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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1943

Page

2

Australia’s First National A Tosrat Capes Prone ot Asia

Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference Australian national matters and local streets, listing names such as Pallick Crawford Monare Sts RJ Dunas Morare and Cooney, with unclear context. The readable items suggest a regional notice or directory fragment with street names and personal names amid damaged content.

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Murder Reward Offered in Seckold Case in Adelaide

A reward of 2800 is offered for information leading to conviction of the person or persons who murdered Clarence Keith Seckold on October 8. Beckel's body was found near Govern Roser with injuries from which he died. The report covers other global notices and local brief items from Sydney, Cairo, Vichy, and Melbourne.

Adelaide Clarence Keith Seckold Beckel Govern Roser

Union Dismissal of Strikers Shocks City Establishment

A disputed dismissal of striking workers by a city establishment shocks the union. The shop committee, once responsible for organizing the strike, has been removed from office amid internal council disputes. The move raises questions about leadership and future labor actions in the area.

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Magic Carpet Plans and Realities in World War Talks

The article discusses Allied coordination among Britain, Russia, and the United States to defeat Germany, warning that the full European program depends on time factors and that victory will not be immediate. It notes Pearl Harbor’s third anniversary and Japan’s growing gains, stressing that delaying decisions could advantage Japan while the Allied plan matures.

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Prices fixed for men's hosiery by Commonwealth trade board

The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Professor Copland announced price controls on men’s stockings and related wear, aiming to reduce basic clothing costs. He noted men’s half-hose will drop to lower levels, with previously discounted stock continuing at those rates. Public offices and retailers were instructed to implement the new ceilings across Sydney and Canberra.

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Advance Australia Fair Not Official Anthem Says Curtin

The Prime Minister stated the government does not recognise Advance Australia Fair as the official Australian anthem. He affirmed God Save the King as the national anthem, noting Advance Australia Fair is used as a song at public gatherings and by airmen, but not adopted as the official anthem.

Curtin Sir Curtin ABC Canada

Air Training Corps Postpones Evening Session To New Year Start

Due to unforeseen circumstances the regular intercut night for the Air Training Corps has been postponed and will be used to commence the New Year term. Cadets will stand down tonight. Next Thursday urgent defence classes will be held at the technical college ending with tat.

Cadeta Technical College

Cabinet Move Powers Transfer Debate Shapes Reform

A cabinet debate focuses on constitutional reform with a proposal for a permanent transfer of powers from Blazes, opposed by others who favor a five year postwar period. A cabinet report urges a referendum on powers while leaving duration to cabinet, amid pension cuts linked to cost of living indices and a potential restoration plan.

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Ministers Face Manpower Problems With Confidence

A report from the Minister for the Army on transferring men from the army to rural industry is awaited by Full Cabinet. Officials warn the move of 20 000 personnel may face difficulties, with 10 000 hard to strip quickly. Ministers stay hopeful, noting Britain and the US fear manpower strains and Australia has to manage with limited time since Japan and Greece disrupted the region.

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Subsidy Extended to Technical Studies

Production Executive approved extending the university subsidy to technical colleges and related studies. The plan covers a limited number of full-time engineering diploma students, a few full-time women in social studies at Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide universities, and a small group at Western Australian Dental College. Estimated Commonwealth cost about 000.

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Extra Meat Release for Christmas

The Minister for Commerce Mr. Scully announced a five day pre Christmas meat release across all States to ease shortages. Restrictions will resume on December 25. The measure equals 100 percent of the base period for each State and includes planned bacon and ham releases in Queensland and the NW to ensure adequate essential supplies for Christmas.

Scully Queensland

Broadcasting Adelaide and Port Augusta to unite in nation system

Broadcasters in Adelaide and Port Augusta will link two new commercial rain stations into a nation wide broadcasting system after the war. The Postmaster General Senator Ashley and others praised wartime contributions of missionary and commercial stations and warned broadcasting must not be misused as propaganda by Germany.

Adelaide Port Augusta Jey Mayle Ashley Germany

Curtin Warns Against Time for Japan as War Focus Intensifies

Prime Minister Curtin marked the Pearl Harbor anniversary urging faster war tempo against Japan. He warned against deeming Japan a side show and warned such belief would be dangerous as Allied efforts must grow to counter a fanatically fighting foe. He highlighted Japan’s vast resources and slave labor pool and insisted Japan could not be allowed to regroup while Europe’s war continues.

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Inquest of Leaks Lists Parliamentary Actions

London Monday brief notes an upcoming inquest into leaks as Parliament prepares for possible disciplinary moves. The piece mentions the Mosley debate, government discipline, and discussions around the War Cabinet and Allied since regional concerns.

Health Conference Adopts Plans for T B and V D Treatment

A health conference of State Ministers for Health and Commonwealth Authorities, chaired by Senator Fraser, approved plans for TB and VD treatment. VD measures foresee 112 204 pounds in extra spending, with 47 000 for special buildings. TB plans total 2 826 090 pounds including 2 140 054 capital and 886 045 maintenance. New South Wales and Victoria pension schemes proposed. NSW 1 060 000 pounds and Victoria 78 000. NSW pension for a family of six set at 5 shillings 6 pence weekly, costing 860 000 per year. arrest chem for 2 000 people eyed at 200 000. Victorian aid targets bread-winners, 50s weekly to 800 families, 78 000 annually. Postwar TB work to continue while some VD campaigns begin immediately.

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Execution report on Cisne amid Verona trial rumors

Milan dispatch claims Count Cisne was executed after a Verona trial amid rumors linked to Mussolini and a clashing clan. The uncertain report notes alleged involvement of a superior and a wife, with sparse details from the Verona proceedings.

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Parliament Focus At Wembley As Home Secretary Warns Of Reform

The Home Secretary declares the King’s Speech signals broad future legislation on education social insurance health care and electoral reform. He notes parties share big national issues and expresses hope for unity as Parliament begins the opening phase of the session.

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Sharp German rebuke to Sweden in London report

London reports a German note to Sweden denying talks on Oslo University students arrest. Ribbentrop, meeting the Swedish chargé d affaires, warned Sweden to refrain from any invasion of German interests and suggested possible armed action against Sweden. Observers in Stockholm weigh the likelihood of further steps.

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Russia favours return to gold standard

A Russian economist, Varga, urged a global shift to a gold based currency system. He claimed Russia seeks no currency stabilization fund and supports an international gold standard to stabilize values amid postwar turmoil.

Russia

Germans Lose Valued Loot in RAF Raid

Stockholm says Berlin raids destroyed vast loot from occupied countries. About 27,000 people rendered homeless after the Leipzig raid Friday night. American heavy bombers with Thunderbolts attacked targets in France. 11 enemy fighters were destroyed.

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Village Bomber Crashed In Deane Thorpe

A Flying Fortress crashed mid village of Deane Thorpe in North Ramptonshire injuring three civilians. The bomber burned and its 6000 Ibs bomb load detonated ten minutes later after crew warned residents to flee. Residents escaped as debris rained through homes and windows. The incident is described as a doom scene in local accounts.

London Flying Fortress Deane Thorpe Ramptonshire Ana Deene

Korea Demands Immediate Independence After Cairo Promise

A Chungking message from Kim Koo, head of the Provisional Korean Government, rejects the Cairo declaration that Korea will gain independence in due course. He pledges Koreans will take up arms against any aggressor unless independence is granted immediately as Japan collapses.

London Chungking Kim Koo Cairo Korea Japan

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