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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1943
Page
4
The Canberra Times reports on board actions regarding the restoration of a hospital tax. A lack of motion and ministerial delays prompted internal disagreements and public scrutiny. The board aims for independence while awaiting ministerial clarification on tax approval. Public reaction suggested readers draw their own conclusions.
Recent Sydney dispatch notes a conference involving the Prentler and Mr McKell, with state police force details discussed amid unspecified contortive remarks and procedural notes. No further context or outcomes are provided in the fragment.
Deputy Director of Manpower Me Potanew and Mr Bellemore visited a war factory where 190 female workers faced possible transfer to other work as a consequence of unionization efforts. They cautioned no immediate relief but hinted relocations might occur.
The Crust] [Secretary Mr Baildeley stated today that shortages would be less than previously. He announced ration rates, noting increases in meat 381 lent, powdered milk 80 percent, four 35 percent. Baddeley urged aboriginal children to be adequately nourished and instructed that attendance should be at the full measure.
Melbourne reports on the wool market where concerns over greasy wool quality and supply persist. Officials note limited export demand and production shortfalls, with authorities flagging ongoing issues at kilns and processing facilities. A judge recalls prior convictions in a related case as part of the broader industry discussion.
Match list reads like a jumble of names and places including Duntroon Field Mangantandary Murray Alage Piru Weighty bounty van vent Juniord v Eastlake Sunt ork st Aine and Acton v ZATT at unspecified locations with unclear timings, suggesting a clumsy OCR of a sports schedule with several participants and venues.
Air Training Corps No 48 Squadron plans an anniversary parade with No 4 Squadron at Gouirburn this weekend. A detail led by F/Lieuts Trevables and Neilson will travel, followed by a wing parade at Sydney next weekend with 25 NCOs and cadets under F/Livet Thomas or Bunday. Canberra sid Queas Beyan will parade at University College Hotel Acton for special classes. High Rebel and Gram rad details will train in aircraft recognition. Waterproof caper completes next Tuesday at Canberra Technical College at 738 p.m.
Minister for the Interior Senator Collings noted only about 20 volunteers were available in the CCC, with many applicants seeking entry. Despite difficulties in manpower and materials, reports indicate continued reliance on the CCC as a vital part of the war prosecution effort.
At the Central Criminal Court James Manta Hetternan was acquitted on a murder charge involving Francie William Fitzjohn, aged 31. Hetternan testified he fired to prevent attackers from striking his father, claiming the shot was aimed over their heads and self defense was the motive.
Lottery No 4 drawn today highlights principal results with first prize to Wo. BAO Double Mr Syndicate Ratledge 71 Liverpool Road Burwood. Second prize to W Thornton Change Over Syndicate. Letters He fifth will be drawn Tuesday morning.
Ready competition prevailed for a large selection of stock with 2928 head traded in the cattle section and a thriving farm market. Buyers operated freely as quality was generally strong with lambs, wethers, and ewes quoted across multiple price ranges, and overall good to medium quality cattle evident.
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