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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
2
In loving memory of Tavis George Stevens who died in January 1941. Parents siblings and relatives express grief in a heartfelt memorial. The notice lists family connections and reflects a solemn remembrance from the family and friends.
The Minister for Agriculture said no decision had been made by the Batty Government regarding rewarding rantren where killing works would be established. A statement noted one centre wend Wenge was apweutation onl with further details to follow.
Barometer at 9 am reads S108 inches with a decrease noted by midday. Maximum temperature around 43 is reported for the day and a minimum near 24 is indicated. Data points shown appear garbled. values suggest typical daily weather figures for Canberra.
A damaged forecast fragment describes changing northerly to southerly winds with isolated rain, evolving with developing low pressure. It notes northerly and southerly shifts, wet weather, and stalled changes across western districts, moving toward the east with cautionary notes on late-season conditions.
Acting Gaver- Genvenl VicE-REGAL presented at Victoria Barracks by Lady Digan and Major Margaret Stephen. Officers and members of the Australian Army Nursing Service and the Australian Army Women's Medical Service were inspected. The event, held at the Woolanic Lodge, marked a formal gathering with military and nursing representatives.
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear text about coupons and a buyer, with garbled phrases and missing details. No coherent event or names are identifiable to ground a strong summary.
The article outlines government actions to keep Britain supplied through dairy subsidies and subsidies for fertilizer and machinery. It notes Allied efforts to secure butter cheese and beer and calls dairy farmers to cooperate with measures via the War Agricultural Committee and butter factory managers to boost production.
Delegates at a January 1948 Pacific Relations conference reassessed postwar policies, urging unity among the United Nations and a durable peace. They criticized past expediencies, pressed for coordinated postwar controls, and warned against reigniting conflict in the Pacific while maintaining firm allied cohesion.
Prime Minister Cyril said he would present Cubitt’s views on implementing the Preference principle at an upcoming January meeting. Ministers weigh form and scope of legislation, with discussions involving Cabinet members, premiers, and officials as they consider constitutional limits and how to apply preference in industry to aid returning service personnel and civilians with varying qualifications.
The Divisional Meteorologist warned of isolated showers along the amuth and central coasts with possible storms inland. Strong warm winds and dust expect continue elsewhere with scattered showers and thunder in southern areas followed by cooler conditions by tomorrow.
The article notes awards and honors within the Royal Australian Navy and allied services. Names include Acting Governor General Senator Stronator and Captain J. G. Brace among those listed. Officers such as Warwick Sey Brusegindie, Captain 18 Patrick Parry, and Reverend Was Beary Menderon RAN figure in the ceremony.
The Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers' Association argues the government has not answered on granting the 1830-42 Star to Malay men. Mr Smith says the attitude is unclear and cites Ay River rescue cases as examples of those denied or delayed while others with similar service wear the decoration. The group stresses entitlement for Malays who served in the Right Division and were affected by the award decision.
The 1942-44 annual Taxpayers Association report notes debt rose from £1,025 million to £2, Re genillions, about 4341 per head, despite the rupee capitalization charge. It cites no clear evidence of provisioning or economy in federal or state budgets.
The Commonwealth Government and British authorities say formal arrangements with the Soviet Government for Allied POW care cannot be revealed yet. They aim to cover accommodation and repatriation while awaiting formal powers, as fears grow of German abandonment of prisoners on the eastern front.
In a brief notice from Sydney a consignment deal for 3,000.00 cages tied to Sir Oliver Goletlick and CN Defence atimater for Ceylon was reported. Shell eggs were shipped from the Eastern Slater and egg powder from Western Australia amid an agreed seasonal shortage, with no further abatement in shell exports planned but continuation of egg powder shipments.
Dust storms swept northwestern Victoria and parts of the state with high winds. In Bea Lake region visibility fell as dust carried across the landscape. Fires burned near Movin Australien border and in Sydney area towns with firefighters working to control blazes as winds shifted.
A fragmented Canberra Times excerpt shows officials silent on housing policy while the Interiut Senate Comings? debates reforms. The piece hints at tensions between ministers and R-service measures and questions details of housing allocations and oversight.
Fragmentary report describes war prisoners refusing Saturday afternoon labor. Private Antonia Meduto denied involvement in coercive actions. an NCO reportedly directed prisoners to guard a driver before resuming their own tasks. The note mentions six day work weeks and harvesting duties as possible policy.
A distorted report notes that higher coal output is linked to revival of post war industries. It mentions a minister and proposes accelerating production to support new enterprises valued around 4,090,000 units, with dense and unclear references to locations and agencies.
Adelaide election results show MeHOY, Johnson, M.P., Wass elected. Fodern Miesdent or knus tralian Workers' Union chosen at the conter enea. Dougherty served as secretary while the state presiding officer and other officials named alongside.
A Melbourne conference of the Australian Federation of University Women is cited as misquoting or misrepresenting views on education. J. C. Byfeld discusses training, leisure, and the role of teachers, highlighting concerns about effects on children and the energy of the teaching profession. The report reflects debates on educational aims and the shaping of youth through schooling.
In a wartime update, ANA proposes adding routes including Melbourne to Narrabri and Bourke to Farina and Adelaide, with multiple daily services or two per day on several legs. The plan lists military communications crew and officers named Lane, Hughton, Murray, and others involved in the aviation program.
The prime issue discusses terms for U S and Australasian air routes and landing rights. It notes possible government hearings to decide if an application by an American operator to run an Aruna Pacite air passenger service would be granted, with Australia seeking reciprocal landing rights for UK air traffic.
Farmers rejected a proposal for expansion of wheat acreage as officials in Sydney consider government support. The council urged the government to adopt U.S. and Canadian practices on peacetime agricultural policy. March 1945 report notes reluctance to fund expansion and rail advances.
A Commonwealth departments committee on rural machinery examines plans valued at 44 million. The proposal covers plows cultivators and related implements. The committee recommends authorizing the sale through an executive auction.
Westerity at tat addition forty beingS provided at the Face og Hospital for Wom and Childres Bramisr Mr. McKall announced grant of 28000 would Tw Eyalluily, additional quarters in place any increased statary Ale be tlt.
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