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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1944

Page

2

Fragmented News Briefs Highlight Global Events

A garbled dispatch lists varied items including a January preview, mass relief services, and international notes. It mentions Haitian relief, Australian matters, and a planned meeting in Auburn with 200 engineers, dated March 2, timing unclear.

Turner Ram Ivy Nim Orvis Wil Australin Sinuidt Srueiye Austratian Central Electec Auburn Webu Ons Wee

Local Repatriation Committees and Related Confusion

Fragmented notes describe repatriation committees and potential local theater or event coordination. References to services, timelines, and personnel are garbled, with unclear dates or organizations. The readable bits hint at planned actions and possible funding or administrative steps without clear outcomes.

Coupons Available Today and More Deals

Local shoppers are shown new coupons and discounts featured in today’s issue. Available offers include multiple retailers with limited-time savings on groceries and household items.

Government vow tested by deeds in drought of action

A turbulent broadcast of wartime policy critique argues that words on rationing and national effort must be backed by deeds. It claims the government retreats on export controls and coal supply, urging decisive action and a second miners license to avert prolonged strikes.

McCurran Commonwealth Penn Jana Tora Federation Yoorofste Jen Aueriunion Rohn Purkner Economie Organiee Pailey Union Australia Atv Lawall

Canberra Airman Receives DFC in Melbourne

A Canberra airman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in Melbourne for repeated acts of notable courage and skill during demanding operations. The decoration reflects respected service and team contributions under difficult conditions.

Parted Wife Divorce Filing Reported In Turbulent Remains

A clipped and garbled courthouse notice reports a divorce filing by Myrna vy from Jon Mertz alleging incompatible character. The record cites a 1949 marriage and lists ancillary parties or locations in fragmented text.

Myrna Vy Jon Mertz Chey Dunés Ura Duabund Asu

Potatoes Saved Britain During Food Crisis

A government bulletin warns Britain faced famine due to wheat shortages and low yields. It urges farmers to increase acreages from 490000 in 1939 to 960000 in 1844, citing the need to boost potato and grain production to avert starvation.

London Britain Ylekl

Two bombers missing from RNZAF flight over New Zealand

Two Lockheed Hudson bombers of the RNZAF with 14 crew members disappeared while en route to New Zealand after breaking formation in poor weather. Contact with the aircraft was lost after the Westher encounter on Buhday, and only one aircraft reached its destination.

Aucklard Tuentay RNZAF New Zealand Bove Lockheeds Ed Bud Westher Buhday

Welfare Council drafts plan for ACT industries

The Welfare Council met to discuss establishing dustproof and awning of employment in Canberra. Proposals covered expansion of timber and furniture manufacture, a new rayon factory, and postwar industry growth to serve the Territory.

Council of Progree and Welfare Jdsapl Caurrway Griffin Turner New Braddon Wearign Aiaie West Tan Reat Illand Canberra Wuld Rey Waren Kant Undertakings Wauben Australia Pact of Ite Agt Jena Duntreen Iske A.C Ian Bo Riga Aydney Wagyn Canberra Tor B Moore Cunberre Howe Technical College Inberior Ould Svidern Commonwealth Dingwaula Commission Waa Athenie Neconomy Phi Loa Uearth Andersan Palrbbien Auarketa Gmx Mane Landon Bridge Commonwealth Mh Bhivin Uve Auchon-af Burre Usir JM. Hingran Une Castep Brwnkline Elenberd Magan Canworth Avery Bem Interona

Cabinet Prepares for Coal Rationing Threat to Miners

After extended debate on coal policy the cabinet forms a sub committee to draft a rationing scheme. Prime Minister Curtin warns miners over demands for award variations and signals further Commonwealth action to sustain war production with reduced coal outputs amid likely strikes.

Ias Weasley Minlater War Organization of ‘Industry Dedman Muldoy Transport Warders Toy Min Air Curting Miners’ Federation Wells Ann Alle Walla Beasley Curtin Wella Chad Claume Animey Welle Ortiptoyecn Atortead Ansulied Bonnda Mtr Curtin Wald

Portland strike threat may get butcher's license

A Portland public meeting informed by the president of the cheques committee Mr. Fitz gerald discussed government sanction for a second butcher's shop in Portland. The meeting decided not to wake up illegitimate actions while the license was granted.

Portland Hydney Mieme Mr. Fitzgerald

Schools Support Portland Strike Sparks Federation Split

In Portland the teachers union voted to support a boycott tied to the Dargin butcher shop conflict, claiming it served public interest. The move drew complaints from parents and leaders who warned the Federation appeared divided. Education Minister Heffron indicated the issue could test broader public stances.

Dargin Mhop Partin Preal Federation Smequinoa Pact Parent Aubata Lander Country Party Pedder Publis Neveral Portland Roderssen Heffron Maid Toenignt Cutalge Hiv de Puetanent

Meeting vote on wartime export advice committee

Debates in the council-like session involve Dr Evatt, the Attorney General, and Prime Minister Curtin. A subcommittee including Beasley and Norris was formed to assess export actions and postwar employment for women, with expectations that no further public service obligations would be required. The motion passed, aiming to report findings to the Council.

Evatt Cab Wet Takitt Honmutt Hin Aioe Dr. Evatt Nevern Gust Weovle Mr. Curtin Chifley Beasley Eocnmiiton Menara Poland Boakoor Anderma Bowemian Norris Mueeriims Coun Clarie Bladen

Early easing of restrictions to follow no vote

An intergovernmental briefing notes that ministers in cabinet yesterday discussed no urgent need to lift wartime rationing or controls. They expect postwar issues to center on price and wage stability, with further talks between government and opposition possible in coming months to ensure smoother postwar transition.

Annalynie Ube Millirtore Minjrreve

Miners Idle as Coal Output Falls in Postwar Britain

Fragmented OCR notes describe miners idle and 10 000 tons lost to Redney while strikes and government actions loom. Mentions Mary and Gregory Pipator, Northaes Collieries Limited, postwar credits and shifted incentives affecting employment and production.

Maces Yrrauera Mary Mineret Cipling Hs Matibere Raven Prem Aegeracent Saminers Noethaes Collieries Limited Gregory Pipator Saar Se. Ree Mor Ude

Dairy Industry Faces Severe Relapse In Production

A Commonwealth Statistical report notes a sharp dairy downturn from 1942 to 1944 with 19,000 fewer cows and a drop in butter output to about 43,010 tons. Cattle numbers fell, Victoria saw notable declines, and overall milk production dropped markedly as war-time factors and feed shortages hit farmers.

Todasay Commonwealth Aurtrade Tamura Britain Howyer Carver Australia Victoria von Sutton Lebaur Allan

Dairy Production Falls in New South Wales

The Agriculture Department reports a drop in dairy output in New South Wales, with butter production down about 28 percent from the previous period and milk output also lower. Figures show overall dairy tonnage lagging behind prior peaks, reflecting a weaker winter season and reduced processing.

Dney New South Wales Agriculture Departments Tuedon Tryna

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