Battle and wage notes loom in wartime brief
In Paris and London dispatches the day brings economic and military updates. A promise to raise rural workers wages is reported alongside talks of conscription and civilian punishment. Miners face federal and local actions in Britain. A Pacific typhoon warning notes ships weathering worsening seas and related damage.
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OLE Bydnet
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Mary Department
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Mona Ahi
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2 Percent Killed in U5 Air Crash Near New York
Fragmentary report states 2 percent killed in an air crash near New York on Thursday. Aircraft with three crew members killed and several passengers injured. Descriptions are garbled, noting a descent into fog and a desert setting, with mentions of Burbank and local air services amid unclear details.
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Aline
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Burbank Terminal
Armen Serviens
Factories Urged for Disabled Ex Soldiers in Sydney
In a conference at Sydney on Thursday the Returned Boldivia League urged building factories for disabled ex soldiers. The Law notes that rehabilitation programs funded by the Commonwealth are aimed at rapid return to work, not charity, with emphasis on practical employment for men unable to pursue other occupations.
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Sydney
Council of the Returned
Boldivia’ League
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Romianitten
Commonwealth
Ratabllah
Zealand
Potato Contracts Urge Immediate Action for NSW Growers
Mr W. D. Hardy reports the New South Wales Department of Agriculture has set a closing date for multicrops contracts. Potatoes must be delivered in Sydney by November 20, 1945, with a price of 14 per fan. Growers yet to contract or complete agreements must act by January 16, 1943, to secure terms and obtain contract forms from Mr Hardy in Moon Vale or Potato Controllers agent Mr Thos Willan of Queanbeyan.
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Tne Strutine
Mir Vale
Shah Wale
Department of Agriculture
Janary
Dary
Moon Vala
Thosas Willan
Queanbeyan
Sydney
Han Fr Senate
Str Hardy
Moan Ale
Thors
Shortage of Suits Threatens Manpower Efforts
A disrupted supply chain and weak industrial capacity threaten uniform availability. The Fraving Commission and national authorities push for mobilizing 40,000 units and aligning production to avert a broader shortage impacting service and defense sectors.
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A.W
Cate
Atria
Ubchaatlal
Weather Drift Hits Seetisaentern and Tue Flands
A fragmented weather note reports eastward movement of a cold front bringing overcast skies and likely light rain. The text mentions Seetisaentern and Tue Flands with northeastward wind shifts and cool temperatures.
Bank policy slow progress confuses ministers
A fragmented report outlines possible paths for bank policy, including advisory boards or a directorate within the department. Ministers may oversee, while a treasurer maintains broad control, as discussions proceed amid uncertainty over the bank’s future structure.
Public duty over politics in milk price stand off
Canberra Times analysis condemns milk producers for using strikes to pressure fair prices while urging government restraint and lawful arbitration. It argues responsible producers should not mirror illegal tactics and warns of harm to national welfare during wartime.
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Grinvanera
Lea
Australia
Allence
Iegu
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Inlile
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High Court
Haome
Uraispowal
CP to Oppose Bank Nationalisation Brisbane
Brisbane report quotes Country Party leader Mr Fadden attacking government policy on banking and warning against political interference. Mr Redden and others express fears over what would happen to ordinary savers money if the banking system were meddled with.
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Brisbane
Country Party
Benking
Lasar
Fadden
Redden
Inmareace Alleles
Ovine
Mr Curtin Attends Film Screening At Lodge
Prime Minister Curtin, convalescent, attended a lodge screening with daughter Mrs. Hale Coley. The film selection included Australia Is Here and The One They Arrive In Australia, shown with orchestral accompaniment by the AC Symphony Orchestra. The Minister for Supply praised the Australian film as a strong aid to counter lingering misconceptions about Australia.
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Target
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Crew Indero
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Pacife
Australia
Refone
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Wna
Dertmeal of Information
Nnte
AC Symphomy
United States
Sydney
Mr Benshey
Australe
Germans Evacuate Narvik Troops in Northern Norway
Reports from Stockholm say Germany begins evacuating troops and equipment from Narvik. Six transports carrying German forces reportedly sail from Narvik in northern Norway, signaling a major withdrawal amid wartime movements.
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Lordon
Atockholm
Narvik
Thair Main Buan
Norway
Air Training Corps N.C. seeks cadets for attachment to RAAF
The Air Training Corps N.C. invites enrolled cadets for attachment to the RAAF for a training period from January 20 to January 18, 1945. Enrolments close Saturday January 9, 1945. Cadets must be 18 or older and eligible. Training will resume on West Sunday January 3 with an educational parade and February 4 drill parade.
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N.C
Ans
RAAF
Saturany
Jan Ary
A.W.C. Appoints New Directors In Personnel Posts
In a recent change at the Allied Works Sovnell and Angletant departments, Mr. Winstaw retires from Director of Personnel. J. White is named as the new Angletant Director and the allied position receives a reassignment, effective immediately.
