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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
3
An early report from Canberra details a serious road accident near Weetangarra with grave injuries to a driver and passenger. The crash occurred on a Saturday near a creek embankment, with emergency services and local officials responding promptly.
In terse reports from Westangorra, Mr Austin and Mr McMahon face a sudden incident leaving Legge and Legge’s companion injured. They were rushed to Canberen Com Dent for medical attention after the clash over funds. Both victims sustained severe injuries and were transported for treatment.
The executive committee of the ACT Mural Le carve area held Saturday morning to discuss fielding a candidate for the General Community Hospital election. Mr. C. Garram, formerly a Wood district appointee, now serves in a motive role and spoke for the group.
The Canberra area marks King’s Birthday with specific post office hours and parcel handling rules. Details list open farm hours at GPO Canberra, Northern Division mail handling times, and mail closure for transactions. Clearances apply to Pom Office Canberra and Canberra City with post delivery rules and timing for boxes and parcels.
A Keswick era style piece discusses Ascension Day and Christian courage. It emphasizes church unity across races and nations, the role of lay members, and the need for cooperation among churches and denominations to serve society. The sermon quotes scripture and reflects on Christ's work for forgiveness and eternal life.
The Department of the Interior settled appeals on dairy leases with a four percent rate applied to rentals. The decision followed a meeting chaired by Justice Roper, noting the four percent rate could not apply to improvements. The department offered a five percent rate for certain Dairy Lease terms effective January 1.
State authorities consider staggered closing times for shops to ease traffic and crowding. Proposals place authority under Prime Minister guidance while balancing industrial needs and public safety. Details specify flexible hours with the aim of reducing peak burdens on transport and urban services.
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