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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1944

Page

3

Reduction urged in membership in Australian parliament

Sydney Monday. Democratic Party Leader Mr Weaver urged trimming the State Parliament as he spoke at North Sydney and Hornsby. He also advocated a real increase in the federal House of Representatives membership. Weaver supported reducing Legislative Assembly membership to two representatives per federal electorate.

Sydney Democratic Party Mr. Weaver North Sydney Hornsby House of Representatives al. Weaver

Coal production shortages hit equipment and transport

In Sydney and Melbourne reports indicate a shortage of machinery and tools hampering coal production. Managers cite the need for more equipment while labor constraints slow progress. Federal officials plan a survey with the Commonwealth Health Department and Treasury to address pension and supply issues.

Sydney Lin Ulnar Lin Minera Federalien Afr Commonwealth Womany Department of Supply TV Saa Fraser Minera Commonwealth Health Department Treasury ‘Micials Melbourne Eurobce

District rainfalls and match details across grades

Rainfall totals over four hours were logged for several teams including Southern Tableland, Tocaban India, Bombala and Bat Od A Grade Ex-Studen rees. Yardage, player initials, and match results across G Grades WALANB and Grammar UL are noted with names such as W. Pare, G. Cousins, Beast, H. Modomkyyd, and D. Kappa referenced in brief scores and lineups.

Reauta Matchon Studen Rees M. Aldridge Southwell Grammar P. Mdrileon J. Adwarte Christopher Ochardurm We de Bret Hall Tummy Tigre Ryan D. Kappa Mattingharal WEG A Ah. Harney W. Pare Vona G. Cousins Beast H. Modomkyyd RWCA Awa

Forbes Appeals Beater Trial Prejudice Claim Raises Questions

A trial judge ruled that alleged pretrial prejudice tainted the proceedings. Crown Prosecutor Crawford KC indicated the defendant faced a serious question over the impact of remarks after an approach by the accuser. The case centers on whether such conduct affected the fairness of the trial.

Man Captured After Police Gauntlet at Hospital

Melbourne police capture a man at a hospital after a chaotic chase that began when he arrived seeking news of his wife and newborn child. Detectives pursued him through a stairway scuffle, a window escape attempt, and a street chase ending with a gunshot fired over his head. He is jailed pending investigation into recent car thefts.

Hospital Melbourne Women'n Hospital Enid Ana Meltae Kisternwick Madam

War graves cared for by enemy says Australian official

Melbourne reports the acting SMIAlater for the Army Genator Fraser announced that Germany and Japan had informed the War Government graves of Australian servicemen were being well cared for. He added that a repatriated DP soldier said Bavarian POWs who died were given military funerals with caps draped in the Union flag.

Melbourne Genator Fraser Wrime Germany Japan Algo Bavaria

Meat Rationing Debate Sparks Unclear Proposals

Colan MP announced no change in meat rationing after expulsion of certain measures. Cotes added that rationing would affect butchers and raise concerns about humaneness, while observers note confusion and resistance amid scarcity and rising sales of substitutes.

Aaenaay Neal Dad Scithe Colan Cotes Fenra Huuinasa Evan Eller

Prices Commissioner Sets Uniform Tomatoes Prices

Professor Copland announced next Wednesday a maximum price for tomatoes of 1/1 per pound in Sydney and 17 per pound in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. He said these new prices would be reviewed and refined in about three months to cover contract production and protect domestic supply.

Professor Copland Yeaturday Brisbane Adelaide Profanor Copland

Readers Views Reproach To Whom Canberra Times Letter

A Canberra Times reader laments wartime rationing and butcher shop queues. The letter argues for equitable meat distribution between Canberra north and south residents, citing advisory council data and calls for rosters or deliveries to ease shortages. The writer notes limited lamb and beef supplies and urges joint action by university and city officials.

Vtae Canberra Canberra University Callege Teter Interior Gaireraty Ramtec Aueidan Teresi Gabbarra ‘Times Imma Witt Urta Civic Centre Tr. Deley Hla Downes Anid Kingston Manuke Eily Tren Tata Nike Eppear Kingstom Hurtey Cne Equity

Fragmented Row Skims Between Officials and Agencies

Fragmented OCR text hints at travel between Geiminn Haase and State Eealerty, mentioning fines and possible official actions. Names and places are unclear, but the item appears to describe a governmental or legal matter with unclear partners and outcomes.

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