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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Belfast area event with a 10 date, a protest or gathering, and references to a location and numbers. Key names and places are unclear but Belfast appears central to the readable items.
A fragmented OCR page lists multiple church services across denominations including ROMAN CATHOLIC and METHODIST CONGREGATIONAL, with times such as 10 am Holy Communion and 7:30 pm evenings. It mentions parishes like St Christopher and St Patrick, plus events like youth services, prayer meetings, and Friday and Saturday observances.
The weekly church notes detail services at St Pauls and other venues, with the Reverend L Mek and various speakers announced. A social evening, youth gatherings, and morning services mark the week, plus a Wednesday public meeting and Friday night event. Financials show income around £201 from a recent offering.
In Sydney on Friday a wage dispute emerged over executive engineering salaries. The Railway Commissioner is accused of interfering with established pay rates. Judge Howatt presided in the Arbitration Court as WA contends previous increases were unjustified and unfair.
In a readers view letter William Dunbar, secretary of the Rotary Club of Canberra, urges immediate action on a northern pool plan to ease travel to the current pool. He argues for a comprehensive recreation complex serving Canberra and surrounding centres, stressing public health and youth welfare.
The Australian copper market faced a delay as imports from South Africa disrupted demand. After initial production, the Commonwealth Government advised no market for copper domestically, prompting extensions in export and production timelines from February 28 to May 29 and then to April 29.
The report details widespread looting by Japanese forces in Manila, destruction of foreign firms, and ransacking of maps and blueprints. Transportation collapsed as rail service was removed, with locomotives operated slowly and infrequently. Filipino resistance grew as many workers ceased production and tension rose between occupiers and locals.
The report notes tax instalment reductions affecting wages and salaries for 1944 ends, mentioning Mr JW Hugiek as Federal Deputy Commissioner of Taxation. It describes automatic expiry of reductions after April 1944 and outlines employer obligations, refunds, and forms. Additional notices include employment vacancies and service advertisements from Canberra and Acton.
A garbled report notes a baby left on a step in Cairns. The fragment mentions a morning event, an MP signature, and a note about a cloth bag containing a dress and a chit. The incomplete text references a name and a plea for care. The readable elements point to a local infant abandonment incident with minimal detail.
A fragmented Sydney report alleges leniency encourages crime with unclear details. The piece mentions a man named Harry Geiguull, 27, previously convicted of assaulting and plundering a Norwegian seaman, Alfre Gjertsen, with a likely sentence of imprisonment.
A Fray A lending ice cream maker declared today that no machine could produce ice cream without butterfat. He noted two percent fat was required to lubricate machinery, and suggested the Commonwealth might allow ice cream without butter as a rationing alternative.
A chaotic evening fire damaged two houses in Homebush. A caretaker was treated at hospital after injuries while John Henderson's unoccupied Auburn residence also suffered damage. Investigations suggest arson by youths, with authorities noting clocks and daylight saving time changes.
Prague scene notes show a National Council of Women meeting scheduled for Monday the 27th at 9:30 am at the Centre with Catherine Murray as secretary. Pauls Ladies' Guild hosts a Whist event Wednesday in the church hall with sales of refreshments and a few ladies attending.
Employers are reminded that instalments are due for March 1944. The notice stresses schedule compliance and outlines submission requirements for deductions.
Fragmentary notes indicate Neve Oines and Lila Trew connected to an event at a street address on Britax Street. Details are unclear due to damaged text. No formal date or full names confirmable from the readable fragment.
An advert lists Hauranche Agents and Insurances offering services in London for rent collection valuations and written warrants. It invites inquiries by phone or mail and mentions reconditioned sewing machines and repair services. The note references specific contact lines and locations, including Canberra and Manchester, in a general sales context.
Woodgers and Calthorpe are specialists in property matters and estate services. The firm offers management and advisory services for Abe Mutual Life and Citizen Alliance, with contact details listed for Canberra.
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