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Winstaw
Allied
Sovnell
J. White
Settlement move fails in milk producers strike
Sydney reports last minute efforts by the Dairymen to avert a milk strike failed. Telegrams were sent to the Commonwealth Government proposing new settlement terms, with consideration of diverting milk to Food Control for Sydney and New Zealand. Dairy boards and associations discuss high prices and potential allocations to children, while suburban dairy unions standby for action.
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Mr. Sedgwick
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Dairyeuen
Dalryien
Associa Lon
Forde Says Strike Must Fail Amid Milk Shortage
The acting Prime Minister Mr Forde warned the Sydney Newcastle milk strike would harm war effort and hurt women and children. He said the government would not capitulate to direct action and could seize milk processing and distribution if the strike continued. Proposals included rationing shifts and nationalizing control to prevent further shortages.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Forde
Milie Vera
Cateider
Mike Rete
Mysiney
Neweualle
Bydney
Cole
Canberra
Arbitration Request Refused By Metropolitan Milk Panel
The acting Prime Minister declined the bid to arbitrate milk pricing amid drought strain. The inquiry panel had sought to include a representative to assess milk price relief for farmers, arguing drought effects were temporary but acknowledging long term impacts. Officials noted the price set by the private commission covered wartime costs and suggested no dispute warranted arbitration at this time.
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Forde
Bydnay
Mik
McGillivray
N.E.W. Deparment
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Pranary Paw
Tae
Prive Commlananer
Jean
Howe
Bedgwick
Milk as Essential for Children Says Sydney Professor
Prof M Priestly of Sydney University warns that milk is far more vital for children than adults. He notes mothers may use fortified milk to supplement diets and urges health centers to promote Our Babies guidance on infant milk use and appropriate intake for children from birth to early adulthood.
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M. Priestly
Sydney University
Rodney Hospital
Kelly
Turing
Germans Escape From P O W Camp Melbourne
Thursday early today twenty Germans escaped from a Soulburn Valley prisoner of war camp in Melbourne. The group, led by Theo fore Anton Gunther, a German naval captain and former commander of the Kormocin, consisted of 47 officers and three other ranks. They wore prisoner tear garments and fled through a tunnel under barbed wire. one member named Watewant was recaptured.
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Soulburn Valley
WAC
Theofore Anton Gunther
Kormocin
Cacspers
Watewant
Tomn
Solar Heat as Power for Industry Rise
A fragmented report notes interest in using solar heat to power industry. The piece cites BYDNET and mentions government and private sector focus, with a forecast of growing adoption as energy demand accelerates.
Manly Pilot Among Slav Partisans After Raid
A Manly pilot described his wartime experience after landing among Slav partisans. He spent five days with the group, sharing meals and learning their routines before being taken by local forces. A British commando raid later presented a chance for escape.
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MANLY
Bowen
Diane
Tith
Australia Faces Ample Wheat Stocks Amid Grain Demand
The minister announced ample wheat stocks for stock feed and human consumption despite reports of reduced output. Australia expects imports from New Zealand to bolster fodder supplies while domestic demand remains steady, with officials noting sufficient grain for stock feed and general use.
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Australia West
New Zealand
Eld
Iranam
Sky Trains Evacuate Wounded Soldiers
London reports emergency air evacuations with ambulance planes transferring wounded troops from the continent. Involving air trains carrying more than 190,000 servicemen and others, the operation ferried personnel and supplies across fronts amid ongoing battles.
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London
Thureday
Tattiefielda
United
Omerfar
Earth
Roosevelt to Revise Old Treaty in Trade Move
President Roosevelt signals revision of the Anglo American petroleum treaty to ease international trade frictions. He met officials and outlined changes aimed at removing possible causes of friction.
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Washington
Pevaiitent
Romevelt
Ang Amurican Petroleum Lraaty
Smith Centre opens in Pitt Street with large turnout
Ten thousand people gathered as £50,000 was subscribed for the Smith Centre at MacDonnell House Pitt Street. Lord Mayor Alderman Neville Harding spoke at the opening and Alderman Bartley commented on a temporary relocation and future plans for the new centre in Hyde Park.
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Sydney
IFRANCO BELGIANS CALLED TO COLOURS
Reuters reports that French speaking Belgians of class 1040 were called up yesterday for registration while Flemish speakers will be called up later. The move comes after a voluntary basis program to supply technologies and support amid efforts for European integration and defense.
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Ifranco
London
Thumda Thoumada
Reuters
Brussela
AE Ardannien
Partich
Iti
Euripe
Ees
Rationing of Cooked Meats Begins New Coupons Expected
News notes upcoming ration changes for cooked meats with the coupon scale likely higher than raw meat rates. Monitoring will require meat coupons for purchases, and buyers may plan purchases with the Iron Data Cher over the fortnight. Some categories like offal may be affected.
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