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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1944
Page
2
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The new British tax formula reshapes motor car design and export economics. It changes engine capacity calculations, tariff rates, and dealer taxation, prompting industry shifts as manufacturers adjust to the revised tax regime and overseas trade terms.
A London meeting of the British wool industry shows limited French postwar damage. Delegation leader Mr de Bechte says only five percent of France’s weaving machinery ruined, with much still in operation. A similar outlook is expected from Belgium and Malgium wool industries amid rising global demand for British woollens.
Reports from the wartime period note Irish moss yields off the east coast of Canada, with Canadian exports at low weights and prices. The article cites declines in harvest volume, varying export values, and concerns about supply from New Brunswick, Cape Breton, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It discusses pricing, quality issues, and potential competition factors affecting future supplies and industrial use.
The Red Cross Carnival advances with plans for a sporting section organized by Monara, Re O Sullivan, and HE Curran. Distribution of activities and schedules is underway as organizers coordinate provisions for the event at Actan Paceoourne.
A report outlines how smokeless steam locomotives or airjet assisted designs redirect combustion to improve efficiency. It notes faster exhaust and improved mixing of unburned fuel with air, lowering visible smoke and boosting speed during operation.
The article surveys a German counterattack in the Western front after the Normandy landing. It argues Allied plans were disrupted by the German thrust, notes German air superiority and supply lines as crucial factors, and predicts disaster for Germany if the Allies regain initiative through air power and improved logistics. It references the Meuse and broader strategic stakes in Europe.
Dr Ray F Dawson of Priverton University reports on nicotine presence in tobacco plant roots and implications for grafting and plant development. The article notes a grafting experiment, analyzing root chemistry and potential nicotine transfer to shoots, with references to a Taiwan study and an industrial coal research center.
In Fremantle a wartime mobilization shows army naval and air personnel compiling aboard ships. A major labor disruption looms as a workers strike of about 1,200 lumpers threatens vital war supplies. Authorities anticipate a quick resolution to prevent delays.
The article discusses Faulkner’s field methods to restore tired soil using waste vegetation as green manure, mixing it into surface layers with a disk harrow, and using careful ploughing to improve erosion resistance and nutrient content. It cites experiments transforming inferior soil into higher yield cropland, outlines implement care, and stresses maintaining soil health through compost, cover crops, and precise tillage routines.
The article outlines a sweeping Allied repatriation program for millions of displaced people in Europe after Germany’s surrender. It discusses roles for UN agencies, national governments, and local authorities in identifying, screening, and relocating refugees and former prisoners of war, with emphasis on ensuring identity verification and orderly movement across borders. It notes potential challenges at borders and cautions about areas like Poland and eastern Europe where tension may rise. The piece cites Eisenhower and other officials as backing a coordinated effort within the UN system to return exiles to their homelands, while addressing the needs of Jewish refugees and other groups.
Admiral Fraser arrives at Nimitz headquarters after discussions about Allied cooperation in the Pacific. He notes uncertainties over British naval participation and ammo transport, while updating on air cover, logistics, and long range supply issues amid ongoing campaigns.
A historical Canberra water supply debate analyzes linking the Cotter River to Canberra. Plans compare gravitation versus pumping schemes, weighing capital costs, maintenance, and city growth against rising pumping and inlet costs. Government schemes are discussed with attention to feasibility and climate effects.
Officials report Queensland pits will not reopen on January 2 despite government miners’ union and ACTU talks. The December 22 holiday shutdown shifts remuneration date to January 3, leaving many workers away and worrying about industry continuity if men fail to resume by January 4.
A clipped report from Adelaide notes a leftward swing in England discussed at the Inter-Dominion Labour Conference in London. Fred Walsh of the ALP-leaning alliance emphasizes Labour leaders accepting Churchill as wartime leader but wary of a postwar government.
The article outlines Canada's vast forest reserves and their role in wartime economy. It notes 230,409 square miles of forested area, with 140,000 square miles of productive timber not yet accessible, and emphasizes coniferous species dominance. It details lumber, pulps, and other primary products as key outputs, with major stands in British territories and Eastern provinces housing hardwoods such as maples and elms. It provides figures for timber volumes and stocking, highlighting softwood dominance and export potential for wartime needs.
A garbled list of famous quotes and lines attributed to poets, with scattered fragments and misprints. The item references enduring lines about fame, beauty, and fate, including allusions to “The good die young,” “There is a door... I found no way,” and lines about England and nationhood, though many phrases are distorted or misordered.
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