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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
3
Lieut Colonel Dirk Laem Dar receives DC award for services with No 14 (NEL) Squadron. Navigator Bomber Herman Hartland of Milbourne is named in despatches after extensive operations across Timor, Tanimber, Kel and Banda seas.
In Sydney the Minister Mr Graham stated fodder is available in drought areas and that everything possible is being done. The Protection Board met today to discuss moving stock fodder and implementing a conservation scheme. The Director of Agriculture Mr Nolte met officials from South Africa and South America to advance the plan.
Fuel control official Kate Waterman announced petrol ration tickets for May would be issued at all post offices on Saturday next. June tickets would go on sale Monday May 28 and continue to Saturday June 30.
Judgment reserved in the Arbitration Court today on contempt accusations against the editor and publisher of a newspaper for alleged statements by Minister for Labour Holloway. Dovey KC for the Crows pressed for substantial penalties, calling it deliberate contempt. defense Taylor FC argued papers were bound to publish matters of legitimate public interest.
Clarence Percival Elliott, 41, was advanced to four weary gear at Braniona today on charges of conspiring to defraud Leslie Lee of 3000 and two elderly women of 3600. He had only been released from jail last year.
The country championships continued on Burwood green with Canberra City players dominant. In singles Grooms defeated Page 1Kaloombay 31 to 21. Challen and Turner of Canberra City beat Miller and Anfhark Peak KI 20 to 19. Hooper and Fuge of Maclean trailed Brindhall and Blake Wagmal 36 to 15.
A fragmented clipping notes an art event titled Saag with pantomime style elements and improvisational performance. Details are sparse but reference to Tina and a venue setting suggest a local cultural showcase despite limited readable lines.
In Canberra yesterday, McEvoy and others heard cases including a theft charge against Phillip Coll Tat and Dawly for stolen airgun bow and arrows from Dieble Stables. Traffic offences included a driver’s unlicensed punishment and a bicycle violation. A licensing court action granted an injunction against Kevin Bradley’s access to alcohol at Causeway amid concerns over wife Elisabeth Bradley’s health.
Five of the six mines reported idling while ten mines were affected as production slowed. Earlier, four pits were said idle and nine other pits faced reduced output under company plans.
Sydney report notes Red Cross parcels arriving to aid prisoners of war. Witnesses claim parcels provided essential medicines as Geneva Convention standards were discussed. Some prisoners allegedly bribed to obtain treats. Germans surprised by aid arrival. wartime relief efforts detailed.
Fragmented May Day classified page lists a Canberra High School society recital date May 2 and a stream of job ads for Beauchamp House youth, hotel staff, clerks, and trades. Notices seek applicants for hotel roles, printing trade work, general delivery, and various trades with contact details.
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