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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
3
Readable fragments discuss possible Allied operations and strategic moves. Mentions Calwell, Australia, and references to timing, action, and potential continuities in 1944 era planning. Names and places are partial and uncertain.
An unidentified soldier denies repeated inquiries during a covert hearing. The fragmented report suggests confusion over dates and locations while asserting the subject’s denial of specific allegations.
fragmented OCR text shows traders discussing stamping out market activity with unclear names and dates. mentions of Byndey and Bung a Nota Kyuney shophopper, with odd phrases about prices and a note on whoringEye Med. lacks coherent facts or clear events.
The article outlines Australia Day events in Canberra to mark the 387th birthday and the federation anniversary. Plans include diplomatic presence and participation by Australian political figures and diplomats. A public ceremony is described for January 28 with gatherings and official remarks in line with association policy.
In view of the expanding watch of the Australian War Memorial the Commonwealth Government will increase staff. Vacant offices include Assistant Director of Internal Records who will oversee research and write a history of wartime Australian work. A Curator and other roles to preserve paintings drawings and public relations duties will be created.
An incident near Antioch reports a dog replacing three U S servicemen aboard a freight carrier plane. The dog and a handful of crew were removed after delays, with tension over who was allowed to disembark. A mystery security fee followed, delaying the men’s return.
A national union leader criticized arbitration and conciliation proceedings amid an industrial dispute. The essence of the case centered on whether the majority of industry concessions had been acknowledged and whether the arbitration process effectively addressed worker concerns.
Sydney officials and the Associated Building Societies weigh municipal and shire cooperation to improve housing amenities. Mr W G L Ponley urges focus on wartime needs while Local Government leaders caution against excessive spending in the face of hardship and housing conditions. PMID: local observers reference Mr J B Shaw remarks on policy tensions.
A fragmentary report from AYDNEY mentions cautions and a confrontation at a Leichhardt match involving Max Carmen and Loe Ntahat, with mentions of Jack Mrander and Philip getting a cut. The text is heavily garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Readable fragments list numerous candidates with parish schools and convents, including St. Christopher's Convent in Canberra and Patrick's Convent. Names such as Mr. Gourley M. McAppion L. Kilmartin J. Mavellier and E. Crowley appear beside class markers and codes indicating exam roll numbers and subjects.
The MiLW Zone Dairymen's Camel endorsed the executive action to end the mail strike. The Brevetary mail pre-pattoned should be reached by Saturday. The Milk Board announced anti-f tent mil k for all hospitals and 8,000 gallons distributed to vulnerable areas.
Sydney cricket notes announce Nanteen as the host for the burial on January 27. The WS.W. team includes Hy Sutcliffe, famed English star, with Lal and L Livingston among others. O'Reily, Alley, Baines, Bowman, Bowyer, Laird, Livingston, Woolmer and more listed.
The minister announced a two penny daily special allowance for Royal Australian Air Force personnel in transit camps in the United States. An extra five and six tenths cents for air ministry or related staff was to be paid if in transit. The note explains delays and varying camp durations affected payments, with longer stays or travel issues influencing rates.
The article notes U S government plans to keep rubber costs down and the potential for postwar synthetic rubber to compete with natural rubber. It mentions meetings in Washington on January 22 among Britain America and the Dutch to discuss postwar arrangements and exploratory talks on economic ties. A separate Melbourne Melbourne event reports disruption from an anthracite tank incident causing delayed trains and rail services.
Report from Sydney on a mine failure blamed on a mass refusal to work by miners. Management claims workers halted operations, while authorities note grain buyers will require applications to country grain centres and the Australian Wheat Board enforces new rules.
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