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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1943

Page

2

YMCA Cricket Match Entices Local Youth Teams

The article details a YMCA cricket event where West ridge and City teams played at Drill Hall, with K Radetiffe and J Lew高 contributing notably. It mentions junior players, post-match relay events, and preparation for TALC.A clubs. The Serviceman's Hostel is planned to open before Christmas with community sports support and infant school presentations delayed by weather.

Omtentad K. Radetiffe J. Lew Wetted Wall Westridge T. Gynge City Allan Prue Feotibter Club Saveia Stoola Chiar Sbrlane Air Nave Bowshinatt Bun Paneter EMA Setivitien Willen

Personal vice regal sights at Adwisealty House gala

Their Excellencies the Governor and the Lady Gowite attended Sydney events at Adwisealty House while Bervian women left Wen Leave Houses for Kerview on Saturday afternoon. Their Excelentinn deputies watched the tele veeno, and Gowete arrived in Ganbertm from dyanny yesterday. Mrs CL A Abott has Wft Admin Wty House, Byaney.

Sanerss Gowyte Trent

Gowrie’s Messner Reply Reported by Governor Area

The field report notes Lord Gowrie received Messner’s reply in the governor’s area. Details remain fragmented but indicate official correspondence between Gowrie and Messner on the matter. Further clarification sought from authoritative archives.

Cnvernor Lord Gowrie

War Damage and RAF Raids Across Europe Report

Washington reports heavy RAF raids and widespread bombing in Germany and occupied Europe. Claims detail massive bomb tonnage, incendiaries, and strikes near Cologne and Renault works, with Allied air superiority shaping the campaign.

Gorteny Adela Germany Europe Alrady Cnr Cologne Auaiallan Murat

Service Personnel Movements Across Australian Posts

Notes from the services report personnel changes and movements. Captains, lieutenants, and sailors are rejoining units in Canberra Sydney and Darwin. F/O Russell Kennard extends leave through Christmas as the northern station details unfold.

Fragmentary Canberra Times clipping captures cryptic lines

Readable bits show a distorted quote about wrongdoing and virtue from The Canberra Times. The fragment mentions a distant influence and a call to do good, with no clear event, date, or names available.

Japan for the Japanese policy cited at Cairo conference

The text cites a global postwar stance labeled Japan for the Japanese, noting Roosevelt’s warning that Japan cannot be trusted. It references wartime actions in Asia from Manchuria to the Philippines, with calls to deprive Japan of war capacity and protect Pacific shores amid Allied concerns over fallen territories and resources.

Japan Churenill Puebc Cairo United Nations Hasen Premarnt Roosevelt MongyeWs Korea China PeRetherlands Philippines Borneo Burma Pacific Indian Ocean Great Britain United States France Netherlands Depan

Prisoners Return From Germany Described In Reports

A wartime dispatch recounts repatriated prisoners arriving in Australia after being freed from German camps. Eye witnesses say prisoners endured brutality by guards and harsh conditions on the voyage home. One account notes forced marches, barbed wire, starvation, and widespread malnutrition. The piece highlights medical neglect and uncertain futures for many veterans.

Greek Merchant Fleet Shrinks As Replacements Arrive

The Greek merchant fleet faces a contraction with 70 of 500 ships left, while 4,000,000 tons are reported lost or damaged. Replacement ships arrive from the United States and Canada under a new contract, backing Greek seamen and union demands as the U S Navy supports the fleet update.

Petrns Spiridacon Toei England Todd Shipyards Corporation Tamer Sree Maritime Union United States Canada Unitedtates Navy

Germans Launch Drive Against Free Yugoslavia

London reports in a Free Yugoslavia radio broadcast that General Tit, commander of the Army of Liberation, says Germany is concentrating forces across sectors with an offensive to strike railway bridges and facilities. The broadcasts warn those not engaged will face strategic operations.

London Free Yugsaley Tit Army of Liberation Yugoalaea Garmeaa Erritoring

Executive favors conference to meet in Canberra

Australian newspaper report outlines ALP aims for a postwar conference in Canberra to discuss policy, industrial concerns, and the future of White Australia. Delegates from Trades and Labour react to Evatt and Curtin stance while anxiety over postwar reconstruction and immigration policy grows.

ALP Canterra Hente Pales Curtin Fons Prine Vietora Dell Opinion Sydney Giayurbad Acta Ming Ecrose Labour Latform Seciaions Dre Evatt Rfe Dalesti Witte Australia

Civilian Medal Honors Brave Conduct Across Nations

A historical notice details civilians awarded for brave conduct. It references Austratians among recipients and notes the new medal may be worn on civilian dress or civil uniforms. The text includes corrupted OCR fragments but preserves the ceremony tone and mentions notable names and dates around the medal's unveiling.

Curtin Saure Binatand Eesiplonte Maia Marchant Roaman Hinvleys

Pine planting deferred on dairying lease

At a meeting in Lingeentivo rural Lewin Asnorint on Rainhays Mr F I Kasthwell announced that the Ministry for the Interior ordered the pine planting on the Belconnen tests veld Canberra region should be deferred for seven months. He noted dairy production concerns and war related food position. The conference discussed reserves and fenolag protection while Swan proposed a further conference for policy clarity.

Lingeentivo Lewin Rainhays F i Kasthwell Canberra Ithwell Elntoy Wu Gatla Hyena Southwen

Aid to meat export plans in South Australia debated

Adelaide papers report ministerial circles debating meat rationing and export commitments for the New Year. Officials discuss quotas on beet bacon lamb and butter while industry voices urge flexibility. A federal interior department stance and potential carry capacity measures are outlined as the Society and local canning interests push for orderly markets.

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Meat Rationing Here Will Keep Britain Going

Australia had a role in wartime strategy and resources, with Britain relying on rationing to support the Allied cause. The United Nations systems and shared goals are emphasized as crucial to sustaining the war effort and food supplies through coordinated planning and sacrifice.

Britain Australia Tnise Sineae Eas United Nations

Holidays and car thefts prompt special appeal

A local association urges car owners and police to boost supervision during holidays at home and away. Officials warn thefts rise when residents travel, and people should redouble vigilance and inform police if they see wandering strangers near properties or suspicious activity at homes and shops.

Mt Parkent Cary Grdee MT. Jonnaont Nieves

Liquor Seized In Big Raid At North Sydney

A large raid in North Sydney led by officials from the Department of Charmins resulted in the seizure of liquor. The operation targeted labeled but alleged to contain contraband, with authorities noting the alcohol was 9 percent strength and guarded as part of the enforcement action.

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British Child Evacuees Like Australia

Historic report describes British evacuees preferring Australia as a destination. Excerpts quote impressions from children about Canberra and other locales, noting gardens, roads, and shopping areas. Compares Australian cities with British comforts, reflecting propaganda influence.

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