Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1944

Page

2

Memory Tribute for Ammth Dumaicn Sie and Family

A memorial notice expresses love for Ammth Dumaicn Sie and Catherine Garling, notes their peaceful sleep, and thanks the Sector, Rev W Holliday, and friends for sympathy. Inserted by Millie Tom NeVithe and Doan Sey Aust TV.

Caet Aan Torin Ammth Dumaicn Tom Howe Colm Ee Boreas Garling Catherine Millie NeVithe Hopitis Atte Ton W. Holliday Kinaly

Welfare to Work YMCA and ACF AIDS Territory Welfare Effort

Executive meeting details for YMCA-ACF Welfare to Work in Northern Territory describe welfare programs and facilities. Mention of 400000 tteneue and 90,000 AFrmadly skewe of comfort, mobile refreshment units, and a refreshment hall with varied patronage. Notes on personnel, supply of furniture, and cultural activities across centers.

YMEA Delepulen Altoarn Melbourne I.e King YMCA ACF Conten M.C LMCIA Ramiatant Mer Firken Hill Madang C.A YMC A Almont

Weather Report Notes Mixed Readings Across Regions

Period ending 9 shows varying readings with uncertain units and several misspellings. Temperature figures include a 12 degree mention and a minimum of 17. Listed places show ambiguous names such as Srookweil Archuen Coomath Nimmitybeit Mombéla with scores or counts like 2 and 11.

Reulbery Srookweil Archuen Coomath Mombéla

Canberra Times Opinion on Australian Referendum Reform

A Canberra Times opinion argues the referendum campaign shows Australia shifting from traditional methods toward centralized authority. It warns reform is essential whether the referendum passes or fails, to restore Parliament, public administration, and national tone.

Astralcans Niele Slash Unuii Avirtatla Lea Commonwealth Australia

Three Killed Five Injured In Tram Smash

Melbourne report details a tram crash near North Melbourne where three women died and five people were injured. Victims named Harriet Mead Worrall Ellen Bird Muriel Bird all of Ascot Vale. Injured include Nellie Anderson Ronald Tims and others.

Melbourne Bond Bacnt Vale LAAT Harriet Mead Worrall Ellen Eilanreth Bird Muriel Florence Bird Axent Vale Ivan Nellie Anderson Ascot Vale Ronald Tims Easendon Mydiay Coleman Pascoe Vale Lawerence Purcell Lawrence Purcell North Metine Yanspor Drivar

Two V C A Awards London Posthumous Honors

Two Victoria Cross awards reported in London with posthumous honors to Corporal Victory Turner of West Cork regiment for valor in Burma and to Corporal Elliott Wot Bargen in Normandy. Turner attacked enemy positions with grenades while Hollis charged a pillbox on Normandy beaches, killing Germans and aiding the advance.

London Gant Victory Turner West Cork Enirerament Burma Maser Barney Ballantry Normandy Turner Mingthoulong Turing Hollis

Missing in Air Operations

Flight Lieutenant Bil Young and Flight Lieutenant P C Young served in World War II. Young led Lancasters from Hyland base for one month and later captained a Halifax crew. He was the son of Mr and Mrs HW Young of Amalie and worked for the Department of the Interior.

Agvice Nna Bon Young BAAS Germany Filla. Young Hyland 1Imontha Lancasters Amalie Department of the Interior Canberra

R.A.A.F. Trebled in India

The Minister for Air announced that the number of Royal Australian Air Force air crew in India has nearly tripled in the past 12 months. Most were trained in the United Kingdom, with others transferred from the Middle East.

Melbourne Dealsford LAVAF India United Kingdom Middle East

Luncheon Lecture at University Hall Examines Reconstruction Training

Acton residents packed University Hall as Prof Milla of Universities-Gammalian spoke on Reconstruction Training and the universities role in educating wage earners for administrative duties. A second luncheon is planned for September 11 with Bishop Burmann discussing Education for Citizenship.

University Hall Acton Uni- Versities -Gammialan University Association Buremann

State surplus report July revenue and expenditure figures

July revenue shown at 1 316 925 with no line item for fire revenue. Total fevanue from the Talwaye appears compared with similar prior year figures. Expenditure and accounting details are presented for the July period with a focus on revenue streams and year over year contrasts.

Ward Confident Of Yes Vote In Referendum

The Minister for Transport Mr Ward said he believes the referendum will be carried. He formed this view after traveling 10 000 miles during one campaign.

