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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1945
Page
3
Melbourne reports Mr Joan Storey, executive of Beaufort Division, says Australia may begin medium transport jet propulsion within about four years. Britain and the United States advance aircraft industries while Australian production for Lancastars, to be delivered by Ropes unit, is planned early next year.
Miners at Hebburn No 3 Colliery walked out in protest against charges of cruelty to animals. They accuse the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of smearing pit horses and causing daily losses of about 1300 tons, with 8200 tons idle and a pause in work amid the disruption.
The Kaitor Llewellyn Harold Gould and publisher William Purden Burns of the Tribune, the Communist Party paper, were summoned to appear before the Arthur Court on contempt charges. A Melbourne union conference described as tolerating labor issues prompted further action.
In Randwick the Appeal Court upheld a conviction and a £6 fine for possessing an unregistered pistol. Police testified Mrs Yvonne Duilan Dalton pointed a loaded revolver at her husband Corporal John Dalton as he prepared divorce papers. The case involved two policemen killed earlier amid gun violence.
The Australian Jockey Club plans a deputation to the Director of Ballanor to seek indivdication of an order prohibiting the return of horns transported under two months. Secretary G T Rowe noted the deputation’s aim follows today’s discussion on the matter.
A chaotic British-Teletype style report describes famine in Berlin before the landing of Berlin, with masses lining up for Red Army rations. Citizens eat grass and horse meat as food supplies fail, while townsfolk scavenge decayed carcasses and pieces of horses. The text cites German authorities unable to feed the population and notes claimed secrecy around food distribution and shortages.
Ronald Maidens Fuller, 38, was committed for trial in the Central Court on a charge of bigamy. It was alleged that he married Dorothy Leaney in 1930 at Cowangie and again to Maria Pearl Port—Nida at Wollongong, with seven children from his wife and four by another woman. Detective Fagen stated Fuller admitted the claims.
Arthur Chis alm, era te Agent, found guilty at the Payramatin Court on a charge of bigamy but released on a Heras bond.
An ad touts Heenzo cough remedy a pint for 1 shilling aimed at adults and children. It promises quick relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza and claims saving money over buying bottled preparations by mixing with water for a large home remedy.
The Board of Directors met Monday night with Mrs Percival as chair. Family and club plans were announced including a January 35 library event, annual program priorities, and youth activities at YMCA and YWCA. A dancing class for juniors and other clubs’ outings were scheduled with members invited to attend and support.
Public notice announces tonight at 8 pm an Masonic Hat Lecture and Pruning Demonstration by Ali and McGrath, Department of Agriculture, with an annual meeting at Albert Hall Monday June 11. Business includes annual report, election of officers, by law amendments, potato display by Ms Hutton, and discussion on forms. Dr H Canby of Tate University will lecture on American Literature at University College City Friday. Members of the public may attend. Ewen, Hon. Secretary.
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