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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
3
A battalion parade is to be held at the TURE Range on Baader to train intercompany teams. The exercise will fire, with company personnel detailed for the rear relief duty. The Adjutant will report at the butt ends at ORIN, with personnel on parade duty.
A Canberra report warns of a potato shortage as storage facilities are scarce and supplies dwindle. Growers shift potatoes away from Canberra to prevent frost damage while plans to build a store at the railway station move forward and a 10 percent crop increase may meet demand if shortages persist.
An unclear report notes Premier McKell planning to introduce legislation addressing a method or policy related to prohibition. Friends or opponents from Weaver’s position are mentioned, with commentary on differing opinions within the government.
Sydney reports a rising rural housing shortage with the Howny Commission filing findings. The minister and officials discuss urgent housing seed needs and potential town by town consideration. Eviction notices and overcrowding in countryside homes highlight the crisis.
The two Canberra clubs start their new trashn play on Saturday afternoon with Durie and Port Kembla visitors to the Canberra club. A concert and pictures are planned at the pavilion Saturday night. Several players are rejected for the October 1 match and a second game is scheduled for 10 am Monday. Local players wishing to participate must notify the election committee.
Canberra ALP members discuss aging pensioner relief and housing access at a council meeting. A Canberra Chamber of Commerce submission, cooperative society plans, and ministerial actions on milk distribution and interior department allocations are outlined, with branches in Belconnen Queanbeyan and Captains Flat contributing donations and support.
The Australia First Inquiry in Melbourne reported documents with seals and symbols were produced. Mr. Dovey KC stated a member named Alexander Rudd Mille was detained from May 7, 1943, to December 17, 1943, and claimed 61 associates were involved.
Public notice warns employers to file Form D under Workmen's Compensation Regulations by the specified September deadline. Includes penalties of 10 for noncompliance and directs where to obtain forms and guidance from the Civil Branch and Department of the Interior offices in London and Kingston. Entities include Department of the Interior and Civil Branch offices.
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