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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 10, 1944

Page

2

Roosevelt Heart Declared Excellent by Admiral McIntire

Admiral McIntire announced after a recent examination that President Roosevelt's heart is in excellent condition in all respects and that he is in better condition than the average man of his age. The report comes as the president continues his duties with strong health.

Roosevelt McIntire Pram Admiral Mcntire nAnnEx London The Medics Margaret Jackson

Australian minister forecasts war length tied to supplies

Ottawa reports The Australian Minister to Sup Mr Mesalay asserts that war duration hinges on supplies. He notes European commerce could affect availability and warns Japan must not be allowed to retire after the war.

Ottawa Sup Mr Mesalay Ld 6 Prva Japan

Sydney pilot awarded for leadership amid operations news

An announced leadership award for a Sydney pilot coincides with ongoing operational measures. The report notes Dav support and emphasizes stabilization efforts across the agency as it integrates leadership recognition with current tasks.

Australia anxious over wool position

Australian wool industry faces unease over prices following British government influence and potential postwar market shifts. Analysts warn price declines could rebound if policy actions stabilize markets. Immediate effects uncertain as trade channels respond.

Australia shifts to cash purchases from America

Melbourne reports the Australian Government returning to a cash purchase system for certain military and industrial goods. The move, described as a shift influenced by American administration, aims to acquire equipment and materials needed for war effort while avoiding a full return to prior practices. Officials warned the change does not imply a return to normal procurement methods.

Melbourne Thia Wadkington South Africa

Wartime letters urge support for Europe in peril

A British colonial wartime column praises resistance movements in occupied Europe and urges Australia to back democracy and liberation efforts. It lauds civilian endurance and sacrifices against Nazi tyranny, condemns Gestapo brutality, and stresses full industrial support to maintain Allied supply lines and defeat.

Atriot Europe Nuaidum Linder Simont Tmyond Nelda Gestapo Germany Hitler United Nations Waal Australia Lilkins Laney Exidta Simon Ottawa

Incomplete World War II Report From Melbourne

Fragmentary Melbourne dispatch describes Allied invasion stages and coastal bombardment as Lancaster and other units engage in actions near Europe. The text references a potential landing night and invasion movement, but details are garbled and unclear.

Melbourne Priday Aleitr Lancaster Europe

Britain looks to dominions for food supplies

Britain seeks food from dominions as shortages loom amid wartime disruptions. Government officials emphasize mobilizing agricultural output and shipping priorities to stabilize supplies for the British home front and allied nations.

Ritain Dominions

Australians in Second Front Revealed by Minister

Adelaide report quotes Minister for the Navy stating some Royal Australian Navy men participated in the invasion of France in command of small ships. He explained delays and the nature of their roles, noting the involvement of Australian sailors in the early action of the campaign.

Adelaide Priday France Ine

Australia war production report from wartime shipbuilding in Canada

The Australian opposition leader visited a Canadian shipbuilding yard and learned the program produced 50 000 units this year while employing 12 000 workers. He noted the sector had progressed from a rainy, idle phase three years ago to a robust wartime effort.

Mewcartle Lam Faauauan Partisieniacy Dviegs Jom Lana Canada Ton Archisery

War Council Meets Melbourne and Canberra Note

Advisory War Council met in Canberra to study cables on Europe invasion progress and overseas activities. Prime Minister Ford reported member satisfaction with behavior and the cables. Discussion noted pending the return of Curtin before further action. Meeting set for June 21 in Canberra.

Melbourne Fredey Europe Coun Tonday Ose Fords le Activitee Ala Tone Deallin Dominion Curtin Advisory War Council Canberra

Demotion of Mr Clive Evatt Sparks NSW Labour Caucus Row

Fragmented report notes a state labour caucus crisis with Clive Evatt facing removal as premier and leadership tensions spreading to cabinet. It cites votes, definitions of portfolios, and potential resignation amid party turmoil. The piece records the clash over Evatt’s leadership and ministerial appointments, with caucus divisions highlighted.

National Security Regulations Advisory Committee Formed

An advisory committee has been appointed in Melbourne to review national security regulations. The group includes Mr A Eugene Kien, Barry, BC, and Dr. Coutts Preaigeht of the National Association, tasked with reporting on regulations to be submitted.

