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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1944
Page
4
The ACT Advisory Council discussed transport issues at Canberra meetings. Topics included direct pane alarms in shopping centers, university scholarships, housing development, radio programming, and meat rationing reforms. Officials noted progress on erosion countermeasures near Nowra and plans for public conveniences and wage policies.
The Military Cross and three Military Medals were awarded to Vietnam era troops for a December action near Gualka New Guinea. Capt R B Ramee MC led his company against a well-defended Jap position as Lance Corporal Hamilton and Privates Duckworth Pilgrim and Paton earned decorations for bravery during the attack. Herring later assumed command and led a successful assault breaking the enemy post.
A Canberra council meeting heard Mr J A Davies urge provision of rural bus transport to enable secondary schooling. Officers noted transport limits and bus capacity challenges for country pupils, while advocates argued lack of services harms education equity. The motion to study and extend transport facilities was carried.
A Sydney report says official statements discount suggestions Australia would join upcoming aviation discussions. The United States asserted that involvement should be limited to Britain, the United States, and France, with Canada as a possible representative, and no conference in London or Australian delegation planned.
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