State Ministers War Planning for Postwar Australia
A report outlines a planned wartime to postwar policy briefing in Canberra. Commonwealth and States ministers discuss finance, housing, health, civil aviation, and postwar public works, aiming for intergovernmental cooperation and a national tax framework. Victoria, New South Wales, and other states seek streamlined operations and labor strategies as war ends approach.
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Victoria
Aer
Viwnen
Corr Murray
Aumann
Alocka Ih
New South Wales
Nadia
Dealag Wietel
Mele
Breve View
Drake
Iran
Drakeford
In Memoriam Notice From Family and Friends
A memorial notice honors the deceased who passed away in January, praising their character and noting family and friends’ remembrance. Details are brief, focusing on legacy and condolences.
Early Steps to Convene International Conference
Australia and New Zealand reached a historic agreement and plan to convene an international conference in Canberra by mid year. Formal ratification is expected soon with continued consultations and a second meeting of representatives before year end.
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Australia
New Zealand
Ial Cele
Canberra
Presbyterian Post War Church Programme
A post war church programme by the Presbyterian Church enables the provision of church buildings with emphasis on seating and worship space at the Church of St Andrew. It outlines aims to raise funds, support mission work, and establish centers in coastal areas with evening services and parish events at Bradson Church and nearby centers during the week of house mission by the sea.
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Vievoris
Victoria
Myles Klibi
Une
Rome
Presbyterian Church
Particwarly
Covchoneny
Church of
Bt. Andrew
Tao Balding
Port Vemin
Bradson
Cruicetank
Nation Must Plan for Peace Amid War Prep
A muddled report outlines Australian leaders and groups urging unity as Marches to the Botanical Gardens mark Australia Day. Officials warn immigration policy and resource planning will shape postwar peace, with leaders stressing national preparedness and public advisories on shelter and food security.
State control level crossings and transport policy notes
A fragmented report cites Transport Minister Ward noting state control over level crossings and freight advisories. Detectives recovered £2,000 in coins in Hew town cellar along with clothing tools and gum, believed tied to a robbery linked to a charity fund. Six men were identified as involved in the incident.
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Gam Audirey
Madan Io
Benue
Hew Town
Avsiveilan Comforts Fund
Canberra Postwar Plans and the Call for Citizen Involvement
The Canberra Times discusses postwar planning for the Australian Capital Territory, urging broad public participation in shaping Canberra’s future. It argues for advisory councils to include citizens, balancing government aims with national ideals, and stresses social and educational factors beyond mere development.
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Athens
Canberra
Australia
Plana Canberra le
Australian Capital Territory
Australian
Excellencies Entertain Governor General at Canberra
The Governor General Lord Gowrie and Lady Gowrie were hosted by Major General and Mrs Akunbary in Canberra. The event took place at Tuncheon House with dinner on a Saturday evening. Members of the Indian Supply Mission attended. details of attendees and arrival from Sydney were noted.
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Gowrie
Tunchean
Canberra
Curtie
Dodate
Atllolt
Harring
Thomas Barney
Lord Gowrie
Soviet Silent On U S Offer
A garbled foreign dispatch notes Soviet silence on a U S offer amid unclear diplomatic signals. The report mentions Poland and Germany and cites a 10 day timeframe. No firm response from the Soviet government is recorded.
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U.S
Wammlnoton
Maturday
Poland
Iumla
America
Lismore Pilot Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Melbourne report recalls Lt. Pintay of Lismore receiving the DFC for a bold torpedo attack on a Japanese merchantman near Simpson Harbour. The raid involved a low approach in darkness with a lack of opposing fire, while the formation flew low over water, and the mission ended with some losses and night-dark conditions.
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Melbourne
Planta Nad
Raoul
DAC
Pgr
Pintay
Liamore Finlay
Simpson Harbour
Ted
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N. T. Quinn
Maewell
Crogk
Irnate
Finlay Pal
Stenn
Channal Mackers
Stouke
Day
Sydney
New South Wales
Shane
Japanese Lost 12 Ships in Pacific Action
U8 reports submarines operating in the Pacific and Perask claim sinking 12 Japanese ships. Targets include a large tanker, a cargo barge, four transports, two freighters, and several smaller vessels. The action allegedly damaged enemy airfields and destroyed thousands of enemy personnel.
