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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1944

Page

2

Memorial notices for Gordon in Heaven and others

Obituary notices memorialize Gordon in Heaven and Fane Dougan with family remembrances. The text lists relatives Miriam Norton Lardiner Keith Norton Graham Day Kevin Cure and others who insert memorials, referencing a Route Australia accident on August 27 1941 and a raft accident in August 1943 with memory of loved ones.

Garonfen Fane Dougan Jack Aou Austral Miriam Norton Lardiner Wri Itn Australia Alwava Hie Pais Keith Norton Graham Day Kevin and Pal Cure Ain Siemava Tu Irvin

London honors Morgan for Normandy plan drafting

A dispatch from London reports Lieut. General FE Morgan received the BEI for drafting the Normandy invasion plan. The announcement notes Britain’s gratitude for Morgan’s strategic leadership in planning the operation with Allied forces.

KCB Normandy London Fue FE. Morgan Carin Rearteley New York Thuraay Manila Redto Lantel Prii- Sen Philippines Imahutr Tatas New Tork Clermany Aires

Murder of tram conductress near home

A tram conductress identified as Aline Dorothy Joan Bugin, 22, was killed early Friday near her home in Tunea, with a passenger reporting a muffled cry and a hat discarded near the scene. Police are investigating the murder as details remain unclear.

Aydwey Aline Dorothy Joan Bugin Team Conductaena Eagmufty Tunea Tina Avis Ian

Broad Atlantic Chronicle Feuds and Global Tensions

A garbled compilation from various papers names British and American outlets and fictional authors, hinting at cross continental disputes and editorial calls for reform. The fragment mentions The Mail Herald Express agencies and a generic plea for addressing wrongs while praising good faith.

New Phase in Pacific Campaign Seen by Canberra Commentators

Canberra Times reports analysts view a new Pacific campaign phase as General MacArthur defeats Japanese tentacles from Australia to New Zealand. They warn Malaya, the Philippines, and the Netherlands East Indies loom as future targets while malaria, terrain, and logistics challenge operations beyond New Guinea.

TLE Eupype Packie South West Pear Arbour Hoorovelt Pacie General MacArthur Admiral Nimits Pacific Mac-Ayalue Rillany Australia New Zealand Darwin Owen Stanley Tange Towarns Ate Queshaland America Apa Wu Malaya Netherlands Philippines Malinera Celaben Celaben, ‘Timor, Or the Pailippinos Costhene MacArthur Gromler Guinea New Guinea

Stretchers for Troops in New Guinea

Avatralien troope in the Hanew Sayarog of Northern New Guinea to receive stretchers twice week. Several thousand will be distributed as supplies and shipping space allow. An Australian protection officer at Northary New Guinea Headquarters says infantry operations will be slow, so stretchers will be used wherever practicable. Soldiers would otherwise sleep on improvised bush beds.

Avatralien Hanew Sayarog New Guinea Northary New Guinea Trmmpa

D F C Award To Canberra Filot Melbourne

The awarding body notes Canberra figures in the D F C ceremony held in Melbourne. Presentation names James Thormpann Ter rance of Canberra as a recipient. The event highlights include the mediator role and emergent wartime context.

Melbourne Mitiator Mtr Orekatord Phot Jamas Thormpann Terrance Canberra

Duke of Gloucester Sends Wreath to Australia Journalist Funeral

The Duke of Gloucester dispatched a royal wreath for the funeral of Australian journalist Percy Bayley in Wimbledon. The gesture was reported amid tributes from the Australian press and public figures.

London Duke OF Gloucester Percy Bayley Wimbledon

Weather notes and district rainfall records reported

The report details a period ending yesterday with a high temperature of 104 degrees and a heavy 48 hour rain pattern in the north. District investigations list Crackwell two points Goulburn two Queanbeyan six Bungendore zero Moradwood six Ajumr?n three Cooma two and Hurbule two. The focus shifts to a teachers’ celebration and a request for Al Leachere’s release from duties.

Turing Crackwell

Agreement Reached On Housing Pact Across States

A housing accord was reached at the Premier Conference with a plan requiring passage by Commonwealth and States to ratify. A review is set within 12 months. Curtin indicated each State would nominate authorities to oversee regional roles, with the Commonwealth bearing agreed costs and states sharing administrative obligations.

Commonwealth

Final arrangements for Avalon and Canberra air units

Fragmented report notes final preparations for Avalon and Canberra air training units. Details include Monday September 4 entrainment at Canberra and Queanbeyan, with arrivals from Begs Bombatn Gouna and Yaas. General squadron parade planned for Fire Week at Canberra, September 30, and a season finale ball at Una E Albert Hill in October.

Avalon Paradar Canberra Una Albert Hill Avalos

Prime Minister's rebuff to miners leaders in Canberra talks

The Prime Minister Curtin refused to meet miners leaders amid tensions over pension schemes and wage claims. Officials reported the visit by federation leaders to Canberra failed to secure concessions as they sought to press for continued pension payments and wage demands. The visit occurred as discussions on coal rationing and industrial policy continued and political tensions mounted ahead of a potential no confidence motion.

