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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
4
A judge ruled that authorities must promulgate and administer daytime technical training for apprentices. The decision, backed by the Electrical Trades Union and similar bodies, may affect production and bring objections from some employers concerned about the loss of man hours.
A meeting discussed reorienting bus service along Cowper Street and retaining some skeleton service. The plan includes modifying Crescent stop to align with new routes and reconditioning old Scone vehicles. The delivery issue in North Aliatie was raised and the minister’s promised action noted. The group decided to approach the Minister again.
Melbourne news reports that censorship and communities will push for rationing prosecutions, citing numerous instances of servicemen and women mentioning ration coupon transgressions in letters. A push for closer ministerial censorship supervision is expected, following a Cameron statement that vital issues must be public and a committee report if no official statement is issued.
Unclear OCR text from Randwick Race Handicap outlines names Tide Walling Lancaster with victrix and ducs, suggesting an event or handicap result but lacks readable details or outcomes.
The Electoral Commissioner released final preference figures for seats Bondi Drumiboyna Lann Cove and Woodward. Bonds 11,164 Lands 410 majority. Drummoyne Greig 11,403 Newton 243 majority 200. Lane Cove Woodward 10,309 majority 834.
The Canberra YMCA secretary announces the final Health and Hygiene talk will be at the Institute of Anatomy on Monday night. Mr Glover will deliver the event and warn that attendance is essential earlier in the week. A live ticket will be provided for a special Nim screening of Damaged Goods. Also notes on meat supplies and no shortage for butchers this weekend.
The draw for the Queanoeyan Club meeting on Saturday lists divisions with 7 and 487 yard races. Third Division includes Nellie McGee Eugean Glen Good Partner Stamp Speed County Cap Miss Lindtie. Fifth Division features Marwin Flying Mere Smurt Betsy Valient Ludon of Klora Master Minton PME Big Appada Red Postage Later Modrl Late Postage Bendell Aume's Gift. First Division covers 487 yards with Bix Kent Amell Vanity Bell Gay Ible Silent Blonde Ani Deen Wannabou Bonn Roe. Fourth Division lists Mist Trimmer Wal's Gift Bobslong Cash Jovial Friar Chief Away. Second Division 487 yards includes Rosca Valley Another Kent btn Falcon Soma Pay Bush Echo Bellurocco Postal Unit Cuban Dart.
Drawing held this morning announced prize winners with amounts from 19,000 pounds to 200 pounds. Winners include W C Blevang of Hobart, Matfey of New Zealand, Mrs Co of Nyah West, L Grainger of Hobart, Slater of North Richmond, Byndicate backed by Melbourne participants, and other listed entrants across Tasmania and Victoria.
An announcement states Attorney General Dr Wyatt plans to meet in Sydney with Mr Collindridge of the British Parliamentary delegation to discuss establishing canteen at mine pitheads to alleviate inequitable distribution of scarce funds and tobacco among coal miners.
Jock Purcell a 31 year old motor driver was remanded at the Central Court on charges of breaking into Kinggrove Public School around June 4 and stealing 1000 clothing ration cards and 400 adult ration books belonging to the Commonwealth. Bail set at 40 pounds.
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