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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1944

Page

3

Ambiguous quotes on regulation prompt parliamentary remark

Fragmentary text shows a discussion among Drummond and Be baseley about regulation amendments. It mentions statements that the items were merely pipe in Maeda ay sari tsema and that they were not in danger from salatuke, with references to Fre ral authorities and Be ence Ae oatered.

Sydney Tuas Ioapse Rarumond Bacay Shion Reilef Poms Drummond Ogal Salatuke F. Baseley

Wool Transport Proposals Flagged by Minister Inquiry

A minister discussed wool transport options at a base briefing, noting only one feasible line of transport, and promised investigation by the premier as officials questioned potential routes and wartime supply logistics. The exchange involved Mr Meletart and Mr Hamil with Joe Hiesel present.

Wydney Taursany Pe Quativan Mali Uns Tra Meletart Hamil Joe Hiesel

Corvette Returns After Four Years Overseas Service

The corvette Bathurst, nicknamed the Lucky Bathurst, ends a four year overseas service with 19 900 miles of escort duty. Built in Mayo, Australia, she carried four million pounds of supplies for the Allies. Commanded by Acting Lieutenant Commander Charl Machonald, she faced tropical storms and enemy action, departing Sydney in February 1941 and nearing Bombay as Axis forces threatened.

Bathurst Mayo Charl Machonald Hani Bydney Bombay

Mysterious shooting death of boy near Tamworth

A boy named Kevin Mea mare 0 of Attungs was shot at his home near Tamworth on Thursday. He collapsed on the bed and told others he had been shot. Police and surveillance arrived to find the child dead in mysterious circumstances.

Sydney Kevin Meamare Attungs Hla Hone Tamworh Tudey Tye Polior Smiluilance Wuld G. Welnon P. Mumimond Lola Aled Currudun Rangenalon Taren Amalie Kingaton Blumenhal Cavmdus Adaptation Taal Mallor Deoval Cenant

More nursery schools urged for Canberra

A Labor Council on Wednesday night backed expanding nursery schooling in the ACT. Ministers and officials pressed for centralized control to improve accommodation and administration, arguing dual control would hinder progress and reduce efficiency. Prices and industrial matters were also discussed, with calls for priority funding and better housing provisions for workers.

Laboor Latavioria Ti Jena Puracry Teachers Federation —Atitied Department of the Interior Enecation Department New Bout Mire J. Mule Andrews Wr. J. Me Jenkins Nak Thandes Istanaion A. E. Gardiner Interlot

Poisoned Tablets Found in Letter Box

A damaged note from Sydney reports poisoned tablets placed in a letter box. Mary Parsone was targeted with intended harm. Police examined the scene and warned of potential further threats.

Sydney Mary Parsone Pledtern Poland Beter Don Bentepodor

Show at Minll om Maturing Bae attracts large crowd

The event features a programme with over one hundred entrants and aims to provide extended entertainment from 10 am to about 8 30 pm. Special buses will run from Camberra to Kingutao, with picnic facilities available and a well supported schedule despite some details remaining unclear.

Lemplle Camberra Kingutao Thie Marie Luschoon Telco Heulgen Warn & Com Pete

Isolation block begun at hospital

Work has commenced on the new isolation ward for Canberra Community Hospital. The block and foundations are laid with completion planned in eight months. The government grant of £14,088 was gazetted, with the aim to house 10 beds and meet Canberra’s needs for TB patients.

Arden Djnoeui Ax Mantalm Mindy Pattenia Sdalliona Canberra Fonaideravion Conger Nurery School Aston Westnesday Todarden

Pets poisoned by snail bait prompts health alert

Reports indicate pet illness from a suspected snail bait used to deter pests. The toxin appears non perilous to humans but caused several animal poisonings. War conditions led to substituted preparations, still marketed as non lethal. Further tests seek confirmation of arsenate content and actual danger to pets.

Canberra

Hospital secretaries urged as public servants scheme

Sydney reports the Minister for Health told a conference that a superannuation scheme for hospital employees would attract better candidates to hospital work as carers, arguing secretaries would benefit and improve public service.

Sydney Thireday Tr. Kelly Haapltain Unat

Debate on Taxation Referendum in Leg Assembly

In a session described as controversial, Lang and fellow lawmakers proposed a motion to send a taxation reform measure to the paramount wealth authorities. They argued the people should express their will through a referendum, while critics claimed authorities overstated obligations and obstructed reform.

Lang Neala Prmcay Atead Forring Cang Sal

Butter tax idea shocks Sydney audience

The Prime Minister in Sydney claimed butter sales should be taxed under cooperative distribution rules. An official court decision reportedly ruled butter not a product and profits from its distribution by the Primary Producers Cooperative Society were to be exempt, prompting a call for reconsideration by primary producers.

Sydney Gengeat Ticion B.C. ‘Glisese Ite Osojerative Society Wert Iberetors Mubjret My. Oftann Wuld Iaase

Glass shoes threaten leather industry in Prague study

A Prague report by the National Council of America notes a new fashion a Plexlana glass footwear that is shatter resistant and easy to clean. Experts warn the development may challenge traditional leather shoemaking and demand further research in the industry. Meanwhile classified notices seek accommodation in Canberra with several ads for furnished rooms and shared housing.

National Council of America Prague Urea Chamber of Manufactures Aue Urmila Amalic Canberra Times Amaail P.O. Bor Chiy Canberra Fung

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