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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
3
The fragmentary text lists characters with likely names or initials. It reads as an OCR garble, lacking clear event, date, or location details to form a coherent news item. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed from the readable portion.
The Port Macquarie district faces a severe crop loss with farmers hit hard by the PH event. The community leader Roberts and Vislay report substantial damage, calling the situation among the worst in years. A petition circulates amid calls for support and relief measures.
A court session today reviewed convictions amid mixed results. The judge voided some charges while upholding others including a case involving a buyer named Tobe Roberts who oversaw a sale above the stated price.
A Sydney dispute sees Dymock's Book Arcade Ltd. return copies of an "immoral" magazine to distributors Gondor and Gaueh Ltd while firm reps vow ongoing sales despite protests. No party released further comment.
London reports the Air Force will reduce its strength by about a third over the next 12 months to maintain balance amid mobilization. The move aims to sustain wartime effort against Japan and other fronts while retaining essential air power.
Sydney reports show more than 60 unlicensed firearms turned in last week, including Japanese pistols and German jugera models. A senior police officer says around 160 guns may be forwarded from rural stations in the next few days.
The Queanbeyan Chamber of Commerce met on Monday to press for better housing and to urge the municipal council to adopt building regulations. Mr D H Campbell urged that when a property subdivision is carried out a building covenant should be provided and enforced.
Australian middleweight champion Alu Westbury wants to book Brisbane boxer Tommy Buri for a welterweight bout in Sydney. Westbury has resumed training and says a short notice fight would be acceptable if arranged in the near term.
The largest skin graft in Sydney was performed under local anaesthetic by RK Holmes of Five Luck. He grafted his own father’s skin onto his nine year old son Phillip whose left leg was badly burned. The boy may be in hospital for a year but the operation should allow him to walk again.
Court heard larceny charges against multiple defendants. Athol Ray Selnur was remanded on related counts of breaking and entering and receiving, with witnesses detailing persistent criminal records. Patrick McCawiey was bound over on a bond for good behavior after an alleged shop break in.
L. Ramay secretary of the Commonwealth Public Service Board died at home in Durville Crescent Canberra. Tributes came from Prime Ministers Curtin and Chifley. A service will be held at St. Patrick's Church Anglian and burial at Canberra cemetery. Ramay joined the public service in 1908 and held multiple senior posts including secretary from 1942. He played cricket and rugby, chaired Manuka Club, helped found the ACT Rugby Union, and refereed Canberra’s first international rugby match against the All Blacks in 1938. Survived by a widow and daughter, his son-in-law Mr McCount a former army officer.
Gracie Fields told Australians last night that she has met locals through the war effort, praises their generosity, and notes a long journey by air. She admits not being air-minded but would endure more flying to meet Australians on their doorstep.
An OCR fragment touts a cold remedy for children promising relief for sore throats chest congestion and croup with mentions of brand names and made up terms. The text is garbled and includes stray phrases about comfort and sleep and seems to mimic a late 19th or early 20th century medical ad style.
A fragmented Canberra page shows fundraising for Britain and canines, a Canberra High reunion, public notices for monthly meetings and church visits, event ads, and job wanted listings. The Women's Voluntary Association conducted an annual meeting at Gagherra Hauge with officers elected. Public notices include a Canberra Presbyterian Church invitation and a Department of the Interior tender notice.
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