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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
3
The Legislative Assembly clashed over amendments to tramway control powers. The Transport Minister urged ministerial oversight while the council approved the principle, rejecting a council amendment by 42 to 31 amid tensions with employee committees.
Readable fragments indicate ACT police appointments including infantry and constable ranks. The notice references temporary promotions for officers such as Hitoo Tuy and Ly Ip onney with review by authorities and ties to Canberra operations.
A fragmented report describes collapsible houses made from plastics, aiming to replace plywood and pulp materials. It notes light construction, temporary portability, and potential for rapid assembly, with emphasis on labor efficiency and compact transport.
Judge O Mara hears a case over a factory strike amid union controversy under the National Security Act. The court declined to rule on non unionists while the strike continues, urging conciliation and noting actions by the Prime Minister and Labour Minister. The Federated Tramworkers Association faces orders to cease strike pay and related activities as tensions rise.
Passengers and crew, 112 aboard, were taken as prisoners after the Nankin was captured en route from Sydney to Yokohama. The ship carried a crew of 180, including officers from Australia, with 8.0 crew. captain was Stentford and chief engineer Diino. The raid sparked fear for relatives awaiting news in Sydney.
The text discusses proposed seadrome concepts and defences involving Japan and U S forces. It mentions a master plan to protect or overwhelm targets, references Wings and aviation engineers, and describes a hypothetical device with compartments and a towing mechanism.
Fragmentary text references Senator Aylett and requests for supply relief, mentioning retailers and delivery issues. Content is garbled with many misspellings, making precise facts and entities uncertain.
Snow blanketed the region with strong winds and heavy drifts on high ground and towns. Weather authorities warned of continued severe conditions with travel disruption and power outages likely in many districts including Kinross, Mit Tne, and Blayney as crews work to clear roads.
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