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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1944
Page
3
A terse report notes that Red Cross funds were disbursed to multiple areas under unclear headings. The brief mentions distribution, oversight, and accountability concerns without detailing specific amounts or beneficiary names.
A historical wartime report notes 3.1 million on payrolls in September with war demands drawing workers from agriculture and industry. It highlights growing service absorption, reallocation of power, and lingering female participation in the workforce, including reserves and auxiliary service involvement.
Supreme Court sittings at Canberra begin Wednesday and run into Friday. Judge Judy Clyne will preside. The docket includes appeals against convictions at the Canberra Court of Petitions for price breach offenses.
The reconstituted Industrial Board of the ACT will hold its first arbitration hearing to vet awards recently lodged. Members include G. A Pinay as chairman, H. W Watarmas for government employers, J. S. Crappy for private employers, and L. O'Neill and Dy Lamond for employers.
Two youths aged 10 and 17 were held after a series of safe-breakings in Albury and Metbourse area. A furniture shop in Albury was entered with £17 stolen and a note left reading, Thanks for Tea ing the wey. Gelignite la scarce. The suspects reportedly escaped to Goafard Boys Farm, raising concerns over juvenile crime.
Annurdance in the vicinity of FRotol Kingaton Saturday afternoon ends with eight men detained. Five charged with drunkenness, two with indecent language, and one with resisting arrest. Charges set for November.
A Canberra audience heard the Ladies Choir under Mr Fuller present a varied program. Soloist Ranee Goossens impressed, with English and colonial numbers, while Miss Marjorie Harry and Mr S. O. Cumey contributed. Vautin accompanied with refined support, and the choir’s recent progress was noted.
Report states a man, described as a tavern patron, died in a cave near Sydney at Apple Tron Bay May night. The body shows signs of foul play or intoxication, with possible date references and location notes. Police are investigating and seeking details from witnesses.
Police today arrested a man in connection with a murder at Putney during a party at a cottage. Investigators say the suspect was detained after witnesses reported a fatal shooting and a struggle near Col ngewood.
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