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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1944

Page

4

Greyround Racing Maiden Stakes and Divisions

Unclear OCR text describes Greyround Racing with multiple horse names and divisions. Mentions Maiden Stakes with 457 yards and First and Fifth Divisions. Names include Hoteny Boy Neil's Daughter Stair Det Lats Postage, Banjos Gift, Supreme Miss and others. No coherent event details or outcomes available.

Romana Xeen Yay Ural County Cay Baits Clad Lord Anthony Due Hoteny Boy Neil's Daughter Stair Det Banjos Gift Supreme Miss Bins Valiant Lad Reema Bpeed Ded Atakis Yarn Waanakou Nellie McGee Bonivar Ay Boy Fah Tuffets Miat Snatte Baauroecs Norm'a Image bin Falcon Yuras

State Lottery Draws Big Prize This Tuesday Morning

Lottery Ho. L008 is slated for the drawing on Lottery Tuesday morning. Cook's 1,000 will be won by the holder in the unlikely event of a match.

Prine Galia Cook

A C T Hockey Event Details And Nominations

A C T hockey schedule lists matinee start times at 3 30 pm and 1 50 pm with umpires named. Players and officials include Gordon Shean McGregor Reid and Fisher Rance, plus Knowles Adamson Yeend Holmen Pittard Ladd Harding Kildon Taylor Tetax Arm nibrone Golds Warrin Hopkinson Robertson Thint Wilkinson Hodgkinson Stokes Holden Lamb Quadling Lewis. State juror nomination close June 12 with secretary deadline at noon Monday.

Garton Pittard Ladd Harding Kildon Taylor Tetax Armnibrone Golds Warrin Hopkinson Robertson Thint Wilkinson Hodgkinson Stokes Holden Lamb Quadling Lewis Car Nivel

Drought Cuts Australian Wool Clip Across Regions

Sydney reports the Australian Wool Growers Council noting sheep losses and waning wool yields due to drought. In the Far West and South Coast areas thousands of sheep are too weak to muster, with the national clip greatly deteriorated amid the harsh conditions.

Sydney Councll Far West Monaro

Production halt at Homebual brewery after strike

Sydney Friday report notes a production loss of about 153000 pounds of beer at Homebual brewery when slaughtermen walked off. Four workers left positions due to demoralized labor demand, rubber boots cited. Union instruction to resume was ignored by the men.

Adattoras Sydney

Rosehill Novice Handicap racing recap and selections

The Rosehill card features a novice handicap race run after a weather affected schedule. Selections include Prince Lusard Commander Thorn Swan River Idea and Clever Highweight with Winnipeg Riverton Soha among top picks. the event sets 1.15 post for the handicap with law changes affecting start times.

Prince Luszard Commander Thorn Swan Winnipeg Riverton Soha Hawkesbury Thal ‘Saker Camacho Barranjory

Porter Prefers Gaol To Paying Fine in Sydney Court

John Alfred tres, a railway porter from Enfield, told the Sydney special Court he would choose gaol over paying a fine of 10 pounds after being charged with stealing a manele from his employer on March 23.

Sydney John Alfred Tres Enfield Rotogui Manele

Navy and Sydney Clash in Jagged Preseason Match

National football report describes Navy and Sydney preparations for a season opener. mentions home ground advantage for Caldera’s Navy, key players such as Greville and Opal, possible inclusions Rawley and Lain, and a wide list of team members and supporters amid a chaotic OCR-filled summary.

Navy F M.C Ue Caldera Taat Werk Hae Sipriva Pragaeds Taare Fentsunlar Greville FAC Sulatanding Hua Heen Fun Giusti Tyes Prac Rawley Lain Inmet Aervicn Formbnunis Vay Kang Pau Bydney Niga Aye Evens Bea Puirbairns Lawrence Eed-Llankey Siymicin Mc- Dough Harta Navy Toole Andaraon Rave Hal Dames Wiltiama la Frack Hunt White Moawrnft Renter Willi Thome Huguley Denison Banith Wharton Nwer Richardson Jonnewa Ferguson Eink Chy Pini Aleph Malone Kan Hubbest Ghipardelty Dorman Liew Berry Mobityre Trevilian Ealing Dickenson Vies Ebullivas Walann Rogers Kelly Tita

Trials in New Zealand follow two serious case trials

Readable fragments discuss two serious case trials in New Zealand where men are charged with serious crimes. The text questions community impact of verdicts and hints at pressure on juries and the conduct of the trials. Names, places, and exact details are unclear due to OCR issues but the focus remains on trial outcomes and public sentiment.

