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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
3
J L Davies stated in a report that many inquiries came asking for firewood at 3 shillings per ton. He noted supply restrictions during the period and suggested that prices could be below current rates if unrestrained.
A garbled local notice references a health department action involving dairy imports from Bodalia via Goulburn Dr. Downes. It mentions the Canberra Dairy Bonisty as the sole organization allowed to introduce a certain milk product, with debates over compliance and licenses amid unclear dates and names.
The document lists the 1944 rugby season draw across seventeen rounds featuring Canberra, Duntroon, RMLC, RAAF, Manuka, and University Oval fixtures. It outlines match dates from May to August, with byes and midweek games, noting venues at University Oval, Manuka, Duntroon, and Sydney events.
Adelaide Tuesday reports a statewide search for a young soldier suspected of brutally mangling a ten year old woman on the lawns of the State War Memorial in North Terrace. The woman's screams drew pedestrians who pursued the assailant.
The court hears complex testimony over whether the body identified as Mrs Morgen is hers. Witnesses place Agostini and Ria at the scene, with experts debating dental and other evidence. Coroner notes divergent opinions on cause and identity amid plans for a possible burial arrangement.
The Canberra Y.M.C.A. announces a series of four public lectures on sex education for Canberra youth. The program has been arranged by local committees and will feature speakers including Dr. F E Bewnee Aman and M Glovir. Lectures begin at the Institute of Anatomy in May.
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A mysterious event at a tram terminal in Dover Row left the driver unconscious and the crew in distress. Passengers and officials reported a chaotic scene as responders rushed to secure the area and investigate the motive behind the assault.
A Navy shipment of SH SUPPLIES TO 88 AVARABLE was returned to a single industry for immediate reconversion. The action enables reuse of wounded material and accelerates redeployment into production.
A chaotic notice from Canberra invites applications for an eight month intensive welfare training course in Melbourne beginning July 24. It seeks young applicants aged 25 to 30 for women and 37 to 45 for men, with union experience and social interest, offering a living allowance funded by the Department of Labour. Applications must be on a department form and submitted to The Secretary, Department of Labour and National Service, Canberra.
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