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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1944

Page

2

Notice of Chartee Saroh Carniat funeral details

The family and friends of the late Chartee Saroh Carniat announce a funeral service at Canberra Public Witory. The service will be held at Canberra Funeral Wilt on 218 Fram. Mator TP Fineay requests attendance and notes the family will be at Banborre Canmunity Hospital on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Chartee Saroh Rngiant Canberre 218 Taf E Canberra Tory Canterre Pane Mator Fineay Apeciating Eye Way Owered Hyatt WN Banborre Canmunity Hospital Om Widneeiay Thureday Erilny

Postwar plan to raise home dam level outlined

The Commonwealth considers a regional Murray Valley plan to raise the Home Dam level as postwar reconstruction. A joint enquiry would examine machinery and administrative needs for implementing the plan, with the aim of coordinating Commonwealth and state actions and funding for water development.

Victorie South Australia Oat Lian Conalathig Baten Chines Suuiag Veample Nealich Tarnile Tennvese Valley Authority Amerie Surry Cammladian Yurmisant Howald Ik Hiver Murray Whey Powoum Anil Murray Valley

Coal saving plan discussed in government briefing

A fragmented, questionably legible excerpt discusses coal conservation, mentioning Dr Nottashen and Mr CB Valey. It notes a proposed weekly saving of about 3 ounces and references government measures, timelines, and potential wartime or emergency context. The garbled text hints at a February date and a general strike or policy debate.

Nottashen Uw Guneral

Weather forecast across regions with scattered showers

The forecast covers South Easters, gusty winds, and cloudy skies. Temperatures near 74 degrees with possible late showers in western areas. Strong south to southeast winds rise in the north and northeast, bringing increased rain chances and thunderstorms later in the day.

Canberra Weather Tuesday Report Mixed Conditions

Readable text indicates a Canberra weather brief with temperatures and wind. District rainfall and temperatures across the Sydney region are noted, including 24 hour rainfall and times, with locations such as Toombul and Park Ridge referenced. The fragmentary source mentions wind and low and high temperatures but lacks full clarity.

MKF Legion Joan Bapeau Fae Amy Sours Bydney van Wiedlay Nimnittaiset Payin Toombul Lmfueis A Tomibone Jendoe Park Henane Dellicknaym Vie

Coupons Messy OCR Fragment Import

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled coupon phrases and stray terms including Tea and dates. No coherent event, date, or entity to identify. cannot determine a valid news item.

Pacific War Focuses on Allied Advances and Japanese Challenges

A clipped war narrative outlines Allied effort to regain sea mastery in the Pacific, with America leading offensives to drive Japanese forces back and reestablish control of open waters. It notes strategic shifts involving Britain and Australia and emphasizes the broader battle for the Pacific theater.

Ypean Japan Paulie Britain Floliadd Pacific Juyan Putin Tokyo Thea Wuetory Mey Singapore Uwe Sini Philippines Kiven Amerlcain Bown Royal Navy Pruilly Amieriotte

Australian Governors General attend graduation at Kaya Military College

Personal vice regal Excellency the arking given by Mer Ex collemey Lady Lugs ayet attended by Captain the 8 Braccglyilie aml Ciptauy M07 at Kaya Military College Dunkin yesterday afternoon where His Excellency presented the certificates and awards. Governors General and Lady Dugan dined at Government House Canberra yesterday. Admiral Bruce Fraser and senior officers arrived at Government House Canberra. Angela Crom, daughter of Sir Ron Crom, underwent an emergency appendectomy at the Melbourne rectory yesterday.

Winatn Bugis Waa Mer Lugs Ayet Fuinhaten Kaya Military Collage Dunkin Ativrnoom Hin Ix Tellency Dat Allisey W | Morty Government House, Cambersa

High Flying Risks Over Tasman

Unclear report describes a wave of aerial incidents over Tasman with a noted envoy from AubErAig and weather failures. Pilot incident allegedly caused a downing near Lower Town. Mrs Nelson expects return in four days. Names and places are inconsistently recorded in the OCR text.

Wellington Tupsilay Mr. Dyn Auberaig Wrather Lower Town Nelson

Empire Air Thainees Return to Melbourne Scheme Noted

An unclear report describes Empire Air Thainees planning a return to Melbourne with a Canada wine for the Ampiry Air Thani Scheme. The scheme aims to wind up on March 9 amid a wartime outbreak, involving about 4400 personnel and 9000 Australians who studied in Canada.

