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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 26, 1942

Page

3

Fragmentary Table Art Excerpt Refers Hidden Theme

The readable fragments suggest a table art theme with possible references to untitled work and a set of names or terms. The text appears garbled and partial with no clear event or outcome to report.

Canberra Street Lighting Debate and Labor Party Ties

A Canberra meeting urged modification of blackout measures amid Labour Party ties and public concerns. Officials discussed government plans, opposition actions, and potential protests as rain patterns and safety concerns influenced street lighting policy and civic actions.

Wharf Worker Jailed for Illegal Permit Case

Arthur Smith of Dartinghurat appeared at Althcentral Bummote Court on Monday charged with two counts of illicit possession related to a wharf permit. He faced questioning as testimony described the incident and concerns over regular calls to the authorities.

Arthur Smith Dartinghurat Elat

Triple Murder Charge Looms In Melbourne

An American soldier held in confinement faces a court martial for the murder of three people in Melbourne. A general court martial will appoint a judge advocate and prosecute counsel, with specifications prepared. The trial date and accused’s name were not announced, and civil authorities debate jurisdiction and potential impact on civilians.

Melbourne United States Army Amari Cam Sollier Manaule Seta Alvocate Dafence Forviees Ste Olin Walon Howe Wwe Pollyner Bailey

Australian legal motion on arrest of US serviceman

The Australian Attorney General's Department prepares a report on foreign law application as Prime Minister Curtin acting Attorney General Hoanley and Governor General Sir George Knowles confer on the matter. Beasley notes the government has long detained an American soldier in Victoria before revisiting the issue.

United States Jenaral Mer. Curtin Ir Hoanley George Knowles Beasley Wen Victoria

Hospital Patients Free Admission Rule for Service Dependents

Board discusses free hospital treatment for dependents of active service members. Canberra residents to be granted privilege. others may face review. Minister ruling deemed informational by the Board, not policy change. Borderline cases to be reviewed by the Board chairman and senior officials.

Faas Navy Air Quesp Tera Hompltal Robart i Jean Sven Australia A.C.T. Ware Ioduetlis Lee Canberra

Hero Worship Shaken as Melbourne Man Forced to Leave Home

A Melbourne resident faced forced displacement amid a public uproar over hero worship. Officials explained the plan to move him from his residence citing safety and public sentiment, while supporters argue the move targets a feared backlash and misperceptions surrounding his past actions.

Melbourne Papas Lauder Badure

Road Transport Dependability and Air Service Maintenance

Fragmented report notes maintenance failures in Australia affecting late Matar and air service reliability. It warns that essential vehicle conditions must be kept to prevent transportation chaos, with railways and roads overstretched and truck shortages evident. References to firms and locations appear amid unclear OCR output.

Notices ERP and transport vehicle maintenance concerns

Notices warn that ERP and transport needs threaten national supply. calls for maintenance of major trucks and preventive service by skilled mechanics. The text cites court probate notices in New South Wales and a public trustee administration, urging creditors to file claims by a set date and detailing estate distribution procedures.

Atabe Quacter Our Rosa Nalompaney Merchanien Automobilen Ng Girts Cquberra Randi Supreme Court OF New South Wales Ralph William Met Lair Canberra Carrenomweaith Hervant Public Travard Maimianance Chardianehiy Anfania Haraby Bos Kerry Ruther Leven W. Boeddee

Convoy Letter Writer Fined 5 Pounds 18 Shillings

Albert Datwis of Abbotatont was fined ten pounds with costs after attempting to communicate details intended to assist a convoy. The case was heard at the central Summons Court today.

Bydney Monasg Albert Datwis Abbotatont Ukety

Building a semi intensive poultry house for winter care

A historic guide outlines semi intensive poultry housing for cold weather. It covers coop size 74 feet wide or more, length slightly over width, front scratching area, solid central division, concrete level floor, material options like rice hulls and straw, four inch litter depth, and scratching space for multiple birds. It stresses gradual adaptation, feeding routines, and keeping birds indoors during cold spells for better winter production.

