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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1944
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes describe additional inspectors for tax instalments. Mentions belgap list, Melbourne and Ada locations, bond values around 1000, and interest terms. Details are unclear but imply assignment increases and a broker’s loss claim this week.
An executive of the Constitutional Association resolutions today criticizing methods of securing convictions in motor car sale prosecutions. The note claims the procedures aided by Commonwealth officials undermine democratic principles and the jurisdiction for prosecution.
Reader letters from Canberra reveal debate over a uranium issue with UML figures. The writer, tracing the inquiry, seeks to address objections and offers sincere apologies from the secretary amid a tone of formal politeness. Signed from Canberra on June 1, 1948.
A fragmentary report from Abert Hall outlines a public meeting chaired by Mr. LD Pryor. Attendees debated postwar policy, unemployment fears for returning soldiers, and Canberra’s housing and industry prospects amid wartime memory and political tension.
The National Library announces limited access windows from 7:90 to 8:30 to inspect Tulsi materials. Canberra, Melbourne and London exhibitions will feature on Thursday. ministers and officials discuss interior matters and public needs. The phased reopening aims to balance safety with public access.
Fragmented OCR reports a diseased cattle situation near Nyonet Thurwing with unclear details. Witness statements reference malady in cows and concern over poor quality meat stock. Names and places are garbled in the text but indicate health issue affecting dairy cattle in a disused facility.
Mr. G. Jewkes has been appointed director of pharmaceutical services to administer the Commonwealth government's tree mediclisia state. The office will operate from January 1 in Canberra with a nine member board and salaries outlined for assistant, librarian, clerks, and others.
An adjournment delayed the Australia First movement inquiry for a month as the panel, facing time constraints and procedural questions, prepares evidence. Gordon Rien ax, intern ee, defends the process while Cahill, founder of the Australia Star Movement in Victoria, asserts his prior patriotic stance and denies promoting unlawful actions.
The Sydney Turf Club has applied to Treasurer Mr Chifley for a loan. Details of the application were not given, but the club intends to obtain funding to cover operations. The request was received yesterday, with the club seeking support for a substantial financial arrangement.
A Sydney Workmen Compensation Court awarded Mira Alles Mary Devires £500 for the death of her husband James Devires, a tram driver, who was fatally struck by a motor van at Camperdown. The judge found the pedestrian partly at fault and noted the van traveled at 25 mph. a higher speed was deemed excessive.
Sydney notes Tau Coyd chairman of the Australian Wool Board told the annual conference of wool producers federation that mothproof wool will not be available for the war. He praised Breeane as a discovered restoring agent but warned only limited supply is possible to meet global needs.
Fragmentary notice seeks youths or girls aged 18 to 17 for positions. text garbled but indicates employment opportunity. details unclear due to OCR damage. no specific company or location discernible.
Public notice announces a meeting tonight and weekly Fridays at the National Library in Canberra. It states library reopening for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and mentions a possible Sunday afternoon audition with Kenneth Binns and an expected visitor to Canberra early next week.
The Graziers' Council State Advisory Committees approve measures to protect against wastage of perishable meat and ensure adequate labour for export output. A protest against Commonwealth enforcement of industrial awards is also carried. Government commitment to immediate supply of essential pastoral needs is requested.
Urgent notice seeks a house or part house in Canberra area southern suburbs preferred. Med. and Rich Kingston address for replies. Family includes board for senior schoolboy with study room and good references. Furnished or unfurnished, two weeks to three months terms.
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