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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1944

Page

4

Train collision near Adelaide leaves four dead and many injured

A troop train was struck by a freight train near Adelaide early Thursday. Four soldiers were killed and 27 injured as rescuers battled darkness and weather delays. Officials reported hospital transfers pending updates from military authorities and the defence minister.

Adelaide Allein Gunnar Somerville Af Systewy Somerville Velveeta Adplaite Ibitary Hospital Army Aeliy yUsil

Labour leader attacks tea duty claim at Botill

The Leader of the Labour Party Mr Weaver accused government waste tonight at Botill, citing a bricklayer labourer who allegedly earned three pounds to make tea. He argued the man worked hard on several jobs and that overtime would still leave him with little payoff while the party pressed for reform.

Thyemus Cratie Mr Weaver Botill Vertime

Women’s hockey scoreline from a blurred wartime page

Fragmentary OCR shows women's hockey results with teams St Christophers and Grammar, multiple names and initials, mentions of YWCA and WRANS, but most details are garbled. The readable bits indicate a 3 to score outcomes and forfeiture notes, with unclear player names and positions.

Calvon Selurway St Christophers L. Richantmon Doemet Nagaing Potrest Ath Egan Soyce Banige YWCA Grammar Eldinon Vaud WAAAF Euwardad AWAS Toreteg

VALUABLE COLT METAL AND MAbwOUrE AUCTION ITEM

Fragmented report describes a valuable colt at a Belle Gallant auction, with Mr A A Grif and others listed, some medical and veterinary notes, and an interment reference. The text includes nonsensical phrases and multiple disjointed names, suggesting a partial OCR from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper segment.

Mabwoure Belle Gallant A. A. Grif Ealom

Fish consignments dumped in Sydney markets amid spoilage fears

Poorly refrigerated consignments from the Municipal Minh Markets have led to condemnation of salmon and mullet. About 14cm salmon and 480 cases of mullet were removed as fresh supplies faltered. Fishermen on the South Coast advised not to forward condemned stock. Prices are expected to fall as supplies increase amid spoilage concerns at the Master Rush Merchants Association.

Aydnny Moniay Sydney Nate Wupplisa Luna Grattony Finherman Master Rush Merante’ Association C. Freeman

Sentences Reduced For Price Regulation Breaches

In Newcastle today Gerimaos Grivay pleaded not guilty but was found guilty on three counts of breaching price regulations. He had been sentenced to three months gaol on each count, but the judge interfered and substituted fines totaling 20 pounds after a successful appeal to the judge at the Newcastle Borough Crown Court.

Newcastle Itiona Gerimmaos Grivay Junge Nield Newcastle Boscony

Rationing Defended by Post Bidder General

Monday The Post bidder General Repator Ashley defended rationing of boots and shoes against critics. He linked meat rationing to campaign rhetoric and claimed little was learned about supplier availability to the public amid organized distribution.

Rydney Repator Ashley Alice

Tiombrush Stock Sale Sydney Market Report

At Flemington Saleyards buyers showed strong demand for 43 62 sheep and lambs with firm overall market. Prime cattle and light steers attracted interest while prices varied with quality and weight. prime cattle reached about £1990 for one lot and other cattle quotes ranged around £1314 to £0 in spots, reflecting brisk activity despite some lighter offerings.

Flemington Atlantale Slay Vince

Court Upholds Right to Regulate Hotel Beer Sales

Sydney licensing court upheld controls over beer sales at hotels as Mabey failed to cater for the general public, with police noting liquor withheld from the public bar and inflated lounge prices. Mabey’s renewal of license was refused amid findings of greed and noncompliance.

Sydney Scobie Victor Robin Wcgan Tae Galing Tnapes Victor Grange Mabey Ucensee Fautlereaghtreet Scoble Mabey Vale Mod Aubot Mars Init Booble Mabry Nick Economoupala Ethel Burch Wastina

Duntrian Saturday Rugby Scores Highlight Exciting Open Ahead

Saturday games in FAG 1 produced lively results with HAAS defeating several rivals at Duntrian. Trewery starred with four tries and consistent goal kicking, while UT Poananga and Ke Amin led with key scores. ROL Ball beat AMAC OT. Bath chambers and Canberra team showed solid form. In the Navy clash, Wetberly Gow Newman contributed crucial scores as Swift added two penalties. The season opener is set for Mattubie oval next Thursday with results to be published Thursday morning.

Much Lomsant Haas Duntrian Ovpl Yao Amleur Weit Trewery Trim Alae Acorn jMekeun Ke Amin UT Poananga Chaatbers Tyes Finey Bille Combes Shed Wetberly H. Gow Newman i Jonera Swift Mattubie Oval Futursday

Eggs in Short Supply Hit Civilians and Milk

Reports from Sydney indicate scarce eggs with a probable weekly ration of one to two eggs in the near term. Cold storage and current production will delay relief for weeks while milk supplies may deteriorate further, leaving vulnerable groups at risk.

Arava Sydney

Theft Charge Involving £1100 and £1800 Noted

A police report states Mary Ruseo is remanded after alleged thefts from her husband. One case concerns £1100 and another £1800. The events occurred around reception hour this morning.

Mary Ruseo

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