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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
4
Four airmen survived a crash when their plane sank near Ninety Mile Beach Gippsland yesterday. They escaped into a rubber dinghy as rough seas swelled. Rescue vessels and an Air Force plane guided by starhead aided the raft, with all crew reported none worse for wear.
U S Navy defeated TALC and RVC in Canbaren drills as Harman led Navy with strong scoring. Navy toppled Supply 19.8 and U S Navy Stal de.1 matched a 6-18 tally while WMC No. 188h and other teams posted results.
The advertisement promotes Cusacks as Canberra’s greatest carpet house offering Feltex wall to wall carpets in various mottled shades and plain tones. It highlights Linoleum from Cusacks with a rouge palette, extensive furniture on display, and curtains and Manchester. The caption promises complete customer satisfaction and expert help with every order.
Cusecks promotes its stores and plans for future growth while inviting customers to shop for blankets sheets and bedding. The firm offers furniture storage and warehousing services through its Furniture Repository facilities for storing furniture and other goods.
The inquiry into quota sales in Australia faces criticism as witnesses say shelves go bare and many shops display algae. The Commonwealth Inspector argues over 14 million pairs of shoes were produced for civilians, while calls grow to end standard cloth rationing and extend clothing provisions. The probe adjourned to Tuesday as leaders attack the effort and advocate coupon-based distribution.
Sydney Wednesday The Pharmacy Board has no power to discipline chemists for ethical or unprofessional conduct according to president Me Townley He said the board wants more power over statements He was commenting on a report that a city chemist refused an injured woman permission to use his phone to summon medical aid for herself and her aid The Minister for Health Mr Kelly said ordinary decency would oblige any man to make his telephone available in these circumstances
In New South Wales in the first quarter of the year there were 168K road accidents, up 24 percent from the same period last year. A Brook lyn level crossing incident killed 16 people. Total deaths were 111. Pedestrian fatalities fell, but injuries rose.
Miners at Achmona Main and Polaw Main strike over another cut in butter rationing. The action halts production in key mines. an appeal from the Miners Federation urges industry to maintain high output while officials review the butter ration decision.
Last week Canberra Scout activity included a meeting at Kingston Mall and a weekend program with Knowles Whigham Harvie and others earning badges. The troop reported equipment upgrades, a visit by District Commander Col Goodwin, and plans to form a group committee with parents invited to attend.
The fragmentary report lists players Hall, Morrow, Gramm, and others in a set of hockey matchups with teams identified as WA, MT Chrys, and YW Wy. It notes wins by Wiki and mentions several players such as Hatt, Wind, Helbert, Tovey, and Brophy in a terse, period-style score log.
In Canberra Court yesterday George Henry Botfeefield faced charges following the May 14 lounge disappearance of a gentleman’s overcoat from Hite Kingston. The magistrate ordered continued examination and remanded the defendant on May 19 as details emerged about the coat’s seizure and alleged involvement with other parties.
Melbourne premier Dinatans declared a shift toward private enterprise in the postwar economy. He cited comments from J C Corral and the Electricity Directors Federation, noting the wartime structure would gradually ease. The plan outlines a peace time adjustment toward private industry with government guidance.
Reported advances describe a tiny fluorescent lamp for motor vehicles that uses about half the power of incandescent bulbs. The device is said to provide brighter, more efficient illumination with new glow lamp designs under development and planned for practical automotive use.
A fragmented note details repeated thefts on railway lines and stations. It mentions railway offices, incidents near canyons, and ongoing attempts to curb the activity. The text references about 2000 units of something and various unnamed locations.
The actress refutes involvement with strike sympathy linked to Actors Equity. She states she is not in sympathy with the strike actions and has no schedule to perform in Kins end Tet, signaling no intended participation or complicity.
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