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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
3
A Wednesday death in Adela's hospital under Dr. Renry Powell is reported amid unclear biographical details. The notice highlights a medical fatality with limited readable facts and names.
King’s Birthday Honours include Mr. Forde and P.C. as privy council members and air officers named to the Military Division. Various commanders and acting officers from RAAF, RAN, and RAF receive appointments, with many named personnel across ranks from captain to flight lieutenant and several commendations noted.
A report notes no relaxation of anti inflation policy in Europe or Australia. Minister for Internal Security Lagamrini comments on Japan’s impact on machinery and rail carriers. He adds ALP review found no change needed now, with port policy to be reviewed in about a year.
Randwick races show multiple scratchings including Olden Warrais in the Welter Handicap and Cuingok Ravico and Lobby Gomip in the Three-year-old Handicap, with Prontler also indicated as scratched. This leaves adjustments to field sizes and potential pace implications for the day’s program.
The London ceremony elevates several individuals to knighthood and orders, honoring naval nurses, volunteers, and royal service personnel. Notable names include MF Munnings, Dorin Beale, Hel Mellans Wilson, and Anye Douglas, with recognition of contributions across the Royal Naval Nursing Service and Volunteer Service. The page notes awards presented in the context of King Alexander's reign and mentions civil and military accolades within the honor roll.
A fragmented report outlines Labor figures denouncing inaction on the Cooke strike in Queensland and the Australian Labor movement. It notes threats of statewide stoppages by CCL workers and tensions within the party leadership over the strike's handling, with references to key figures and factions. Concurrent basketball results from ACT and Drill U.S. Navy games appear in a brief sports snippet.
A dispatch notes a special police arrangement replacing Policy No. aggro on the life of John Ann Talbot Horney. The entry mentions community involvement and a calendar date from publication, with reference to a newspaper called Times and affiliations to American Tea and a commissioner for New Zealand authorities.
The notice outlines procedures for provisional registration and dependent declarations for tax installments ending May 1944. It notes eligibility, timing for applications, and the need for changes in dependants affecting installments. Names and locations are partially legible but the text emphasizes submission to the Post Office for declaration forms and vetting by the appropriate Federal or state office.
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