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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1944

Page

2

Hawke memorial notice for Marvyn Cruiplan

Loving memory of Marvyn Cruiplan, who was ardently killed on August 36. He is remembered by his husband and others in Melbourne. The notice expresses enduring love and remembrance.

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Arrest of U S Journalist in Argentina

Police arrested Arpalda Cortes, longtime representative for The New York Times in Burgos Argentina since 1943, after an address by Mr. Peron at a private stock office event on Saturday. Cortes is held for questioning amid tense conditions following the Peron speech.

Buoxos Ave Bundey Auirrivan Arpalda Cortes New York Times Tavons Linnwrn

Extension of British air services to Rome planned

A damaged OCR fragment notes an extension of British air services from London to Rome via Bourget and Marche, aiming to shorten the terminal trip. The garbled text mentions Dean Airways and a service extension to Rome, reducing a longer Medi trip.

British Air Services Lontom Coupe Dean Airways Onan Ana Ra

Spanish Embassy to Leave Vichy Moves to London

Fragmentary text indicates a note about a Spanish embassy move from Vichy to London. Core entities include Spain and London, with unclear dates and roles. No clear events or outcomes are established in the readable material.

Vichy

Quadrupets in America: unclear report from fragmented OCR

Fragmented text references unspecified events and names, making details unclear. No clear persons, dates, or organizations are ascertainable from the readable excerpt.

NewsIapen Editor Executed in France

In France an editor linked to NewsIapen was executed amid ongoing conflict. Officials have not released full details but authorities are investigating the incident and notifying families. The incident raises questions about press safety in the region.

Newsiapen France

RAAF Triumph Over Enzeds in New Zealand Test

RAAF played a strong match in New Zealand, declaring at 162 with AAP reporting scores of 140 and six. Kem Beuiand took 15 and Wali 8 wickets, while Tac RAAY delivered steady bowling to seal the innings and secure victory.

New Zealand Kem Beuiand

District Mainfalls: Fralutatl Registrations Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a district event titled mainfalls or registrations for the 34 fm yesterday. Terms like Pureein and Demag appear garbled. no clear dates, places, or named organizations are discernible. Further readable details are insufficient to determine scope or outcome.

Coal Black Facts and the Australian Coal Crisis

A Canberra Times article from August 27 discusses Commonwealth Ministers meeting on the coal issue. It critiques government handling, miners’ protests, and potential nationalization or discipline actions impacting thousands of workers. The piece argues for continuous mining and calls out policy failures hindering stable coal supply and industry recovery.

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Australian airmen held in Romania confirmed in reports

A Melbourne report states three Australian airmen are believed prisoners of war in Romania. Identified as Willroy, Flight Scrat, and Serge Alread Weppier, they are said to be at a Timis camp near New Youth Wales with American and British officers present.

Melbourne Croce Tara Willroy Flightscrat S.C. Coupe Binith Nod Pied Serge Alread Weppier New Youth Wales Timis Oour Firuacy Alemen

Ratings Prominent In K ALN Awards

A garbled recap mentions prominent ratings in K ALN awards and references to various names and places. The fragmentary text names individuals and regions, hinting at a ceremony or recognition event with unclear specifics.

K.aln

Howard Florey to Arrive in Ganderrme on September 6

A Royal Society of Australia official stated Howard Florey would arrive in Ganderrme on Tuesday September 6. The note cited uncertainty and limited admittance due to unspecified restrictions while confirming Florey as the discoverer of penicillin.

Ar Howard Florey Royal Society of Australia Alice J. Creapin Florey Ganderrme Seiya Florey Wilares

Duke of Gloucester to Visit Airmen in S W Pacific Area

The Duke of Gloucester plans a visit to airmen stationed in the South West Pacific area. He will address members of the Royal Australian Air Force and send a special tribute to the RAF, following his tour of Australian stations.

Duke OF Gloucester S.W. Pacific Area London RAA RAAT England Sfunoter

Grains and Seeds Under Price Control Discussed

Amid discussions on price controls for grains seeds and fodders authorities note plans to curb rising costs. Officials mention imported materials and subsidies to stabilize farmer input prices while considering increased production by domestic producers and fuel support.

Inky Aly Rite Uae Dat Gould

Ainslie Seeks Shop Plans Delayed by Department Talks

The Amalie Welfary association, amid disrupted discussions from two months ago, plans to reconvene next Tuesday. Mr A J Bowman reported no written reply from the department. Conversations focus on TAP and meeting outcomes, with no firm decision yet.

