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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1945

Page

2

Fragmentary note on Keirins and wartime events in Europe

The text presents garbled names and events, mentioning Belmin, Irenitiort, Piet Alcor Kirse Willean and regoles wine, and a 4 O88 date with references to Hunkirk. It reads as a damaged wartime or memorial fragment with unclear actors and outcomes.

Bott Belmin Irenitiort Piet Alcor Kirse Willean & Regoles Hunkirk Neon Abra Rwey Ornate

Queanbeyan Seeks Building as War Memorial

Local leaders propose using a building to serve as a war memorial. A planning committee reports a fund balance and seeks public input on a memorial site and design. Meetings discuss budget, timing, and partnerships with community groups, aiming to finalize plans soon.

Queanbeyan

Unrra to Ship Large Aid Freights by June 30

London dispatch reports UNRRA plans to send about 11 million tons of mapplice aid to liberated areas by June 30. The shipments include rye supply and other essential goods across Canada United Kingdom Australia and other allied territories.

London Arshe UNRRA Canada United ‘Kingdom Australia Tydia Fruci

Pensions Increase Reflected in April Claims

Data shows higher maternity allowances and social vices pensions paid by the Department of Social Affairs in April compared with April 1944. Totals include 18,043 for maternity allowances, 272,608 for old-age pensions, and 404,008 in reconciling claims, with widow pensions at 43.78 and other payments noted amid rising figures.

Penton

Women's hockey chaos stuns as early match ends in confusion

Readable fragments show a chaotic game with players and teams unnamed, battles for possession, and a late surge by the YWCA group. The account mentions several players, a tree of substitutions, and a tense finish with unclear scoring, reflecting scattered OCR text from a women's hockey match report.

Forecasts From Boutheyslera Districts on TNE

Cloudy conditions prevail with westerly winds and a chance of showers. Highlands expected to see brief clearing, while coastal areas may hold onto damp, cooler air through the day.

Boutheyslera Nile Worthnelley Ardy

Canberra Weather and Local Sports Snippet

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Canberra weather and a brief sports cue. It references time stamps like 3 pm and 2 pm, names such as Matt Temperstarn and Honda, and multiple unclear terms. The readable facts are sparse and lack coherent context or outcomes.

Australian stance criticized over Damascus bombardment

The letter argues Australia failed to voice opposition to the Damascus fire and calls for a realistic foreign policy aligned with world peace. It criticizes Canberra’s inertia as Europe and the Middle East tense, and questions Australian ministers about regret over the attack. It lauds de Gaulle’s role but warns of broader Cold War tensions shaping Western alliance responses.

Ann Damascus Neenes Yria Demaanum Briley United States Kise Dallaneie Tregety Vuin Rulde France General de Gaulle Altice Generale Gaulle Conerem Australié Australia Damancus

Regal Victory Plank Shines At Analulia Naval Meet

The annual unmaninitol event of the x Naval Men's Association of Analulia honors the Governor General and Mruohican of Clowcenter in Sydney. The ceremony occurred yesterday at AL Anitrow's.

Officiers Farewell Dr Cumpston and Staff in Australia

The Hemith Department bids farewell to Dr Cumpston retiring as Director General of Health. Mr Bhaweett Gr W Clements and Dr McCallum join in best wishes for future health and happiness. Cumpston’s term ends June 18, with McCallum taking over as Director General.

Hlaite Hemith Dr. Cumpaton Bhaweett W. Clements McCallum Pr. Sunipatan Haypineas Cumpaton

German Rifle With Round Formers Reported In Production

A wartime report from Germany claims a new rifle, devised in the Witte Maite village at Schulutup, fires round formers and uses a curved barrel with advanced sights. It notes production in the late war period and mentions tests of new bombs and guidance devices amid battlefield innovations.

London Hormany Germany Eroopa Etick Bomba Witte Maite Schulutup Garmune

Primate Visit Fetes Canberra State Church Work

The Primate of New Zealand visited Canberra, praised the city’s five language church work, and attended services at Goulburn. The Rt. Rev. West-Watny led yesterday’s afternoon service, with Mr and Mrs. Barclay and the Von Archadwaenn Berbertaon in attendance.

