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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1944

Page

2

Soldiers Study Theology Melbourne Then and Now

Fragmented report notes a student body or choir event at Melbourne University with limited coherent details about theology studies, concert tours, and hospitalities. Mentions chairs, arts, and service, with several garbled phrases and uncertain dates.

Melbourne Tueeday Universiy Ante Sion Telle Rexsand Saat Soar Azervicy Australia Julie Bydney Tunsday Churchill

Untitled historical clipping on wartime wool transport

Fragmentary clipping notes wool transportation progress and yields, mentioning a past measure, a twenty percent decline, and limited details on related duties and figures. The text references Asia and Australia and hints at urgency in logistics.

ACTU Urges Basic Wage Review Across Commonwealth

The ACTU presses Congress today for a uniform 40 hour week and child endowment payments. A push to implement wage reform seeks immediate action with support from representatives Crotty and Thor in presenting the case to the government.

A.C.T.U Sydney Commonwealth Governorul Commonwealth Measra Crotty Thor

Weather Chaos Hits Continents Amid Dust Storms and Thunder

Unsettled weather features scattered rain and thunder across districts with a warm trend and gusty northerly winds. Reports note scattered showers, higher temperatures, and dust storms in western areas, while Gippsland and Melbourne face dangerous fire weather with hot conditions and strong winds.

Wenthar Whawelm Newnan Islay Taurke Owburn Gippsland Melbourne Livia Wallin ML Mailer

Weather report fragment with limited readable data

Fragmentary forecast notes indicate a Tuesday arc motor temperature at minimum and a 3 pm maximum. Mentions 24 round ending and a minimum value around A48 with gre. Local station acronyms appear inconsistent and unreadable.

Cangerra Min Man Nam

Tea 47 10 38 Agar Buster City Metaday

Coupons fragment mentions epiponemy and Tinting A and B with unclear context. Readable items name Tea 47 10 38 agar and Buster City Metaday.

Aday

Menzies urges foreign policy shift postwar

Prime Minister Menzies calls for a global postwar role for Australia and a strengthened defence, arguing immigration fuels economic growth and trade and that Britain Europe and the United States offer markets. He warns against dependence on others and urges a robust permanent defence.

Fort Jum Seei Austentie Tur Misty Australia Australie Menzies Esneraaly Gare Great Britain Europe United States of America Miniles

Australians Reflect On Liberty And Postwar Peace

A Canberra Times opinion piece discusses how wartime freedoms in Europe reveal the fragility of liberty after tyranny. It argues Australians must balance self‑determination with allied aims, warning against encouraging unstable foundations for future peace while supporting order and restraint.

Uatilalia Aua Aniane Europe Ukaly Belgius Inwlosennas Greece Japan Belgium Italy Chang Whsich Tuten Aled Polley Kursow

Arting General Wirgton Prugan Treated After Injury in Canberra

Reports say His Excellency the Arting and Sir Alfred Dayidean, general manager of the Bank of NAW, underwent medical attention at Government Hours in Canberra. The general is improving and out of danger after the meshing incident yesterday.

Wirgton Prugan Lic Wodern I Bank of Naw Sir Alfred Dayidean

Girl Swims Three Miles To Seek Aid From Water Rescue Yacht

A 19 year old girl from North Kenwa attempted three rescues during a boating incident near Fort Phi l Bay. She swam three miles through choppy seas to obtain help for three companions in the water. The Royal jon Yacht crew aided the group and assisted in the rescue operation.

Melbourne Tuanday North Ken Wa Fort Phil Bay

Casualty List Missing and Wounded Named in Report

Casualty roll lists L/Cpl Winter Pam previously missing believed wounded. Cpl RS Pepper Queenbeven reported as wounded or dead. Names appear in the latest casualty edition with status updates.

Curtin Making Good Progress in Canberra Return

Acting Prime Minister Ford said Curtin showed progress on his return from Melbourne as Australia pursues a recovery. Cabinet colleagues and party men expressed forward steps toward Curtii’s ongoing and unilateral efforts in the government.

Canberra Melbourne Ford Curtin Hs Madionl Avin Collaugven Megioaen Ae Party Ils

Pre School Centre Plan Outlined for Ainslie District

Ainslie residents gathered for a Pre School Centre meeting organized by Die Amalte Progress and Welfare Association. A provisional committee of 11 was appointed to arrange details for a new play centre as Pendred outlined child development stages and the department's offer to fund and build facilities in districts.

Ainslie Die Amalte Progress and Welfare Mise Pendred Mian Pendred Department of the Interlor Fensie Sander Manary Patton Campbell H. Freem Mechaises Pomeroy T. Grain W Shay Coglan Bob Goodwin B.C. Taunton

Seed oats price announced by Prices Committee

The acting Prices Committee announced a price for seed oats to growers and a distribution plan. The new price schedule aims to encourage marketing for farm needs, with sale dates and allocation set to support orderly supply.

sbeCarthy Pune Rakoviling

Australian Prisoner of War Association Meets in Canberra

The Meat annual general meeting for the Canberra branch of the Australian Prisoner of War Association was held at Albert Hall. Mr Ridney Bald and Mrs Wright spoke to members about the association's work, reports showed 9 000 prisoners still in captivity, and the group outlined membership growth to 26 000 across Australia with many volunteers and relatives of prisoners.

