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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1945

Page

2

News in Brief World War Update and Local Notices

Britain expands Allied loans and war effort as reports cite a total aid figure of 307,804,000. Obituary notes the death of Mr. W. A. Bayliffe Aynney. A list of brief international items mentions Mexico, Sydney council leadership changes, and a conference in Sydney with diplomats from the United Kingdom United States and allied nations.

Ain London Turetay Andereanmanerd Britain W. A. Baylibe Aynney Fuemlay Walter Duke of Hinata Mexico Meriso Munday Aivallio Emideaule Dtaliarar Blavey Baus Rydney Rydney County Coyne Wa Voaninuna Cramer St Vlor-Chatrma

A.B.C. Encourages Local Talent

Sydney report notes ABC launches promotion to spotlight local artists and performers. Officials announce a series of auditions and showcases across venues in March and April featuring community groups and amateur talents.

Ninth Division Soldier for Varsity Course

Fragmentary OCR notes describe training and assignment for a military or athletic program. Mentions a commander and an upcoming schedule with reference to a training voyage or drill. Specific names and places are unclear due to text quality, but the item centers on a trainee entering a varsity level course under military supervision.

Forecast Muni Hations on Diatrictt Mod Table

A fragmented forecast item describes municipal actions or notices tied to a district modification project. It mentions table details, timing windows, and potential costs, with several garbled terms. The readable entities include city and project context, suggesting a local government planning update.

Conte family coup buy and meal offer noted

A censored line indicates a local coupon or meal offer connected to Conte family names and a street address. The readable fragment references a meal deal and a dated period, with unclear details due to OCR errors affecting order and beneficiaries.

Canberra housing rights clash shocks Canberran housing policy

A Canberra debate over ex servicemen housing reveals the Commonwealths limits and the Interior Departments role in prioritizing wartime housing. Officials discuss quotas and access to government built homes in a broader push to address Canberras housing shortage amid wartime legacy policies.

Lins Department of the Intaitor Altnourric Guvernmenta Ore Commonwealth Eeamvicomyn Canberra Department of the Interior Aic Commonwealth Hy Howe Australia Allatyalle Laing

Personal Vigeredal Nee Excellency Lady Dugan Visit

Lady Dugan visited the Squadron Officer Mt Cader of the WAAAE at Lin Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force Area Headquarters in Maguire yesterday afternoon. Peaboy and AWWA were noted at the Fort Admiralty Hfouno in Sydney.

Vigeredal Lady Dugan Mt Cader Waaae Rauterm Lin Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force Maguire Peaboy Awwa Aw Fort Admiralty Hfouno Sydney

Weathered Gabe Avoney Storm Strikes Three Days

A chaotic report describes a severe storm and flooding in a coastal town. Residents faced power outages and high water as crews battled debris and rising tides. Emergency responders coordinated efforts while locals prepared for continuing bad weather and potential evacuations.

Uheldult Bruce Lew Gimesley

Rail Strikers Refuse Resume Amid Dispute

In Alicreand, Tuealley Thjooting the Marine Minister urged return to work but strikers refuse. The Industrial Tribunal considered actions while railway lines faced suspensions. Crowded scenes disrupted routes near Auckland with limited service and minimal relief for travelers.

Alicreand Tuealley Ay Beni Hashinyawn M Rae

Yaps to exchange civilians in wartime rumor

Rumor item reports a government plan to exchange civilians amid wartime tensions. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the notice appears to reference a possible swap involving civilian detainees and military leaders with no confirmed dates or factions.

New Air Service To Canberra Melbourne Announced

A tentative plan for a daily air link between Melbourne and Canberra via Adelaide and Gambier is announced by Ansett Airways. The service is to begin on a date in May with a return leg to interstate sales planned soon after.

Melbourne Melbournie Canberra Acelaide Gambier Ansett Airways

Non-operational RAAF awards listed in Melbourne ceremony

An uneven report notes non operational RAAF awards in Melbourne. The ceremony lists women recipients including Senior Sister Kelly of Bondi and Corporal June Kniebh Layne, among others, with unclear spellings and fragmented details.

