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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1942
Page
3
Fragmented text from a local notice references dates and names but is largely unreadable. It mentions Can and Fe with numbers 5,430 and a date like 5,430 and seems to be incomplete. Entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
Post reads in rough phrasing about pasties and renown, uncertain event or location. The fragment hints at a description of items or a sale but provides no clear names, dates, or actions. Unable to determine concrete people organizations places or outcomes from the readable text.
Readable fragments reference a date in June and an event in Uk context. Precise details missing, but indicates a scheduled occurrence or record from a newspaper page. The text mentions a time frame around June and mentions Uk.
A wartime inquiry in September 1940 examined beer supply and wastage in MA Army camps in the Palestine area. Edward Wheewall Holden and Kanade faced questions over beer quality and guarding against fraud. The inquiry adjourned with officials praising Palestine unit staff for their work.
A report says price controls on second hand clothing remain under review by the Prices Commission. Mr McCarthy is cited as overseeing the matter, with officials seeking to prevent exploitation in resale markets.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a health advisory about ear ringing and head noises. Mentions names and places in garbled form, including possible references to individuals and events but lacks clear facts.
In Auckland new hotel trading rules and emergency licensing provisions limit hours. The text notes hotels may close between early morning and two, with restrictions on late operations and licensee compliance.
Senior Constable Tilton of Canberra escaped unharmed after a car overturned while travelling along a road near Griffith. Constable Hilton, assisting on duty, also faced injuries but survived. An ambulance transported the officer to Canberra Community Hospital for treatment of abrasions and facial injuries.
A chaotic account of compulsory unionism protests in Australia discussing government stance, arbitration court powers, and industry impacts. The report notes opposition from ministers and trade bodies while highlighting wartime considerations and workers’ rights amid a volatile public debate.
The ACT Advisory Council met at Council Chambers with apologies from A E Gardiner and Dr Downax. Topics included blood grouping policy under the Crimes Act, road transport cooperation with the Interior, mortgage bank expansion, land rentals, hotel wine restrictions, weighbridge relocation, street cleaning, hospital chimney issues, and bran pollard supply for defence orders.
A fragmented Canberra page lists a dance hall event at the Civic Theatre area, a WELFARE committee gathering, a first aid course, and multiple classified style notices. It mentions a Canberran Bursaries drive, furniture ads, and job offers with contact details and dates around mid June.
Government considers priority intake of baby foods as transport constraints strain supplies. Officials note civilian consumption and rationing, with fears of shortages despite earlier assurances.
Amid wartime labor tensions in Sydney, employers announce job openings for skilled workers at textile mills and defense contracts. Officials including Deputy Director J F Bellemore comment on wage payments and timely hiring, while public debate on wartime propaganda and information spreads.
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