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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1944
Page
2
A fragmentary clipping references Canberra ACT education, noting the Church of England Girls' Grammar School. The unreadable text includes scattered names, dates, and possible acknowledgments, with vague mentions of a school and related events.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a future theme with garbled place names and quoted phrases. The readable bits mention a distant future and references to York and Lah without clear context or complete facts. No coherent event or person names emerge for a fuller summary.
A historic report describes flying bombs over England causing damage and casualties. The text notes enemy use of aerial weapons and a British aircraft response with limited casualties and ongoing warnings as the raid unfolds over Southern counties and near junctions.
In Sydney on Friday the Commonwealth Government claimed no power to compel preference employment for returned soldiers in industry. Prime Minister Curtin said the referendum would decide the issue, while Sir Gilbert Dyett and others questioned the policy. Officials indicated no written communication corroborated the telephone discussions cited.
Government aims to prevent any breach of the meat control policy. A price check will occur next week to ensure retail butchers follow quotas. Measures target wholesale and retail pricing to secure available meat and curb excess charges.
The fragmentary text references dignitaries such as the Governor General and the Lady Gowrie, mentions a military or official gathering, and notes travel or meetings in support of a dam project with a return to a listed destination. Names and places are garbled, but the core indicates ceremonial movements and civic discussions.
The Canberra meeting of the Commonwealth Reconstruction training scheme outlined full time and part time options for discharged service members. Training offered at University College and Technical College with living allowances and travel costs for eligible personnel. Applications to the Repatriation Commission and Youth War Reconstruction office, with criteria covering incapacity, pre discharge status, and eligible family situations.
A Canberra delivery crisis endangers food supplies for many residents especially young children. The Christian of the Tinley Society and ACT Council of Progress and Welfare urge reliable deliveries, warning that ceasing deliveries would be a disgrace and harm vulnerable families. Officials stress manpower and distribution issues, the need for immediate action, and the impact on households with children.
In Adelaide, the inquiry into mail tapping heard Crown Prosecutor Mr. Mannan state that intercepts included telephone conversations. Mr Watt argued attendance would waste time and money, while others pressed for a clear inquiry. Justice Clyne said the first stage was complete and promised a report.
In a Friday discussion Mr Fadden spoke on Mackay debt and the One Country Party. He warned that a Yan vote would threaten continuancy and the era of the legislature amid tense exchanges and opened letters.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference dependents and payments to widows within a civic or organizational list. The readable bits mention allowances per week and service personnel, but key names, dates, and context are missing.
The conference led by Prime Minister Curtin and covering miners and employers agreed on a coal production target of 1 200 000 tons monthly to meet war needs. Regulators to manage allocation, absentee concerns to be addressed, and both industries urged to contribute quietly. The plan seeks to balance civilian and military demands, with New South Wales asked to contribute a share and a broader regulatory framework to be considered.
ACT nurses press for independent nursing union amid Canberra hospital issues and pay disputes. Report notes nurses seek improved conditions and training, while hospital authorities discuss professional standards and possible merger of groups. Muir responds to Labour Mews accusation. committee weighs nursing body versus existing union.
The Attorney-General argues that postwar transition requires continued Commonwealth war powers until peace treaties end hostilities. He rejects the view that wartime powers should fade immediately, noting the National Security Act would persist only as needed for transition and to cover unsettled conditions.
Friday report cites Dr Evatt saying Commonwealth powers cannot stop unemployment without more powers. Warnings followed postwar prosperity, with ministers vowing to pursue reforms and extend aid to those harmed by hardship. The Health Minister announced commitment to address housing and welfare, while current powers remain limited to referrals and appeals.
Adelaide news reports the Premier saying the coal issue was deliberately shelved to influence the referendum. He alleged government interference involved with mineral executives, aiming to mislead the public with images of unemployed relief and rising prices while rail and power supplies faced disruption.
The Guinea Gold editor congratulates Sy MacArthur for wartime journalism work in New Guinea. The note recalls Major Leonard and 9 journalists found, with the paper noting dangers and isolation. Australian papers cooperate by supplying news reviews as Guinea Gold expands coverage of over 100 items from various sources.
Mr J McGrath of the Department at Agriculture will give a lecture and demonstration on pruning of fruit trees at the Institute of Anatomy on Wednesday night starting at 8 o'clock. Lt. President of the Agricultural Society introduced the event and urged growers to observe proper pruning methods and work with pruning branches.
Chaotic hospital minutes reveal staff grievances and calls for reforms as the Board of Health contemplates patient care, staffing, and ward expansions. Key figures include Archdeacon Noborton and Minister for Health amid discussions on overcrowding and new facilities.
A damaged text discusses averments not proving guilt in a regulatory case. It mentions national security regulations, prosecution scope, and a committee recommending the defendant should not be convicted. The fragment references a Prime Minister and a judge or official named Curtin and notes the publication was not malicious.
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