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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1943

Page

2

King birthday greetings flood the realm in a festive dispatch

Congratulatory messages pour in from all parts of Uw Kanpire as Mingate O Daalon celebrates a Cun birthday. Public bulletins show widespread well wishes and commemorations. Ballot events and district notices feature in the day’s civic chatter.

Birnthday London Tusaday Aif Parte Uw Kanpire Mingate Daalon Pinas Ware Smeisl Tureday Mien Myers

Majesty Resumes Public Duties at Buckingham Palace

His Majesty the King resumes official duties after illness and receives greetings from the public at Buckingham Palace. The return follows a period of indisposition and includes audience numbers and formal courtesy from officials and citizens.

London Buckinghass Palace Blalit

Labour's New Charter and Australia's Postwar Role

The Australian Labour Party faces a shift in international outlook after war. Leader Curtin says the world funding for progress now rests on practical action and global cooperation within the British Commonwealth. The party recognizes Australia cannot act alone and must align with allies to sustain peace and prosperity.

Australia’s Wheat Crop Fined for Ignoring Call Up

In Melbourne and Sydney notices report wheat crop owners were fined for failing to obey a government call up. The case cites 7 million bushels over Ramielson and Rockdale regions, with fines of C15 and a forecasted loss of 10 million bushels in power divestment plans.

Australia Melbourne Sydney Drummoyne Betty Pugh Ramielson Rockdale

Conference endorses franchise shift at Australian Labour Party meeting

The triennial conference debated youth voting and party copyright for political names, rejecting a move to ban political names and endorsing study of extending federal powers. Delegates contrasted private sector influence with public service, while considering banking regulation and postwar policy changes.

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Curtin Postwar Outlook Endorsed by ALP Conference

The Australian Labour Party conference endorsed Prime Minister Curtin's postwar international policy outline. Delegates backed cooperation with peace-loving nations under the Atlantic Charter, supporting Australia’s security, self-government, and unity of aim with allied nations while allowing free hand to shape postwar relations. Critics urged careful navigation of immigration and broader foreign policy.

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Times supports Curtin plan for empire talks

London report outlines Prime Minister Curtin endorsing a conference approach for empire coordination. The piece notes wartime unity, the need for allied conferences, and the role of premiers in shaping postwar cooperation.

TIMES Curtin

Air raids alone will not defeat Axis powers

The article notes that air raids alone cannot defeat Germany, Italy, or Japan. It mentions Malta and Sicily as targets and describes ongoing Allied efforts to press the Axis on multiple fronts. The piece references leaders and public sentiment about sustaining momentum in air and ground campaigns.

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Awards Gleaned by RAAF Pilots Overseas

The Wednesday report announces 11 awards of the BFS and five of the OFM to RAAF airmen including Osermann and Ain Inter toe Ale for service with 80th Lancaster Squadron and 467th RAAF units. Recipients include Flying Officers Thobimeun Fanlourn and TW Watts among others. 21 Australians shared on 33 awards in London, with 24 going to HAA bomber and 10 to AA units.

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Son of Senate President Wins DFC in Flying Meet

Marek Gorton Mc Murray Brown of Coorparva wins the Distinguished Flying Cross in a Canberra ceremony as part of Allied air operations. The award notes his leadership, bravery, and detailed operational events during convoy protection and air combat missions.

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Lancaster attack and heroism near warfront in 1940s report

A pilot captain of a Lancaster aircraft is wounded after an enemy attack described in detail. Crew action includes damage to the tail turret and radar, with emergency oxygen and loss of some systems. The crew regained control and landed the plane despite heavy damage, while other navigators and crew are named in the account.

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