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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1943
Page
2
Fragmented notice from Canberra appears to advertise subscriptions and a special sale. Mentions Mary Mort and Cooyung, and service of application. Provides price 63 per Sau in advances and canberra outlet details.
In a terse notice from Byoney, Weider, the minister confirms appointment of Toller to lead the Australian Clothing Company Adela. The move aims to stabilize supply and guard civil services amid a contravention case. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
Fragmented report describes Japanese forces in Timor accused of brutality against Portuguese and locals. Text notes collateral violence during occupation, touching on farming and settlement duties amid wartime control.
Reuters dispatch from Cairo notes veterans of the desert war voicing complaints about Allied leadership and tactical decisions. Report mentions casualties and army divisions, with focus on Montgomery’s command and the North African campaign’s evolving course.
Washington telegraph edition reports military circles debate whether General Marshall will remain abroad. One view holds he will stay in London to command the Allied invasion forces, while others anticipate a return to Washington to resume duties as Commander in Chief.
The article outlines revised higher prices for ducks and geese with live versus dressed poultry pricing. It notes wholesale live poultry, market stalls, and objections to weighing birds by weight, citing potential effects on market bidding and overall cooked poultry costs.
Curtin describes a high level meeting with General MacArthur outlining strategy shifts for the Pacific theater. He notes a pivot from defense to offense, stressing Australia’s need to balance manpower, naval power, and industrial output with Allied support to sustain operations across Rabaul and other fronts. The Cairo declaration and allied resolve are highlighted as guiding milestones.
Australian and American troops, aided by Navy Seabees, transformed Finchunkhafen airfield. Engineers cleared and graded a coral site, blasted through dense forest, laid a white gravel runway, and carved drainage as heavy equipment moved in. Two army engineers and 230 men worked alongside Seabees to complete the project rapidly.
The Prime Minister warned Empire Parliaments about postwar realities. He argued for cautious expectations, predicting limited territorial changes by Germany, Japan, and Italy and stressing shared postwar responsibilities for Australia. He urged reforms in social policy, economy, and international cooperation to rebuild a peaceful order.
A report notes the arrival of Mar Excellency the Lady Gowrie in Sydney yesterday. She was accompanied by Mime Ivie Price and met with local figures at the Crone in Martin Prior.
Government orders restrict lighter hardwoods for building and furniture in Victoria. Aims to curb export risk amid wartime demands, with approval required from the Timber Controller and wartime ministry authorities. Timber allocations focus on ash and white mountain varieties to balance construction and manufacturing needs.
The article reports that Tad Cros Hociery says Japan would permit delegates to visit prisons in Asia including Japan, Java, and the Philippines, while implying Japan may reveal a blog to conceal details. The piece is unclear and discusses travel permissions and possible concealment.
The piece notes the Farrer Memorial at William Jarrn Farrer’s birthplace and its inaccessibility to the public. It mentions the historic wheat breeding work and a tribute statue erected by the Commonwealth in honor of Farrer within the old home district near Nine Hill, highlighting local historical ties and the memorial’s status.
Fragmented wartime report describes Australian Line corvettes and other ships delivering petrol and screening for convoys to the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters. It notes involvement in evacuations, bombardment support, and patrols from 1940 onward, with names like Wollongong and Randale appearing amid ship movements and port calls.
Obscure OCR note reports a death related to a union, mentioning the Bakers Union and a summer conference of the union trades federation. The text is garbled but indicates a death and an annual meeting adjournment with references to union titles and dates.
Production figures show a diminished output this week with about 0.0 tons, a drop from prior weeks. The report notes the Stanfield Main No 2 and Ronmfield Collieries in the West as key sites contributing to the overall production, marking this period as one of the best-peril weeks for many months.
This report notes the re election of miners leaders led by General President Wells and General Secretary Be, following a union vote. Names such as Oran 10811 and D Davies 4631 are cited with voting majorities and district results, reflecting broader worker leadership continuity.
Miners' wages are central to a dispute in which funds and fine payments are discussed. The report references mine names and locations including Stanford Brain and Eltington, with a board hearing requested by local officials to resolve monetary issues.
In Jowneville a severe tobacco crop failure was reported with most sea crops destroyed by a storm. Only a few growers near Wood Yhostwood remained. industry officials noted lower quality tobacco due to abbreviated maturation. Government measures sought to reduce waste and regulate imports amid the loss.
Misread and garbled text discusses nurses seeking greater representation under the Manpower Act. Victoria Royal College of Nurses president Matron Mel calls for proper civil service representation and warns against misinterpretation of assignment rules. A deputy director notes that nurses in other occupations must report to manpower authorities if not registered, or risk unemployment.
State health authorities unite to monitor an emerging dengue fever epidemic as doctors report cases. The department directs medical services to track progress and implement watch measures across affected regions.
A brief note from New York World explains Britain and America engaging in postwar monetary stabilization discussions. The report outlines the core aim to reshape the international monetary system and the roles of key figures in shaping the plan.
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