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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
2
In a wartime column, Victor E. Lones addresses readers about Victory Loan support, urging Australians to back the war effort. He notes doubt among the public and questions whether anyone should refrain from backing those fighting for safety and national security.
The text discusses the Curtin Government seeking to enlarge Commonwealth Parliament powers through a referendum. Attorney General Evatt urged backing Canberra constitutional conference terms to avoid a referendum, with urgent messages to Tasmania where the council rejected the Canberra agreement. Some ministers doubt the constitutional amendment will pass.
An Australia era critique accuses Minister Calwell of using extraordinary wartime powers to suppress national newspapers in two capitals. The piece condemns Curtin government overreach, notes silence from the Acting Prime Minister, and argues for careful scrutiny before granting extended powers after the war.
The Parliamentary Labour Caucus approved a new state ministry with Mr Cooper reshuffling portfolios. Hanlon moves from Treasury to indicate a path to the Premiership while Foley succeeds Hanlon at Health and Home. TA William remains Minister for Agriculture and Stock amid questions over his readiness.
The Australian Purchasing Commission chief in Washington says clothing Textiles Wan is bound for Australia and that the ban will be enforced. Mr LR Macgregat notes efforts to secure sources, with discussions on cost and supply.
Sir John Anderson opened the budget noting no tax changes. The focus was wartime spending and inflation risks. The speech highlighted war aims in Europe, living costs, and policy balancing amid expected price rises.
The article outlines Chancellor Kingsley Woodlusd's postwar budget plan, promising no tax rate changes while aiming to fund the anticipated deficits from savings and borrowing. It notes an eight percent revenue projection from inflation, measures to boost colonial sugar preferences, and a proposed beer tax rise to fund support without hitting consumers.
Reported naval clashes in the channel near Helliah Tariy describe British convoy defense as enemy E boats and fast launches attacked. Royal Navy destroyers Campbell and Crigmite Halsved engaged, sustaining damage but driving off the enemy. two groups of E boats were reported, with several hits and limited casualties.
Readable fragments describe Allied notes to neutrals, Sweden's replies on armament trade, and a crash in Montreal. Other items include a naval decision debated by Admiral King, British wartime spending shifts, readers letters on canteen milk, and diary-like reports on food, fuel, and morale during 1943.
April 26 A A component reports American forces have occupied and fortified a key Aleutian Island. The Associated Press correspondent in Alaska says enemy reconnaissance indicates Japanese efforts may aim at railway or other defensive works on the island.
73 year old William Charles Basten reported for duty with the Keys Mevy on Monday at Fartemouth dockyard. The note describes his long service era and comments on younger workers, reflecting on his dedication and readiness to work until after the hast.
A London led cable reports that Britain and the United States are considering a broad understanding. The proposal, attributed to major officials, envisions a wartime and postwar framework including a formal alliance only by a narrow majority, with a push for a world federation and a stabilized balance of power.
Anzac Day observances extended abroad with services in London at Saint Martin in the Fields and in New York on Fifth Avenue. The Australian and New Zealand contingents attended along with high officials including Prime Minister and the Australian minister for Supply. The event drew attendees across churches and the image ballroom, marking a significant overseas tribute to fallen servicemen.
A Brisbane milk shortage tightens as officials project an earlier and larger shortfall this year. Producers face reduced yields from aging herds and fierce demand. Authorities expect ration adjustments and stock reallocation to curb the impact through May, with potential measures to boost production and supply.
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