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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1944
Page
2
Disjointed text mentions court writs and habeas corpus cases, a murder inquiry and desertion reports, labour and supply orders, and wool trade regulations. Names and dates are unclear, with references to a murder investigation and a public notice about material supply controls.
The Governor and Brigadier General lead a high level meeting on health funding with the Commonwealth and states. Curtin stresses joint responsibility to provide funds for health programs TB and hospital rebuilds, outlining cost details to be shared with the Federal Government.
A historical Australia Day speech urges unity and diligent work over ceremonial pride. It laments industrial unrest, calls for lawful redress, and stresses shared national purpose, warning against neglecting forefathers and the need to sustain Australia through effort and unity.
A survey discussed at a nurses' conference notes acute shortages in public hospitals due to working conditions and pay. Directors report reduced nurse vacancies in civil hospitals but many women refused private-hospital work, citing interference with rentals and other duties.
Allied forces push forward on the Arakan front near Mawngyang River repelling three counterattacks. In Rasadil area Pulaed and nearby hills are reported cleared of enemy forces as operations continue against Japanese positions.
Fragmentary OCR shows miners demanding under ground pay and surface rates. Text notes contention that awarded wages do not benefit the highest paid workers and that other workers receive only small increases.
In Sydney a minister of agriculture explained why dairy farms are relying on casual labor, noting resistance to permanent staffing. He said dairy lam mena were going one step toward production with casual workers due to shortages and cost considerations. The minister added that farmers did not want permanent labor.
Fragmentary report shows Prime Minister Curtin and state leaders discussing a unified divorce code. Victorian and other state representatives push for federal action while concerns arise over cross jurisdiction recognition and potential residence requirements for Australian wives seeking divorce.
Debates in Parliament reveal New South Wales leads criticism of Commonwealth grants to states. Mr Chifley and premiers clash over wartime funding, postwar expectations, and state independence in funding road and defense projects. Queensland and Victoria defend actions, while federal-aid balances and future cooperation are debated amid scarce postwar funds.
Premier McKell outlines extensive erosion effects across New South Wales and Western division areas with 79,000 square miles in NSW and 4,000 square miles in the west showing damage. Government pledges emergency measures, restoration funding, and cross state cooperation to prevent further scouring and protect catchment areas.
The Victorian reformer proposed a question on compensation to a third party caused by an uncoordinated act. The Prime Minister Curtin suggested this might be the only remaining question on the agenda after a later session. The Lay Committee then set a date for a meeting of the National Works Council.
The Wedure ALP executive decided yesterday to send representatives to the Empire Congress in London. Delegates will travel via New Zealand, linking with Australia and Our Government on a common policy.
Victorian premier Mr. Curtin and Mr. Dunstan discuss coal supply disruptions impairing war production. Officials warn that current stockpiles and imports may only last weeks and demand doubled supplies to avert national strain. Authorities consider accelerated shipments, with Tasmanian and Queensland outputs noted as potential gains.
The Attorney General issued a National Security Order directing all workers at coal mines to labor on the anniversary holiday, with differing observance days noted. The directive states mines must operate regardless of the holiday date, affecting labor on the observed day in various notes.
The 4 L P Federal Executive discussed appointing a special minister for postwar plans and reconstruction at the recent Vientia conference. A March 12 meeting will review proposals for a lasting security and welfare framework, with representatives from AGT.U. and other bodies to confer on the national reconstruction effort.
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