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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
3
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Melbourne authorities announce 200 Australian Army personnel will begin work on the Melbourne waterfront tomorrow. The move aims to relieve the acute labour shortage at port facilities while ongoing orders keep shipping operations steady, and a few days’ service by troops will follow.
Melbourne, Wednesday. A Royal Australian Air Force aircraft crashed during operations off Port Phillip Bay. Wireless operator navigators died. Names given include F/O Even Takuyt Kul reo of Bowden, LAC Rube Bruce McCallum of Footscray, and LAC Lawrence Gordon Campbell of Wandel. Pilot Sgt Mervyn John Minsman of North Perth was seriously injured.
The report of the General Education Conference to be read at Hobart outlines that school buildings are unsuitable and calls for improved training of teachers. The document stresses the need for better facilities and educators to raise standards in the education system.
In Sydney, only about 300 war brides and 5 seamen remain ready for passage to the United Kingdom. The American and Australian committees note transport is unproven, with further arrangements and sources awaiting approval.
The Milk Board aims to reduce the Sydney ration further amid failing feeding conditions and widespread hardships in dairy districts. Chairman A. Watson warned of shortages and noted producers must shift away from stable production to meet urgent demand.
In Sydney on Wednesday, officials warn of a milk crisis in the Hunter Valley with drastic rationing possible. Production dropped due to malt water, irrigation issues and the worst shortages in history along the Hunter River region. Minister Scully discussed potential measures to curb the shortages and stabilize supplies.
Harold Bovate aged 17 who died while hiking near Katoomba will be buried on the Black Dog Range. Officials including Dr Alley, Government Meteorological Orient, Mr B Med Hoott, District Coroner, and Head boy’s father with Constable J THW and bushman Seok Kirby headed for the scene to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
The Acting Prime Minister announced new reduced tomato prices effective next Monday January 8 in Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Hobart and Canberra. Retailers face a maximum price with an 8 percent margin, aiming to curb price spikes and stabilize the market amid adverse conditions. The move seeks to avert diversions in supply and align with market trends while keeping contract pricing in place.
Reported statement notes no major relaxation of petrol or tyre rationing amid Allied supply fears. Officials warn that shortages and precautionary measures persist as tanker movements and wartime controls affect stocks and distribution.
The Minister for Lands announced that about three thousand ex servicemen had applied for land under the Laval on Mar Meyvice Land Settlement Act. The statement notes that training facilities should not be diverted to civilian employment and emphasizes proper use of the funds.
Melbourne Wednesday reports the Director of Mationing Mr Cumming appealed for public cooperation to stamp out Finch marketing as rationing strains bite. He warned of difficulty in seating elements and supplying Australian needs amid a poor outlook.
Scout notes describe a Canberra troop meeting at Reid Hall on Friday at 8 pm with a brief assembly. The patrol from the patrol group will depart for a nearby camp Tuesday and return later. A court session at Reid Hall is scheduled for Monday afternoon.
In Los Angeles Chaplin's attorney Millikan accused Joaaph Scott Barry's attorney of miscasting himself during his jury address. Judges and prosecutors clipped Scott's vituperative remarks about the contedian as the Blood test dispute rose. Millikan argued the blood test proved Chaplin could not be the baby's father and said Barry failed to name the real father because Chaplin refused marriage. The defense denied prejudice from testimony showing the mother’s alleged decline.
The government aims to raise Indian grain output by promoting local manufacturing and fertiliser production. A two year effort to build domestic capacity targets annual output worth about $90,000 per year. A tenfold plan seeks to use imports and technical help from the United Kingdom to boost nitrogen fertilisers and sulphate arsenate production.
Washington reports federal crop insurance, backed by agriculture leaders, moved through the House of Representatives with broad support. The plan outlines guarantees against losses from weather and other hazards for wheat, cotton, and feed crops, with experimental programs for corn and tobacco and potential expansion to sugar beets and potatoes. It aims to stabilize farm income and improve rural living standards as farm structures and markets adapt.
Fragmented OCR reveals a mix of rural and civic items including cows delaying a mail train near Sydney, cycling club road racing in Queanbeyan on January 7, and an Australian Capital Territory pound ordinance sale. The text also lists Canberra laundry vacancies, a Canberra Supreme Court probate notice for Onslow Harold Maxwell Shepherd, and various advertisements and employment notices.
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