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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
4
The September ration coupons will cease at all post offices on Saturday September 38 and October issues will be issued from Monday September 3 to Saturday October 2. All dates and procedures apply to the Australian Capital Territory.
In Melbourne a Royal Australian Air Force awards ceremony honors pilots. One captain, J. Gibson of Lismore, receives the DFC after completing a mission despite severe damage. Flying Officer W. Gould of Newcastle also recognized. details note a blade and engine challenges during flight near Tamworth.
A Roxteraty Children s Court report describes cases of neglect involving four children. The court noted conditions under which the children were found, revealing neglective conduct by a parent or guardian. A police officer observed the household conditions during an inspection at 4:30.
A boxing match at the Sydney venue saw Thurwing Utomy of Hoke A Sydney win by decision over Vimo Dameron in the tenth round after Dameron’s right hand injury forced Elliott to retire on a damaged left hand.
John L Daview argues that cooperative societies claim 000,000 in rebates over three years while private traders pay no tax, urging the government to apply fair play to all. He cites a Canberra discussion at the Alate Public Rehoo t and criticizes preferential treatment for cooperatives.
Fragmentary OCR text references the BMA and a secretary figure with remarks on appointments, health formulary actions, and a winter for health in a medical context. The readable portions suggest discussion of attitudes and potential changes, but are garbled and lack coherent facts, dates, or names.
A.C.T. HOCKEY invites listed players Garnett Cleaver Pittard Yeend Holmes Hill Walch Townsend Keira Taylor Barna to attend Grimith ground on Eight Hour day at 10 am and Saturday at 2 pm to form a nine member team to face Knowles Mitford Head Brit tanarpe Ye Taylor Tetar Prter bridge Goaney Mullock Craft Pike Baker Billeting required and secretary Gordon of BORD requests attendance of willing players.
The event was won by Men Parbury with a one stroke margin. Notable scores included Parbury 511734 Mine N Dwyer 14k Ryan Ika and Cooper 45-8-A7. A secret holes competition was mentioned.
The draw for the Queanbeyan and Dinteret Coursing meeting set for tomorrow lists entrants for the Canberra Stakes and related heats. Names include Wee Catilyan, Randall, Minda Gilde, Lady Cotter, Speedy Fan, and several others in multiple divisions and heats.
Fragmented report lists horse names and race details at Rosehill. Mentions include categories like One Mile and 110 Yards, various stages, and placements. unclear due to OCR errors but references racing events and participants.
Buyers faced heavy pressure with 62003 head penned at Flemington Bale yards. West weld goods held firm while other classes showed irregular values. Wethers around 35 shillings, bulls and cattle steady with slight rises, primes varied up to 54 shillings for heavy bullock beef.
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