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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
4
Minister for the Interior Jarday announced the Acton nursery school additions were progressing despite material shortages and war priorities. The aim is to complete the south eastern half by mid March to allow opening and start enrolment interviews for applicants, with parents notified by the teacher in charge.
Sydney reports new rules from the State Education Department limiting homework. No written work for infants, no more than three spelling or table studies per week for older primary pupils, and not more than one hour of home study in higher classes. Secondary students face similar caps with half hour nightly limits, no weekend excess. Health concerns cited by Mr Evatt accompany the directive.
NSW growers press for higher vegetable contracts after a conference with the Commonwealth Food Controller and the State Department of Agriculture. Mr Murphy outlined NSW aims, noting current contracts cover about 10 percent production, with growers seeking a 30 percent increase while ensuring no waste and adequate supply. The conference, attended by Growers Association and government officials, will conclude tomorrow.
A QueenslandFederated Chambers of Commerce general conference urged the Commonwealth Government to negotiate with the United States to halt American servicemen pay in Australia at a rate equal to that for similar Australian ranks. The motion cites inflation control and war effort support while noting potential Australian units stationed in Australia and competition for employes with UK services. Australia-backed pay rates for those employed by UK services in the Commonwealth were also discussed.
The Minister in charge of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research said progress has been made in controlling weevil in Victorian emergency storage depots. Council tests show patches of infestation reduced when surface bins were dusted with magnesite or dolomite. large scale application yielded excellent results. Wheat stored in bulle remains in good condition for nearly two years.
The Mohat Conference urged the Commonwealth Government to cut beer production and warned of a public scandal if orders on liquor control were not issued. They demanded a statement from the Prime Minister on the issue.
A Sydney horse named Moorlod suffered a cracked heel but responded to veterinary treatment. The favorite in the Sydney event showed improvement by Wednesday, with plans to return to the trucks tomorrow.
Two key fixtures grid ACT cricket as pre war leaders clash at Manuka Oval. A.A.S. arrangement by ACT aims to boost social atmosphere with Miss Mari Brophy tea funds. Saturday also features university Cadets, Northbourne Grammar, Navy vs Harmon Cadets, and a two day Easter service teams match in Canberra.
Canberra Girl Guides Brownies host an intercompany port afternoon at Acton Racecourse Saturday at 2 30 pm. Parents and friends are invited with admission by dyer coin. Proceeds support Girl Guides sports.
Sydney officials plan an immediate survey of milkbars and allied cosmetic and perfumery manufacturers to assess women workers. About 2,500 milkbars are involved and proprietors must report labor details by March 10. Fourth manpower inspection in weeks follows orders for 200 people to report to service officers.
Queanbeyan Troop held a court of honour last Sunday to plan March activities and review training methods. February focused on swimming and rescue, producing 18 rescuers. March will emphasize knotting and splicing with a going up ceremony next week. Four Wolf Cubs joined, and Tenderfoot badges will trigger a Scout promise investiture led by Senior T.L. Jim Douglas.
The Premier told the Legislative Assembly that the Government will leave loan rates and conditions to the bank, with some time after the bill becomes law before the department could operate. The Rural Bank loan proposal advances to the second reading.
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