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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1944

Page

2

Bonuses for Canadian servicemen under discharge bill

Ottawa reports Prime Minister Sir Muckinare King introduced a bill to grant bonuses to servicemen upon discharge from the armed forces. Some bonuses could reach 4280, and the plan aims to total about 730 million dollars, helping Polish underground funds and wartime efforts. The package signals broad military welfare and allied support moves amid ongoing tensions.

Ottawa Theraday Sir Muckinare King Tom Day

Industrial Peace in South and West Mines Report

Fragmented OCR note mentions seven mines in the North and South West regions, with unclear details about production, dates, and locations. The readable portion hints at industrial peace and potential summaries of mine activity but lacks concrete names, figures, or events.

Reduction in Return Rail Fares in Sydney

Friday reveals a new transit policy lowering return fares to align with single fares for short journeys. The measure, effective from September 3, adjusts pricing for travelers within nine miles, offering a 40 return fare for the first five miles and a reduced fare for each additional mile.

Sydney County Archs al Prinent Paterces Santember 3 Alan Roar Tuvellers

Coupons Available Today in Local Advertiser

Local page highlights multiple coupon offers valid today across retailers. Shoppers can save on groceries and household essentials with limited time discounts, printed and digital versions, while supplies last.

Elder Statesman Voice Sets Tone At Australian Debate

A long discussion on leadership and policy traces the influence of elder statesmen in shaping Australian public life. The piece references respected figures, the value of experience, and appeals for steady direction amid debates on national decisions and governance.

Fragmented wartime dispatch fragment with obscured names

An unclear wartime report mentions a sharp flying bomb raid in the afternoon, referencing figures such as the King and Lat Gowri, with honors listed in abbreviations like VC and GCMG. The text is garbled and contains partial phrases about a raid and air operations.

United Ting Lat Gowri GCMG Das

Uncertain Term Powers In War Referendum Debate

Prime Minister comments on an Allied opinion about the powers and term of government during wartime. He notes no clear ground to oppose prolonging authority, while factions discuss whether to extend powers until war concludes. Curtin indicates the opinion supports his view after reading it.

Renetves Ny Curtin Ixclowe Australia Altea Mr. Curtin Canberm Patienia Nahy Ben Ghuibi UN Honen Osborn Joe Ann B. Hurtey

No Federal Scrutineers At Referendum

The Prime Minister stated that the Commonwealth Government would not ask the Governor-General to appoint scrutineers for the referendum. This follows the same procedure used in previous referenda.

My. Cuttin Common Wealth

Premiers Conference Time Not Limited By Parliament

Prime Minister Curtin said the Premiers Conference would continue after Parliament rises. The conference is set for August 24 and Parliament resumes for the Budget on August 30.

Bombers Used as Ambulance Planes in New Guinea War

Converted bombers once tied to bombing runs now serve as medical airlift in Dutch New Guinea campaigns. Hudsons flown by Squadron Leader J W Warwick of Adelaide carried wounded to the mainland, completing over 1000 flight hours before battle damage. In the South West Pacific, these planes evacuated 14 patients daily amid heavy anti aircraft fire.

RAAF Dutch New Guinea Aly Ambulance Hudson Prince Noemfenit Laland New Caines J. W. Warwick Adelaide

No Rain in Riverina Light Falls Across North

Weather notes show scattered rainfall in parts of New South Wales districts with drought conditions persisting. Rain totals include Crookwell seven points Bunyaragore three Trasdwoot three Aral five Cooma Wionmitabel twelve Tambatnis eight Kinndin ten Adominably four Hosciubkn zero Benung one Vie t forty eight Delliok nore Vie three.

Wednraday Henry Faia Naka Wenaw Savins Calimatax Iti Southra Croakwell Bunzvagore Trasdwoot Aran Cooma ‘Wionmitabel Tambatnis Delogale Kinndin Adominably Hosciubkn B. Tomfeng Benung Dellioknore Vie

Army manpower policy meets opposition in parliament

Reports say the federal government’s manpower policy faced strong opposition from the Army faction and the Prime Minister’s team after a consultative session with Army, Navy, and Rope and Navy representatives in Melbourne. Official briefings suggest War Committees estimate considerable reliance on civilian labor for war industry, while the Cabinet plans to address the issue at a later meeting.

Curtin Yeaterday Melbourne Wervic Atunpower Tr Bia NRW Wurti Omerntat

Mines laid by plane in vital German canal

London Friday. Bomber Command night mission laid mines in the Kiel Canal area, marking and deploying anchors to cover a stretch of water. Air Ministry reports a heavy attack with bombers supported by fighters, targeting fuel dumps and rail junctions while weather remained clear for the operation.