Amalie Welfary Association Inwlle A. J. Bowman Daley

Referendum and Lancaster Raid Dominate Front News

Readable text shows referendum counts in Australia and a major Bomber Command raid against Konigsberg and East Prussia. Reports describe large vote totals in South and Western Australia, NSW counts, and expected delays in declaring majorities. Simultaneously RAF/USAAF actions include large attacks near Konigsberg and Kiel with Lancasters, Spitfires, and He 111s, plus diversions toward Brest and Brest Harbour, and long range attacks on oil and radar sites.

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Joint Leadership Speculation For Anti Labour Party

Burney reports it was likely that leadership of the new United Democratic party and its parliamentary group would be shared. President K. K. White indicated he might lead the party, with A. W. D. Weaver possibly heading the parliamentary side. The arrangement aimed to be in place by a set date.

Anti-Labour Party Wir Orpvaian Dedman Erik Seth Tramwigs Erty Cre Rand

Printers Protest Against Publication in Chicago

A fragment reports a labor protest by the Printing Industry Rinpiaxvew Union of NAW against Colonel McCormick. The action targets an anti-Eriuan publication, deeming the objection industrial in motive and tied to byowey tensions in Chicago.

Byowey Rinpiaxvew Union NAW Ar. Curtin Colonel McCormick

Fadden Calls Treasurer to Obey Law on Fund Payments

Mr Fadden asserted the Treasurer must follow constitutional law regarding winking fund payments made by states. He cited the National Debt Commission and prior governments, urging Parliament to stop the practice and have legislation clearly validated by authority. He warned that continuing the present method could undermine Commonwealth law and proposed stricter adherence to legal channels.

National Debt Commissions Ae Ae Fadden Wadden Earitustont

Letter to Dorothy Dix in Australia First Inquiry

A damaged 1920s style note describes an inquiry into an Australia Based anti Communist piece. It mentions a Royal Commission tone and references Rex Williams Coyle and Justice Claney. The fragment notes a letter from Mt Stephenson’s Moss Tay home and hints at publication aims in The Publicist.

Dorothy DIX Australia Royal Commision Ownibite Japan Germany Mt Stephenson Moss Moss Tay Oanag Rex Williams Coyle Alstanés Justice Claney

Statements Sought on International Police Proposal

The Russian delegation at the Dumbarton Oaks conference has asked the British and Americans for statements on an international police proposal. The focus is on forming a joint security framework and outlining terms for a future armistice or agreement.

New York

Holiday Makers Stranded by Railway Service Cuts

Chaos hit Sydney holiday travelers as railway services collapsed leaving hundreds stranded from Katombe and Wey Wey unable to reach the city in time to resume work. Coast communities and WA residents faced delays and missed connections as crews battled to restore trains this weekend.

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Miners resume work amid uneven activity at northern pits

Reports from Sydney and surrounding areas recount resumed levers as northern mines restart, with around 100000 tons produced this month amid weather gaps and transport delays. Separate notes note government pressure on coal nationalization and ongoing legal actions against miners, while distant war updates mention Allied air activity and equipment targets.

Aternain Pyle Baturday Burwood

Gaulles Narrow Escape From Assassination At Notre Dame

An assassination attempt on General de Gaulle during a Notre Dame Cathedral service in Paris caused panic and heavy gunfire. de Gaulle was unharmed. Witnesses describe machine guns firing from outside, crowds fleeing, and a scene likened to medieval war as reports from Reuters and BBC detail the chaotic moments and the crowd’s reaction.

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Australian premier presses reforms amid union conference

A conference of unions urged government action as Premier Dunstani warned of rising unemployment fears. He cited Mate Chal Ome Mallay’s stance and referenced developments in New South Wales industry, stressing the need for stable fuel and essential sectors to sustain employment.

Dunstani Mallay Wales Ube

Difficulty in Weeding Strikers From Coal Pits

Ambiguous report notes measures to weed out strikers in the coal pits amid national labor act debates. References Willie Eatman and Fremont actions against workers labeled as “Worker” Federation. Mentions coal industry rules, unions, and protections under the National Security provisions.

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No Relaxation of Priocty Controls in Melbourne

In Melbourne authorities resist any relaxation of priocty controls. The divertar or diversions are discussed with hopes of reducing comminality between agencies and rail operators. Wales remains firm that no relaxation will occur under the Controt regime.

Melbourne Soak Wales

Caulfield Races Balance in Melbourne Shafted

A murky note from Melbourne indicates Caulfield races balance remains unsettled with unclear funding and scheduling issues. Officials weigh options amid ongoing debate, seeking a stable plan for upcoming events in Melbourne.

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