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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1945
Page
3
General MacArthur announced that 18,009 American prisoners captured on Bataan and Corregidor have been found alive while 280 are officially reported dead. A large portion of the survivors are believed to be en route to Japan or Formosa, with many in poor health.
In Canberra churches a revival message emphasizes unity and spiritual renewal. The Rev Dr and church leaders quote testimonies on faith, patience, and the purpose of God for Australia, urging forgiveness, Christian unity, and a sense of national destiny grounded in religious duty.
Readers voice strong opinions on Sunday bus service in Canberra, recalling a proposal to run a 5.40 pm train from Queanbeyan and the District Superintendent of Railways report. The Transport Workers Union and Trades and Labour Council weigh in, with drivers and public welfare debated amid congestion, coordination, and timetable adjustments.
From Moscow a dispatch says the Russian Government invites allied embassies to witness the trial of Poles charged with diversionary acts inside the Red Army. The trial will commence tomorrow.
ACT rugby side confident after naming a youthful forward pack led by Bill Cerutt in their lineup to face St George at Manuka Oval. Coach notes youth and weight as key advantages against a heavy visiting pack, aiming to repeat a previous upset performance.
Fifty Canberra Bowling Club members toured Corrimal on Saturday. The Canberra rink, led by Gordon Bargent, faced Corrimal with Cottingham scoring in a clash described as tight before Corrimal gained the edge. Canberra players head to Wallamang Club today.
YOW.G.A. from Canberra TCWCA played Newcastle games with mixed results. A basketball loss followed by a draw and a separate match where Canbyeas defeated Newcastle, led by Duncan with 17 and Clarke with 4. Ruths added 10 points, Haeriae had 7 points.
Sydney Sunday report notes the Country Riley League plans a transfer fee scheme to monitor country players moving to Sydney clubs. The division agreed at the league meeting held in June 1940.
An advertisement mix extols Charmoran Crème Charmoran as a secret to restore youthful skin. It claims the cream smooths and brightens, tests a cold winter wind, and touts a long lasting powder selection. The copy emphasizes new charm and a certain youthful touch.
In a fog of weather and distress signals a bottle message from the ship Robin May writes of wreckage near Bind Island and crew in peril. Doctors are named among the feared missing as RAF and sea patrols search the coast between Noruh Slat and Catherine Hill Bay. Dr Ian Collins is noted as the survivor.
Sunday report notes a shortage of X-ray film due to disrupted Allied supply chains. Senator Ashley explains the Commonwealth government bears no fault, citing manufacturing gaps in Allied nations and a 90 percent shortfall across the pool. Australia’s share remains uncertain as officials assess contingencies.
Police report Joan Beaumont of Windsor entered Windsor Police Station at 1:30 am and confessed to shooting Joan Varney at Bairnsdale. Beaumont allegedly claimed years of dispute with Varney, who she said fled indoors. Varney later died. Beaumont has been charged with the murder of Varney.
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