40 Hour Week Advocated by AWw U BYDAET
The article reports workers pushing for a 40 hour week and mentions involvement of Communist Party and Labour factions. It notes Labour’s preferred 120 hours of contention and references proposed employment basis and shifts in railway control. The piece references Minister for Transport and transfer of control to the Department of the Commonwealth with Tallwaye under the Interior Ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
ALP
G Mellons
Department of the Commonwy
Tallwaye
Ubi Interior
Brnator Coldings
HOME DEFENCES 21st Battalion Vu D.C.
The document outlines home defence grouping and drill plans for the 21st Battalion Vu D.C. detailing company assignments for A and C Companies at Queanbeyne and nearby locations. It mentions transport arrangements and parades for all companies, with notes on personnel and administrative logistics for upcoming drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vu D.C
AGT Salvage Drive Seeks Support in Canberra Meeting
In a fragmented report from Canberra Schools a salvage committee met Thursday to discuss the Boy Scouts resolution and district progress. The meeting touched on fundraising aims, mother collection drives, and upcoming events intended to boost community engagement and attend to local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Sosutmanter
Alegata
Reid
Bay Tn Ba Ney
Atv
Ba Wei Wai
Smifr rHoya
Tink Vtrive
Canberra Boys in Forward Units in Ramu Valley
Canberra youths join forward units in the Ramu Valley campaign. Cpl Gordon Sheen, 21, serves in the Battalion Intelligence section after leaving Canberra High. Others include Egan, Mahoney, Ball, and Raymond Burroughs, with roles in construction, mapping, and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Ramu Valley
Heetiva Plantation
Lacaston
Egan
Ares Sola
Tommandar
Egan Choot
Was & Carpenter
Army
Gordon Sheen
Canberra High
Bheen
Ann of Ata
E Sheen
Causeway
Racords
Raymond Burroughs
Tormerly
Department
Newlar
Epi
Beets
Bat. Mahoney
Pte
Frank Ball
Gnamonwesith
Arnot
ALF
Gent
Ball
Disappointing Delay in News Transmission to Australia
London reports a four year wartime delay in delivering British news to Australia and New Zealand due to reliance on Britain based relays. The empire press service notes Australia’s news reach depended on a radio chain via Barbados and Perth, with a December 23 overhaul showing limited improvement to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
London
Prema
Empire Preea
New Zealand
Britain
Telaya
Barbados
Perth
Forres
Health safeguards Australia Produces Own Needs
A historical report describes Australia building domestic health resilience during wartime. It notes reliance on imports for essential drugs, the Department of Health's limited wartime preparedness, and efforts to secure medicines from prewar stockpiles and trusted suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ieee
Shroat
Australia
Foudey
Woman named chairman of British Labour Party
A woman was elected chairman of the British Labour Party in London on Wednesday. The appointment included a designation as vice chairman, with party officials signaling continued leadership and strategy for parliamentary affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Labour
London
British Labour Party
Protermir Lali
Rhalemien
Sydney at Midnight strike disrupts city transport and fuel supplies
A midnight strike by public transport workers crippled trams and buses in Sydney causing fuel rationing and widespread travel disruption. Officials blamed political delays for delaying settlement while workers faced penalties and departments logged losses as patrols dwindled.
Pay-As-You-Earn Taxation Debate Among ALP Leaders
ALP executive defers a firm policy on pay-as-you-earn taxation awaiting All-party Committee report. Mr Chifley notes difficulties in introducing PAYE and cites fiscal alignment to a July 1 schedule. Budget session timing and parliamentary approval are key factors in any eventual measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Chi Yee
Chidey
Rergonal
Labor Party
Chifley
Br. Chilley
Obituary of Albert Victor De Snover Tuy
Albert Victor De Snover Tuy, known as A V De, died from accidental gunshot wounds. Born Mullion near the old crossing, he moved with his parents to Queanbeyan at a young age and later worked at Duntroon stables. A noted sportsman, he played football and cricket for Queanbeyan and captained the AGT cricket team for two years. He was a bowler with success in many tournaments and left a widow and grown family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Victor Deste
Biaie
St Mullion
Urriare Croening
Quuanbsan
Ces Uy
Canberra
Duntroon Stalion
Milliney College
Queanbeyan
Tikree Front
Maceraslan
de Bhyet
Digger at His Top: Australian and American Soldiers Compared
A correspont reflects on Australian and American troops in the war. It recalls General Blamey praising ALF infantry and notes American troops in Nassau Bay showed rapid learning and courage, earning respect for their adaptability and cooperation with Australians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglan
New Guinee
Hein
Owen Manley
Bir Thome Blamey
Wae Warng
Anatallan Ool
Owen Babridge
Baga
Bandwenda
Australia
Taek Dogon
Avery Mast
Nassau Bay
Sala
Maia
Mount Tampuan
Getty
Australia’s War Effort Spendings During World War I
A distorted wartime account notes Australia’s total spending on the war, stating figures around 389,004,080 and 1,877,000,000 pounds by the end of the conflict. It compares wartime costs to broader global expenditures and mentions government financing years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mack Dey
Budort
W. T. Wood Holding Limited Notice of Annual General Meeting
Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of W. T. Wood Holding Limited will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, February 2, 1944. Transfer books and register of members will be closed from February 10 to February 12, 1944. By order of the Board Beatty, Secretary. Canberra AG, January 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpovice
Iver
W. T- Wood Holdinge) Limited
At & Pam
Beatty, Boiretary
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Aww.u
Bunday
Goya
Duntreau
Queanbeyne
Gilles Street
VRC
Mewes
Contmanyier Jr
A.G.T. Salvage Drive
Waming
Rhine Castle Wines Pty. Limited
Sydney
Shinecastle
Chempagne
Hunter River
Tarnee
Burgundy
Corus du Rhone
Ponte Carlo
NS Ees Ce
B.C
PROM
Bram Maaeuet
Merbees
Preston
Uradeon
Haybuar
Iowa
Liv Union
Maiga
Madileley
Apthene
Ward
Labour
Itu Manpaw
Hyhen
Lethane
Abe Department
Executive Daters
Decitins
Mr. A.V. de Snover
Dr. Morse
Andian
Digger
Lic
W. T. Wood
Mth Jenisery, VM
Wight
Samplonshipe
Marview
Tob& Naki
Ratursiay
We Bcenn
Calthoron Ltd
Tarcy West
de Joon BT
Fred Astaire
Rehchley
Joan Leslie, Rober
Adal
Ervie Tamavroie Lind
Capitol
Ray Miland
Paulette Goddard
Harrigan
Kiel
aCe
MNO
Toad Peters Tan
Lanier Askey
GENGE
Mort Street
Bradogmines
Warren
Gentlemam Turniahnd
Hale & Soune
Bus Weil
Institute of Anstomy
Civic
Acta
RUIT
Apie Fisle Bros. Pion
Mery
Haus- Tig
Department of the Taterdor
Actin ' J A
Carrodus
Aucertary
Rou
Department OF House
Representatives
Ueweitar
House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canber
Elvo Kiwhee
Waraensy Avi Yacimaa
Wii
Gall
Baron
Sareted
Junie Typinl
Patents Office
Alating
Jommerctal Chambera, Citt
Rene TW
Puy Comore
Aareiow Travel Tealbury
Marrey Valley
Art Jarring
Fhures
Fin
Cabot
Mannie
Bese Prlort
JA Chaffer
Binger Representalios Manuka
Troy
Ota
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