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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
4
A Canberra air crash results in a fatal incident with juries convened. Captain Ame Howden served as navigator alongside the pilot, with investigations ongoing into the cause and responsibilities.
A Canberra court session hears a tangle of crimes and wartime actions. Witnesses link a wine party, copper cable theft, and weaponized goods with local officials, while a rabbit theft case probes missing stock and park paddock trespass. Proceedings adjourned as evidence and motives emerged.
A scrambled OCR fragment references a Wednesday event involving a committee or group, with unclear names and roles, suggesting a local civic or commemoration gathering. The readable bits indicate a scheduled session or meeting, but key details remain unreadable.
A partial, unclear report notes a protest by workers and a foreman dispute linked to a missing plane search. The fragment references a mother’s involvement and a march or rally at an unspecified place and date, urging accountability for the search effort.
The amended draw for the rugby season lists opening matches at Kingston and Manuka ovals on May 18 with fixtures spreading through May 25 and May 15 to May 38. Canberra clubs and services football feature prominently as the season progresses with Torrens Street Braddon coordinating arrangements and May events at several ovals including Dew room, Dun troan, and Manuka.
Brigban t reports a Brisbane wharf stoppage as workers protested government plans to open canteens for waterfront laborers. Men left the docks for meals, then did not return. Trades and Labour Council vowed no further work interruptions and aimed to appeal to Prime Minister Curtin and Minister Ward to protect peace on the water front.
Brief scout notes report further enlistments of Canterra troops and related service changes. The item notes new entrants, their units, and the implications for local defense planning and training schedules.
A bill to amend the Canveryanaing Act was read a second time in the legislative assembly today. The measure seeks to ensure that persons born under certain conditions retain power of attorney over their affairs despite later declarations or beliefs affecting guardianship. Provisions would enable this protection and clarify authority for designated agents.
Figures show weekly totals of 20 000 and 140 000 in funds for prisoners of war with portions possibly redirected to cover wartime needs. The text notes uncertainty about whether deceased or missing prisoners are included and questions how the money is credited and used.
Fragmentary notice referencing production of a Gazette and future action under the Maliey Security Act. Mentions evidentiary terms and the amendment of the New Security Regulations. Text is incomplete and reads as an OCR fragment from a legal or official notice.
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