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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1944
Page
3
The Australian Wool Board announces a six part series on wool industry topics. The program, titled Operation of the Rural Bank, will start with a night session and continue monthly. The first talk will be given by vice chairman Mr J P Abbott MP.
A rugged match sees Fairbairn prevail by one goal as both sides press for advantage. Key players include Fairbairn, White, Burgess, and Burgess Allen, with standout goalie work cited for Vie Dutchmen and Check forwards. The clash features multiple corners and defensive plays, ending with a late British side threat thwarted and a minimal scoring outcome.
RAAF and Navy rugby match details show Clarke, Tonkin, Courta, Roberta and Newman in key roles. Canberra committee discusses penal signals and disallowance of a penalty goal in the Canberra Duntroon match on July 16.
A Swedish newspaper Esensirs Dagbladet reports Dutchmen seeking freedom, noting a number of Netherlanders who presumably fled. The fragment suggests wartime escape coverage with limited readable details and names.
Sydney police investigate after two boys were badly burned at Rose Bay golf links while handling a home made explosive. Victims are identified as ten year old Don Hawkins of Wellington Street Bond and another injured boy. detectives gather details as they pursue leads.
After the war a war correspondent noted concerns about lend-lease costs and the danger of debt. Ambitious plans were discussed for postwar settlements and the need for tangible assets to back aid.
The secretary of the International Missionary Council in America, Rev. John Decker, will visit Australia. Attorney General Dr. Fivatt announced that Dye Ray Decker's progeny would be able to discuss wheat problems connected with missionary work in the Pacific. He added that leadership and education would advance government, education, hospital and health services, aiding the Pacific mission work.
The Viewy Agency reports Dutch Catalinas logged 16 000 hours aboard escort and recon missions. A Netherlands squadron carried out convoy protection and general reconnaissance over the war area. Aircraft history claims include mission counts and participation in Dutch Indus theater operations.
Vic fell from the Mel burn Express near Miltazong on Friday night and is in critical condition. He sustained eight fractures, punctured ribs, and severe abrasions. Authorities report the man cannot recall how the fall occurred. A train crew later found him at the bottom of a steep embankment and assisted him to Merrie Hospital.
The piece recalls 1930s fears and argues Commonwealth power is already ample to prevent another downturn. It cites Professor Copland on world mood, tariff and public debt controls, and the Loan Council as key levers. Notices at the end reference administrative matters and public notices.
A revised timetable for TY Omnibus Service begins Monday, July. Tickets may be bought from designated vendors at Limestone Avenue and Farver Street. Public notices concern rerouting of Thue ty Patteraca and tpimaa with changes expected to affect local streets. Also announced is a garden society event and a medical meeting led by Dr. Coombs.
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