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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
4
A garbled report from Duntaine describes a 17 year old Timothy Francie Ryan accidentally shot at a range on Shp terug renge ar Part Stems. Details are unclear as the falatky was not known until.
In Sydney on Wednesday a dispute arose over repatriation rights for two V D C men who lost both hands in premature bomb explosions. A Repatriation Department official said they were not eligible for pensions since they were not on full time duty, while others argued that as AJLF members they should receive all benefits. A case to settle the rights of the V D C is in preparation as officers call for revision of the Repatriation Act to suit wartime conditions.
A Canberra court case details a stock return dispute with a 10 pound fine and costs. It notes a defendant named Cappello, a timbercutter, who had not previously failed to report, and remarks on movements to Queanbeyan and restrictions for enemy aliens, with magistrate Ryan stressing law compliance.
Much of Melbourne's treme cons is made up of military cars seldom with more than one occupant and driven fast, speeding tyre wear. The Minister for Air Mr Drakeford stated the RAAF takes a serious view of unauthorised service petrol use with several offenders already court martialled and penalised.
Scouts from 3th Canberra Troop held a meeting led by Patrol Leader Newton Lind and M Laybutt. The troop, warming up then focusing, marked its fourth birthday with events to June 27 including a father and son gathering, handicraft exhibits, a model camp, and inlays. Scouts and Cubs will march on June 27. several passed examinations and earned badges such as Friend to animals and Pathfinder. A donated seat was presented to Mrs Pridiant. a day hike with Ray Morte followed.
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