Canberra Wes Ratullvier Albert Mall Ridney Bald Mra Wright Beach Yeorge Une Re. J Tangemanta Miouly WCA Manda Brack Mire A. Hind Apehdescun Robertaun Mr. Smith Te N.B.W Association Australia Rity Germany Italy Ted Crowe Smith Ure Wright Memnera

LAMB STEALING CHARGE LEADS TO DEATH INDICTS

Report from Arundel Susian court where 12 young officers face murder charges linked to a lamb theft. A shepherd testified seeing the suspects near a ditch where bodies were found wrapped in blankets. The bench heard alleged taboos and questioned the defendants’ involvement.

Ahewn Arundel Susean Air Force Fara Wallond

Concert program in Canberra features Grieg Debussy and Cuban rhythms

A Canberra concert evening organized with the Australian Broadcasting Commission presents works by Grieg Bachian music era pieces and contemporary composers including Debussy and Ravel. Performers Lael and Dorothy Kennedy with guest artists perform Grieg variations and other selections as part of a regional musical society event. The program supports church and community engagement with a World Council of Churches liaison and regional committee plans.

Ronan Toeiver Albert Mall Australian” Broadcasting Commingon Lael Dorothy Kennedy Rieg Grieg Mouart Cabrio Faure Tle Arthur Canberra Exiamin A Bordial Cecon Ae Arate Weate A.C Mualcal Society Hoe Tee World Council of Churches Agucert

Senator Keane Visits Sitting of U S Senate

The visit shows Senator Keane at the U S Senate session in Washington with attention to warship development and allied support. He is seen with Mrs Keane and Senate leaders including the War Committee chair as testimony or remarks are shared.

Senator Keane U.S. Senate

Snap Vote Reverses Labour Pact in New Zealand

In Auckland a Labour government loss in the House produced a one vote majority for the Opposition after a snap move to extend authority for trading in electrical goods. The debate spurred criticism from the Opposition led by Mr Holland who pressed whether the Prime Minister would resign amid the political shake up.

Auckland Alep Aoolnttam Aiylaion Holland Hhimnent

Direct Action Threat by Miners Stirs Government Talks

The Central Council of the Miners Federation and the ACCU will meet to press new demands on the Commonwealth Government. They plan to act if management’s report recommends direct action. Three mines idle as garnishee orders are contested and allegations surface about government stance on possible escalation.

Wydney Tuauiay Central Council The Miners” Federation Thy Accu Commonwealth Srl Uns Uwe Gmiral Jamon Winlnon

Nurses Not Slaves Says Minister

Minister Kelly tells the Legislative Assembly that nurses could be improved and deserve fair conditions. He acknowledges long hours and overtime, pledging government action to raise standards and support nurses nationwide.

Bydiey Tursany White Kelly Legiative Assembly Socafort

Lord Mayor's Shelter Campal May Public Safety Review

The article reports on actions by the Lord Mayor Alderman Barting regarding a shelter camp and safety concerns. Authorities discuss pulling down unsafe structures and urging public safety measures as children and players face hazards at the site.

International Wool Publicity Aides Plan Meetings London

A meeting of the executive of the International Wool Publicity bureau is set in London. Delegates including Easland Seth Almos and others will travel to Bradford to discuss activities of the secretariat since 1937 and outline publicity plans.

London Turney International Wool Publicity Astra Te Easland Seth Almos Tativan Bearsturiat Dalugator Bradford Wil Geel Youlrray International Wool Secretariat Ite Plana

ACTU Leaders Oppose Direct Action Clash

Sydney Twisby reports ACTU leaders oppose direct action plans amid arbitration talks. President Caney criticizes American and industrial leaders while warning of a potential return to aggressive labor methods and economic strain from intensified worker pressure.

Sydney Twisby Raecull Te Rotu Caney

Taxable Car Allowances Spark Passenger Backlash

Report from Sydney notes travellers and settlers outraged by a High Court decision permitting taxation on car allowances. The ruling follows arbitration outcomes and implicates commercial travellers, with criticism aimed at enforcement and the treatment of allowances amid an ongoing dispute.

Sydney High Court Arbitration Court

Aid for New Guinea Faces Postwar Hurdles

Mr F Gains acting Pacific Director notes many problems after the war include resettling 25 thousand Chinese refugees to their home provinces. He suggests Australia apply to the Administration to facilitate repatriation with favorable consideration.

Hom F. Gains Pacific Audhentia taUng Guiness

Penicillin Not a Wonder Drug Stated at Inquiry

Tomar giving evidence at the Inquiry into the death of Peter Reid, a 28 year old of Ryde, recounts that penicillin was not the wonder drug widely believed. The Agriculture Assembly heard experts discuss penicillin’s limits and cautions in medical treatment.

Sydney Tomar Peter Reid Ryde Nas Poulton

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