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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a brief local item with uncertain names and places. The readable content hints at a short notice or notice-like item from a newspaper page segment, focusing on a small civic or community update without clear dates or actions.
Fragmented report from a 1930s court session describes government actions and a labor dispute. Judge O Mari a presides as prosecutors seek punitive measures and maintain state control. Witnesses discuss compensation terms and possible court orders affecting workers and employers.
A chaotic clipping outlines complaints about nurse coupon usage and misapplied benefits. It notes objections to vision care verification, hospital finances, and playback of a game schedule as protests unfold under federal union oversight.
A defendant identified as Javanese faces murder charges in a court hearing. Details of the alleged crime and location are unclear due to garbled text. The case proceeds with standard judicial process and awaits further documentation.
Fragmented text describes temporary clerks in the Canberra branch and the formation of an association. It lists officials including a president Don Wallace and others, plus members from departments and agencies. The piece notes pay and employment terms for clerks and mentions representatives and departments involved.
Melbourne dispatch notes butter costing 170 a pound in Free China and describes wartime turmoil. It recalls Canadian soldiers in peril, escape routes from Asia, and anxious conditions as refugees arrive by ship and rail amid rationing and fear of Japanese forces.
Fragmentary note describes mechanised farming efforts at Nowra and Bomaderry with references to government funding. Mentions a budget figure and aims to model out furrow work and efficiency as part of a broad agricultural program.
Mentions Grand National enthusiasts and favorites with scattered references to runners Mali RR and Velocity among others. Notes on form at Pike station and general expectations for a touring show, with incomplete phrases and mixed names indicating a sporting preview style from the era.
A manchester court heard that constables Carney and Grigg appealed against dismissal from the force. Charges included misconduct and indecency allegations arising from events on February 15, 1943, and January 10, 1943. Witnesses described multiple similar testimonies, with scrutiny of prior cases and corroboration.
The Sydney market reports fluctuating sheepskin prices with numerous damaged lots and varied grades. Prices ranged from 3 to 4 pounds per ton for certain skins while others showed declines. many entries note damaged hides and different quality levels, with stalls listing individual lots and prices. A separate item notes a fatal fall from a parapet in Sydney, detailing circumstances without graphic detail and naming local authorities.
At a Canberra meeting the executive announced patrons for the Canberra Relief to China Fund. Records show donations from the Active Service Club and Latour Council, plus various events planned including a whist drive, a musical entertainment, and a fundraising art auction to support China relief efforts.
AIRBUNDED Canberra writes that readers report irritation and discomfort from alleged low flying aircraft. He notes no specific groups are blamed, cites vibrations, and mentions a Canberra proximity issue with British disturbances affecting residents. The letter refers to a Canberra Times report about over three million houses damaged by similar vibrations.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions names and dates in unclear fashion. No coherent events or identities can be confirmed for a reliable headline.
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