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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary report recounts wartime wheat policy debates, rationing and agricultural planning. Mentions Australia Britain New Guinea Army ration and political figures, with damaged lines and many illegible names and dates.
The readable text outlines a government measure and a motion for review in the Senate, mentioning a woman named Lacie and a Senator, with references to legislative actions, votes, and a maternity allowance topic. It describes opposition or refusals and a broader political context.
An Allied Friends Society segment in Ching reports a new leadership under President Bun Fa. The article notes calls for backing as the group seeks to strengthen its stance and public presence despite unclear details.
Fragmented text describes a Labour leader visit or statement in London with unclear details. Mentions President, trade talks, and August references amid garbled OCR, yielding no clear outcome or dates.
Readable text fragment shows no clear event or identifiable people or organizations. The passage appears garbled with misread words and partial phrases offering no actionable facts for a news card. No definite location, date, or outcome can be established from the available text.
A parliamentary committee is urged to investigate how officers are selected and promoted under the Commonwealth Public Service Act. The aim is to examine procedures, powers, and potential reforms, with Parliament to oversee and protect public service integrity and public interest.
Mrs Gandhi aged 74 dies at Aga Khan's palace in Poona after eight hospitalisations for heart attacks in the last year. The cost bill features are described as objectionable by the prime minister as discussions with representatives continue in London and Port de Bombay.
Prime Minister Curtin informed the House that a Coal Bill would be followed by a Profits bill. He argued for maximum coal production to support war needs, while warning against forcing conditions that could threaten mines and workers. The debate adjourned with Mr. Menzies securing the adjournment.
A report details Prime Minister Curtin confirming Earle Page’s appointment to the Advisory War Council amid party debates. It notes Hughes and Spender conflicts, party unity concerns, and plans for council meetings and resignations.
The Treaty Department announced direct gold purchases from Axis or neutral nations would end and allies only would be allowed to supply gold. The move targets Germany and repatriation of looted assets, with claims Japan and others used fake gold and gold reserves. The change aims to curb German control of foreign gold flows and tighten sanctions against Axis powers.
In a heated sitting of the House of Representatives on the Referendum Bill, Mr. Menzies urged withdrawal and proposed a five year postwar window. He argued the Commonwealth already held sufficient powers and warned the bill would overpower state rights, while supporters pressed for swift action and warned against delaying wartime authority.
A Coal Commission directive orders miners at South Coast pits to continue pillar and pumping operations. Inspectors plan to ensure the pits remain workable and safe while continuing annual output.
Fragmentary text shows a political inquiry or directive discussion involving Mr. Lawhten and Mr. Linden. It mentions delays and the Prime Minister remark about not getting content, with unclear references to a district and pillars.
In a bold raid the crews penetrated a minefield and damaged a battleship off Nord Norway. Cameron and Place received Victoria Crosses for the daring operation which forced the enemy to withdraw as most of the crew were captured or killed.
The readable fragments hint at a political or official discussion with names such as Dr Guha and Mr Hughes. Details are unclear. content appears to reference a public figure and an opposition stance amid partial phrases and garbled tokens.
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