IR. Ward Sydney Trepsport Wayd

Urgent Truck Repairs Order Doubled for A.W.C.

In Northern Australia the Manpower Directorate readies to release workers for protected undertakings as the AWE orders 100 motor mechanics to repair trucks and utators. Mr Belleware, MAW Director of Manpower, urged volunteers in NSW to contact local National Ber Mtep Officers for immediate deployment.

Rydney AWE Northern Australia Manpower Directorate le MAW Belleware N.8.w Unis Ber Mtep

Fragmented wartime note on housing numbers and policy

A damaged OCR fragment describes housing figures during a war and hints at government or private measures. It mentions 38 000 homes and references covenants or private roles affecting wartime housing and planning.

Bridging Canada's Racial Gap Weary Yet Persistent

A Canadian perspective on national unity through social reform and economic development. The piece discusses French English relations in Quebec and Ontario, wartime conscription debates, and efforts to broaden French Canadian education and industrial growth. It notes tensions in Montreal and Quebec politics, yet highlights French Canadian pride and wartime contributions.

Canada Teade Brent Caatward —Croe Ottawa Ovka Guebec Montreat Quebec Munirea Cinade Nck Feng Hav Fm Propia Wings Textile Tactar Ind Ausminium Mircreft Vinces Almont Australia Camdluim Ansious Ane Gut Familly Incubos Bncsion Quebec Lginiature Poultion Manber Montreal Fanny Aupa Geo Amustart Ringlish Frener King Politi Quatec Province Royal Find Prinrete Marauant Marine le Mipport Alayor ‘Houde

Referendum Voting Facilities in Canberra

Voters may cast ballots at any time between specified hours at the Sole Electoral Office facility in Civic Park Caner. The notice indicates a special provision allowing any member of the unit to vote, with the outcome or participants not clearly stated.

Vawr Tareas Earth Scheencs Aly Civic Par Canerie

Shortage of Women in Sydney Urges Urgent Labor

Fragmentary report notes a severe shortage of women in Sydney with estimates of more than 1000 needing urgent work. Mentions manpower committee led by Mr Bellomory and metropolitan canneries as sectors affected.

Sydney Bellomory

Increased Dred Fruit Supplies For Season Revealed

Reports indicate higher availability of dried fruit including currants and sultanas this season. Officials note improved stock from suppliers and anticipate greater public access despite some lingering shortages.

Sydney Parker Maloney

ICTOMIAN FATALITIES TO MELBOURNE

Fatal road incidents in Melbourne show fewer deaths this year than in the same period last year. Officials note data released by local authorities reflects a decline in traffic fatalities so far this year.

Melbourne

Rail and road transport disruptions hit city food supply

The Milk Board and transport authorities warn of constrained rail and road delivery as suburban and country trains halt to conserve fuel. Officials indicate one day’s supply could be affected with alternative delivery planned, while rail services may be restricted and some routes suspended near Randwick and Sydney area.

Sydney Td Foods Milk Board Dat Wateon Che Ban Bydney Clube de Ding Om Yoon Toay Randwick

Coal rationing to be deferred amid coal stock fears

Australia delays state coal rationing as stocks remain sufficient for ongoing services. Officials cite careful use of resources and a shift in plans while predicting a future dateline for rationing and operator designation.

Australia Cositelde Monty Silvirclaa Herae Stratton

Secretary Corbett denies government considered joining alliance

Secretary of State Mr. Corbett rejects Governor Dewey's allegation that the government contemplated joining an alliance. He says no such plan existed and expresses willingness to confer with Dewey on non partisan grounds. The Dumbarton Oaks talks aim to discuss a Moscow declaration framework among signatories.

Washington Tht Corbett Dewsy Ork Anid St Hull Hull Dumbartim Saks Hyllasi Dewey Moscow Genera Intarnations Organisation All Pease All Sail Staton Connally

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thanes Church of England Girls’ Grammar School Act Vediog and Day School Hemingway Robertson Canerres Mainall Diy Tony Vatra Ugar Sven the Nuffield Organization England Christian Science Monitor Ar Teirmalivaal Coren Canberra Times Avatimilan Houspmpur Mivd RAAF V.C R.A.A Murptin Tun A.W.C Auckland Wyatt T Sualgat Cosapang Her Twatinnie Mate Tat Patong Tna mArgio Paine Mi’ Mpeatey Onl Guan Company Coutiie Asile Distiey Pelton Aterdare Palllerien Bech Patton S.A Adelaide
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication