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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1944
Page
4
A historical report outlines proposed government support for farms in Red peak region with a focus on reducing losses and encouraging investment. It mentions 10 to 20 percent service rate relief and low interest loans to farmers, plus conservation methods and long term repayment plans.
Sydney authorities discuss expansion of art galleries to country towns to support regular exhibitions. towns named include Cooma Yass Tumut Wagan Rega Guindiagal and others as part of a new program to encourage regional cultural venues.
A court hearing discussed marriage arrangements for a girl, with petitions and references to guardianship and state wards. The article notes involvement by a juvenile court and related parties, mentioning guardians and appeals linked to the matter. The text references a case and potential guardianship actions affecting the girl’s marital status.
A garbled OCR item lists participants and places from a Rosehill event with many misspellings. It mentions Mandicap and various names such as William Dorper and Lowrie, alongside numerous irregular terms and fragmented phrases, indicating a corrupted sports or handicap lineup.
In a letter from readers, discussion centers on cooperative societies not paying tax on profits distributed to members. The letter notes Mr O Neill's admission that co operatives do not pass ware and argues private enterprise slows ware as political rhetoric.
In a candid letter to lawmakers, Mr. Dedman notes scarce labor and funds hinder industrial and housing projects. Applications for industrial buildings hospitals and communal facilities rise, while rural areas receive favorable review if food production improves, with permit decisions over £5,000 tied to the Defense Committee's recommendations.
The Melbourne Kennel Club hosted sheep dog trials at Manukh Oval Canberra in conjunction with the club’s display. Top dog South’s Mack won the course in 10 tilten hulnuten tuaide, judged by Col. J. Downrilys. Open preliminaries led to an afternoon final with contenders from South Mack McDonald’s Dell and others. The Prime Minister will preside at 2:40 pm opening ceremony.
A combined air training contingent of four squadrons will parade at RLAAF station during two days of activities. No. 28 Rose Bay No. 2 Fairfield and No. 31 Pandwick plus No. 84 Squadron from Canberra will participate in an underway program including training musketry and sports. Cadets and NCOs prepare for the parade and firings next week with marching orders issued for the first wave today.
London notices report honours awarded for victory in Burma. KCB awarded to Lieutenant General W J Slim and KCB to Lieut General GA P Copps. other Indian Army commanders receive GBE and similar awards. Also a nautical accident at Weymouth when foreman Castel Tebards fell from a ship and was fatally injured.
The Reverend Alan Tory arrives in Canberra to attend the anniversary events of a local church. Accompanied by Mrs. Tory he will preach at Braddon and spend a week in Australia. Tory has studied at Oxford St Johns Mansfield and Union Theological Seminary, with postgraduate work in philosophy and psychology.
Friday reports thirty three Australians repatriated from war camps arrived in Australia. Among them were 18 New South Wales ALLE members led by Cummings Green McCasseill Morrigan Raynes Giauttvan and others. They described harsh Prima camp conditions and survival mainly aided by Red Cross parcels.
The ninth annual sports meeting at Ainaire Public School featured a high standard program with Rupert Smith of House winning the overall points. Results span athletics events with champions in sprint, long jump and relay races. notable performers include J Silvis, J Chalke, B Rolle, H Clapman, D Mocyan, and Gira House members in various age groups and relays.
State lottery Friday draw produced chaotic results with unclear entries. First prize listed as 324 linked to a spurious La Syndicate in Mia MH and an odd Cremator Becomit address. Fourth prize cannot be verified and Tuesday draw for Lottery No 108 is noted.
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