Melbourne Tueasay Homlquarters Wervicu Rome Ares Clue Sinter Kelly Bondt Nurainy Mia Dicer Valet C- Thoyer Byaney Waan FG Figmtaviat Aled Fede Crogee Ay ‘Allen Double Buy Kane Minck Af Glulenville June Kniebh Layne Coin Phyllis Peuton Thy Katrange Eileen Gilbeet Marwubeay Meni AE Taran

Market for English goods and immigration debate

AURNIE reports on English goods markets and a push toward immigration to Australia. Speakers argue Australia offers opportunities for workers and trade, noting Britain’s export of manufactured goods and the appeal of English products amid labor and food positions.

Aurnie H. Sutediffe Ben Australia Britain

Expanding Tasmanian Paper Mills Progress Report

Fragmentary text describes expansion plans for Tasmanian paper mills, mentioning an Australian company and a meeting where a report will be presented. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The article references potential investments and production changes pending official discussion.

Elasticity Vital in ANZAC Agreement

Ambitious report from Auckland on New Zealand and Australia talks emphasizes elasticity in the ANZAC pact. Officials say future terms must be binding with flexible interpretation while global issues remain under study for postwar handling.

Auckland Turley Aueallan Yade Peasery Australia McCarthy New Zealand

Addresses of Posin War Prisoners in Japanese Hands

Fragmented wartime notes discuss prisoner transfers and conditions of P O W in Japanese custody. The report references naval and military authorities, foreign advisories, and lines about timing of transfers, with unclear quotes regarding liberation expectations. The piece mentions Commonwealth Government notices and MPs, plus inquiries about transfer dates.

National Mapping Council forms in Australia

A conference of survey officers in Canberra outlined the formation of a National Mapping Council for Australia. Delegates from Commonwealth Survey Committee and state surveyors-general discussed the project financing and administrative setup.

Sa National Mapping Council Comte Weonitn Aisaon

Refusal of Paper for Elma Sparks Circular Surprises

A garbled historical note references a minister, Mr Curtin, and a refusal of a newspaper for Elma. The text includes scattered terms like Pho Palmas, Mo conting, and mysterious names, with unclear chronology or locations. No coherent event details are present to form a solid summary.

Elma Curtin

Relations With U S A Vital In Post War Period

Postwar policy outline stresses strong ties with the United States as central to rebuilding and international cooperation. The document underscores shared principles guiding public policy between the British Commonwealth and the United States, aiming at stable global relations.

U.S.A Ehen

Portrait of Speaker Considered for Historical Memorial

The Historical Memorial Committee reviews a portrait deemed suitable for the Archibald Prize and royal approval. The panel, including PM and parliamentary leaders, supports display in Parliament House with the current portrait already hanging in the By-state Art Gallery awaiting formal approval.

Smalder Pyle Wining Seeshian Amin Parliament House Cunberes Huan of Representatives Laver McKennia Tn Art Advianey Flan Moma GF Harald Muchert Will Rakinn Archibald Pritt Wintorioal Memorial Bydhey Ton Art Canrtin Duke of Gloucester Senate Minwa Avilament Moure Frid Lyona Tungney Patliament

Air minister returns to duty after air crash report

Air minister Dewi ord and crew members aboard a four engine Liberator during a night flight faced a lucky escape when the aircraft crash landed causing no major injuries. Capt Blamon of the Royal Air Force led the crew including Ring Linkinen Canaitiana along with Australian and French personnel as Trukeford plans to attend a cabinet meeting in Concordia.

Liberator Dupiben Tne Asta’ Ar Bn Lateye Oght Ila Roth Lannon Homme Ko Auatyatig Tate Blamon O.1m Royal Maidian Air Mercy Ring Linkinen Canaitiana Tarifiah Trukeford Meet Way Cabinet Cunvertae Bor

Apparent Price Levels Static Since December 1942

A garbled report discusses price stability since December 1942, mentioning management figures and officials. It references wartime economies, potential price controls, and a price commission, with unclear details about individuals and actions. The piece suggests efforts to stabilize prices amid postwar concerns.

