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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1944
Page
2
Fragmented obituary fragment texts show a memorial line for a person named Reema and references to a tribute in a heritage area. The readable bits convey mourning language and a family remembrance with phrases about remembrance, loss, and a life lived.
Fragmentary text reports typhus spread fears in Italy with mentions of area warnings and safety concerns. References to production, ration tickets, and officials suggest a wartime context. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate international health anxieties and government actions.
January 15 notice warns of escalating bushfire risk in the Southern Tablelands Canbarra and nearby districts. It cites unseasonable grass growth, weather patterns, and limited firefighting resources, urging extreme caution for all burning and holiday-making activities. The report notes past Canberra and Territory pine forest losses and highlights the need for vigilant prevention and rapid response despite reduced emergency organization.
Attorney General J. F. Bratt says the visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of New Betland and other Commonwealth officials would strengthen ties among the Dominions. He notes an undeclared contribution to the government’s war effort and states Dominion ministers will meet with Canberra to discuss cabinet and advisory council roles.
Five members of the Royal Air Force are named among new gallantry award recipients from service in the Middle East and the United Kingdom. Lieutenant Ronald Thomas, Captain Manly and others are highlighted for their roles as pilot officers and crew, with commendations for acts including handling and water returns during operations.
Sydney Friday report notes George Munster aged 17 of Wisloushoy earned English honours after arriving from Czechoslovakia at the outbreak of war. Leaving Certificate examinations listed English Latin Greek and French with passing marks.
A Melbourne dispatch salutes war correspondents as morale builders for the army. The tribute notes their demanding duties amid jungle campaigns and the risk of bombing and shellfire. It commends their effort to keep home fires burning and support morale abroad.
The bulletin notes Bolivia's export activity and the suspended normal operations under temporary measures. It mentions government recommendations to establish new administrative procedures and economic oversight. Key entities include Bolivia and the unnamed government body overseeing exports and economic policy.
Allied forces push past Cassino as Fifth Army advances in mountain country. Western front reports indicate American and British troops probing along valleys near Cervaro and Pastinelle, with heavy air attacks targeting enemy positions. Bitter fighting continues as forces press toward the Cassino area and surrounding passes.
President T Dougherty warned at the meeting that a drastic sugar ration cut remains possible unless authorities act. He said dwindling meat and labor shortages could force further rationing, urging immediate steps to avert a wider crisis.
Lt Gen Laverack to lead a mission in Washington from the Middle East after being appointed commander of the First Australian Army. The report notes Sir Sirhdee as former chief of staff of the Australian forces prior to the appointment.
Australian manpower mobilization details show total service by Australians in war roles. Numbers include 600,000 soldiers overseas, 430,000 in the United States and Great Britain, 101,000 women in forces and production, 47,000 in the defence, and 13 fold increases in auxiliary services. Total forces and war production reach 1,190,000 with 858,800 in combat and 76 percent volunteers. The cost by year end projected at £1,677,000,000 with the Repatriation Commission granting 32,471 pensions and annual liabilities around £41,400,200.
A Perth meeting of citizens urged no leniency toward Breechen and pushed for immediate action. The gathering referenced manpower and imam involvement in meat rationing with calls to extend support and enforce the new rules.
Friday reports from two British prisoners in a Japanese camp at Moulmein say conditions have improved. They describe better climate, food, medicine, and clothing, with the Japanese commander opting to fairly treat inmates. Prisoners receive 20 to 40 cents daily for work, camp concerts are allowed, and screenings are held monthly.
Colombo reports the British government has purchased an entire Ceylon tea crop amid anticipated future changes. The move affects national tea supply with potential market and producer impacts discussed in the dispatch.
Mp P LYNCH is reported ill affecting attendance at the recent civic meeting. Lesa, a former Tresiaemt te fenerend, was noted as present as officials faced disruptions during Friday proceedings.
Fire swept Melbourne and surrounding areas destroying hundreds of homes and injuring several people. Names of victims include Petey Waite Colac William Preston Mt Dunsel Sere Lae and Joseph Willams. Firefighters and volunteers fought blazes as winds shifted threatening towns near Geelong and Beau Maria, with about 2,000 volunteers aiding efforts.
Mr Wadden urged Prime Minister Curtin to publicly explain food policy and manpower actions. He warned public controversy harms rural industries and urged decisive action for wartime and postwar recovery. The Country Party emphasizes government responsibility to farmers and laborers as rural production declines.
A vast fire at Mentone and nearby areas wrecked homes and businesses along the bay. Thousands fled to refuge sites while about 2,000 workers and residents were evacuated to Ford Water Works in Geelong as flames swept through the district. Met police and brigades mobilized to battle the blaze amid warnings of imminent danger.
In Bendigo a series of fires caused extensive damage and prompted urgent government action. Volunteer brigades battled blazes across Ravenswood and nearby districts, with several buildings destroyed and losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Authorities planned renewed measures to restore the town’s supply lines and address the ongoing fire threat.
Meo Wurdt today denied a purge within the Labour Department. He said reductions and redactions were made for efficiency and to implement new policies. He defended the need to trim staff and clarified that only a limited number of employees were dismissed.
Melbourne dispatch reports government plans to ration meat begin Monday amid shortages. Butchers face daily supplies limited to civilians this year, with no current plan for price increases. Royal Commission calls grow over alleged corruption linked to meat imports while sheep producers brace for price and supply uncertainty.
Reports from Sydney reveal strong representations by the National Mine Managerial Board and opposition to further intervention. A deputy was consulted as authorities consider recent mine safety and wage concerns. The industry awaits a formal decision amid warnings of potential disruption.
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