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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
3
Fragments report heavy snowfall in the Blue Mountains with Kiaudra stock at risk. Temperature plunges as deep snows blanket the region, with wind and cold intensifying the danger. Dispatch notes up to 35 inches of dew, fear for supply lines, and ongoing efforts to monitor the situation.
Malacutee reports urgent withdrawal of available women from munition work to undertake rapid redeployment for dehy packing Rosseatie work in hospital and textile printing. Deputy Director of Manpower announces immediate reallocation to roles including death handling and textiles with doctors.
A Thursday hearing at Kempsey involved John Fobert Garand and Al Hector. The court noted a double tax issue, with a judgment ordering payment of fines. The case referenced a 193H Ly S120 standard and a reprisal in the tax dispute.
The Canberra Industrial Board discussed employing youths in city hotels. Witnesses described boys working as bellhops and kitchen staff under a four week rate above minimum, while unions and employers argued over apprenticeships and age restrictions.
In Melbourne a hearing before the tribunal examined shoddy textiles made from reconditioned wool polluted with extraneous matter. The material, tied to Alien Mills, was debated as to its manufacture and sale, with witnesses noting root sweepings and questionable processing by unscrupulous merchants.
Attorney General Dr Evatt announced the inquiry into internment members would be held in public as far as possible. He noted some high secrecy matters might be withheld but expected no full revelation of facts. The inquiry would proceed with limited disclosure.
The Acting Prime Minister states that six months of wartime demands reduced timber and aircraft stocks, while civil employment rose. He notes net wartime discharge shifts and a flow of skilled labor to priority industries, with manpower reviews possible in three months and continued temporary relief for industries.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century note records fluctuating poultry prices with references to cockerels, hens, and forced reductions. It mentions live bird prices, size categories, and exemptions in breeding practices, reflecting market and regulatory effects on poultry sales.
A fragmentary note from the Varsity Association discusses the annulment of a waiver and a university event. The description references Canberra scholarships and post-war educational reform continuity, with unclear details and several garbled terms.
A soldier accosted Leon Duyven and eight brewery workers near the Commer at Hilgabeth. One man resisted, was struck with a weapon and stabbed. Four men were arrested by Redfern police and charged with malicious wounding.
Local notice announces a chess club meeting at Croquet Pavilion tonight at 6 pm. All players welcome and the event runs weekly with no entry fee. Additional notes reference various community roles and vacancies in hotel and service positions.
Applicants in Canberra City are sought for employment in the tram service with age 20 and over. Preference given to those already residing locally and meeting the award conditions. Applications close in early May. details filed at Canberra City tramways office.
Public notice from the Australian Capital Territory court regarding probate of the will of a deceased resident of Goitherr. The undersigned executor Phippard warns that probate may be sought and demands service of any claims by August or within a specified period. Notices may be served at the undersigned address in Canberra with warnings of deadlines and required forwarding of letters.
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