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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1944

Page

4

Communist candidate for state election named in party release

A Communist Party spokesman said candidate Stan Coulton from Montana previously served with the AW C and was placed on special reserve from March 27. He then faced no salary and was later informed he had been alumnivated today. The AW C spokesman explained Coulton's dismissal followed a staffing need for other work and delays in his answer due to efforts to assign alternate duties.

Eee AM. Chandar Austra le Communist Party Miata Electoma Oes Stan Coultin Monttenant ALF Aw.c Atv Chandler Ldeut Conan Coulton Tkwie Coulten

Canberra political turmoil echoes in capital commissions row

Fifteen years ago a contested by election sparked claims the Federal Capital Commission ceased to exist on March 18 after a vacant Third Commissioner post. A public meeting urged abolition with haste while reports of Treasury officials facing charges circulated. Canberra groups formed advisory committees as engineers and citizens pressed for reforms and ministerial removal while the city prepared for a planned report.

F. Watson Third Commission Federal Capital Commission Te. Wataoet Hnd Ugh Court R. A. Alcorn F.C.T Citizens League AL Vol Frederick Watson Praying Tuy Home Affaire St. C

Canberra Steam Laundry and Moorefield Races Report

The clipping mentions Canberra Steam Laundry and Moorefield races with horse names and events such as Tria Stuxes Comarno and Brighton Handicap. It lists horses like Juvenile Handicap entrants, Clever Lamm, and others, noting a meeting at Moorefield with races through the day and various Cup attractions.

Comarno Maton Valuis Clarion Haske Brighton Moorefeld Mundicay Chatham Bes Tide Hana Lovei Weller Aquatic Manperkelin Bruce Wosd

Greyhound Divisions Feature Races And Entrants

Greyhound racing card lists divisions with 487 yard and 870 yard events. Entrants include Sting Shin Aktel Boy McGee Admiral Chief Bonny Var Bruntony Cash Belay Postal Tnis and Maiden Stakes specifics Hobby Sheen New Money Finn Tempest Gubsin Neile Paughier plus Warbler Miiy Paleen Mea Tanweid Duke Ruminaut Min Motarehs and more across five divisions with detailed gate and entrant names.

Maiwin Sting Shin Aktel Boyele McGee Benurece Maater Mlotun Admiral Chief AST Yards Renebo Funtateps Jtnttie Cloud Jaga Our Alaym Bonny Var Bruntony Cash Gay Doughboy Mi Yards Mois Duke Ruminaut Yartaly Monin Arquaist Netlari Ciaterie Arathor An Ther Kent

A C T Hockey Opens First Youn Competition

The event begins today at The gates are H GH Low pM MST University 830. Teams include Grinth and others with players such as Shean Barnes Owen Meckegin Gordon and Holmes. Schedule and participants listed with numerous names and affiliations from Avent Peachy Wath and University crews.

MST University Martow Golds Alg Umpion Grinth Shean Barnes Owen Meckegin Gordon Babes Holmes Kuded Yount Knowles Lewis Jek Adamaan Hingis Atmatsons Taylor Telez Puarhacos Wee Paget Dawenn Alen Taylor Seriniveraruau Avent Peachy Wath Andere SteCland University Garrett Gleeman Caysidy Rance Bastian Brill Linaforsh Bell Intex Him Bullock

Prize Winners in Sydney State Lottery Draw No 1159

The Sydney state lottery draw No 1159 lists first prize number 40507 with prize venue on Chutes Street Manly and second prize number 2011 at Le Gueuden Avenue Flan, third prize 9051 at Forty Five Avenue Lily Street. The notice names multiple winners and their addresses across various streets including Stuart Street Manly and Mayfair Warner Avenue Beant.

Sydney Badri St Stuart Street Manly Flan Sui Wo Turmer F Lams Lily Rafi Warners

Timber company blaze causes major damage early today

Kiln Sydney Puilay reports an early morning fire at Hahaala Timber. Damage is estimated at more than 1000. Investigation underway into cause and losses affecting the Arwnal Box Company and nearby property.

