpower and potential call-ups factor in. Richmond Maip reports a 6,300 ton loss in today's production.
Investigators of the Prices Branch examined alleged mispricing in blanket sales tied to Cusack and associates. Testimony cited altered dockets and a 13 year old worker, with deliveries made under dubious terms and disputes over standard pricing and quantity. The case includes Lillian Gray and Joan Lallian Cray as involved parties, details of sales at Cusack’s store, and subsequent questions about accounting and responsibility.
Scouts in Canberra held a Friday session with games and instruction, celebrating end of term with patrol updates. Alan Browning named Wolves Patrol Leader, Tony O Callahan second. Court of Honour recruits noted. Magpies lead new patrol competition with strong attendance and gym class to continue.
A postal employee Reginald L. Kirchler was stabbed seven times by a serviceman after an argument. He sustained wounds to the head neck arm and hands and was hospitalized. Detectives are pursuing a suspect seen boarding a city bus after the incident.
The Taxation Department has been conducting entertainment screenings across several country picture shows last month. Investigations are expected to last several weeks as authorities seek to uncover details about the prefilase nearobed and track down the number and whereabouts of the suspected tak evaders.
Sydney reports prorogation of both houses until August 17, halting legislative business after a period of wartime strain. The government gazette confirms adjournment to August 9 while focusing on rural relief and wheat belt erosion efforts amid heavy postwar demand.
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