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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1943

Page

2

Port Maina Early Atoney Turdey Report

Deputy Director of Pema Horviews announces public notices for deliveries by a set date amid transport and wartime logistics. In Parliament a chaotic housing measure is declared unworkable, with health concerns and coup attempts cited as blocking operations.

Port Maina Tureday Pema Horviews TU W Hamitoud MANE Scaaret Bramnteek Dunatan Legislative Assembly

Senator Keane Answers Meat Ration Protest

Senator Keane discusses meat rationing in wartime, comparing Canada and the U.K. and noting Australia supplies. He cites daily rations, imports, and household shortages while urging public support for the war effort and food conservation measures.

Keane Alen Wright Thea Australia Brin Uma Canad Canada Lmnieh Aia Nonay Suter Ake

Butchers Campaign in Melbourne on Rationing

A political note from Melbourne outlines rationing proposals backed by the federation. It discusses introducing a system to curb inflation, the potential end of current rationing, and concerns over retail prices and theft. The secretary argues rationing, if properly applied, could stabilize turnover. critics warn it may push prices higher.

Melbourne Eat Federation Stans Federa Unn Tewena Ales Prieaa

Obituary Mrs J L Menzies in Canberra and Wellington

Mrs J L Menzies died in Wellington on November 2 and was active in Canberra for years when her husband held a post in the Prime Minister's Department. She was a popular figure among friends in both places, reflecting a long public life.

J. L. Menzies Hes James le Menlo Tar’ Amella New Zealand Wellington Mengion Wie Atative Mar Uh Seattien Hignonda Ahr Fine Canberra Canberra, Where, For A Number of Years, Her Harband Held Idle Omeen Ih Commelter

Nurses' Examination Results Reported by Monthly Board

The record lists examinees who submitted for the nurses' examination conducted by the board this month. Names include Gwenyin Hagul, Annade Holt, Margaret Cowan, Ellen Tavis, Mas Duna, Mary Joknest, Merson McCay, Paletele Merarians, Joe Offrey, Bethy Boor, Joan South, Joyce Taylor, Annie Teepy, and Give Wilhwnienn.

Sone Turnng Goma Fantin Mura

Constitutional conundrum haunts Australian reforms debate

A lengthy analysis argues the Commonwealth must not rush Constitutional changes. It warns that federal powers, not war pressures, will decide postwar governance, urging simpler proposals and wider public endorsement. The piece notes Australian federation limits and urges careful constitutional amendment design.

Draft bill proposes free medicine service nationwide

A draft bill announced by Prime Minister Curtin outlines a national free medicine service funded by the West Fund. The measure would cover prescribed medicines for eligible persons and involve a means tested subsidy for families and individuals, with Cabinet approval already secured and Parliament to debate before the elections.

Curtin Lataig Labour Party Mnaiinen Nationel West Fund Cuftin

Health conference finds food control wanting in Canberra

A state minister group warns of severe food shortage due to inadequate distribution and planning. Minister for Commerce Mr Scully concedes the situation is serious but says production and distributive channels are not at fault, urging a departmental panel to review authority and policy.

Australia Mr Scully Canberra Commonwealth Wamfrrenve West Puotti Emin Tntal Fond Avatlntie Vegilénimediin Casaidre Ewan Mrustinen Valerian Ehilires Eryila Bellula Cuintgol Raintron Scully Ivilias Auvetyalee Glorapnea Unies

Postwar Housing Plan Aims 350000 New Dwellings

A Commonwealth programme proposed to build 350000 houses in the first postwar year. The plan seeks federal and state cooperation, private institutions, and wage controls to enable mass construction. Funds and planning would involve government authorities and local bodies to establish housing for low income groups.

Gabinet Yeatarday Ehimawiealth Commonwealth al Oaimling Aemi Leon Hull Ania Comin Walch Chat Blake Bae Staton Om Chihnet Ieee Tosis Pram West de Review Horneie Dunit Ieee Oye Pont Wit Vent Sar Nf

Unclear historic visit with military officials and officials

Fragmentary report notes General Ward Gowrie and Captain L, with others, visiting Royal Naval House Bydaay and Advirelty Hou in Bydawy. Governor-General Ward Gowrhe hosted at Advirelty Hou yratvaddy with RH. Aton,Auntraien Hei Comnspuastanve 19 New Benlend. Lady Govrie attended Bush Door Club collection day in Byit Sentorday.

Ledge Altency Ward Gowrie L. & Hiracegirdin Royal Naval Bush

Mentioned in Despatches Names Enlisted in New South Wales

Long list of individuals cited as mentioned in despatches from Middle East service between May 1902 and October 1942. Names include officers and enlisted personnel such as Ward, Bir Lasalle, J. Btoirgrad, W. Windyer, E. Woodward, W. Guaifesch, and many others across ranks from lieutenant to captain. The document records these recognitions amid World War II era campaigns.

Aydnar Andrew New South Wales ALF Middle Sani Abe Wardas Manif Alnge Bir Lasalle T Bi Fanderson Low NM le. Dunn C North K Thomson Quickfall Ay G Wood Ancora W. O. Keiotwelh HL Moran Sela J. Nitty A&c Wil Tuma Aiete L Purcell Haber Siothrgae Suter Valley Ann MacKay AAMC Ramaraston Lieu EA Voriey

Regulation Restore Cut Pensions Rate Debate

Cabinet decided yesterday to restore the cut pensions rate for 37.9 weeks up to the Adjournment in the Commons to prevent further reductions. A final decision will be brought before Parliament next, complemented by National Security measures. The government faced criticisms over pension reductions and the broader pension system.

Yesteriny Jdisiaion National Securiy Miister Deaery Rive Curtin Wolea Loria Giednalina Denn Falim Asml Mead Western Awarda Tramantin Curriey Nater Mme Attwanrystaemmrul Vnte George Kiowleey

Boldiers Leares Dypley Tomdaye A to Prodi Nolet

Fragmentary OCR text mentions perpetual leases and a council decision. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to confirm specifics. The readable portion hints at a legal or municipal lease matter with references to a council and as yet unspecified parties.

Boldiers Suttlementa

Cabinet Still Split Over Powers Reform In War Era

A cabinet committee on constitutional reform has not decided on transferring wartime powers to the Commonwealth. Ministers weigh temporary powers for five years after the war and a later permanent transfer, with debates and possible simplification of proposals before final action.

Commonwealth Agoreferensium Ermornaus Kodorutin Calart Divcismnion Ruston Westlona Minnie Selal Prtleat Nparatiqn

Meat rationing study urges nutritional balance in wartime food program

Commonwealth government committee recommends milk and egg priorities and a shift toward vegetables and bread to support pregnant women and children. Health ministers back measures to limit meat, stabilize supply, and adjust imports while promoting household nutrition and availability of staples like potatoes and bread.

Heaith Walhern Wegetablen Partion Herry Potitnes

Minister Defends Food Control Amid Shortages

A fragmented report shows ministers defending food control measures as shortages persist across Australia. Officials cite emergency supplies, wartime rationing, and national objectives while outlining ongoing efforts to stabilize the food system and ensure essential goods reach households.

Yotes Hoarded to Evade Taxation Not Wney

On Tuesday in the Central Rurimain Court, counsel for the Taxation Department said Zi hour admitted to evading taxation by concealing up to £1000 in a bank deposit and pocket writer.

Rurimain Taxation Department

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