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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1945
Page
2
A fragmented obituary notice laments the death of Billy Leach who died June 4, 1081. The piece mentions family members including Charlee and Bann and references a distant dawn tribute for a dearly loved son and brother.
Fragmented report notes the death of the Girl Guide Movement founder in London. The piece references her age and a stated intention to buy a helicopter, with unrelated global notes on politics, pacification, and transport ministers.
Fragmentary forecast notes indicate southeasterly winds and scattered clouds with potential frost lows. The garbled text mentions highs around the front and mentions cold conditions across western regions with frost in the morning.
Weather notes from Canberra show 8 am conditions with small script notes on sunlight and wind. The readable lines mention 32 mph wind with faint precipitation and a 24 hour forecast window, but the text is heavily garbled and includes stray codes and symbols.
Canberra considers urgent action to raise housing quotas amid widespread shortages. Cabinet weighs increased quotas and machine-made housing to meet projected demand, with 24 000 to 60 000 houses planned and ongoing labour shortages among bricklayers and carpenters.
At a Fourth of June dinner in the county a royal regency event drew Gov and General figures. Attendees included Sydemy for Laynerra Veatardey and Cramewell, with notes of ceremony and official presence.
Unclear OCR text notes holiday in Sydney with mention of a birthday and a June date, but details are incomplete. No verifiable names, organizations, or locations beyond Sydney appear. Summary limited by fragmented input.
A.B.C report notes a member of the Australian government resigned after three years in office. Pern Kent, appointed in December 1944, served the term of three years before stepping down. Meanwhile a Polish colony issue in Germany and Dublin government moves are mentioned with limited clarity.
The program aims to build about 24,000 houses in the year ending June 30, 1946, with quarterly allocations of roughly 6,000 to 8,000 homes. Acting Prime Minister Abe Chifley announced the target as part of a broader housing initiative managed by the Defence Committee and Housing Authorities, stressing urgency and coordination across departments. Government and state authorities will be informed of demand and timelines to ensure priority projects proceed, with emphasis on material availability and manpower placement in the building industry.
A notice reports the Australian Broadcasting Commission will receive an extra payment for the current year covering broadcast licences and stations. The decision, announced May 14, estimates around 70,000 pounds for the year ending January 30, 1915, to enable continued program continuation without full review.
A Labour party conven tion faced internal strife as vice presidents debated alleged communist ties and the platform. Ferguann asserted no change, Evatt urged attendance at conferences, while Raglan and Molitoy figures shaped the debated labor program amid tensions.
A chaotic maritime incident near Grand Bank off the coast of New York involving sixteen ships. Reports describe a mid sea collision with one vessel sinking, several damaged, and passengers or crew rescued. Weather foggy conditions hampered rescue efforts as ships assisted one another in the perilous scene.
A decision to refer the question of migration to an all party Parliamentary committee for report and recommendation was announced today by Acting Prime Minister Chifley. Cabinet discussions earlier yielded two views: press ahead with a rapid migration scheme or guide migrants to Australia after the war. Ministers reviewed a sub-committee report and possibly send officials to London for a publicity drive.
War Cabinet approved extending Essendon Airport to the west across Bulla Road at a cost around £110,000. The plan covers drainage, power, internal roads, a deviation route, and construction of one new runway and taxiway.
A Moscow newspaper article titled Privy denounces a French ministerial plan to bring back former leaders as part of a broader effort. It claims the exiled figures include Patudien and PReytinuid and argues the youth wing of the resistance movement should be given new political space.
Lancastrian launches a new air service linking Sydney and beyond with a flight time listed as 340 hours. The event includes a notable ceremony in Bydenuy and references to 2600 villas and a pilot named Hugh, with details about timing and arrival.
A Bulgarian government statement says Droinitroy, former leader of the Agiaelan Union, was under house arrest for road harassment propaganda. The article notes Bulgarian authorities seeking the escapee among others and mentions involvement of American politicians and representatives. The readable text is fragmented and unclear in places.
The article reports on a Juvenile Court procedure comparison discussed by officials including Mr. Daley and Dr. Hott. It notes a need for trained welfare workers to guide juvenile cases and the impact of courtroom atmosphere on children involved.
Hospital officials in Canberra debate the creation of an old age pension centre within the hospital grounds. The plan, aimed at housing pensioners, involves site selection, administrative arrangements, and public interest considerations for a future central facility. A committee was asked to prepare a concrete proposal and site layout for June 1948, with subcommittees to arrange timber supply and related logistics.
The Admiralty disclosed that 14 bags of Pacific Fleet mail are missing, with authorities noting the London area and ported routes affected around May 20. Investigations focus on attributed carrier faults and potential unrelated diversions amid a broader inquiry into service disruptions.
Fragmentary report notes Anthony Eden to rest in London Monday while Foreign Secretary duties may shift. It mentions Mr Tucnard Law and Mr Bracken assisting at the Admiralty as temporary arrangements during Eden's absence.
Police in Zagreb uncovered a Gestapo affiliated group termed Abweratele operating under a pseudonym. The unit is said to have headquarters with two dies and appears ready to widen operations. Investigations revealed the underground network amid widespread arrests.
A wartime report notes that about 30 army huts in Victoria have been made available for dismantling and reuse. The plan expects 20 companies to assist in disposal directly upon demobilisation. Locations span between Albury and Mornington Peninsula with an estimated 2,000 units to be released.
The cabinet approved a plan to abolish an uneven commission tied to a liquid fuel board. The decision, announced yesterday, promises reduced administrative costs and shifts coordination to the Commonweath Board while affecting state fuel contracts and administrative work.
Reports from London show Moscow voicing sharp criticism of delays in war crimes proceedings. Bulgaria reports an escaped quisling linked to Vic Agrarian Union. Dimitra Lore, leader, arrested amid propaganda defeat.
A garbled OCR report describes a Corpus Christi procession through Munich streets. It mentions a veteran, a religious relic, and a large Catholic American crowd, with unclear details about participants and actions.
London reports say the Peoples Court in Romania has issued death penalties or prison terms for journalists accused of collaborating with the Germans. The wire notes a notable defendant linked to past wartime atrocities and mentions standard legal procedures and a Rome-based legal adviser in connection with the case.
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