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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1943
Page
3
Boy murd murderers death sentence imposed
Lionel Roy Barlow, 24, found guilty at the Central Criminal Court of the murder of 11 year old Albert Edward Crutcher. He was sentenced to death after the body was found in a Granville waterhole on March 6. The Crown alleged outrage and suffocation. Barlow admitted to placing the boy in the water while intoxicated. He spoke from the dock and showed emotion as he was led away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lionel Roy Barlow
Central Criminal Court
Albert Edward Crutcher
Granville
Crown
Barlow
Timber Workers in New South Wales Threaten General Strike
Sydney Thursday reports say about 4000 timber workers in the state threaten to stop work over manpower officials methods and rationing associated with it. Weir of the Timber Workers Union cites men living away from home seeking extra butter and clothing coupons twice promised. Mills face idle time from labour shortage and timber shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Timber Workers’ Union
Mr. Weir
Weir
Rail smash inquest at Albury details emerge
The Albury inquest into the May 4 bus crash that killed nine resumed. Wodonga police report a detective sought statements from the engine crew but were blocked by railway officials claiming police had access to all statements. The tender inspection noted one light on the engine was faint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Wodonga
Spt
Walken
Callway
Gupyfleldeter Hergt
Nelson
Railways Department
Newcastle to engage American band at dances
Newcastle branch of the Australian Comforts Fund will accept future offers from the American Army Band to play at dances. The move aims to protect support for the band, despite a recent union demand that only union musicians be engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Australian Comforts Fund
Ihs
Magicianne Union
Tattersalls Hobart Wet Service Funds Prize Winners
The drawing for Tattersalls 44th Wet Service Funds Consultation occurred with prizes listed. Notable awards include First prize £10,000 to Fred Jacobs Syndicate, Second £2,000 to Na pier Palmerston, Third £1,250 to Ro Lonel Byndicate, Fourth £1,000 to K. Saddington, Fifth £750 to My Own Byndicate, Sixth £900 at Majestic Theatre Melbourne, Seventh £260 to Mona and Ruddies Newtown, Wellington, and Tenth prize £? to We Three eG W. H Proser at 17 Alf ret Street Birkenhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Tucaluy
Tattersalls
Fred Jacobs
A. Wilkinson
Carlton Hotel
Napier
Palmerston
N.Z
Ro Lonel
Majestic Theatre
Melbourne
Newtown
Wellingtos
Flethopole
Ian
Sepe
Bhorrerathe
Nerthcot
Porte
Neo
Ernest Sauftren
Active Search for Strategic Minerals in War Effort
Sydney reports the Mines Minister Baddeley announcing collaboration with the Commonwealth to boost supplies of strategic minerals such as coal copper tungsten tin mercury bauxite iron ore manganese chromium and other essential products. The National Security Minerals regulation grants of 1000 to aid rapid mineral recovery. Four soil research stations will be completed in two months to protect land from internal destruction and combat soil erosion during the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Mr Baddeley
Toanny
Mines Department
Commonwealth
National Security
Aralat
Baddeley
Varsity Students Seek After-Work Study Permits
Australian university admission cases include a woman student who argues for adjusted duties to study while performing essential work. Manpower Authorities consider these cases and may grant release to the university if students accept double work risk. Graduates in engineering sciences and related fields will be available for September and December employment, with placements advised by scientific manpower committees to ensure national service needs are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sydney University
Iny
Italians Prefer Farm Work to Camps Report
Melbourne report cites University commission saying admission based on merit, not means, with 60 percent of reserved faculty entrants receiving vacant grants. Officials warn against rapid influx of new students risking training, while manpower controls adjust targets. Meanwhile wartime agricultural committee notes Indian prisoners of war respond to probing and seek to improve farm work despite harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Comavision
Milly
Atudenta
Theatudenta
Sydney University
Melbourne
National Services Officer
A. Dalington
Camperd Wi Port Fairy
Fruit Tree Registration in A C T Fines Speed Limit
Sydney report notes a 25 shilling fine under the National Security Act for exceeding a 30 mph speed limit. Frederick Bowl of Bt. Veteros was fined at Manly Court. Authorities urge immediate registration of all fruit trees in the A C T with no fee, emphasize annual survey and removal of neglected trees, and call for cooperation among owners to prevent disease and improve fruit quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuveday
Frederick Bowl
A-C.t
J. C .Brackenreg
Department of the Interior
Brackenreg
Ex-Constables Await Reinstatement Orders
Ex constables Carney and Grigg have appeals upheld and directions to resume duties without regard to rank or pay, but the Police Department has not advised when they will be posted to stations. No comment was forthcoming today from the Police Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lisininea
Carney
Grigg
Sydney Turf Club State Guarantee Debate
The Legislative Council voted 28 to 21 to insist on abolishing the Sydney Turf Club clause that would guarantee government support for advances. The Assembly dissented, and Minister for Justice Downing urged passage without guarantee to avoid blocking the club’s operation and potential delays in compensation for centers taken over. The government warned it may proceed to prohibit a primary racing if the guarantee clause remains inoperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Legislative Council
