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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1944

Page

2

Cuts In Services Hit New South Wales Rail

The government orders sweeping service cuts across New South Wales rail and road networks from next week. Express trains between Sydney and Melbourne will run once daily each way, with many regional country services reduced from five to four per week. Some mountains and coast trains will be eliminated and electric rail services trimmed. Officials warn severe rationing and job losses are likely as coal stock depletion forces curbs to be extended.

Sydney Hartigan Hunter New South Wales Murtighn Smriiat Servi Rah Menindee Broken Hill Etary Instock MaMa Ferrier Newcaate Sydney Werres Ltd K. Mether Ania Boanley Mr Mughell Mytiney Newcestle

Vindication Sermon Echoes in Canberra Churches

Archdeacon Reynolds sermonized on a divine vindication amid national trials, urging faithful worship and discipline. He lamented modern apostasies and warned that moral decline threatens the nation, citing biblical judgments and urging prayer and reform.

Wen Killah God Arshdeacon Fagan Ivhavan Carmel Bua Baal Ame Jehovah Rages Dikakicn Germany Uwe Auroly Wallab Gall Brat

Popular Vote Debate Shapes Commonwealth Policy

A report on Curtin and allied leaders handling the popular vote issue, noting opposition to a referendum and preference for a constitutional convention. The discussion centers on Commonwealth powers, wartime constraints, and potential shifts in ministry tactics following the vote outcomes.

Frermas Pews From The Canberra Times Fragment

A damaged clipping cites various Australian and British papers including The Times The Daily Telegraph The Manchester Guardian and Reuters. It notes international press agencies and the North American Newspaper Alliance sharing content with Australian outlets.

Canberre Times Aiocten Proas the Times Dally T Baty Dally Horn Delly Rapress Manchester Guard Reuters Great Briain United Proed and Exchange Telegraph Agency America New York Times Harald Tribune Preas

Referendum Rejection Shifts Australian Postwar Reform Tone

In a Canberra Chronicle style analysis, the piece argues Queensland and New South Wales rejected the Commonwealth referendum on transferring limited legislative powers. It notes the Curtin government received broad postwar support yet faces earned distrust due to ministerial actions. The author urges constitutional reform, stronger Parliament oversight, an independent judiciary, and responsible, liberty-respecting governance.

Uatralians Mtavn Commonwealth Curtin Queensland New South Wales Curie Dumlue Labour Cuirtin Australie Menqure

Budget Ready for Cabinet Budget Presented to Parliament

The Temanoeau 1M. Chueywi is expected to present the 1944-45 Budget to Parliament on Wednesday September 9. The budget was completed yesterday and will be laid before the council for approval after the session.

Temanoeau Chueywi Comaldarey Canek Cuneus

Duke of Gloucester Flies in Australian Manned Plane

The Duke of Gloucester flies in an Australian manned aircraft during a Sunday visit. This marks a continuing pattern of royal air travel and follows a prior Australian flight two years earlier in the same squadron.

Duke of Gloucester Cunaun Gloucester

Coupons Available Today Dominate Local Mailboxes

Coupon flyers arrive with ads from several retailers offering dollar savings on groceries and household items. Shoppers can find buy one get one free deals and discount codes for limited times as retailers promote weekly specials.

Roosevelt Denies Paris Visit Amid White House Ferrying

Roosevelt refutes plans to travel to Paris while officials say he may visit London in coming days with discussions on Far East matters and domestic policy in focus.

Roosevelt Paris Washington Roosevelt Plas Londun

Australian of 17 Essays Hand in Normandy Fray

Fragmented wartime reminiscence recounts an Australian infantryman’s peril during the Normandy campaign. The text references Hewitt, field quarters, private armies, and sappers, describing capture, transport, and a perilous front-line episode with blurred or garbled phrasing.

Normandy London Eveliat

Referendum No Majorities in Four States Reported

The Commonwealth Constitution amendment to expand federal powers faced broad opposition. NSW Victoria Queensland and Tasmania recorded No majorities, while South Australia and Western Australia showed Yes majorities that may be overturned by late results. Total Yes votes trailed No by about two to one, with final tallies pending in several electorates.

Curtis Cates Curtin Andrew Plaber W. M. Hughes Warting Waders Commonwealth Federation Parliamante Gov Lyons N.S.W Victoria Queensland Tasmania South Australia Western Australia Bass Finnetay Evatt Warton Erendura New Heath New Vweastls Hunter and Darling Julitan Barton Cook Dulley Kant Bydzey Lang Weellydney Miniatera Sheina Et Te Nou Mesare W. ME. Hughes F.C. Apenione Norteydney Arringah Sydney Noy Warringals Nusijona Maron Eerie Weld Warman Calare Rede Monaro Gwydir Mums Macquarie Riverine Tmsir Yes Yoann Senay Me. Beally God Darling Downs Une Country Party Fadiea Yescen Gover Yeu Inetd Tenaith Labeas Star of

Post referendum fallout seen across Australian parties

Melbourne and other capitals report mixed reactions as Labour and Coalition leaders respond to the post referendum mood. Premier figures from Tasmania Queensland and Adelaide weighed in noting potential shifts in post war policy and Labour support concerns. Comments span warnings of political consequences and calls for unity ahead of future electoral tests.

Eure Evett Brisbane Wunday Dagtar Meader Facsion Couper Austra Melbourne Damocretie i Demoncratie Party Weaver Iain A. Hughes Coco Wen Lauder Deva Rae Rte Canberra

Complete Figures For All States

A fragmented report lists multiple regional election tallies with Yea and No figures per state or territory. Numerous place names such as VICTORIA and NEW SOUTH WALES appear alongside numeric tallies and informal counts, indicating a comprehensive but messy roll of results.

Heavy rain hits Italian front as Allied armies press

In brutal weather heavy rain disrupts operations along the Italian front. The Fifth Army and opposing forces maintain contact as patrols pursue moves near the Arno and Adriatic regions. Strong units exchange actions amid snow and wet conditions, with both sides seeking advantage.

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Italian Prisoners Revolt Suppressed in Malian Camp

Italian prisoners staged a revolt amid a harsh crackdown, with guards opening fire and several inmates sustaining injuries. The disturbance was quelled by authorities, leaving the facility under tight control and a shaken inmate population.

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