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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1944

Page

2

Spiritual exercises and sacraments in Canberra churches

In Canberra churches Archdeacon Robertson discusses Christian sacraments as divinely ordained paths to grace, stressing that faith requires active practice, prayer, meditation, and charity. He argues many claim Christianity without real understanding and warns that true growth comes through diligent spiritual discipline and communion with God.

John Obertan Archdeacon Robertson Linn

Unable to determine readable headline from OCR fragment

Fragmentary OCR text presents place names and numbers without clear event or context. Key entities include Bung dor, Arama, Nimuni, Bombala, Delegaty Adaminaby, Kosciusko, Tombong, Benton, Vie, and various numbers. No coherent action or outcome discernible.

Haintett Tubiriscus Bungdor Arama Nimuni Bombala Delegaty Adaminaby Kosciusko

Coupons Available Today

Local readers are informed that deals and discounts are available today across participating retailers. Shoppers can expect reduced prices on household items, groceries, and personal care products. Officials urge careful comparison of offers and adherence to store terms.

Rural policy plan backed by reconstruction commission

A fragmented draft describes collaboration to study land heritage and climate surveys to guide rural policy. It urges flexible funding, state administration retained, and Commonwealth cooperation, with a three nation wide scope to determine rural policy and aid necessary funds.

Destructive Fire Strikes New York Wharf

A spectacular blaze broke out on a New York harbor pier in broad daylight, injuring several and causing extensive damage. Fire boats and land units battled the flames as authorities assessed the unknown total of losses, with early estimates around 9 million dollars.

New York New

Roosevelt and Canberra discuss Pacific defense and island security

The Canberra Times reports Roosevelt's Pacific policy linking North American security with South Pacific island defense. The piece cites the Canberra agreement and postwar plans for possible transfer of Tahu Islands to the United States, stressing UN unity and collective defense.

Mawalien Aleutian Roosevelt Noahla North America Meir Penn Harbour Alu Kiska States Canada Pacific United Nations Pole Islands South Pacific Haoarvelt Puget Sound Preidant Islands Americas Mritisa North Pacific Ruuth America South América South Australia New Zewlard Teyond United States North Ameria New Zealand France Netherlands Tahu Islands Hmnald United Nationa N

Civil aviation policy for post war urged in UK

London Saturday report urges Britain to set a post war civil aviation policy without delay. The Macond report by the independent committee argues delays could hurt Britain’s policy framework and calls for dominions to adopt lead responsibilities in imperial air services with independent review of the British rem Siewert Corporation’s role amid calls for regulated private aviation.

London Britain Commantes Dominions

Poor Treatment Of Servicemen's Wives In New York

Sydney reports outrage among Australian servicemen’s wives in New York over meal allowances. B J Adams, member of the Returned Molders committee, urges immediate action. Australian government reportedly pays members of an ALP to rely on transport home, while waiting.

Sydney Austratis New York B. J. ‘al Adama Rapi Australie

Training Flans For 6910 Tradesmen

Commonwealth recountry announces a 1.0.2 training scheme with a total budget of about £0.2 million for equipment and tools, furniture and general trade resources, and large allocations to three groups Building, Furniture, and General Trades. The Building group gets £220,000 to train 9,750 employees plus £8,000 for lost-kit and equipment, the Furniture group receives £2,000 to train 340 tradesmen, and London-based general training aims at 2,800 tradesmen with £151,000 plus supporting facilities.

Facon Kront Duilding Gwnenl London Tine Tine al Bintan

Cricketer Killed in Action in London

A terse notice from London reports the death of an England cricketer in action. The line lists Cricketer names and clubs briefly, noting service with Avat Major and Morgan Cricket Club, with references to tours in Australia and a match against Weet. The fragmentary text confirms a wartime death without detailing circumstances.

London Avat

Economic factors in birth rate decline in Australia

An official inquiry by the Department of Power Reconstruction examines economic and social factors behind Australia’s fertility drop. Early findings suggest working women’s participation did not rise as expected and marriage rates fluctuated, while overall production indicators show a downward trend from 1901 to later years.

Department of LMI

Boxing and Wrestling Results From Australia and Newcastle

Boxing notes report Alan Mall, former Australian Bantamweight champion, scored a 12 round points win over Ken Stanford in Melbourne. In Newcastle, Tomine Hunter beat Clark on points over 13 rounds. Sydney card saw Joe Grant defeat Sciah, while Tom Lurich drew with Sask Knight in a wrestling bout at Guy Lelemharit Stadion.

Sasourne Alan Mall Ken Stanford Melhourne Mediun Faa Newcastle Tomine Hunter Clark Fydney Joe Grant Jai Sciahiu Tom Lurich Sask Knight Tnt Guy Lelemharit

War prisoners in U S misspent funds during July

A fragment reports war prisoners in the United States with financial mismanagement during July, mentioning Segoe and Wes Inghoding 304 Ms, but the wording is garbled and partial details are unreadable.

Wes Inghoding

Prime Minister Curtin Absent From Major Campaign Events

Prime Minister Curtin was ordered to bed with a throat ailment and will withdraw from key campaign duties. He will not attend the Sydney Town Hall event or other meetings as he recovers, dimming the Yes vote effort ahead of the referendum. He returned to Canberra after a tour of Victoria and South Australia and remained home over the weekend under medical care.

Win Curin Canberra Curtin Sydney Town Hall Brixbanrey Hall Hanuare Minlater Queensland M Peereuts Ptimia U”nastrictex Victoria Bouth Austrella Nimarit Melbourne Van Yeu Tery

Electoral plans complete for national vote drive

The Outer Electorel Omorerake outlines ahead of a Canberra to Sydney trip for the vote. He says the referendum cost will total about 10,000 with roughly 60,000 paid in wages to 38,000 officials supervising polling. A major task is organizing almost 10,000 polling places across Australia, and the plan is now complete.

Omoerake Vo Dovert Canberra Sydney Caren Mclals Arange Austrail

Postwar Private Industry Opportunity for Development

Postwar plan calls private industry to lead development with a focus on employment, living standards, and nationwide reach. Officials highlight the need for responsible growth and inclusive access to improved welfare, while stressing shared obligations in rebuilding the economy.

Rydney Suyday Atari Poatninatel Ceberal Ganathe Aakiey

Closer Check on Shearing Dates

The Fydeny district Deputy Director of Alanpower reports a closer check on shearing dates during a declared period. All abagring personnel must move to new locations where shearing is allowed to ensure full occupation of sites throughout the season amid uncertain conditions.

Fydney Aneu Alanpower Mir Bellemiere Ight Peruvel

Canadian War Gratitude Scheme Detailed for Service Members

A Canadian war gratuity plan announced by Prime Minister Mackenzie King on Friday allocates about £310,000,000 for naval, army, and air force veterans. It outlines gratuities based on days served and periods of active duty, with credits for rehabilitation and conditions for those domiciled in Canada who served since September 5, 1990, upon discharge.

Canada Mackenzie King High Compissioner Justice T Davis Naval Air Forcs Anc Itte Wey Alruitiaun Otal Amou

Textile industry shift near Newcastle and Rutherford

A report outlines a large textile project near Newcastle and Rutherford involving rayon and cotton industries. It notes government support, planned factory activity by American firms, and aims to protect local workers while resuming production of corsets and hinges using Australian materials to reduce imports.

Oalfield Rapitaila Miniater Sat Favo Sapanake Clothing Nevecantie Wederst Waa Mmioge Othe Bie Scalé Industria Newcastle Hunter Dlaketete Vsqusnertoys Aumraila Terunaforite Activitien Commonwealth Rutherford Beasley Hunt Dublings Ant Fabrica Magri Ruthford Australia

UN refuses to renew meat contract with Argentina

United Nations will not buy meat from Argentina due to severed diplomatic relations with Argentina. Britain and the United States decide not to renew the UN meat contract for the term starting September 30. The bloc shipped about 2,200,900 tons to civilians and soldiers last year, with no new contract possible amid strained ties.

United Nations Argentina New York Bunda United Wa Argenting

Canberra Gun Dog Show Awards Stir Controversy

Canberra dog show results spark warnings from local owners about MuC reamful ale. The Sydney event features notable participants including Trish Setier and Bob Manton in the stakes, with awards to Australian bred Eng and Orrorry entries. Dr. Nott did not attend the entry judging.

Canberra Ava Sydney

Brennan Lectures On The CommonWealth Literary Feature

The Canberra Cavalry College hosts a lecture by A F Chisholm BA Dean of Arts at the University of Melbourne. The topic is Christopher Brennan The Man with a lecture to the public starting Thursday evening at the college.

CommonWealth Literary Func Canberra Cavirary College Wit Fe Sake Wi Sho A. F. Chis Aohn Faculty of Arts University of Melbourne Nitsaubjiee Christopher Fireman Protector Hlabim Christopher ‘Bewnnan

Watersiders Advised To Resume Work In Newcastle

The Minister for Shipping Mr Reanley to day advised Wembera Waterside Federation at Newcastle to resume work immediately and that he would ensure the men receive their claim as the Western Council of the Union. More than 400 watersiders are on strike since Tuesday. orders to shipping directing them to port to load and unload will be continued.

Emma Eoamaer Prapairanie Ovary Mia Germany Acense Ital Marr Christian Muguire Moneienor Haydon Newcastle Reanley Wembera

Money Missing From Safe Deposit in Sydney

Police investigate a theft at a city safe deposit where 800 pounds were reported missing. The incident involves a suspect named Darey Bonsall and a deposit recorded around 1 05 am. Authorities seek witnesses and review security at Harold Park and nearby Briar Street club locations.

Sydney Port

Japs Pulling Out of Northern Burma

Fragmented OCR reads of wartime dispatch describe Japanese forces withdrawing from northern Burma and moving south toward the Arakan region. Allies report continued Allied advances with multiple river and railway town actions and German equipment mentioned in passing.

Northern Burma

Cadets Lose to Victorian Colleges in Annual Fixture

In front of about 6000 at the College Oval, Victoria teams defeated RMC Cadets 66 to 21. Melbourne’s Patten starred with 12 goals as Victoria dominated the match, while Newta, Ryne, Greve, Salmon and Lawes contributed on a one sided day for the Victorians.

Te Cope Auiney Collyge Jay Ewraidh Australias Comforts Fund Ines de Tonge Mauraue Phowia Mora Rimkin Tripp Wilkin Beeem Atteckal Hay Hay, In One Ainert Burst Newtoo Amt Byseld Gowla al Ueater Anda Vittoria Red Ronkey Law Fened Bat Salman Greville

Yarrahumia Victories Highlight Mixed Track Meet

Mixed competition at the Yar rtu nin event saw Yarrahumia deliver strong performances with Jade ies i at ear E i tet oct ently Lee thie to ake act from T. and C1 BYE 1, while Grit laclow 2, 8-6 faced tough results. Barton vy a Pama Fairbairn surprised by defeat as the Thrade event yielded 60 lowe nai Yarvntuinin 4 40 det. Norton Miyed 2 addon posted 4-33. St Pauls and other teams posted notable scores in a crowded meet.

Jade Lee Alan Om Anoint Bedan Barta Barton Pama Fairbairn Ohi GriMith Oitsion

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