Sydrney Puilay Aline Trig Ki Ita Vonbenta Hahaala Timber Arwnal Box Company

National Football Practice Match At Manuka Oval

National football team prepares for a Saturday exhibition at Manuka Oval under 2 pm start. Pairbalrn makes season debut alongside last year runners-up Gaguley Barker Hunter Wrenstead and a young combined side coached by Luca and Iwbbard. New inclusions Teevilliga Hawke Mulane Moore Watbon Edington Jones Lucia Pini Richardson Whitelaw Dorman Berry and others train under Reid.

Pirre Rairbairn RAAF Aid Manuka Oval Pairbalrn Gaguley Barker Hunter Wrenstead Wao Fairbarnaie Forlows Flynn Ashmore Gillon Fergiaon Case Teevilliga Hawke Mulane Moore Watbon Edington Jones Lucia Pini Richardson Whitelaw Dorman Berry Tie Minton Reid Farreaven

Taxi cabs may go off roads due to tyre shortage

Frida Byndey reports a warning that a tyre shortage could force many taxi cabs off the city streets. Yellow Cabs chair A J Tewkesbury says demand remains high but authorities do not treat the industry as essential, prioritizing other needs.

Bydney Frida

Youth Absconder Captured After Cross-State Chase

Melbourne reports Donald Barley Haywood, a youth who absconded from a Western Australia reform school, led detectives on a chase across three states. Police allege he used a stolen car, briefly held officers at gunpoint, escaped twice, and was finally captured this morning after a pistol-point abduction.

Melbourne Donald Barley Ius Viele Haywood Vic Western Australia Polive Pistol Point

Four youths run taxi service with stolen cars in Perth

Four youths organized a taxi service using stolen cars and petrol, revealed in the Children's Court. Cars transported people to various city areas. One boy received three months imprisonment and two others were given unspecified terms. A fourth youth was released.

Perth Wriaay Children's Court

Rains Expected To Break Drought In Australia

Weather officials in Canberra forecast moderate rainfall across most of the state easing drought fears. Reports say stock and crop conditions improved with light to heavy showers possible over several days. In Sydney the 24 hour period ended saw cool conditions and a low near 48 degrees with no significant rain locally.

Rydney Bint Yaar Nevan Itv Gerne Sydney Canberra Sean

Production targets Melbourne wartime_drive

The Minister for War Organisation of Industry Mr Dedman states that production targets are being set to meet the nation’s needs. Australia’s agricultural output is expected to reach 45 000 bushels with imports contributing a smaller share. The Production Executive has set targets for the year including areas such as green peat and other key materials.

Melbourne War Organisation of Industry Dedman Ded

Damage Claim Writ Involving Doctor and Government

A writ issued in Melbourne alleges damages against Major T D Du Magum and the Commonwealth Government. The claim states De Franke J A Grant was unlawfully arrested by private forces on January 22 and suffered injury and incapacity, seeking trial by judge and jury.

Doctor Albury de. Franke J. A.grant Wedangs Supreme Court T. D. du Magum De_ Grant Melbourne

Tubercular wards may close in Rydney hospitals

Dr John Hughes warned that due to a short supply of male tubercular wards hospitals faced possible ward closures. About 200 patients waited for admission though state funds were not available, creating a desperate position and potential financial loss.

Rydney John [Hughes

Mutr Freed After Incest Trial in Criminal Court

Justice Brennan discharged Robert William Mutr a 30 year old soldier accused of attempted incest amid a courtroom scene. A 12 year old daughter testified briefly breaking down as she denied the alleged abuse and her mother Mrs Muir refused to testify. The case drew sharp remarks about the possibility of escape before a verdict.

Justice Brennan Robert Wiliam Mutr

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