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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
Disorder erupted as prisoners revolted and were returned to Brecunile Gaol from Partin Mill. A monitor reported unrest and investigations followed while guards restored order at the facility. In Melbourne a separate item notes a housing register listing dwellings and sublet details to ensure fair rents.
Prospects for Saturday include Eastern Union trialists and numerous schools and services teams listed for Duntroon Oval. Notable players like Hinscatt and Lougaran feature, with coaching by PhioOMlet GP Storey and tactical plans from LG and UN staff. Matches at Duntroon Oval include Duntroon Staff v RAAF No. 2 with referees V A Griffith and L A Casry, schedule 1:45 pm.
Sydney council tonight debated stamping out betting on the black market amid warnings of ongoing price manipulation and security rule breaches. Officials noted some bookmakers were caught but described them as the unlucky few while outlining Saturday racing cards and local entries at Randwick and Victoria Park venues.
In a salvage drive, volunteers gather and transport large loads of waste paper for recycling. Households are encouraged to bundle papers for weekly collection and notify the Salvage Controller if paper is available but not rated. The Salvage Committee reiterates its focus on paper recovery and ammunition manufacture.
A Sydney notice today announces eggs will be scarce to the public until spring. Statement by Mr. W. F. Bruce of the Pow bry Parmene Association promises limited egg availability in coming months.
Melbourne dispatch reports the V R C announcing major changes to cup events including the Melbourne Cup the Victoria Derby the Oaks and the Rand Matlonein with nomination fees rising to £2 and a revised ballot system for Grand Nationals. Lieutenant Geoffrey Lionel Cebit 21 faces embezzlement charges after arrest at a government facility. A cork factory fire in Melbourne injures none but draws attention to industrial safety.
Fragmented OCR text discusses events at the Sydney Turf Club with references to submittals and a court action. It mentions a deadline extended to June and possible tele or registration details. The readable portion is largely garbled and lacks clear persons or organizations beyond generic club mentions.
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