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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1943

Page

4

Station Sea Sale Sparks Broadcast Power Debate

The South Australian parliamentary committee heard how radio networks and stations are registered and controlled. Alderman described a sale of shares to Methodist Church and State Labour Party interest, noting a planned safeguard against sponsor pressure while ensuring network standards. He cited Jehovah’s Witnesses’ air time issues tied to broadcaster statements and Navy safety concerns during negotiations.

Agresmanta Genecat Rient H. G. Alderman Ardamentary Agen | de Hia Seal We Sept Sau Methodist Church State Labour Party South Australis Jehovah's Witnesses Bir Ragnsr Colvin Ragnar Amid Witreas

MEN S WEAR INFLUENCE IN WOOL CONSUMPTION

The article notes that men heavily influence wool use, citing 412,494,000 yards of fabric produced with 10 percent for mate. It discusses postwar efforts to boost wool utilization targeting women, except in very cold regions, and mentions rationing protests abroad and Britain’s yarn allocations for utility cloth.

Carson "Troethurst Great Britain

Tragedy Near Invercargill as Widow Drowns After Dumping Children

Auckland report: Mrs Emma Robertson, a widow, jumped from a bridge over a river near Invercargill after placing her children in the water. The eldest, Joan, 7, and a twin boy, four, reached shore. four others aged six, five and two, were swept away. Two bodies recovered. husband had died ten months earlier.

Auckland Atx Invercargill Emma Robertson Joan Semre Strut Nan Gre

Malbourne Nurse Shortage Revealed by NSW Director

The director of manpower Mr Worth disclosed that over 1000 nurses have been placed in New South Wales this past month, with a further 1000 still required. He notes many nurses were not engaged in their tasks and attributes part of the shortage to broader Australian conditions.

Malbourne Atontay Australia Fower Mr Worth New South Wales Wurth

Home Made Bombs Warned By Minister To Parents

HYDMEY Monday report warns parents and teachers about dangers of children making home made bombs. The minister urges schools to focus on safe science and the risks of experimenting with household chemicals after recent accidents.

Aime Baddeley Wade Adenos Mastere Enon Acoo Yajuros

Fractured Boy In Bomb Incident Quaries Begin

A boy was injured when a bomb he played with exploded in the street on a Saturday. Pa Fulper, a soldier, found the device and brought it home. Army officials are conducting inquiries to determine how the bomb came to be found.

Albury Crossing Smash Causes Injuries and Confusion

An Albury crossing smash injured several as bus service manager Ormond Rupert Midgrey stated no warning existed while examining the engine tender. Thomas Morton noted two dull lights on the line as a crowded crowd reacted to the crash with lingering confusion.

Ormond Rupert Midgrey Rymans Enine Operary Indie Thomas Morton

Black Market Fight Outlined by City Traders

A meeting of 68 shopkeepers proposed a 12 member management committee including Australian fruiters Italians Greeks and Chinese to curb the black market. President Mr Fagant urged honest buying and selling while the Rotate Controller Mr Squires promised information. Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries official Mr MacDermott supported the move.

Bydney Mr Fagant Ate. Squires MatDermott

Woman Posed as U S Army Doctor on Night of Disturbance

A woman claimed to be a U S Army doctor during a night incident, deceiving local authorities and engaging a tense confrontation that led to detentions and quiet investigations at a temporary command post.

U.S.A. Army

Police Move to Curb Hamburger Shops Trading Hours

Police officials urged drastic action to limit operating hours for hamburger shops. If the government adopts the recommendations, it is likely that the shops will face reduced trading times and tighter controls.

Tary Pole

State Lottery Sydney Prize Winners Announced

Lottery No 61 drawn today with first prize to B44 syndicate Woy Woy Mina A Mahallway Street Woy Woy second prize to Davor Street Canterbury third prize to T6108 Young_Vain syndicate Men Priddin 161 Globe Road Glebe and fourth prize to 647B1 The Fives Pape-Rvadicals WT Boyle Rain Lottery No 962 to be drawn Thursday morning.

Sydney Munday Mina A. Mahallway Street Mins Davor Street Canterbury Priddin Globe] Road Glebe Rvadicals Boyle

Homebush Stock Sale at Mremington Auction

Market reports from Monsey show strong competition for 33 to 98 sheep and lambs penned at the Remington saleyard. Prices quoted include lambs 20 to 24, ewes and mixed lots noted, with steady demand for prime lambs and quality consignments amid a brisk sale.

Rydney Monsey Mremington Geniny Withers Wwe Lambs Ineck

Police Win Appeal Reinstatement Ordered

Sydney police regain rank and pay for Const. Thomas Cancy after Manpower Board ruling. The decision rejects involvement by any police member in credentialing and upholds reinstatement, with the Police Association secretary calling it a complete vindication of their cause.

Sydney Thomas Cancy Gig Pales The Police Association Comgrove Foley

Eviction Quashed in Wartime Regulations Ruling

Sydney court quashed an eviction order against a family under Wartime Emergency Regulations. Chief Justice Sir Frederick Jordan ruled the letting of houses to service members was too vague regarding outcomes when several servicemen competed for a property. The Full Court also adjourned a writ of prohibition by Sunsex merchants against a fixed price case for potatoes.

Sydney Bia Sir Frederick Jordan Senoney Mahoney ASAAP Ivan Fone Kensington Minal Fray Civalling Grition UsTiCt Magkaneas and Qvery Pty. Ltd Profiew Merchants Sunsex Etrect

Unclear OCR Summary Pending Official Uplift

Fragmentary text notes a decision after studying sources and milk intake estimates. Mentions Mr. Water ton and a position being created or filled. References a week ahead timeline and availability of options, with push to lift a prior constraint.

Sydney Ile Eoppton Rouscholda Wate

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