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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

4

C C Worker Overpaid Case In Melbourne

A Melbourne case before Mr Justice Laws concerned an Allied Works Council CCC worker overpaid amounts. It was alleged that a man named McAweeney had allotted funds to his wife, yet evidence failed to prove the overpayment or proper deduction. The court returned the case to the lower court for further proof and action.

Melbourne Allied Works Council CCC Justice Laws Ho Me- Bweeney Nis Pwearth MeAweeney Tower

Women’s Hockey Club Suffer Notable Defeat in Exhibition

The article reports on a women’s hockey exhibition with unclear team names and several misspellings. Key entities include the YMCA and local teams, with the result described as a setback for the home side and mentions of players and venues in uncertain terms.

Public favors a leader and Cusacks carpentry offer

The message extols leaders with vision and judgment, praising Cusacks as the leading furniture and floor covering retailer in Australia. It touts Feltex carpets in many shades, linoleum, furniture, curtains, and Manchester, claiming wide stock and expert service despite Sydney and Melbourne stores not supplying the advertised goods.

Cusacks Manchester Sydney Melbourne

Cusacks Store Plans Future Expansion and Services

Cusacks advertises as a great store offering wood blankets eiderdowns sheets and bedding plus cutlery mats and crockery. It notes Furniture Repository facilities and storage services for furniture and other goods with available storage options.

Cusacks

Canberra Nation Faces Decline in Birth Rate

Michael O'Callaghan pleaded guilty in the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions to stealing a watch valued at £30 and 10 notes. The case references are tangled with names and places, detailing a series of petty thefts, fines, and a mention of a magistrate. A separate report notes the Archbishop Dr Gilroy warning that Australia faces population decline and urging larger families as population growth and parenting attitudes come under scrutiny.

Michael O'Callaghan Canberra Donaldian S.M John Bryan Misloney Bryan Walt Arrose Cahan Choma NoehiTe Fred Annilar Australia Dr Gitmy Australiag Natives Association Gitoy Gilroy

Home Defence Battalion VDC Army HQ May 10

A disrupted notice describes a reorganization at the Home Defence battalion VDC with 80 personnel reassigned and rifles to be collected by June. It lists contacting the Adjutant General and notes a new brigadier England with a special meeting via auction on Friday May 19 at 1840 at Gun Park RALC for a levy assembly.

Orpa Gun Park Ralc

One Day Strike Threatens Sydney Trams

A one day strike threat looms over Sydney tramways, as Hamway and Government unions back a demand for manpower. The executive of the Tramway Workers’ Alliance approved a resolution citing urgent staffing needs to meet rising public demand and compliance with manpower department requirements.

Sydney T?ams Sydney Ely Iif Execu Mua Outs Hanpower Waa Teirasta Union of Brick Ateangport Rane

Scout Notes Youth Sunday and Friday Scout Meetings

Scout notes describe Youth Sunday activities and Friday routine at the Scout Club, with troops meeting at Canberra. Strength listed as 20, patrols and examinations underway, several tests scheduled for Ayatelana Seoutn and Canberra troops. Leaders Gratton Bruen and Ray Morton noted, with many merit tests and skill areas listed.

Canberra Patrale Sthurst J Chuniler Army ASML Gratton Bruen Ray Morton Apent Dart ASM J Keegan Firatenia M. Roberteon Axemunanip Tracking. Com USA Ko Whigham Baer Pineo J. Schunke Vine ArnLald Wal ‘Ker B. Maynard

St Pauls Appeal Urges Funds for Building and General Needs

On Sunday May 8 Saint Pauls parishioners and friends are urged to contribute to the building fund and general fund. The Rector the Ven Robertaons plans to speak at Evening service next Sunday and note the urgent need of L250 to support the fund.

St Paul Juber Vinik St Pauls Even Bai

Obituary: Mr Charles Law of Dirrawen Gardens Reid

The death occurred Sunday of Mr Charles Law aged AT, of Dirrawen Gardens Reid. He served nearly 30 years with the Treasury after moving to Canberra in September 19Y5. He was a private servant noted for common sense and understanding. He led the Australian Nationwide Football League and acted with the Acton Club. Two sons serve with the Australian Allied Lines at North operational stations.

Charles Law Dirrawen Gardens Reid Charies Law Canberra Fiver Australian Rates Football League Acton Commonwealth Public Service Rano Atom ALLER North

Girl Guide Night Honors Former Captain Mya McKenzie

Thursday night Cane yorrm Guides held a party to honor former captain Mya McKenzie nee Cherry Mollinon. Margaret Chettle and Barbara Thompson led the program with a charade. The company presented McKenzie with a portrait and best wishes for the future, in Lady Cross’s absence. Gwen Barford and others recalled guides who had left the district as well.

Mya K McKensie Cherry Mollinon Margaret "Hamilton Marjorie" Chettle Barbara Thompson McKenny Lady Crows Harrizon Ise Lady Cross Gwen Barford Tet Canberra Directoreas Eastern Suburbs Wonulat Weleamy

Basketball Match Arranged for Saturday at Telopea Park

A basketball game is scheduled for Saturday at 2 pm at Telopea Park School. WANS Ex Student Fateh CS and TRV WAAR will compete, with contact details for team signups via Mins Fayes at the YWCA. Competition begins the following Saturday.

Telopea Park School Fateh CS & Trv Waar iWinehing Murray Pam Mins Fayes Ywca

Government considers country school hostels in large centres

A government committee is examining the creation of hostels in major country centres for boys and girls who wish to complete secondary courses. Premier McKell spoke in a section address today about the proposal.

Wednesdy Hoxtela Forboya McKell

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