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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1944

Page

4

Public Service and Canberra Developments Stir Historic 1930s Plan

Public Service typists near a school close to completing the year face new duties as the Public Service Board arranges exams. Canberra moves include transfer of Works Department staff after Easter, a district scheme for Rugby League to boost five city districts, and the Canberra Grammar School tax company regalia with first directors named. A Canberra Tourist Association suspends activities amid financial strain of about £890, while a railway derailment delays a special train for officials and spectators.

Public Service Typists! Cine Telegra Park Pire Berviet Board Gromenas School Canberra Sebor Hotel Canberra Frst Littleton Groom Kaleo King Robert Garran Archdescon Pike T. ¥. L, Ruthege P.M. Hingdon Mevary Shene, G, Gh W Bootes JW Kelf

Fleming ton Races and VRC Leger Results Amid Mixed Cards

A scrambled report from Flemington covers race results including Zovier Mandainai and diverse entries such as Laserence, Willinmann, and Be faye. It notes committee members and the election of Sehmieman while listing numerous horses, riders, and placings in a dense, machine-transcribed ledger style with many unreadable portions.

Fam Zovier Mandinain Vrc LEGER Wim Hie Laserence Willinmann Faye Brewsley Sirlue Dtmetney Becton H. Badger Whitten Fi I Bry Fhamm Simmering Ute Neal Aimee Broquce Gakiaw A. Bressy San Martin Jer. Neale Veralet Tully Gowhurat Kintora V. Hawkiny Bolt A. Cooper Palidall P Ry Simmons Phan V. Hariney Rabhi Burram LH Morria East End Fia Mala Birother Bun Ronin Bennet Charming Tracey Pivere Hara Tul KI Reo Walehguard Caborn Tevin Manarhoin Jugrot Samus Horden Ait Vierhey Iuan Alo

Me Seignation From A C Selections and Races

Racing note lists selections for a naval event with divisions and handicaps. Names such as Sir Francia Bruegh Victory Lnd Sovereign and Maytow appear alongside novices and handicaps. The fragment references Bruce Wood and Warwick March Handicap, suggesting a summary of entries and odds for a selection meet.

Perm Navies First Water Sir Francia Bruegh Victory Lnd Sovereign Nvlotus High

Wharf Labourers Work Short Hours as Protest Sydney

Wharf labourers on an Australian freighter in Sydney are working three hours short daily in protest against what they call unfair treatment. The dispute centers on slow pickup for men under the gang system and involves the Port Committee of the Stevedoring Transport Commission.

Sydney Wma Wharton

Premiership Cricket Hopefuls Face Final Rounds Amid Turbulent Standings

Two rounds remain in the premiership with Manuke, Cadets, Northbourne and Cadets IT leading a tight table. The upcoming Manuke versus FAAP clash is pivotal while Cadets eye a potential upset to close in on top spot. Northbourne and Barton seek gains as Cadets eye a late surge.

Manuke Grammy University Cadets Barton Buf Northbourne Y.bgc Ran BATA Lie Wembourne Iti RAAT Loday FAAP Uni Manuka Ik Dows Maguire Harton Wairbulrn Adele Eat Harman Iste Navy Rae Spada Cadeta Ieee Igainat Mamaia

Curtin Statements on War Censorship Raise Accusations

Prime Minister Curtin and officials face questions over a military publicity row in New Guinea. The Director General of Army Public Relations sought withdrawal of a correspondent accreditation amid claims of inaccuracies and censorship practices within the army. The exchange touches on media access, editorial disputes, and the credibility of wartime reporting.

Curtin Ur Nena Mel Oe Cain Tru Army Public Relstewn Biessot New Guines Lemene Air. Curtinaid Army Public Relations Blemor Curtin Boemer Blewser Windeyers Wy Windeyer Rigadive Bennevedi New Guinea Eleaseraid Sydney T Fe Army Hive Curtin Atterarnt Wit Inmue Tie Mr. Besar Hke

Protection Urged For Country Stores Versus Chains

A country storekeeper warns that without a minimum price for goods the rise of big chain stores will drive country merchants out of business. He argues both producers and town residents would suffer as chains handpick commodities and deny needed credit, while independent grocers historically offered long term support and development.

Puller Fame Coutry Shain Sep Aulfer Mer Fuller Trady Hhe

Departments Move To End Canberra Wet Garbage Dilemma

The Senate addressed a long running dispute among Health Interior and Interior over Canberra bog farm waste disposal. Senator Collings said the issue remains unsatisfactory for years and vows to find a proper healthy method to dispose of wet garbage, with no clear timeline and no confirmation of closing the farm.

Departmenta of Health and the Interior Canberra Minster For the Interior Collings Senate Yeseral Armatrong Health Department Department of the Interior Armatromy

Masonry Blocks Block View Amid Demolition Debate

A obstructed view caused by a pile of masonry blocks drew questions during a demolition project. The discussion centered on site access and safety, with officials seeking a prompt resolution to restore visibility and prevent delays.

Carnivalesque report on Cas terra Club meet and relay results

Fragmented OCR reports a carnival style Cas terra Club event led by Colonel HBS Somme with multiple relay, diving and sprint results. Names like Foxy Brophy, P. Brophy, and Duteh Ar are noted among performances and standings with scattered scores and positions.

Casterra Club Hbs Somme Ante Sosumg Fries St Kamban Jon Urbaad Daing Tauren Tre Jasconica Joas Sale Tam Scaran Aketon

Canberra Club Sowing Carnival Supports Winter Sports Nominees

This afternoon the Canberra Club hosts a wind up carnival to raise funds for Winter Sports nominees Lynette Cottingham and others. Activities include a final Girl Quest competition with related novelties, refreshments, and attractions in a lively afternoon event.

Canberra Nomines Lynette Cottingham Sos Serer

Benefits Bill in House Targets Striker Benefit Denial

Minister Halloway introduced the Unemployment Sickness and Spex al Benafite Bill to the House of Representatives. The bill, already passed by the Senate, would deny benefits to persons directly participating in strikes. Debates adjourned for the second reading as discussions move toward next week’s House consideration.

Personn Minister For Labour and National Service Ir. Halloway Home of Representatives Senate House of Monsies Dubate

Move to settle S A rail dispute

Julge Drake Brockman will mest membre of the South Australian Balk way Union today to acckd wittlement for the threatened 34 hours stoppage on Monday. The Minister for Labour Holloway said yesterday that he was confident a settlement would be reached.

Julge Drake Brockman Balkway Union Labour He. Holloway Roach

Man charged with handling stolen foreign money at special court

Lewis Patmoy, 31, pawnbroker, appearing at the Special Totecal Court, faced charges of navigation? navi hla posecution and possession of foreign money and other articles believed stolen or unlawfully obtained. Remanded until March 32.

Sydney Lewis Patmoy

Denouncing A C T U Attitude to Preference

The article reports the 1R.S.L. denunciation of the A C T U stance on preference for ex servicemen. It notes a resolution supporting a federal government promise and a comprehensive preference bill to be considered in the next session of Parliament.

S.L A.c-T.u A.c.7.u Mervich Permonnel Hus Walla Prin Maruplant

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