Prisoners Drowned by Japanese in Surabaya Shocking Atrocity
The Information Service reports at least 1,000 Allied prisoners including Australians and British were taken to Surabaya Indonesia and dropped into the sea in baskets, some baskets washing ashore. Japanese forces allegedly displayed prisoners in baskets in public squares to intimidate guerillas and Allied servicemen.
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Java
Cases to be Bound at the Supreme Court Monday
Three matrimony matters will be bound along with one civil case and the appeal of two men convicted by the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions last week for stealing goods valued at £243. The civil matter concerns Trade Creditors of Australia Ltd seeking liquidator remuneration. The matrimonial cases include one for alleged adultery and another for deserted spouse grounds.
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Supreme Court
Canberra
Petty Beasiona
Trade Credita of Australie Ltd
Seven Days Fiery Itching Skin Gets Sure Relief
An old advertisement claims a topical product offers rapid relief for fiery itching skin and various skin ailments. It presents bold promises of antiseptic benefits and strong results, urging readers to try the remedy touted as superior to rivals.
French Deputies Back New Government with Confidence
French Chamber of Deputies voiced confidence in the Bidault Cabinet after a vote of support. The government pledged to end uncertainties and aim for a definite regime by October while resisting union wage demands, with Bidault urged to respond to labor pressures.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Bidault
Butter Strike Vote Discussed by Primary Producers Union
In Sydney on Thursday Mr G Moene of Raleigh suggested that central executives feared members would back a strike if given a chance. Mr MacRae’s motion proposed a ballot to see if members would continue dairy production at current prices or redirect produce. The council debated urging the Agriculture Minister and price authorities to adjust butter pricing. many members voiced dissatisfaction and doubt any inquiry would lift prices, warning that the dairying industry is dying due to paltry prices and could not pursue a strike without national unity.
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Primary Producers’ Union
G. Moene
Raleigh
MacRae
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Tumut
A. C. Pratt
Tweed
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Bor Aly
Bot
Bank We Stockbroker
Griffith Preschool Centre Plans Move Toward Community Play Hubs
Proposals for Griffith and Turner community play centres are being studied as part of expanding early childhood education. The Griffith plan targets a reserve area between Monaro Crescent and Stokes Street for facilities with adult education and handicraft programs. Difficulty attracting teachers cited. emphasis on community spirit and shared responsibility to sustain preschool education across Canberra.
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Weld
Grifith
Turner
Alte
Monaro Crescent
Stokes
Canberra High School
Dimeulty Ie
Canberra
Widow’s Bail Hope Recalled In British Court
An 88-year-old widow, Mrs Anra Dugene Leslie of Paddington, having given most of her life savings as bail for her adopted son Charles Reardon who vanished, was relieved of £60. The Appeals Court judge showed sympathy, saying she acted with motherly love and would likely do it again, while noting Reardon absconded before appearing at the Quarter Sessions on April 10 on two charges involving boys.
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Sydney
Anra
Dugene Leslie
Paddington
Charles Reardon
Name College
Mudgee
Reardon
Appeals Court
Reardo
Scouts Match Result Highlights Inter-District Ties
St Raviour s Brouts and Cubs traveled from Goulburn for a hockey clash with Canberra Scouts which Canberra won by two goals to nil after a tough contest. Arrangements are being made for a Canberra troop visit to Goulburn. Congratulations to A D C Cuba Rusty Perkins on receiving his Wood Badge at the Cub and Scout exhibition.
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Cubs
Goulburn
Canberra
A.D.C
Australian guide officials to attend world conference
News notes Mise Atwater NSW Commissioner for Training will travel to Sydney on Saturday to represent Australia at the World Conference of Girl Guide and Girl Scout Associations with France and Switzerland. A Canberra weekend camp near Glengarry Turramurra involves four companies from Canberra Queanbeyan and more, marking a key Guiding event as the NT division prepares a base in Sydney.
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Sydney
France
Switzerland
Australia
Girl Guide
Canberg
Glengarry
Turramurra
Canberra
Lone
Queanbeyan
Utility truck used as ambulance in Canberra incident
A man was conveyed to Canberra Community Hospital yesterday by officers using a utility truck after an ambulance was unavailable. Canberra Ambulance Station reports both units had much work in two years, limiting repairs. One ambulance went to the workshop while a second was already on a call when an urgent incident required transport.
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Becaus
Canberra Ambulanc
Regula
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