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Washington
Mabmerines
Pacific
Perask
Remy Renels
Navy
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Xindlumy
Brasaport
Anal
Smhall
A. Cunimithique
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Significance of Pacific Settlement Clauses Scrutinized
The article analyzes postwar clauses on Pacific settlement and sovereignty. It cites Australia and New Zealand aims for regional security with other nations, while resisting territorial claims after the war. Key points include clauses 26 and 27 on enemy territory disposal and sovereignty changes under an agreed framework.
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Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Mts
Timor
Remon
New Caledonia
Whit
Une Agree Wea
Wyatais
Flauua
Pacific Islands
Evatt
Canberra Australia Day plans disrupted by broadcasting changes
A confused report notes Canberra events for Australia Day facing disruptions. Officials consider revised ceremonies and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation will air a special program at 2:15 PM, with potential impacts on scheduled activities and local observances. The piece mentions the Prime Minister and premiers in attendance and outlines expected public response to the changes.
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Atv Naive Staton
Namines
Vmstat
Coriaannys
Caml
Rai
Barclays
Allied Trustees of Islands in S. Pacific address policy group
Mr Nash told the Foreign Policy Association that those who felt war was near were moving toward pacification. He urged a formal conference in the Laide initiating representatives from Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, America, and France to discuss interests of island peoples in the southern seas.
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Allied Trustees OF Islands
S. Pacific
Warbhington
Foreign Policy Association
Min Wtee
Nash
Wwe
Laide
France
Eweine
Tove
Bertin Comments on Landon and Pacific Future Talks
Bertin weighs in on Landon and Bundsy amid Australia New Zealand accord rumors. Berlin radio signals a German Foreyn Office reading as a symptom of a distant deal, noting a two Dominione in a history of the empire without precedent.
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Landon
Bundsy
Australia
Wastage of meat preferred to no coupon sale
Sydney Sunday report quotes Deputy Director of Rationing Mr Hudgon arguing it was better to let meat spoil than waste it by disposal without coupons. He says department will investigate cases of alleged e welfare breach where full coupon value is not received and prosecutions would be pursued immediately if proven.
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Trimkaly
Ti Ld
Jannot
Em Fire
Empire Aviaton
Loddon
Sydney
Hudgon
Subir
Hudson
Chew
Lin
Dodminions Confer on Economic Policy
In a postwar budget meeting, Australian and New Zealand ministers discussed future economic policy. Minister for External Affairs Dr Bratt chaired with Prime Minister Jombornk absent. debate centered on Thule Lea countrien and potential policy directions amid ongoing disclosure and caution.
Air Minister Sees Practical Formula For Postwar Airways
Air Minister outlines a practical formula for postwar international airways. He favors mutual reciprocity and international ownership, aiming to prevent a scramble for routes. He notes cooperation with postal authorities and forecasts a future Australian aviation system shaped by global collaboration.
Government and growers clash over wartime price policy
Wartime price controls and minimum price schemes dominated debate as growers and state officials argued over implementing limits. Officials warned against heavy regulation while farmer groups shifted stance, citing market conditions and need to protect incomes. Local reports note changing positions among growers and concerns about supply and affordability.
Western Lands for Settlement Undered by Withdrawal Act
The Withdrawal Lands Act, operative August 25, 1943, aims to withdraw large pastoral holdings for settlement. About 1,800,000 acres have passed to the Crown for disposal, with 1,000,000 made available for small settlers near designated blocks. Another 100,000 acres are allocated for original holders, as the Land Board determines allocation preferences. The heat batch of original holdings for experienced soldiers will be made available, with blocks allocated by district. transport to rail facilities will occur. Classification Committee has interviewed intending soldiers to gauge their plans and formations, with further completions expected within days and weeks.
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Wester
Arid Land
Thg Weatare Divieton
Baller Rail
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