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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a shortage of dentists impacting children in a locality. A department plans to arrange for additional dentists beyond the AC to provide immediate attention to the issue.
In Yor londong a pensioner Jane Hosch aged 71 died in a blaze that destroyed four cottages at Spgenarvile near Port Womble. Kate Rash, 46, and others escaped as the thatched houses, only ten feet apart, burned quickly after the fire started in Rouch's place. Fire brigades battled the flames as residents fled and one woman was admitted to hospital with burns.
Authorities warned that further transport restrictions would be inevitable unless coal output increases. The day’s reduction target was about 9,000 tons, with four miners named in the report.
Permission had been granted to publish a limited number of Tribune copies for an Australian army event in the BW Penn. Senator Keane refused to specify copy limits or whether the Tribune would be subject to British censorship. He noted an undertaking by publishers on several points but did not detail them.
The Director General of Agriculture and state directors from New South Wales Victoria and South Australia with Wheat Board representatives will meet at Medbourne next week to plan methods ensuring adequate seed wheat supplies for farmers for the 1948 plantings.
Victoria announces a 30 million pound water conservation program at a conference of the Victorian Decentralization League. Assistant Minister Me Lieniop states funds target efficiency and reuse strategies amid ongoing regional planning discussions.
Fragments describe a fire brigade response prompted by calls concerning slopes near Amalie and the Sawer of ack Mountain. The Bust Fire Council led the effort with an Alpine style alarm, but the exact cause of the fires remains unclear due to garbled text.
Adelaide Tuesday reports the South Australian Parliament elected Williaam Battorn a veteran farmer from Vathalle to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Uppit. The selection follows the resignation and confirms Battorn as the new senator for the state.
A launch accident at Walpole Inlet throws 12 into the water. Several crews rescued some survivors and recovered two women's bodies. Two men remain missing, and search efforts continue with authorities reporting the fatalities.
Commonwealth Government presses for shipping of phosphate supplies to sustain wheat and other farm production. Officials say about 1,000,000 tons of phosphate are required annually. disruption leaves industry seeking priority access and international shipments uncertain.
Sydney seetay Tas body of Gwendaline Babe was found in her home where she lived alone. Neighbors reported a violent wound to the throat and the body appeared to have been left after the deed. Detectives Wiley Ramus, James, and Geco led the inquiry into possible prior attacks and are investigating the case.
Sydney Tuesday report of a race where Abbevida, a 2PSOM favourite, was injured during a gallop at a track pivoting on the Upston Handicap for the next Saturday. Veterinary surgeons assess to decide if Abborine can be withdrawn from competing in the mile race, with the pronunciation unclear.
Hatwen candidates remain for Caulfield Guineas to be run on Saturday with acceptances today. Barrier draws and race details to follow after tomorrow’s declarations for the supporting events. Listed contenders include Antares Bootle Glen Ramrock Kintore New Worker Oxford Birgut Prating Regal Coin Ban Martin Silver Rocks Tolatoi Yatpurl Delina Whitbam Provoke all at 6 the others at 8 and 80 pounds with weights pending official notices.
A garbled ad touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as universally effective and money saving for adults and children. It references instructions for making and taking the product, mentions additives like concentrated Brenzg, and claims relief for coughs colds croup and throat discomfort with suggested use morning and night.
The trainer of Clair dette notes the horse Moore is not as badly affected as reports suggested. A recent gallop with Tea Cake after a leg issue showed improved condition, while other items include public notices and local advertisements from Canberra and district.
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