Federation Canberra Gurfin Souke Curtin Swrma Hit Dar Walle Jena Ital & Gifer Commonwealth Ene Constlintios Minnera Deautery Meare” Welle Stingra' Xnderation Ge. Grant Heneral W. Crooks Morthyrn Canbeire Madorn Tolley Asur Mighail Mir Guin Smisara Country Party

Post war works to employ 50 000 for two years

The National Works Council approved a two year programme to employ about 50 000 men, costing around £153.5 million, with priority given to urgent projects. Prime Minister Curtin promised wide employment across industries, with electricity water and transport upgrades linked to regional planning and parliamentary approvals. Western Australia was asked to submit further proposals up to £10 million.

National Works Council Governmient Co Irilaatar General of Works Harry Brown Latour Lowaeet Tie Uie Olgera Uty Conte Sas Curtin Cammon Alace Ste Arly -Yaaterday Curtin Wold UtUe Sibmit

Nationalisation push fuels mining stoppages and probes

Frida Aurore By Dniy reports a government move amid mine protests at Maitland and Tonen as Crown Solicitor Quinnivany announces action over failures to work. Investigations by the Industrial Authority and Confederation branch assess claims, with minors’ participation in stoppages cited and plans for further prosecutions. The government signals support for nationalisation and industry reform as a Prices Commissioner weighs in.

DNIY Frida Aurore Leatrine Stoplagoon Mattiand Fain Couliery Quinnivany CommonWealth Mobustion Tonen Teitial Industrial Authority Abw AE. Willis Cotomonereaus Investigation Branch

War Production Official Resigns

Washington observer reports the vice president of the War Production Board resigns amid claims the leadership mishandled wartime production. The shakeup follows controversy over allocation of raw materials and strategic assets, signaling a major disruption to U S wartime industrial policy.

Wasmngton Horst Haw War Production Board Dar Wrich

Basis for anti Labour unity in New South Wales

A joint statement from the Democratic Party and the Liberal Democratic Party outlines plans to form a non-Labour United Democratic Party of Australia in New South Wales. A committee of three from each party will draft amalgamation details for submission to councils for ratification of unity with specific conditions.

Rydsey Frias Democratic Party Navn New Out Wales United Demncratic Party Autla Marten Ial Tistement Barsocents Fers Weaver Lander Livereis Whitey Dean Counetia

Fadden urges inquiry into breach of financial agreement

Mr Fadden called for a thorough investigation into alleged breaches of the Financial Agreement involving millions of pounds of public money. He cited the Loan Council and variations of the agreement, stating the final terms were integral to Commonwealth Antilles finance and that state officials could be implicated. He urged accountability and inquiry into the financial conduct and related governments’ roles.

Fadden Matt Oitena Mir. Chiley Commonweauts Antilles Ideom Commonwealth Manny Chey Bald Sind Tony Queenaland Rome Queensland Mr. Fadden Chisensland Ropa

Strikes Threaten Coal Miners Unity in New South Wales

The Common Caine reports that miner unions face strain as strikes risk fracturing ties with federation leaders. The notice claims peaceful miners from the south and east should avoid conflict, stressing unity while condemning disruptive actions. The plan targets 39,400 workers across New South Wales this week.

Minere Federation Common Caine Federation Walcome Haus Nouth Reat Goa Wales

Referendum Count Shows No Majority Shift

garbled text reports referendum count figures with a No majority rising from 23,83 to 394,435. No counts of vaccine votes recorded yet. A mass turnout produced a No majority, with a Net If Progress total for the Bustea area.

Aguren Yeaterta

Allied Troops Near Gothic Line In Italy

A Rome dispatch reports Allied forces advancing toward the Gothic Line in Italy with continued traffic through Rome and liaison with leadership in London. Mentions talks with leaders and ongoing coordination as operations proceed.

Italy Gothic Line

Flying Bomb Attacks Continue Across Southern England

Reported waves of flying bombs struck southern England with thousands launched since June. In August several casualties were noted after hits on towns including Rouen and towns near the Channel. London air defenses attempted to repel the raids and casualties were tallied in multiple communities.

London Thurwasy Air Mintaley England Ares Ahoia Meron Acte Vny Fairensét Uew Emintina Rouen Teal Kraft Uue Sertedd Waril N 2 Mlastien Pettes Rae Rage

More Axis Spies Arrested in Argentina

News from Buenos Aires reports further arrests of Axis spies across Argentina including radio transmitters seized in Buenos Aires and other cities. The dispatch notes a broader counterintelligence sweep, with mentions of Soviet withdrawal from London and diplomatic notes involving Poland, Australia, and the Union, reflecting wartime tensions and shifting alliances.

AXIS Argentina New York United Pree Buenos Alrea Anca le Tne Pats Sis Buenos Aires Ewerv Oper SC Strang

German Fronts Falter Amid Allied Pressure

Secretary to the War reports a weakening German stance on all fronts. He notes divisions in the German Seventh Army near Normandy remain capable, while Allied forces push through Southern France and threaten key river crossings. Casualty figures cited include 1075 losses in five days across Southern France, with wounded and missing alike.

Wanhington Mr. von France Ares Acon Seventh Army Unita Normandy Bijitaon Sreonobin Ithone River Rasa Nehly Bumaon Orst United Suez Corptiain Keitea Caiming

Swedish Break With Ena OO and Tats Bat Tolloving

Fragmentary text references a break or shift involving named entities Ena OO and Tats, with scattered terms resembling VIMY and Pi. Information is too incomplete to determine a clear event, date, or outcome.

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