New Fear Rlied West Wateonhaw Teen L. John's Yeaterday Canberra Five Lang Weat-Watny Tor Goulbwien Goulburn Cathedral Twat Niet

Canadian Prairie Explosives Report From Regine to Chewan

A fragment reports detonations on the Canadian prairies east of the Iteky Mountains. It notes over 100 percent sites from Ene Fanitin and several balloon drops from gondulus detonators, with 72 insdilon delivered in recent months.

Garmans Stripped of Loot in Denmark

London reports Allied authorities say 15 German troops were captured in Denmark and turned over to the Danish National Bank after an operation. The detachment seized valuables and disposed of other assets, with effects described as a nuisance to occupiers.

Garmans Denmark London Milton Vonar Sean Dakeen Danian National Bank Formonx Atorea Alven Erropa Shay Europe Jurupe Kaiserhaven Remenhaven Weal Examcore

Withdrawal rules for small notes clash with bank cash policy

The article discusses regulatory attempts to exchange small denomination notes for larger ones after August 31. It notes that a Commonwealth Bank practice under Mr. Faden would compel cashing large notes, risks penalties, and could violate the National Security Act. The withdrawal regulation is described as ineffective and circumvented by those seeking to cash large notes.

Hatsine Faden Commonwealth Fades Br. Paden

Terms Issued For Manpower Review

The acting Prime Minister Chifley announced that a committee chaired by Mr. 2.7. Plumer would study manpower needs across services and war establishments. The panel, formed for three services, will report to the Prime Minister via the Minister for Information and will be approved by the service ministers.

Chidey Tye Boarda Comemia Plumer Calveelli Chifley TNE Egel Thalsted Bonalpy

Suggested Reforms in Price Control

Alterations to price control were proposed by the Associated Chambers of Commerce. They urged price administration to two main aims: inviting trading profits by reducing the Crown's share and paying subsidies to traders to stabilise prices. They also called for appeal rights in price decisions and decentralisation by delegating authority to state deputy price commissioners to shorten delays.

Com‘nere Wiriny Crown Larry Liautinn

Stron ger Bridge Work On Commonwealth Avenue

Construction on Commonwealth Avenue bridge proceeds with new concrete support pylons and wooden decking to replace damaged elements. Project aims to stabilize the span over the river with planned milestones and updated surface treatments.

Amalien Tamia

Chinese Break Japanese Line in Paoking Area

Fragmentary text reports a clash along a road or rail route near Paoking involving Chinese and Japanese forces. Details are incomplete in the OCR, with names and exact actions obscured. The snippet hints at maneuvers and a lane or pathway disruption amid a broader conflict context.

British 34th Army advances in Burma

British 34th Army ruptured Thandaung northeast of Taungu and took Panggy, with patrols reporting enemy positions. The Burma front notes progress as patrols creep forward and casualties rise on both sides amid forested terrain and advancing operations.

Thandaung Taungu Panggy Falleat

NSW ALP to Debate Disputes at June Conference

The annual New South Wales conference of the ALP to be held on June 1 will discuss amending the Arbitration Acts to align with Trade Union Movement needs. A move seeks revocation of section 10 of the National Machinery Industrial Peace Regulations to allow disputes to be settled by labour leaders and court machinery, aiming for swift, punitive effects on troublemakers.

New South Wales ALP Labour Party Bretion Tila

AUSTRALIA UK Air Service May Alter London Sydney Schedule

Reports indicate the Lancastrian air service between Australia and the United Kingdom may adjust its England Australia leg. Planes are expected to depart at times that could affect connections with Sydney and Melbourne. The noted service aims to improve reliability for passengers traveling to Britain and back to Australia.

Australian sport results and tennis headlines from Britain and Wimbledon

Fragmented overseas sports wire reports detail a 1st half Australian win over Britain, a lawn tennis match with mixed results, and Wimbledon results featuring Andress, Griffiths, and Mutlattey among others. The report blends cricket innings totals, bowling totals, and tennis scores with several unreadable fragments.