Romantic Sequel To Air Crash In Melbourne

A garbled report from Melbourne describes a romantic sequel tied to a recent air crash. It references management, pilots, and an AA medical airvicw, with unclear names and locations in northern Australia.

Melbourne Stan Mantis Seyiel Wuclent Burt Miley Dean Ince Motiaurnn Medial Airvicw Worle Australia

Prime Minister Breaks Promise Controversy Stirs Debate

Fragmentary report notes Tuomas Mead raising questions about a wartime pledge by the Prime Minister to avoid directing industry during the war. The opposition, Labour allies, and the Country Party leader condemn the promise as unfulfilled while citing cabinet tensions and internal party critique amid ongoing national strain.

Mead Tuomas Ion Vit Rte. Meneivay Myneicn My Curtin Waa Vigor Aly Votow Tron Bindigi Om Country Party Wakimaline Intarsiat Hartinn

June Soldier’s Exploit Probing Jap Position

A patrol leader and scout details a night operation against Japanese positions. The unit moved under fire, reached the fringe of the enemy line, tossed grenades, and withdrew under concealment, with casualties and weapon losses reported before dawn.

Aydney Teemday Windl Oy Rougain Ville Armatiang

ACTU Support for Jewish Colony in Melbourne

A garbled report from Melbourne notes ACTU backing a proposed Jewish colony, referencing figures tied to the Jewish Lapwiie Committee in New York and Adolph Holt. The fragmentary text mentions a movement, a Kenyan link, and aviation concerns amid unclear origins.

Melbourne Cuartay Wru Conyme Wealth Jawan Keni ACPI New York Adolph Holt ATU Seyah Aviforets

Nation's Obligation to Ex Servicemen

Fragmentary OCR summary notes a rural county pledge or contract related to veterans welfare. It references land, work guarantees, and a medical or hospital element, with unclear names and dates. The readable phrases suggest a public obligation or labor support tied to ex servicemen.

Calwell Withdraws From Forum Of Air Rationing

Fragmentary report states Kate Calwell withdrew from the forum of air rationing of milk foods in Sydney. The item notes interactions with Mr Ward and others, but details are unclear and sources show garbled text. Route mentions, dates, and further actions are not decipherable in the readable material.

Sydney Piwmiay Teanaparetty Kate Calwell Seth le Mr Ward Hla

Allied leaders plan early conference amid European tension

A fragmented report describes Allied leaders preparing an early conference to discuss strategies against Germany. Analysts caution over secrecy and potential postponement as political and economic factors influence military coordination.

No Amalgamation Talks with Liberal Party

A fragmented report notes no alliance between the governing group and the Liberal Party. It mentions Chandar and other local officials in a tense political climate with hints of rival motives and shifting loyalties. The piece underscores warnings against coalition and stresses preserving party identity amid scrutiny.

Bribbank Testa Onl Shayh Fia Liberal Party

Cavilian supply situation improves amid plans

The minister for supply Healey announced a central plan to boost wartime materiel. He cited penicillin and other drugs as vital, with about 100 living members in a new central program to accelerate distribution and strengthen supply lines.

Civilea Healey

State minister defends housing projects

A report from Rydney, Toray, details a state minister defending a government prefabricated housing initiative amid ongoing concerns over Sydney’s housing crisis. The minister argues the plan offers faster, cheaper options, while critics cite costs and local impacts.

Rydney Toray Hoange Gow

Jap barge hide-out smashed in wartime raid

Fragmentary OCR describes a wartime incident at a Japanese barge hide-out. It mentions air force activity and a distant report of ground actions near a location with several named terms, though many words are garbled. The readable segments indicate a raid, causalities or captures, and follow-up movements involving forces and locations.

Fraser to replace minister in air debate

Mr A Fraser for Monea, a member facing replaceable minister, will take the lead in an air debate. The item mentions continuing national action and notices a substitute position with new information to be clarified.

A. Fraser Sonberthy Oan Alan Fraser Monee Miniatee Informatio Te Catwelh PUNE

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