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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1944

Page

2

Overcrowding at Day Care in Sydney Strains Hospitals

Overcrowding at Sydney day care services worsens with many mothers awaiting confinement and urgent surgeries. More than seven hundred children on waiting lists. nine months delay for some admissions as hospitals struggle to manage demand.

North Bydney Ray Newenalle Bydney Hill Australia Wes Stra Tittan Namtal Boyd Sydney

Curtin Addresses Session On Address Move And War Council

The report details Mr Curtin proposing to move the address and noting a committee already reviewing it. He declined to reveal security related information seen by the Advisory War Council. Senator Caucus planned to choose a candidate for the Senate on Monday, with a meeting to follow.

Curtits Ingal Advisory War Council Baucus Senate Ay Carin Meney Eus

British White Paper debate shapes postwar Australia plans

The Australian Prime Minister Curtin and opposition leaders discuss Britain’s postwar economic plans as they seek control over prices, rationing, and investment. The debate centers on Australia gaining power to manage private enterprise and prevent inflation, with calls to align policies with Britain while considering taxation and regulatory reforms.

Australia Las Politica Col Die Curtin Curtin Ald Crammner Curtinania Gorda Britain Tey Fadean Great Britain

World Demand for Products From Australia and Canada

Post war leaders stress Australia and Canada as exporting nations crucial to rebuilding the world. They argue international credit will flow to revive commerce and housing, dismissing pessimism about economic hurt after the war. A speaker notes morale among Australian soldiers remains high following a trip to New Guinea.

J. Gordon Australia Canada International Credite New Guinea

Evatt backs censorship review in Parliament clash

Dr Evatt signals a cabinet recommendation to reconstitute the censorship committee and tighten penalties for breaches. He argues the committee’s work rests with a few members and suggests broader support is needed amid pressure from other MPs. An inquiry led by Clyne into censor and wiretap allegations may soon open in Melbourne.

Ayoney Tuendey Attorney Central Evatt Howl Taur Actiog Maail Rvett Mgm Capriog Abbott Ublle A. Charuin Adelaide Hannah Dagge Clyne Tte StetBourne Melbourne

Welfare and child care debates cited in Sydney unrest

The fragment cites a Sydney discussion on child welfare led by Dr Raith Aumimerakill MP, noting sunshine climate as a factor in morality and calling for centralized guidance. It mentions infant health centers, varied center practices, and uneven resource distribution across states.

Sydney Teanay Raith Aumimerakill Idia Imalum Wlnter Muraskar Giateteur

A Word in Season on Bureaucracy in Wartime Australia

A discourse argues that the term bureaucracy carries class implications and critiques the Australian public service. It compares Britain's cabinet system, Parliament sovereignty, and executive accountability to Australia’s practices, urging ministerial responsibility and Parliament's stronger control amid wartime administration.

Warima Ehet Parverius Australia Britain United Kingdom Australie House of Commons House of Representatives Conberts House of Representatives Haa Jagiale Lion Dave Public Service Board Public Service Act Reid Theresa

Referendum Debates on Parliament Powers and Government Choice

Partial transcription shows debate over referendum limits on parliamentary power and the choice between representative government and an alternative system. It cites Mr Curtin and the Commons, noting the Commons defines authority, while monarchic assent marks passage of constitutional measures.

Curie Curtin Salta Govee Sasentado Eves Gorda

Coal Miners Seek Higher Wages Amid War Strain

An application to the Miners Federation seeks a new wage award for all contract miners and youths over 18. The move, supported by Northern mine figures, presses for a 10 percent rise and shifts to South and West mines, with broader economic wartime concerns.

Aydney Miners’ Federation Central Coal Focuatrial Authority A.C. Willey Manta Willie Mae

Australian Labour Party expels Brian Fitapatrick amid referendum clash

The Australian Labour Party expelled veteran Brian Fitapatrick after a secretary announced he had written material deemed detrimental to the party. The dispute centered on the referendum promoting withdrawal from certain products, with tensions over campaign conduct and party unity. The Vic Country Party urged voters to back the referendum under Premier leadership, while internal factions argued about funding and policy alignment.

