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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1944
Page
3
A garbled report describes a rating commission meeting where a man, identified as Maslow, Bevin, and others, discuss a hotel on the coast and a coupon feed issue. The text mentions approval or rejection of coupons and a recommendation to provide food aid, with unclear outcomes and several misrendered names.
Fragmented OCR text references troops and health concerns tied to a national crisis. Mentions Major-General and military context, with scattered phrases about women in forces and national defense. Likely a wartime bulletin or column noting dangers, health conditions, and patriotic duty.
The Friendly Societies face a critical phase as authorities consider proposed social service legislation. The Australian board and leaders warn of secrecy around plans and urge careful consideration of future funding and control, fearing impact on the national social structure.
In Sydney a Quotasold inquiry heard Victorien clothing maker Roxback claim he could sell 100 times his current output to secure government cooperation. He cited delays in rationed womens nighties and children's wear and said it took 40 months to add items and six more to approve pricing. Witness Pranela B Waygood, ex-Fostar’s Shoot Pty Ltd employee, alleged manager at 95 Pitt Street sold items and denied holding a grudge against rival directors. McEvoy of Fostar’s chair denied improper orders and said cases of hardship and munition workers would get priority.
Rydney court hears judge uphold appeal by Dr Clifford Gearin on morphine sulphate prescription. Gearin, medical officer with CCC, admitted writing prescriptions and using some himself. Crown argues for hard labour. judge imposes two year good behaviour bond instead.
In Sydney today a recarved judgment delivered in the Faulty Court states the company must pay approximately £13,000 in tax on behalf of John Woolcalt Forbes. A guarantee signed by Albert Lavitus was given to the Federal and State Taxation Commissioners on December 22, 103, in favor of Korba, who was leaving Amiral in three months. Separately, the Divorce Court granted restitution for Tommy Nils to his wife Madelaine Milan, ordering her to return within two days, following her claim of loving an American serviceman.
An obscured report details a criminal proceeding involving alleged possession and removal of objects to facilitate surgery. Witnesses describe a radius rod and related goods, with questions over consent and intent. The defense invokes lack of evidence while authorities outline detentions and transfers and indicate items were returned or disputed.
A senior doctor at Sydney Hospital said about 47 000 medical cortineates were requested last year, signaling a surge tied to government regulation reactions. He noted most applications were for scarce items like butter substitutes, olive oil, radiators, stoves, and even refrigerators and locks amid shortages.
Inac Batre Jay's team and Ferguson Fairbalmn dominated play with Lavcak strong at Telopes Park. Navy players pressed by Hunt as junior games mirrored Saturday results across Colby Newcame Boothway and others. Matches noted at Manuka Oval with Warr city and Ronnbourne oval hosting events.
Remute results show ExBivdenta over High TL and Grammar 1 topping WRANB with CB and LA also noted. B Grade Grammar over Patrick's, Telopen Park over Ainaie, High Park over Gram. District rainfall for 24 hours yesterday lists numerous stations with varied totals across Canberra Bungendore Bombala Kiandra and other towns.
A garbled report outlines a Saturday race at Valley with Tony seen at the event. Officials from Trampay and charity precincts discuss supplying tube rams for the racecourse, amid unclear details and local executive actions.
The Crown prosecutor outlines the battered body found at a riverbank and the alleged sequence leading to a murder. Witnesses describe the victim as the wife of a man tied to a troubled relationship, with testimony about a baby and a suspect linked to a yard where evidence emerged.
The High Court upheld the appeal against sentence for Richard Rompley David Blunk and Gordon Casy, dismissing an application to quash their conviction for liquor offences. The ruling focused on the appellate process and affirmed the original judgment, with details surrounding the sale of liquor above the legal price and related penalties. The matter references The Prime Court order and NSW authorities in the criminal trial context.
A fragmented notice requests selling or locating a lost bicycle or related items. Mentions Kinestan Tate Plumbers Shop Kingston and a reward. Contains unclear names and places due to OCR error but centers on a lost item sale or return.
A fragmented notice describes an event at the Sydney Technical Hallgren Chee held at Teuhill Phil Bari. It mentions fourteen items, a prize lineup, and a call for refinement to finalize arrangements. It includes names like Fergani and Wi We and references a hall venue with a focus on artistry and craft.
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