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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1944
Page
2
Fragmented OCR describes a local death notice from Casberré Community Hempel dated December 12. It mentions a memory of a son and mother, with unclear names and locations. The text is garbled, but indicates a memorial or obituary notice.
Local church notices outline services for Advent with Holy Communion and morning prayers at John's Parish Church. Catholic and Presbyterian events listed, including devotions and intercessions. Public interfaith service details and times at St. Augustine’s, St. Columba, and nearby Baptist hall are noted along with youth, kindergarten, and choir inclusions.
A fragmentary dispatch notes POW letters arriving in Sydney on Friday from Australian prisoners held by Japan. It mentions mail from Borneo Hong Kong Java and Thailand and references the opposition tour with Sy Holland planning to visit Australia in January with Mr Ddds and a National Party member, plus travel to Canada and the United States.
Forecast calls for cloudy conditions along the north coast and highlands with fresh north to northwest winds. Dust and haze expected with scattered dust storms. winds shifting to stronger gusts from the north. Southern region mostly clear with possible rain and cooler winds toward evening.
Disjointed forecast data from Canberra lists a morning barometer around 30 872 inches and a 3 pm figure of 3 808 inches with temperatures noted at 9 am 45.0 degrees and 3 pm BoA degrees. Max at 2 pm 12 degrees and 24 degrees is unclear.
A highly garbled OCR fragment lists coupon style text with stray letters and incomplete phrases. No coherent events, names, places, or dates are recoverable from the readable portion.
A Canberra Times editorial discusses the miners’ strike and government response, urging adherence to a higher duty beyond mere law. It cites Acting Prime Minister Forde’s call for action to ensure coal supply and warns that society’s well being rests on collective responsibility by workers, employers, and unions.
The message from Mia Majesty The King expresses sincere thanks to His Excellency and Lady Dugen, the Government, and the people of the Commonwealth for birthday wishes. Commodore HA Showers has left Government House, Canberra.
Berlin radio quotes officials claiming new explosive material is in use. The unknown composition is said to be standard for long range weapons and will be judged by Germany’s future nears. Report notes rates of production suggesting significant explosive output.
A fragmented report notes saboteurs wrecking a tower in London and reference to an Odense street tower incident. Details are unclear with garbled names. The text mentions Danial Presa and BEI fret but lacks coherent dates or outcomes.
A U S House of Representatives naval affairs committee backs British help in the Pacific theater. Lawmakers praise Australia as a strong ally and plan further joint operations with Britain to bolster Allied efforts. They met with Australian officials in Sydney after visiting forward war zones.
Kingston Progress and Welfare Association heard from the Department of Labour in Monted that a pre school centre for Kingston was not proposed to proceed. The meeting discussed alternatives and potential volunteers, noting ground work and expresses strong support for a centre for mothers shopping in Kingston.
Sydney news reports Friday that Democratic leaders insist soldier preference remains a core policy while Union opposition claims McKell Government neglects war veterans. The piece notes a fine related to employing men in health schemes, with references to Peterborough Council and wartime service amid legislative friction.
During protests outside the Saliag Mwerailing oree at Catano on Thursday morning, demonstrations against army callups turned violent as an explosion set fires and soldiers fled the scene. The unrest damaged the Courts of Justice and the taxation office and attacked the Bank of Call Menters. Protests also occurred at ferme Mussina and Asiaa, with the Commuplat newspaper reporting by Wsclata and shouting Hurrah for Museiia.
Fragmentary text indicates reports of a caste system within Sing Sing Prison. Mentions a privileged class facing fewer restrictions while other inmates endure harsher conditions. Details are unclear due to OCR issues.
The article reports ACTU support expected to strengthen government cabinets handling of the coal crisis. It notes ministers' plans to review the coal industry deficit, miners’ penalties, and stock positions, with CTU representatives wary of government terms. It emphasizes miners’ livelihoods and demands that action not undermine production or workers’ living standards.
Fragmented report of a Liberal party conference with leaders and miners. Mentions government, unions, and policy on wartime production, with references to officers, liaison, and potential industrial terms.
Weather forecast notes incoming rain after dust storms this weekend. Reported high rainfall amounts in several districts. winds expected to shift and intensify, with potential quality wind patterns and gusts. Changes in conditions may affect outdoor activity and agriculture statewide.
Washington reports from authoritative diplomatic quarters say France will become a full partner with Britain the United States and Russia in the occupation of Germany. France likely to occupy the Rhineland and maintain control in the Ruhr region while Poland is to receive temporary gains.
In London Priday rescuers again search rubble from a two-storey home struck by a V bomb. Workers uncovered several trapped beyond a collapsed wall as a tail end of the wreckage caused more debris to shift during the clearing.
Air service from Canberra will operate twice daily to Sydney and Melbourne using 24 passenger planes. Canberra bookings and numbers will be limited with no seats available locally. Departures will be at 11:48 AM and 3:00 PM for Melbourne and Sydney respectively.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Lancaster in a record plight with garbled names and places. The text mentions figures resembling Bret Rak and Bendigo. It references a Queen, walking arch, and Churchill, with an Acting Prime Minister title implied but unclear.
Tokyo radio reported that three Super-Fort bombs hit urban districts including Tokyo and Kobe. The incident referenced ongoing diet discussions and extraordinary measures under national defense.
Acting Prime Minister Forde reported that Japanese statement offers no assurances on POWs. Australian prisoners have returned, but claims of rescue ships and survivals remain uncertain. Governments have no verified knowledge of several sunken ships and the fate of their crews.
The Defence Forces announce limits on telegram messages to Honourable mentions of the Expeditionary Force. Telegrams containing restricted or sensitive wording are prohibited under Defence Forces act and related orders.
Aungery slandant test case notes a 6300 tax breach at Cantell Summons Court. St Barn aungery properties valued 48000. John Bertie Martin MLC Randwick paid 20 for tax relief. Records show returns for 1040 1041 and 1642 and amended entries.
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