London Woodnaday Air Ministry Kamba Beylin Lanvautere Rallaxes Bardeuun la Pailice Bouthier Hagland Alice Citer

Comparative lull on Italian front continues gains reported

In the Adriatic sector the MBhth Army Ange drives enemy from hills between the Misi and Cosand Rivers. Italian troops capture Beapessand Monterada and Corinalda as six enemy planes are destroyed and 17 aircraft are claimed. German reports say Florence troops withdraw to the Arno's northern bank to thwart Allied destruction plans.

Lonnon Adriatic Saaann Mbhth Hillehte Misi Cosand Nave Lowbrok Beapessand Monterada Corinalda Florence Arno Florenne

Imminent Armistice Talk Reported Between Germany and Finland

A New York Times report indicates Helsinki and Moscow reached an in principle agreement on an armistice. Evacuations of Finnish legation members' widows and children are described, with a suggestion the announcement will come at an opportune moment after the German army clears a major pocket.

New York Germany Finland Findish Legation Alackhaim Saya New York Times Gheervere Helsink Moscow Fed Faitie Pouket

Success of Balkan Air Force gains in fight against axis

Report from London says the Balkan Air Force has destroyed more than 100 enemy aircraft and disrupted the German sea supply route from the Balkans. The new force, headed by Air Vice Marshal Sir Keith Park, will provide air support to ground operations and reinforce resistance movements in Greece, Yugoslavia, and surrounding areas.

London Rrany Shame Dubro Alma Balkan Balkans Mitral Lund Inture Wasuinetos Sumatera MteiLiniwry Kio Klr Oger

Canberra Hospital Board reviews staff, dental clinic seeks changes

The Canberra community hospital board meets to discuss funding, staff shortages, and improvements. It notes dental clinic expansion plans, a new obstetric block, and a request for manpower support while outlining trainee positions and interior department inquiries for future hospital layout and recreation facilities.

Bern Anid Department of the Interior Nott Manuke Muir Beral Puply Dorman Chalman Anc Brophy Act Braidwood Wrone Nealth Nsw Bwitemia Chinon Hittwlayna Decouatire England AD. Wraer Rite Nealts G. Dorman Hopley

CCC Personnel Reduced Across All States

An official spokesman disclosed that CCC staffing has been halved from a total strength of about 3,000. The reduction affects all states and will be advanced in phases as the agency reorganizes under new directives.

Melbourne Prin CCC Ail Tala AWC Gary Uh

Gowrie Made Earl of United Kingdom Governor General

The King created Lend Gowrie an Earl of the United Kingdom and appointed him Governor General of Australia. The honour was announced last night in a bulletin issued by the official secretary to the Governor General Captain Bracegirdle.

Lend Gowrie United Kingdom Australia Gowrie Bracegirdle

Censorship Inquiry Concluded in Melbourne Hearing

The Melbourne inquiry concluded with Willis Webb as commissioner noting a yearlong inquiry into alleged wire tapping and interference. Witnesses described interrupted conversations and the department of information investigations, while evidence suggested possible tapping and suppressed communications during the inquiry process.

Melbourne Cancn Ie Willis Webb Cri Dea Ums Bery Agia Nia Roa Fedden Tata Peice Winner Cours Bes

Censorship Conviction Quashed on Appeal by Editor

An editor, Roberts Billets, secured a successful appeal overturning a censorship conviction. The case involved alleged breach of censorship rules and drew attention nationwide as authorities reviewed press regulation. The magistrate’s missteps were noted, prompting broader scrutiny of editorial administration.

Oett Ce Uy Roberts Billets

Public Servants Liable for Libel on Press Statements

The State Pull Court ruled that public servants may sue for libel over statements by and about officials. The decision upheld that newspapers publishing such statements are privileged only under certain conditions, with a trial by jury anticipated. The case involved George Watson, deputy Commonwealth Solicitor, and Henry Gregory Forster, secretary of the Northern Colliery Proprietors.

Byonry Ate Paches Nowapapere George Wesan Commonwealth Cree Cape Northern Proprio Watsot

Crusade Against Pawnshop Case Maps to Federal Probe

A reported federal inquiry centers on a pawnshop sting with claims of a large gold coin hoard and a separate allegation of a fraud scheme. The proceedings name Mr Shand and Rady for Li rani Pasaer of Cam reagh Street and reference a court action in Ni posmension with a substantial sum involved.

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Rowdy Meeting Sparks Debate at Wa University

After a long seated session, university counsel faced disruptions and a tense atmosphere as frustration rose among attendees. Calls for accountability echoed, and officials promised to address concerns in a follow up session.

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