Auction May Not Run Again as Lameness Stalls Race
Brisbane report says Quernalans weight carrier Auction, winner of 5973 in stakes, may not face oath after veterinary inspection. Trainer Wall stated Auction has not been re- insured against lameness and may be unable to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Quernalans
Oath
Wall
New Date Set for Summer Cup at ALC Community NM
The ALC Community NM moved the Summer Cup to December 27 and the Villas Stakes to be canceled on December L. Previously the club fixed November 11 and 15 for the meeting. A tweet notes Red Coors will be held at Randwick on Tuesday December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
ALC. Comunity
Randwick
Teseiber
Pyjama Girl Case: Inquest Reopened Question Deferred
Sydney Tuesday Supreme Court reserved judgment on reopening the Albury Pyjama Girl inquest. Mrs. Routledge contends the coroner’s verdict can be quashed and a new inquiry ordered for newly discovered material evidence or fresh facts. If a new inquest is ordered, production of police records may be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuesaday
Devizon
Supreme Court
Albury
Windeyer
K.C
Jeanette Constance Routledge
Caer
Judge Critiques National Security Price Regulations
Melbourne Tuesday Judge Magennis upheld three appeals and said he spent a terrible night trying to understand the National Security price regulations. He called them the worst set of regulations he had seen and doubted grocers could understand them. He noted prosecutions rely on prosecution statements as prima facie evidence of the offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Magennis
Victory Carnival Sees Strong Support and Plans
The audience praised theCarnival committee led by Mr D W C1 and welcomed officials from the Welfare Association and Legacy Club. Canberra land Society Burne Club and others contributed. a November carnival was proposed with Canberra Highland Society to convene in September to plan for November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W
Dent
Welfare Association
Keage
Canberra Land Society and Burne Club
Cargill
Rowling
A.stuart
M. McGregor
H.E. Curran
Major Hindman
Cot. Eldidge
Canberra Highland Society
Burts Club
Government plans for 1944 vegetable output rise
The Commonwealth aims to boost potato and other vegetable production in 1944 to curb shortages. Minister for Commerce Mr. Tully says acreage for potatoes and overall vegetable crops has grown since the war began, with contracts to expand sowings in Tasmania and Victoria, and a plan to buy surplus produce and sell at lower prices to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SONEY
Tuessay
Commerce
Tully
Tasmania
Victoria
Australia
Interstate travel limits cost Melbourne express capacity
The Railways Commissioner Mr Hartigan said if the interstate rail travel priority system had not been enforced 100 extra passengers could have ridden the Melbourne express each night last month. In May the priority system denied travel to 327 people including 15 sleepers 134 first class seats and 2445 second class seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuesaday
Melbourne
Mir. Hartigan
Brown-out prompts street light removal plan in Sydney
Adequate lighting would let people use streets safely and curb improper activity during the brown-out. Minister for N.E.S. Mr Heffron said immorality from the brown-out harmed the community and gave the State a bad advertisement. He sought permission to remove a creek from street lights immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuesaday
N.E.S
Heffron
Mystery of a New Zealand bride believed missing
Parents of a newly married New Zealand woman say she vanished after her July wedding. Mysterious messages reached them from Australia claiming later information, including a report she was killed in a ship mishap. Police in New Zealand and Australia are coordinating to locate her. The parents also note she liquidated a £1000 house shortly after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney TueaJoy
New Zealand
Australia
Tng
C.P.O
Sydney
Mai
Splendid Work by Canberra WVS Reported
Fifteen months of widespread activity including valuing £605 for the HMLAS and practical aid to orchardists were reported to the annual Canberra Women's Voluntary Services meeting. Mrs. J W Ashton outlined Canberra efforts while guests from Queanbeyan watched a vocal recital. The drive raised funds with a Australia Day function and a dance at Albert Hall. Volunteers assisted at Parliament House and with Defence work, sewing for troops, and home entertainments. Numerous classes and services were organized through Acton Hall, Hotel Canberra, and other venues to aid war effort and community morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.mlas
Sydney
Oold
Canberra
J. W. Ashton
W.W.C.A
High Commission For Canada
T. C. Davie
W.V.8
Canada
Canberra Membes
Queanbeyan
W.vk
W. O. Herd
Ft H H. Lawin
Roh. B Courlanier
Boomerang
Slub
London
Welfare Association
Firteen Tenista
Parliament House
Groom
Whoar
ALF
Mina Jran Thomson
Royal Australian War Services
N.A.W
Ind
A.G.H
el Kantara
Egypt
W.v.8s
Acton Hall
Taureday
W.C.A
Rowan and Myne
Ryan
Liiwellyn
St. Joh
U.S
Queensland Red Cross
W.V
Ihm Apatch
Ganberra
Patroneus
Lady Cross
Nelson T. Johnson
F.C. Biatrenamer
W. C. Herd
A. Hirt
Wormen’s Clube
Soldier faces desertion charge over banana coffee claim
In Sydney on Tuesday Sapper Paul Mockbell appeared in court charged with desertion after allegedly overstaying leave. He claimed he stayed away to develop a banana coffee process and said he had patents. He stated authorities offered support if he formed a company. The court verdict was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Paul Mockbell
Martin
Der
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