Empire Air Thainees Melbourne Toowaay Merahal Cohn Lina Anatratiena Canada Auatrasia Binee Teres

Telopea Park School Faces Accommodation Shortfalls

A Telopes Park School report flags severe accommodation shortages affecting primary and preparatory divisions. Interim headmistress and staff changes aim to stabilise operations with transfers to Wallongany and reassignments within the school. The document notes 3140 pupils in the primary department, calls for better organization, and highlights attendance as a key driver of educational outcomes, with a focus on dental and medical services and continued teaching efforts.

Telapos Poona Pas Alredaeel Onawchgol Pryza Sania Fepory Mie G. Dunlap Gira” Mirtenagund Mlaa Mepporti Mui Sigealer Eruniy Mafonald Wallongany Pelinasy Department Yeat Fixaill Stendard Vegas Alan Ured

Evacuation of Tokyo Amid Air Raid Warnings

Reports from Tokyo indicate mass evacuation orders as 29,000 residents face relocation. The broadcast notes widespread sheltering for elderly, infirm, and pregnant individuals amid ongoing air raid alerts and advisories.

Tokyo

Duntroon to Be Keystone of Greater Defence Scheme

Australia must be prepared to spend millions yearly on defence, said acting Prime Minister Forde at the Royal Military College Dun troon graduation. He urged shared burden, stability, and a professional officer corps, praising the college as essential to Australia’s future security.

Duntroon Australia Forde Dun Andere Forte Royal Military College Royal Bovutmty Colege Zrealand Caueta Chintroon Printa Auatraliana Huyali Military College Femcora Mallon Institution Duntroxn AlisteMlia World Stom War Cabinet Commodore Marnewin Mukity Muumedlatipe Hteyal Wavy Fc Hed Beer Gre Royal Navy Tov Preelice AIF Peraann Audra Adnitlattakigle Royal Austeatian Navy

Admiral Fraser to Make H Q in Sydney

Readable fragments show Admiral Fraser proposing Sydney as temporary headquarters and outlining strategic aims. The plan includes coordinating with Australian leadership, maintaining supply lines, and aligning with General Mue for broader Pacific operations while Britain reassesses naval posture and potential shifts toward Canberra talks.

Admiral Fraser H.Q Sydney

Australians recall from American ships in Leyte area

Report says Australians aboard American vessels near Leyte have been ordered to declare they will not renounce Australian citizenship and will return to Australia after the war. The crews are being repatriated to New Guinea, with transport back to Australia planned after handling in the Leyte area.

Amiratin New Guin Smith New Guinea Leyte

Axis Reparations Demand Rocks London Trial

A fragmented report notes a motion by Mayan Abive on whether the Criman and datpatver can be acquitted. The text references a 19 quarter group and calls for cooperation with the Vitlink Gf tole ng rim, naming Herik Commonwewith and Rew as involved entities.

London Criman

Drought Relief Rainfall Report From Australian Regions

Weather readings indicate heavy showers in western regions with rain easing drought in Victoria and South Australia. Reports mention higher soil moisture, improved pasture outlook, and continued rainfall expectations for the coming days as farmers assess crop prospects amid lingering dry conditions.

Sydney Tesatsy Mara Beate Atrvasy Marea Mazes Ube

Bushfire Menace Ends Near Sydney

Apparent disaster narrative describes a wildfire near the Richmond Valley with wind shifts and shifting ember fronts. Several homes destroyed and people evacuated as fire crews worked to control the blaze amid windy conditions and advancing flames. Weather conditions and containment efforts dominated the afternoon briefing by authorities.

Bydney Kuerajong Sworday Ted Wba

Grave Shortage Of Fodder Crops Amid Drought

A report by Dr Mudhdur, cereal expert, warns of a grave shortage of fodder crops through 1902 due to ongoing drought. He notes hay and chaff supplies will be insufficient for stock, with northern areas unlikely to yield much hay. Production shortfalls could ease in a few months if rains reform.

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Treasurer says banks not in danger

The government responded to widespread bank panic rumors, stating no metal abatement or banking crisis is imminent. Prime Minister Chifley declined to reveal sensitive information, urging calm while warning against premature, damaging campaigns harming public interest.

Pone Burke Urey Mir. Chutey Lt Tern Agelt I Chifley Pet Sean Sande Pistont Tage Heen

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