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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1944
Page
4
Ronald Herbert Bt Clare, 22, was sentenced in Dubbo on Friday to five years the malicious wounding of his baby. He was found guilty of attempted murder with the jury recommending mercy due to mental stress. The judge warned against men carrying knives over domestic troubles.
In Sydney on Friday the Central Court fined a hairdresser 230 for publishing an unapproved Tattersall’s Race card and 0 for printing cards bearing a list of horses without names or addresses. Printer Cecil Iohngione paid 20 for printing a list of horses and 0 for other materials without proper attribution. The Menindis Bush Nurse Association was approved to hold a meeting on November 4 by the AJC committee.
London thursday reports bomb damage and deprivation may delay the Derby for five years. If war ends this year the race could return, with Abbeville Van Byck Kimbell among likely runners. Scratchings list Pelt Neon and Crdimatord among the few noted names.
National Football Grand Final today features Navy in a title pursuit as they aim to emulate Goulburn’s 1982 success. The open game at 2 60 pm promises standout players and a competitive clash with a junior prelims matchup preceding it.
Fragmented OCR report describes alleged borax cartel activity to restrain trade and influence world supply. German cartel members faced no indictment due to stock holdings. notes uneven pricing favoring France, China and Japan amid tariffs. Assistant Attorney notes strategic treaties and market allocations, mentions a small refinery threatened by action.
Paris reports limited bus and underground service with severe crowding. Taxis unavailable, streets filled with Meyetes, cooking scarce, and power mostly out except for hotels and fires. First coal trains arrive, wheat shipments freed, 5 000 tons of meat released, Britain sends 50 000 tons of soap, signaling cautious optimism amid shortages.
Rain fell across the tamial fend eastern ress of the plate during the 24 hours ending at 9 am today. The heaviest fall occurred at Oberon on the Central Tablelands. Notable falls in the northwest slopes included Woolbrook with 4 inches. Southern Tablelands reports show Crookwell 7, Goulburn 2, Gunning 6, Yass 9, Canberra 14, Queanbeyan 14, Delegate 1, Kialla 6, Adamnab 8, Finnoyne 3, and other figures noted.
Lottery No 1100 was drawn today with results led by first prize No 1019 "Birthday" Syndicate led by B Gardiner and Tanio Breat Bi. second prize No 755 awarded to J Fyne at Herbert Street Rockdale. third prize No 3796 "Alone" Ayn Shoate HL J Shaw at Monterry Street Rab Jourdan. additional entry 30880 "Lusky Led" Syndhesis Is Sprowics at 64 High Street Harris Park. Lottery No 101 to be drawn Tuesday morning.
Fragments report gossip triggering a woman’s suicide at her home in Mort Svaney's area. Stanley Layton states the death of Mand Anderson Macdonald, 54, was caused by distress from rumors. Officials arrive as UN relief administrators Lithgow Osborne and Rolf Nugent reach Australia for a three week visit to aid postwar reconstruction. The justice minister notes a wartime rise in women in gaol due to social ills and exploitation.
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