This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
2
A garbled 1920s style bulletin reports on crime, aviation incidents, austerity measures, war coverage, and a theatre fire. It notes a man jailed for petty offenses, a worker fined for theft, and an airman injured in a fall. Also mentioned are wartime route news, food campaign reads, and broadcast plans.
A 1944 budget summary from U S officials notes savings totaling billions, driven by price reductions across equipment and services. The plan targets the fiscal year ending June 30 1044 and aims to free funds for reallocation to other wartime priorities.
A compact note on the published letters of Victor E. Lone and their editor Dew John Chim. The snippet signals a literary or archival compilation focusing on personal correspondence and editorial framing.
The Canberra Times reflects on the Australia New Zealand pact as a foundational step for Pacific peace. It notes nations neglected Pacific engagement, risking war seeds, while praising Evatt for forging closer policy links and a new machinery to prevent backsliding.
In London a garbled summary describes Australian Photographic Exhibition activities and a small group of works prepared for a tour of Britain. Mentions Calwell, representatives, landing in New Guinea, and a lack of Australian press attention.
Reports from Melbourne detail a further miner call up as industrial stoppages persist. Government and union leaders clash over enforcement while the South Coast district feels wartime pressures. The Central Council will review calls Wednesday, with about 500 men mobilized from an estimated 4,000 on strike.
At a Canberra University College council meeting the scholarship awards were kept in abeyance with two more scholarships possibly awarded after amendments. The minister and council members expressed satisfaction at the move toward a higher standard of education in the Territory and supported proceeding with the scholarship process, noting goodwill and future action.
Government experts report a newly discovered tropical spread produced by dehydrating butter with 0.8 and DR processes. It withstands up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, unlike ordinary butter which spoils in heat. Tested by troops in steam, it remains edible, addressing shortages for Australian, British, and Indian forces after the war. Production began that year, with large dehydration plants planned for Belgium and other areas, aiming for hundreds of tons weekly.
A House resolution proposes naturalization for about 123000 Filipinos in the United States and in the armed forces. It notes Filipinos serve in war production and fighting units and urges granting citizenship as a wartime measure. The statement cites President Roosevelt and cites recent citizenship grants to Chinese.
Police report a spate of weekend thefts in Sydney with thieves taking whisky from Amnclife Hotel and jewellery valued at £30 from Hak og Ars. A separate break in at a residence on Haubatreet led to losses including clothing and other valuables.
Fragmentary speech warnings about government economic controls and public service roles. The speaker urges action to resolve problems and argues that fear of regulation threatens liberty. Mentions constitutional aspects and calls for public accountability.
A wartime report notes American convoy arrival in London and Britain as the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces prepare to assume air duties. The force includes pilots and aircraft ready to train and operate new planes, with personnel arriving for their first active service period amid heavy Allied operations.
Report shows total savings deposits end January at £428,240,000 with gains across regions including New South Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Certificates of deposit and interest receipts noted. details include Australian territories and March 1949 figures, with rates and totals uncertain due to OCR.
Tokyo radio described Allied air raids on Mariana Islands including Marians and nearby targets. It says American planes attacked Ralpen, Tinian, and Guam with carrier forces and naval ships reported damaged, though details are unclear due to fragmented wording.
An interview conducted Monday with interstate AST executive members in Melbourne outlines ongoing discussions and future plans. The Prime Minister commented on timely matters and the need for continued leadership, signaling forthcoming policy directions and potential collaborations.
A Toowoomba Chambers of Commerce meeting passed a motion for pay as you go taxation. Mr. A. Boyer led the motion, stating the plan is not a real levy but a discretionary payment. The discussion referenced a Philippine president and promises of broader work, with unclear details.
The article discusses extended tenancy protections for ministers under union regulations. It notes measures affecting church personnel, including housing coverage and related compliance, with mentions of manpower directives and Sydney figures. It references regulatory bodies and pending completion of an agreement under land tenure law.
Australian officials defend wartime treatment of prisoners and civilian internees. Ministers announce that civilian internees were used more widely under group control systems with army supervision, while condemned critics accuse government of unfair actions. International pact discussions and Allied positions are noted, with ministerial statements defending compliance and urging cooperation.
Monday in Sydney the minister announced a 26 percent cut in butter rations for caterers effective Wednesday. Hotels pubs and public houses will see coupons reduced. the move follows the weekly review of rations. The minister Beasley Keane stated the new product incentive remains under consideration.
Fragmented text describes permits and trade, mentions West Pa operation, security, and bandit actions. References London and Namur rationing coupons, with unclear dates and names. Details are garbled and non-specific.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.