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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1944
Page
5
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A heated public meeting in Canberra protested the promotion of Mr Pryor to superintendent of Parks and Gardens. Attendees urged the Interior Minister to rescind the appointment and advertise the post nationwide. Delegates planned to visit the Minister with a demand for fair treatment of servicemen awaiting promotions.
Open verdict on Private Arthur James per Tasnant who died from a forehead bullet wound at Duntroon. Evidence details a shooting in a room with a rifle nearby and blood under the bed, with testimonies from Major J R Hieuna and others. Circumstances include timing around June and December observations and routine hospital transfer.
Sydney social workers report wartime life increases in bigamy and divorce filings. Two statements note legal and social strain with divorce cases rising from prior years. officials cite thousands of cases and heightened marital instability since the war began.
The May meeting of the Leave Mouse Committee reported additions to the building, increased steam, and rising numbers of meals served. Despite upgrades, many were refused accommodation on weekends. A public meeting was planned for June 21, with notices for further deputations to the Prime Minister and Minister for the Interlet. Protests over the appointment to Moscow were noted, emphasizing support for veterans and war service.
The Commonwealth Phon Commission announces uniform margins on primary retail milk and cream in rural zones across five price bands. Producers and vendors share a 9d to 4s per gallon remuneration with regional caps and semi wholesale allowances. Five price zones cover Canberra, Queanbeyan, CAP, Cooma, Goulburn and surrounding districts.
The president of the Australian Journalist Association, George Fuller Godfrey, sues Rupert Henderson and Fay Moraths for alleged libel. The proceeding, before the Deeme Court, spans a 10 day period and involves four suspected statements.
A fragmented, lyrical piece reflects yearning for happiness and enduring love as a couple faces dust, travel, and weather. It contrasts admiration for a beloved Josephine with the harshness of summer dust and winter cold, hinting at shared life journeys and protective care.
A collage of wartime classified items lists accommodation offers or wants, a home exchange for Braddon and Sydney, a nightly meeting at Albert Hall, a jumble sale by Andrews Presbyterian Church Guild, job ads for a junior girl and a secretary, a lost item notice, and a Returned Soldiers meeting notice.
A notice seeks pricing for items including Chibes Unga and loose M Forward. Send details to Hox 113 City Canberra or contact Lab by phone for quotes.
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