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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1944

Page

3

Allotment Pay Scheme Defrauded Commonwealth of £1800

Five individuals including David Liswin Jacobsen Gibson Lane a taxi driver Hamid Brown and Mona Lane were charged with defrauding the Commonwealth of Australia between November 20 1942 and May 31 1940 through soldiers allotment forms. Jacobsen Gibson Lane pleaded guilty while Brown and Barkley pleaded guilty and were remanded for sentencing.

Aydney Jorgi Sera Bydavy Commonwealth of Australia Jacobsen Gibson Lane Brown Barkley

Children Evade National Service Comb-Out in Victoria

In Melbourne on Monday Deputy Director of Manpower Ms Cameron announced a statewide effort to locate Victorian school-age youths who left school early. A recent survey showed many are 14 or older and not registered for employment. A drive to recruit women for food processing jobs will follow.

Melbourne Ms. Cameron Mupphy Erdran Hla Maid Ciit Bargerulor Indy Girls Grammar School Tha Canberra Times Hotel Civic Acton

Religious instruction in schools debated by church leaders

A discussion of allowing accredited religious representatives to provide instruction in schools is noted. The proposal, approved in part, contemplates empowering authorized denominational figures to teach children within their own faith traditions, amid concerns over authority and curricular control.

Funeral mourners fill in grave in quiet ceremony

A somber community gathered on a Saturday to honor a departed figure. Pallbearers carried the casket as mourners filed past the grave, with prayers and silent reflection marking the final farewell.

C C C cooks refused work at Brisbane hearing

Fourteen C C C cooks faced charges for failing to continue work during duty hours at the city summons court in Brisbane. The defense argued that even with penalties there was no guarantee the men would return to work under the harsh conditions. The hearing was adjourned to Wednesday.

Brisbane C.C.C City HE Quinlan San Asia

Selection match previews Canberra players for NSW XIII clash

Pre selection match aims to test College XV for NSW Rugby Union duties against ALF at Salar Seksat grounds. Canberra players Hobday, Bhurack, and Walback lead a forward heavy pack with seasoned backs, as selectors from Sydney observe a balanced team for Saturday kickoff with no admission.

Canberra Nsw Ulon ALF Salar Seksat Sarimmar Gtton Sydney Ke Hobday Bhurack Walback Mayo RAAF Threequarters Wetherkey Chumack A. Brogan Duntroon Stam Hobday Murry Bellchambers Hart Dunsbea Corrigan Combes Hurst Navy Renouf Canterre Pooley Gordon Tomkingtaf Sarnieson Wille Browning Bia Hilton

Record Fine Issued in Federal Court for Price Violations

In Sydney on Monday a respected citizen was fined 109 pounds for buying gin above the fixed maximum price and ordered to pay 21 pounds 10 shillings in costs. He also faced a further charge for refusing to answer questions relating to the case. A second defendant, Zettack, was fined 5 pounds for coat-related matters.

Ers Sydney Crtisan Special Federal Court

Parramatta Gans Leader Fined For Assault and Train Mischief

Redfern Court fined Khumid Darcy the leader of a Parramatta gang 6 pounds 10 shillings with court costs for assaulting a man. Police said Darcy’s gang habitually pulled tram wires to stop electric trams. Two other members had already been fined for related offences. Darcy had a criminal record and no fixed address or regular employment.

Khumid Darcy Wea Redfern Court Wilay Darcy Massa

Homebush Stock Sale Report From Basagaras Market

Auction notes show cattle sale results with 1,638 head in cattle section and various quotations. Prices listed include cows at 38, prime bullock at 48, and steer values around 30 to 40 per head. Market activity described as lively with numerous lots and representative weights.

Basagaras Poe

To Let Single Room With Kitchen For Private Home Use

Classified fragment advises for a private home rental in the Canberra area, noting availability of a single room with kitchen use and a preference for the southern business area. Includes stray references to office and contact fragments and other unrelated notices.

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