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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1944
Page
3
The report from the Prices Commission led by Mr. Criggiy lists apple prices in Bastany and Sydney with fractions like 1/0 and 2/3. Mr. Grant, representing the Miners' Federation, spoke on efforts to maintain market conditions while a reference to a peppermint cure for children’s hacking appears among the scattered notes.
The Canberra Times reports on turmoil in meat supply with JD Shorta Mae explaining Canberra Mon Purveyor Pty Ltd facing public concern over fair pricing and handling. The letter emphasizes compliance with regulations and calls for equitable treatment while detailing delivery limits and regional shop allocations.
Sydney Tuesday lottery results reported with ciphered names and numbers. Fourth prize listed as No. 1ST, with Post Office Marrickyitte noted. draw occurs Thursday morning for Lottery Mo. 156.
The Canberra University College debate over student representation stalls for years. The federal interior department has not replied to Wings of the Association proposals submitted to the college council, leaving questions about ministerial approval in suspense.
Tre aedth aucurres, longtime Canberra resident, dies suddenly at home age six years. Former Royal Military College and interior department employee, he had broad local ties and an extended family led by widow Kyra and sons Dudley Cyril Cyril and Nancy. This obituary notes his health decline over years and his unexpected death.
Fragmented OCR text reports government debate over repudiation of contracts tied to agricultural policy. Mentions Sydney and state departments, with unclear references to a commission and approval processes amid officials discussing contract integrity and agricultural safety.
An incomplete report references VD incidence data, listing numbered entities and gender counts, with mentions of Sanney and Anny dates, a diary of women infected, and comparisons to prior male and female figures. The fragmentary text hints at wartime public health notes and statistics without coherent context.
A malformed OCR fragment suggests a 1981 event about a public safety item race and a meeting to be conducted in Victoria and Pompendation. Mentions VIP and FRA and racing rights at other venues, with scattered place names and nonsensical terms.
A heavily garbled Melbourne assembly session discussed a White Australia policy posture toward Eastern nations and urged a cautious path with other countries. Speakers referenced the need for a strong immigration framework and potential coordination of national standards, with call to strengthen broad international engagement.
Members extend invitation to mothers to attend an afternoon at the YMCA on Mothers Day. A brick program will be contributed and gifts of flowers and tokens will be given. Leave House Committee reported devils of the House and new dining stage plans.
A garbled police report discusses a court session at Shoreline with judge and detectives named, noting a suspect identified as Feark aged 48 and a claim of entering a garriagan. The fragmented text references a detective and a confidential account of the defendant.
Two actors from Minerva Theatres faced summons for profanity during a curtain cue dispute. The court heard the pair used vulgar language on stage during a show nicknamed Way Mots Gtr, with judges noting the incident but finding insufficient grounds for broader action beyond fines.
Fragmentary report notes a 31 year old soldier Matthew Muisbeidge sentenced in Perth for murder. The judge condemns the crime as brutal while contrasting merciful restraint with the act.
Fragmented notes list attendees and locations such as Hotel Ainslie and Campbell. Names including Diane ABZ Mareny Rela Bwenta W.B2 and others appear amid scattered words and venues. The text suggests a local gathering or service with unclear sequence and missing details.
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