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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1944
Page
2
In Sydney on Tuesday the Vegetable Growers Association secretary announced action on contracts for EEC workers and urged compliance with Tyackey order. A separate court session discussed labor rights, theatrical exhibitors agreed on film age restrictions, and a political note warned about party plans affecting national home operation policies.
Fragmentary OCR describes an air training corps or parade at Technical College Kingutun iae with cadets and officers. It mentions marching, bands, and a schedule around a Friday and Thursday event, with emphasis on discipline and training aboard a campus.
A wartime analysis notes emphasis moving from the Western Front to the eastern front with Russian advances driving German concern. It discusses potential outcomes, Allied countermeasures, and the threat of Luftwaffe and V weapons affecting Britain, while Western Europe faces uncertain German resolve and future actions.
A solvent explosion tore through a doorway at the Wiaenring Works injuring Kevin Kerrium, 20, and Alan Bier veh. Eyewitness reports describe debris and a weapon-like blast as workers attempted to escape, with responders aiding the injured.
The fragmentary notice mentions pons available and teaks with unclear bidders and dates, creating market uncertainty. No clear entities or outcomes are readable beyond scattered references to buyers and a potential offer. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
Fragmentary notes outline intentions of the Routhern Talloneda for a two hour period. Mentions include Cro ell 2 polat and Yusw 10 with references to Goulburn 4 and postentay wear. Details are unclear and names appear distorted.
The draft housing plans for Sydney were discussed on Tuesday at 1am, with intent to prepare by September. BEF McGirr group presented the proposed guidelines, aiming to guide building operations and local planning under state housing initiatives.
Victoria's Deputy Chairman Mr Barnett opened an exhibition of winning designs in Ux N.S.W. Housing Commission critique, noting over 400000 listed in daylists and worsening living conditions. he described a climate of hopelessness and mounting strain on residents.
A flag was presented by the Australian Minister of Moscow to the Presidium of the All Malon Central Council of Trade Unions as a tribute to the courage of the people of Russia. The event underscores international solidarity with Russian workers amid ongoing tensions and historic labor movements.
The commissioner to investigate mail censorship is established by the Prime Minister Curtin to inquire into all matters the inquiry deems relevant. The terms authorize examination of persons and articles, with powers to compel witnesses and production of papers in the national interest.
Adelaide reports Mr Charles Abbott KC Mate Attorney-General stated at the inquiry that Hannan claimed letters and a phone tapping had occurred during a convention in Canberra. Abbott noted postal delivery gaps and said Hannan had not received a posted Canberra letter, with hints of suspected tampering and varied letter contents.
Sydney reports say the commission will visit Melbourne to inspect trader stocks and distribution practices. Breger KC, who led the Sydney inquiry, leaves for Melbourne tomorrow to examine consignments and supply conditions amid claims of uneven distribution and possible excess goods. The Sydney inquiry timeline suggests a report on state investigations will be ready after Tasmanian concerns are addressed.
Tamworth report states Sydney meat shortage will be eased by government reserves. Minister for Commerce said tight supplies persisted this year and action aims to stabilize availability during the transition.
Prime Minister Curtin declares no socialization or fundamental change in the economic system via referendum. He argues wartime controls may be needed after the war under Commonwealth power to ensure civilian goods, capital works, and housing are allocated, with wide powers for five years postwar to prevent inflation and ensure equitable distribution.
The late Supreme Court ruling critiques Price Fixing Order 466 as poorly drafted while upholding a Crown case over whisky and wine sales. The judgment questions the ability to compel innocence proofs and suggests reliance on prosecutorial allegations, with emphasis on the order’s unclear phrasing affecting retail traders.
Canberra reports say the House Minister Curtin invited coal owners and miners to a joint conference in weeks. He sought an output target of 1 200 000 tons monthly, about 14 400 000 tons annually at current rates, and pledged to present a Commonwealth scheme to miners. NSW Premier Messini and Mines Minister Busdely attended, with Friday’s conference to include them again. At Sydney Wongawati mine only 300 workers were employed with 1 000 tons produced, the first time since May that all mines on the Opore Architekt were operating.
Fragmented report shows parliament expansion debated with speakers including the Premier and Minister of War Industries. Mr. Dery Ney and Mr. Dedman are cited on funding and timelines. Referendum discussion hints at wider constitutional questions and political strategy.
A one day strike by Tunions disrupts Broken Hill water supply as workers prepare for a deputation to the Prime Minister. The action ends after a two day period with a formal demand and a government response anticipated next Friday.
The report outlines a referendum debate tied to labor tensions, criticizing conscription and government policy. It mentions Mr Fallon and Mr Bowen, Labor movement figures, and mid 20th century political strife over wartime administration and information control.
A translated dispatch describes German actions against Greek communities, detailing executions and large-scale destruction. It claims about 4,100 Greeks killed, with 2,000 villages destroyed and most of the 700 residents affected, noting few survivors and widespread devastation reported by Greek authorities.
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