Rukey Brian ‘ Witepatrick Australian Labour Party K. D. McNamara Fitapathion Ue Party Filzpatrich Sefarandumn Wis Victoria Fitspatric Pelmary Ane Raporea Eant Ceretain Country Party P. Opromman Welbochine Vic Torn Country Party Desi Feadernip Oe Uve Aenied Belimae Everett

Local_Service Drafter Reports Sugar Field Labor Figures

A Brisbane briefing notes that many men were released from service for cane cutting, with about 108 of 200 reportedly seeking reloaned positions. Some workers from Uvemilla were working at roughly 48 percent of normal capacity.

Aumy Uxleaes Meouomee Brisbane Tureday Curtwain Die Sugar Producers Association Ely Andrea Ae & Romult Sone Uvemilla

No Wet Canteen for Legion of Servicemen

A report from Melbology on Tuesday indicates opposition to establishing a wet canteen for Australian servicemen and women in service here. Senator Keane refused to state if a rapid decision would be made, while volunteers and groups push for a local canteen as a tribute to naval and military valor.

Legion OF Servicemen Annlatas Tor Carla A Tor Keane Srey Legion of Ex Lerve Rydie Stein Newt Keane

Mail delays for service personnel prompt criticism

Soldiers' mails face delays and censorship concerns as Br. P. Spender notes long delivery times from Australia. A naval letter complains of posted between May 30 and June 7 arriving June 7, prompting calls for stricter examination of service member mail. He argues two weeks is a minimum delivery time before American forces receive mail.

Spatla Br. P. & Spender Tha I van Almcutt Ko Spender Naval Jomcer Anrtharn Wyfare Australia

Soldiers' Leave Protest Over Delays At Hew Games

Troops complain of two years without leave and unmet promises from army leaders. Advisory War Council member Mr. Spender cites lack of fulfillment from Em Minion for the Army and refers to draft transfers and duty realities. Protest grows amid concerns over scheduled rest and work shifts.

Sivner Aly Spender Advisory War Council Forde Sen

WP to Celebrate Mr Hughes Record in Wales Complexion

Fragmented text notes a planned celebration for Mr Hughes and references events involving Water and Commonwealth Marta. Mentions minister and Ame. unclear dates. Source text is garbled and incomplete.

MR. Hughes

Incomplete Record of Australian War Expenditure Claims

A fractured note cites Prime Minister and Surtin blaming a general year for Australia’s wet expenditure, claiming a payment of £35,00900 and limited munitions output. The fragment mentions an Empire pool contribution and financial return with unclear context.

Esterday Caplained Australia Bend

No Restriction of State Lotteries Debate Emphasized

The Prime Minister discusses wartime funding options noting state lotteries as a revenue source. Mentioned were ideas to restrict or tax lotteries, with debate over Commonwealth and state roles and possible revenue implications during war loan periods.

Me. Curtis Commonwealth Rvewaus Paul Dip

New Controller of Advertising Appointment Reported

The article notes changes in the advertising division with Mr. Chifiay announcing continuity measures as the advertising division seeks a new controller. Unaled, serving three and a half years, will continue under Hutcheson for oversight. Cousins, with two years in the division, will assist as acting appointee to the Controller.

Chifiay E . Unaled Hutcheson Conaller Avalon Ad Cousins Tmt

Beef Marketing New Control Plans

Report from Sydney outlines a new plan to curb blank marketing in beef. The scheme, supported by Deputy Most Controller, aims to limit wholesale prices and stop quote manipulation by market traders and wholesalers.

Sydney Bis Newcasley Malviana Gowford Ingleton Dlethioube Ier Financial Saxumusn Lemalnna Waccomar

Personal Vice Regal Governor and officials in Canberra

A clipped report describes high level figures, including the Governor and Colonel Aye Irving, at Admiralty House and a saloon in Sydney before noon. It mentions Mrs Z G Kumm and Robert Garvan at Admiralty House and Canberra, with uncertain details about attendees and actions.

Dcafralty House Sydney Brellency Aye Irving AWA Z. G. Kumm Admiralty Joey

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