Tory

TWO MINES IDLE AS PROTEST AGAINST MILITARY CALLUP

In New South Wales two mines idle amid protests over compulsory military service. About 300 workers not returning to work, with 347 miners in the northern district seeking to resume duties. Officials cited pressure from the Miner Federation and Labour Ministry actions on wartime production.

Sydney New South Wales Toma Uae Standiny Ward The Miner Federation Grant Korner Bate

A More rapid basis for urban industrial migration plan

A plan for faster urban and metropolitan industrial growth is outlined. It anticipates accepting influxes from Quewellbrook and similar towns experiencing large DOP Stetton Gas arrivals. The scheme aims to provide adequate rigarette for munition workers and focuses on areas with rising populations and housing needs.

Baer Quewellbrook Thar Ttm Pasure

Tettersall's Hobait drawing lists major prize winners

A Hobait lottery draw held this morning at Tettersall's shows principal prizes of £10,000 to winner No. 174,604 with addresses in Elastrinwick and Hobart. other top prizes include £2,000 and £1,200 to named purchasers in Launceston, Newnham, Albury and West Moonah with several ticket numbers and street addresses recorded.

Tettersall Winers Sopwing PE Nepean Row Elaternwick Vic Mathews Tockford P.O Wowdend Buncare Manoelle Ealleys Napier Murat Prajit Hobart Care Rith Prime Andl Cheeseman Mardman D. Pratwr Newnhan Launceston Tun Agnileate Cart Hi Prin Pare Mond Midland Junction AWA Myries Pama Ay Birect Frankaton Pat Care Tom Caldwott Macauley Street Albury Montgomery Mopkins Street

State Cabinet Rejects Council Amendments

Premier McKell announced that the State Cabinet rejected amendments from the Legislative Council concerning worker compensation. The government will proceed with its own outlined amendments and avoid adopting the council's changes.

Rydney Mr. McKell Ne-Ling

Death of Sydney businessman Owen Prtaud in Woollahra

Owen Exmond Prtaud died suddenly at Woollahra aged 68, a Sydney director of multiple commercial and industrial firms including Permanent Trusteed Company and United Insurance. The funeral will be held in a narrow time window. The Government announced tonight it built more houses for workers in 35 years, surpassing all prior administrations.

Woollahra Owen Exmond Prtaud Sydney Prmanent Truinee Company Commercial Banking, Company Pit Bow Wit Gedgery Limiod United Insurance Company Toohey's Tamited Howard Rastih Limited Choise Plantations Limited Atate Hovming Ingr Mothetl Prement

Amusements and rentals mix on Thursday night notices

Fragmented list shows event and lodging items including pavilion entertainment, Catholic building reference, furnished rooms, and rental ads. Mentions Wally Higga Austin Basalt Wagner Cheever Mama APNSLER and terms like double bedroom lounge kitchen and occupancy info. No clear single event. amalgamated notices reflect newspaper classifieds.

Ance Aanuxa Vennie Wally Higga Austin Basalt Wagner Pricet Gmen Mastern Forrent Boise Acton

Shot Fired Sydneysmith Charged at Auburn Court

A report from Sydney on Monday cites that Mim Rinle, a 20 year old soldier, was committed for trial by Mr. Sherdin at Parramatta Court. Gower allegedly forced entry to threaten and attempted to shoot, while another incident involved an attack in which a person feigned death to avoid harm.

Sydney Auburn Edford’ Wilburs Sherdin Parramatta Bainsbury Gower Bultie

Health advertising misprint promotes dubious remedy

OCR damaged ad touts Dr Moreen Todian Root Pile as a cure for indigestion and bloating. It urges readers to take Tamar and Koop products to cleanse the body, claiming improved digestion, energy, and nerves with questionable televised style and misspelled terms.

Moreen Todian

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