Melbourne Frideoy A. Jeugnen Kien Barry BC A Coutts Preaigeht Tibnati Tational Association

JAP CRUELTY FACETS REVEALED IN BRISBANE

In Brisbane on Friday Mr J C Boyes urged against publishing harrowing World War II atrocity stories He claimed only one per cent of truth about enemy cruelty is known and that revealing more would push Australians to demand action against the government.

WOME Melbourne Trades and Labour Council Nome Thi Lawter For Customs Keane Sydney New South New South Walnn Clayton Lean Ercalin Année Fermen Erakineville Pottery Works Bakewell Drow Neen Hs Irike Wat Wa Frain Dney Findky Mull Industrial Commission Mone Lal Ulan New York New York Journal of Commmaree Immedia Bydney Mottall McKell K Evatt Min.gates Metres Edugstion Wyatt Wan Sor Ake Et 'i Evatt II Ue Brisbane Auatratis J. C. Boyes Middle Bay Returned Soldiers’ League

Axis Strategy Spellbound by Northern Prete War Efforts

New York reporting on Allied plans as Northern front fighting unfolds with weather hampering operations. High Command aims to let invaders advance while targeting German positions by air, issuing coded briefings on assault progress and radio chatter from German and Tokyo sources.

New York Denedine Radio Mia Allan Oman Fiiureday St Samur Tokyo Tojo Japan

Opposition to Plas Campaign Meeting in Canberra

The UsA.P. group plans a Canberra meeting Tuesday to discuss the forthcoming referendum and plan of constitutional amendment. Pamplets outlining the referendum will be distributed to Air Force personnel overseas and servicemen in New Guinea. Prime Minister Forde will announce the referendum date in a Sunday broadcast.

Usa.p Caneberra Ferthcomin Pamphels Thok New Guinea Scting Fords

Red Tape Delays Urgent Army Supplies

An Army officer alleged that elaborate red tape blocked urgent stores, delaying essential equipment. He said many items were tied up by procedures that required months, hindering operational readiness and forcing reliance on civilian channels.

Wan Avental

Dutch Souvenir for MacArthur Excerpt

Partial OCR note describes a Dutch souvenir presented to General MacArthur. It mentions a bank note with a serial number and May date, noting American currency used for a firetti and a supervising overseer. The fragment is unclear on full context and recipients.

MacArthur General MacArthur

Wartime Labor and Military News Preview

Amid chaotic wartime reports in Melbourne a cabinet plan promises improved civilian aids for service members. Vouchers will be issued to factoring workers as tanks land in Normandy face waterlogged terrain. Ex-agent Neal T dies. William Sugwin, former Labour, is noted.

Ates Melbourne Normandy

Lady attends morning at Bondi kindergarten event

A historical item records a personal visit by a Lady to Bondi on a February afternoon in 1950. The event, connected to a kindergarten at Gonsbe Wi Home for Children, highlights community engagement and child welfare in the era.

Owrl Gonsbe Wi Bondilay

Settlement Terms End Dispute In Australia Treaty

Melbourne reports that a settlement fixed four days for parties in Australia to sign equity membership. The accord resolves the dispute with homes in Australis leading to formal participation in the agreement.

Crown Ktmne Melbourne Australis Equity Moe

Church Services Across Denominations in Braddon Area

OCR shows chaotic listings of Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Salvation Army services. Notable items include Saint Patrick’s Braddon morning and evening masses, St Andrew Forrest national interment day observance, United Bernice and Salvation Army gatherings, and Sunday School at 10:80 am. Confessions, confirmations, and Holy Communion are noted with varying times.

Haren Xindeoarten Benlor Fallow Item Searte Dent Rev Beasley Imi Bunday Bohoot United Services Caumway W. Te Alen Viele

Church notes on daily intercession services and rites

The article lists daily Church of England intercession services in Goth Bi and Paul's for Allied forces in France, with special masses at St Christopher's and others. It notes Te Deum, autumn devotions, and fund drives for Pope’s war charities. Presbyterian plans include Holy Communion and intercession services, with sermons by Maddock and Waldoch and a midweek intercession gathering at Wesley Church.

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