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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1944
Page
3
Fire reports from Canberra district describe grass fires near Throeww Ryhwich and Gorrobaree Park. Brigades extinguished lines at Criswn burn and Me Burie with help from local crews and swift action.
George Archibald Taylor, 42, died from blast injuries during VDC manoeuvres on Huswait Mountain Sunday. He was transport manager for the Anatrolian Astater Co and was reportedly carrying when the blast occurred. Local authorities reported the incident as a combat training accident at the mountain site.
In Melbourne today Atonius Twois and Raymond Arthur were brought before Dendenong Court on charges of wounding and robbing Tammands Ummad Wild Bates and Arthur He Dim. Bates, 21, of Aavel Vale and Arthur, of Moonee Ponda, allegedly attacked their victims during a struggle. The accused were remanded for trial.
After the war, heavy aircraft production will shrink to about 3,000 units annually, with many plants repurposed. Global bombers and fighters will be replaced by civilian demand as 900,000 automobiles are expected yearly. Australia’s automotive sector, previously 360,000 dependent workers, aims to absorb skilled aircraft personnel and drive rehabilitation amid high taxation.
Report says about 400 miners are hoped to be recruited from the army to fill vacancies in Western Australian coal mines. The plan aims to restore output at a time of industrial demand, with arrangements to secure replacements from military personnel and streamline wartime labor.
Ipswich reports indicate only about half the normal number of miners reported for duty as coal production resumes. Managers expect full turnout within a few days as work returns to normal levels.
In Wonthaggi and Sydney, coal mines idle after holiday pause. Wonthaggi workers plan to resume January 10 under government directive. Sydney reports 8400 tons produced as operations restart after eight day break.
An official issue outlines the future of the Royal Australian Air Force with reference to Allied war aims. It discusses offensive air power, new aircraft, and continued efforts by allied air forces to achieve strategic goals. Key departments and services, including WAAAF and ATC, are noted as contributing to broad wartime objectives and the defense of allied nations.
A report from Sydney quotes the Minister for External Territories Mr Wand urging speedier rubber production in New Guinea. He cites manuring plantations and ongoing operations by Bama planters already active, with others expected to depart the mainland as the Japanese advance halted progress.
The Warwick court martial acquitted Martial Fearwick and three others after a two and a half hour hearing. Pte Sewell testified of assault and torture by accused Sichter Cardigan Richter and Redenond. Evidence included forced stripping, beating, and punches in a shelled doorway within the cell area.
A fragmented report notes a sharp drop in fruit quality and sales at city markets after the Christmas and New Year holidays. Vendors report scattered produce losses and wary demand as grocers brace for improved trade next week.
The 11th anniversary of the Bardia attack led by Australian forces was observed quietly in Sydney today. Allied forces in the Western Pacific were praised, and plans were hinted for a march tomorrow involving the famed 10th Brigade once led in the Middle East.
Reported dispatch says 11 000 tons of food and medical supplies from Swedish ships Freatis and Temarare for Greek civilians arrived at Piraeus via the International Red Cross. Canberra Community Hospital announces a public notice about dental clinic hours on Tuesday in January with fees based on ability to pay and classification. A Sydney hospital note outlines patient fees and charity rules. Furniture for sale or repair offered by J Watt on Shieholm Street, Ainslie.
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