Starvation Crisis Shocks Amsterdam Hospitals

40000 people suffer starvation in Amsterdam as a hospital shortage worsens. Executive chairman Sir Kred Godber of Britain’s blood donation group says conditions remain critical and transport limits hamper relief. Holland’s relief provisions, cut since last September, show slow progress with new aid due to regional shortages. Princess Jules Tus has donated blood to a northern hospital, while southern areas report continued strain.

Herdamt Hospitals Kred“Gx Godber Mary Holland Arvat Meadle Ae Een Jules Tus Tilbaurg Mottand

Dutch Mo Mazi Captured in Germany Report

General Hans Rauter Gestapo official was reported captured in Germany, with Dutch patriots and civilians said to be used as reprisals. Dutch radio and agencies cited the roundup of Danian movement leaders and police staff in what appears to be a broader German crackdown.

London Hans Rauter Gestapo Ih Bolland Dindtlat Germany Netherlands Fin Mayen Ywae Ilwen Copeman Thy Danian Gretatanee Tonvement Dania Police Neve Ae Vortel Une Gerona Cunaulats Deriuerk Quo Govan

Gestapo Torturer Caught in Norway Wartime Tale Surfaces

A reportedly captured Gestapo torturer associated with Norwegian patriots surfaced after Allied incursions. He vanished before capture, left a dog and a female friend, and was traced to the Oslo area where authorities questioned him over war crimes.

London Fehmer Tipo Nar Anitied Widh Yam Eiaarning Mae Qherading Sam Luftware Madaid Dewies von Rigbentrop Madaid Omer von Ribbentrop Undead Neale Apain Laval Foreign Office

Early list of JAF war criminals sought in London report

London dispatch reports Colonel Oldham Australian representative at the War Crimes Conference urging an early compilation of a list of Japanese war criminals. He proposed the Chung Hing War Crimes Sub-Commission coordinate the task, leveraging its regional position to identify those chiefly active during the war and push for reparations.

London Oldham Chung Hing Wit Crimea

Christ the King Authority Urged in Catholic Sermon

A Canberra church servicefeatured Rev. Pashee Anthony presenting a sermon on Christ the King and the authority of Jesus over civil and religious power. He warned against abuses, stressing obedience to God, and urged unity in faith to bring peace and harmony.

Pashee Anthony Christ Uae Jompn Nagareth Rai Bain Peter Sven God Herod Pontius Puate Gory Hjem Cheatin

CHRST v POWwGR POLITICS AND POW TENSIONS

An account of German forces scuttling a U boat surfaced at dawn with crewmen and commanders cited. Mention of Pow relations, British reactions, and the fate of prisoners. References to Swedish relief and Romanian POWs, with London dispatches urging humanitarian aid and religious relief efforts amid the crisis.

London Lemosett Oper Commanioneet Toran Prem Ai Mocome Eotor Hares Liston Stald Jomne Sitaeut Fuer Gtsae Seema Hay DUC

Russian Occupation of Bornholm Spurs Copenhagen Press Remarks

At a Copenhagen press conference the Russian delegation stated that Soviets intend to stay on Bornholm Inland near Denar as long as Marshal Stalin, Mr. Churchill and President Truman and their alliances continue. The remarks reflect the wartime power dynamics and Allied coordination.

Jqneon

Daily Mera Reports Return of Lord Wavet to India

The Daily Mera notes Lord Wavet and Viewray of Thais returning to India from London with important proposals for aiding government policy. The dispatch outlines possible political steps and strategic discussions.

Ocwar Dunday Lord Wavet Viewray India London Sading Bre

De Valera Speech Cited Amid Bond Talk Across Nations

Fragmented text shows De Valera invoking a bond uniting nations and Britain. Nonsensical phrases reference Dublin and Britain, with unclear context about leaders, roads, or rail lines. The garbled OCR preserves names like De Valera while leaving most specifics unreadable.

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