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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1944
Page
4
A delayed price fix by officials disrupted a tobacco style pea crop program. The Vegetables Growers Association cites missteps by price authorities and contracts with a national factory, causing losses of large scale sowings and potential abandonments. Officials pledge review and new arrangements to salvage the season.
Russian scientists report growing two crops on the same ground to raise yields and maximize land use. central asian farmers use intercropping methods with sugar beet and grain, claiming no light loss and improved overall harvest.
A disrupted work stoppage at abattoirs caused delays in slaughter operations. Reports describe a special train carrying teams being diverted, with 75 head or stock planned for slaughter and 27 killed as workers faced transport and staffing challenges. Wages and shifts were affected as crews remained under strength.
At Flemington Sydney sale today 2000 head yarded in cattle. Prime stock steady but other grades eased 8d to 16d with softer demand. Prices ranged Western to 31s, lambs to 28s, Noggeta to 75s, prime bullock £19 10s, prime heavy bullock British? £45 7s 6d.
In a Sydney courtroom Monday the defendant faced a charge related to horseflesh in a butcher shop. The magistrate noted evidence and statements, with the case hinging on intent and the handling of horsemeat as a matter of public concern.
A disputed aviation petrol fine case notes a 25 pound penalty for possessing aviation petrol. The document references evidence of illicit possession and mentions a parent entity and location near a park between Firoadvision Sonatina and the area of Ravenisite. The text is fragmentary with unclear names and dates, yet centers on the sufficiency of proof and the fines imposed.
In Sydney Monty Ther police mated in the Licensing Court to day. The court found it unsafe for whites to walk at a street corner under wartime restrictions. The case involved servicemen and a local trader George Henry Realy who supplied wine. One man was fined £50 for selling a bottle, another £30 for the same offense.
Melbourne, Motlay. A woman was battered to death with an axe in a secluded farmhouse at Blampled near Day segford. Her older brother escaped after a violent struggle as police investigated. The victim identified as Mary Josephine Hoctor, 68, with Johanne Kelly, 26, also among those named in the chaotic scene. A doctor attended the male suspect at the scene and the body was removed for inquest. Next of kin Bridget Kelly, 00, reported.
A garbled Melbourne report notes threats of prosecution over home brewing. The article mentions a minister and a senator, with references to customs and possible penalties for domestic production. No clear dates or names are confirmed due to the damaged text.
A New York Daily News item discusses dairy production concerns and urges government action. It notes proposed Army releases of dairy workers to boost output but questions adequacy and timing while quoting agricultural officials and policymakers.
Sydney licensing court action follows High Court decision on hotels keeping bets open between 2 and 6 pm. Hotelkeepers fined ten pounds each and six others three pounds as closures cited. Defendants say they closed Saturday afternoon to protect beer supplies for regular customers.
Report describes a prison break where three inmates escaped a patrol van near Victory Theatre. Officers pursued through a lane, with one inmate recaptured while two escaped. A patrol gun was fired striking a fellow officer in the buttock. the condition of the injured officer is serious.
The piece previews a new weekly national network broadcast hosted by General Bennett focusing on current military news and weekly analysis. It notes the show airs tomorrow at 7:50 pm and promises insights into the second draft of major events.
An OCR fragment reports tea sold at Adams Aid amid claims of a shortage. The text is garbled and names Conway and Klien appear but with unclear roles. The item hints at a beverage sale tied to a price near 50 per unit and a context involving an attempted chase of impomions, with sky and chiming sounds in the background.
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