Canberra Court Hears Variety of Local Court Cases
Edward Alfred grazier of Ginunderra pleaded guilty to a marked brand and coat incident. Tasman Eric Roper faced a claim over goods, rent owed by Mollison agency involved, with costs awarded. Gordon Bruce lorry driver was found not negligent in a cyclist collision. Thomas Fulford and Michael Kavanagh were fined five pounds or 14 days for drunk and disorderly conduct.
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Betty Lesson
Edward Alfred Grazier
Ginnyderra
Coats
Veearge
Boreham
Eric Roper
John Ae
Gordon Bruce
Tyson Street
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J. Maguire
Jumidt Ak
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Bailey
East Je
Short Shead
London Circuit
Relligent Dirk
Norma Winifred
Dong
Department of the Interior
Thomas James Fulford
Michael Joseph Kavanagh
J. T. H. Goodwin
Gratitude for Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association Support
A Canberra reader and spouse thank the Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association for its aid, praising the president’s leadership and the group’s efforts to erect a hut and provide entertainment for troops. They dispute a critic’s claim the president could be easily replaced and note privacy concerns about assistance details.
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Canberra Times
Enfants Perdun
Canberra Volunteers’ Welfare Association
Perdita
Canberra
Ong Trust
Strategic Works Primary Products Use of Unskilled Labour
A committee recommends reforms on employing unskilled labor in strategic works. The report outlines policy options, potential cost savings, and implementation steps for reducing skilled labor reliance while maintaining safety and output.
Industry Must Be Maintained in War Labour Efforts
The Parliamentary Man Power Committee urges maintaining industry with unskilled rural labor. It calls to train idle workers for munitions tasks and to expand rural electricity to enable labor saving devices. Plans include employing women, tractors, and shared machinery to ease farm labor shortages and cut production costs. The Australian Agricultural Council will discuss rural labor at month’s end.
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New Bouk Wales
Mr. Holt
Sir Earle Page
Ee Earle Page
Yarme
Australia
Britain
Australian Agricultural Council
Precautionary Defence Plans in America
President Roosevelt said at a press conference that the bill drafted by Army experts and approved by the Navy would give authority to ensure the delivery of defense orders. Mr Patterson noted the bill was prepared last March.
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Patterson
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Ski-ing Season Opens at Mt Franklin
The ski-ing season opens July 5 at Mt Franklin with a working party visiting that weekend. Ten tons of wood cut and stacked, runs cleared from summit to navilee, trees saplings and rocks removed. Next work bee June 28. Ski making progress with pelts near finishing stage for Kosciusko holiday weekend. About 20 pairs of skis to be produced from Mt Franklin mountain ash timber and South Coast spotted gum.
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Mt Franklin
Mr T McGrath
Navilee Run
Kosciusko
Ration era coupons cited for suits and cloth
A fragment notes dissatisfaction with coupon constraints for made to measure suits. The text references a ration system and its impact on obtaining tailored garments, suggesting frustration over supply and rules governing materials.
Reorganisation Shifts Trade Marks and Union Roles
A reorganisation themed around trade marks was announced with the poet Te Ee r Seenene noting the state would have no further use for trade unions or employers associations.
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Te Eer Seenene
Royal Artillery appoints new Commander-in-Chief in London Gazette
London Gazette announces Lieut General Sir James Mar shell-Cormall as General Officer commanding-in-Chief of the Royal Artillery. The appointment follows his role as Colonel Commanding the Royal Artillery. Dated in London on Wednesday.
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London
James Marshell-Cormall
Royal Artillery
London Gazette
War guilt debate highlights postwar assertions
The article discusses claims that the ex Kaiser bore responsibility for the war and notes documents suggesting Britain and allies could have avoided conflict. It also mentions talk of an official order in connection with a death.
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Britain
Miners Idle as Strike Hits Cessnock Field
More than 1500 miners idle on the Cessnock field due to reserved occupation rules. About 2300 men are involved in stoppages across two other collieries as workers walk out in protest. London reports that Sir Gerald Campbell will become Director General of British Information Services in Washington to meet U S demand for fuller war information.
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Cessnock
America
London
United States
Britain
Gerald Campbell
Washington
British Information Services
Married Women as Clerks and Dalgety Chairman Resigns
The department opened applications for temporary clerical work with married women to be given priority after single women. The service has long employed married women whose husbands have enlisted. Also, Dalgety’s chairman E W Parker resigns and Sir J H Davidson is named successor.
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Dalgety’s
London
E. W. Parker
J. H Davidson
Scheme Criticized Over Chiki Pricing in Austre
A report notes strong criticism of a scheme charging 6 shillings per chiki after an initial amount. The document highlights public dissatisfaction with pricing and terms of the plan.
Death by Own Action Reported In American Attache Case
A damaged clipping notes an American attache died by his own action amid illness and strain. It references a naval commander tied to the White House and a tense period for the President’s circle.
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London
Jona
White House
Tobacco shortage in Canberra prompts supplier concerns
In Canberra inquiries reveal shelves empty as tobacco stores report shortages. A retailer notes officials foresee limited supply and a shipment to Melbourne delayed, signaling broader scarcity fears.
Wanted to Rent Furnished House Near Martin Place
Classified notice seeking a furnished house to rent from June 17 for about three weeks or a month. Applicant W V McCall with Federal Mailrooms at Commonwealth Bank Chambers Martin Place Sydney aims to secure a dwelling in the area.
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W.V. McCall
Federal Mairo
Commonwealth Bank Chambers
Martin Place
Rydney
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