Wollen New Zealand

Weavil Ravage Combatants Claim Effective Control

Adelaide reports an experimental method by Mr C W Anderson to curb wheat weevil damage. The Australian Wheat Board appointee used sealed waxed canvon wheels to trap and expose the pest, addressing the issue of timing and enclosure in wheat stacks. The technique aimed to deliver a lethal exposure to the weevil and even pests like fats and mice.

Adelaide C W. Anderson South Australian Australian” Wheat Board

Manpower Raid Probes Women in King's Cross Hotels

Deputy Director Bellamore reports a manpower check at Minor Cross and King's Cross hotels. Women and girls were questioned for identity papers as lounges filled and doors were blocked by poker tables. Several were told to report to the National Service Office on Monday.

Bydney King's ‘Cross Manpower Bellamore Ald Nations Service Office Munalong Bisytal Lam Piccadilly Wis

Vast Allied war gear and amphibious tanks described

A wartime report details Allied machinery and equipment, from heavy tanks and amphibious vehicles to portable field gear. It describes packed combat packs with water, medical supplies, weapons wrapped in protective coverings, and devices for river crossings and jungle operations.

Soult Enanmen Fiat Tranaport Colt Elty Iris Hany Vary America

Water whisky booster for aeroplanes outlined

A 1920s report describes water whisky as a booster for aircraft engines. A test used a water alcohol injector to enhance fuel efficiency and power, with a demonstration producing a bottle of whisky as proof. Experts noted potential for improved petrol performance and engine ignition.

New York Wall

Black Marketing of Rice and Eggs Sparks Concern

A report cites the Grocer and Shopkeeper Association secretary Mr. Flase r. vgs describing shortages and price fixing on rice and eggs. He notes rice prices ranging from 4/6 to 6d per unit and eggs with limited supply for months, fueling the black market.

Rydney Grocer and Flaser Dovan Tee

Libel Claim by Constable In NSW Trial Records

A libel case emerges from a NSW police context as Constable Neville Willan alleges damage to reputation by a Daily Telegraph article about editor Clarence Sydney McMulty and others. The writs target publishers and editors amid accusations of defamatory statements and police-related retaliation, with legal proceedings concentrated on whether the statements harmed the constables.

Bydnee Wrotny Supreme Court Neville Willan Grigg Sydsey Daily Telegraph Byril Pearl Str Mackays Hoondpmayes Wilpeltin Conaabes Rike Gud Mudieson Ube Wefenge Walle Gylga Diskie Manwell

Call for Labour for Cane Harvest in North Region

The Manpower Directorate announces a special program to recruit cane harvest workers. Additional raises and arrangements have been made to mobilize skilled workers from other industries for the harvest starting in June. Transport will be arranged. Areas include Clarence River Harwood River Rienmood River Nortieth Waters Twert and Condon River zones.

Smeligurne Priday Clarance River Harwond Rienmood Nortieth Twert Condon Rivey

Melbourne ship mishap during trial run causes severe damage

A report from Melbourne on Friday notes an incident aboard Blue Rock during a trial run. Extensive damage occurred to the cargo and on deck machinery. Crews secured the vessel and assessed losses while investigations proceed.

Melbourne Blue Rock Anil

War Labour Policy Debate In Australia Report

A Melbourne report notes complaints by farmers that prisoners of war were being used as cheap labor. The minister states the government did not intend POWs to be deployed as regular laborers and that the oversight would be tightened. The piece mentions food supply concerns and rural service expectations amid ongoing debates.

Melbourne Frior Furmers Salvary Sor Mabou Nelowsgy Aw.u Australie Australes Chaup

RMIT To Sell Permationed Goods

Fragmentary notice reports RMIT in Melbourne warning on rationing and tests. Director cautions against dealing in permationed goods without authorization. no permission will be granted to Jews if proof of existence is shown.

RMIT Melbourne Frnay Narning Pete ‘Alaaton

Delays in Property Transfers Spark Complaints

A shaky note reports delays and complaints of unfair administration of National Security backing transfers. A deputation from the Tremetry urged reform, aiming to improve the legal framework and faster processing by authorities.

Ay Dnivy Vray Nationa Security Perly Exa Uy Guvinin Una

Exorbitant Rent in Sydney Slams Tenants

A report from Sydney notes tenants faced extreme charges with a total sum of £30, including a large bill for a unit described as furnished though several rooms lacked basic protections such as sheets. The piece cites a protest against the UB Army’s role and calls attention to housing abuses amid wartime pressures.

UB Army Sydney

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