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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
2
WIKIAN leaders to meet Lawedon on Monday in the state. Protests over proposed reforms affect families. interment and repatriation plans discussed.
Aluminum Cloth, a postwar innovation announced by the Aluminum Co of America, promises fabric-like sheets for garments and curtains at about four dollars. The report notes potential military uses and manufacturing aims, with plans for production alongside other aluminum products to support civilian and defense markets after the war.
Weather report shows temperature 44.1 degrees with damp conditions in Canberra. Regional notes mention district activities and a list of community locations and recent counts, with scattered references to towns and panels.
A Canberra Times report discusses British plans for India including a new Executive Council representation of main communities, equal caste groups, and potential Indian control of External Affairs and Finance. It notes prospects for wartime settlement, the impact on Australia, and how diplomacy may shape postwar governance in India and Britain’s role.
Melbourne Monday report tells how a corporal ran into heavy fire to pull a wounded comrade to safety amid an Australian advance on a ridge. The officer, mortally wounded, directed others back as he was evacuated by stretcher to a rear aid station, with Japanese casualties noted nearby.
War Cabinet yesterday considered Grover uteri prayanxala plan for releasing 60 imprisoned service members and diverting them to civil work to offset manpower shortages. Recommendations were sent to ministers with prime minister to respond. government expected to issue a formal statement on policy and the number of prisoners affected.
Britain declares martial law in Borneo with curbs on movement and military control. General Morahead announces measures including extended death penalty for hindrance to the war effort and related security actions. The move targets activities deemed disruptive to Allied operations during the conflict.
London report cites Mr Churchill attacking Labour for breaking from government unity. He urges cooperation with the Liberal bloc to finish the wartime job and expose Labour opposition as unsupportive of national aims. Debate centers on postwar policy and leadership.
Impudent raid by two U S search planes over Okinawa area on Monday ends with enemy losses and limited damage to U S positions. Reports say a clash involved about 42 enemy fighters. the United States claims disruption of a shipyard and oil facilities with several planes damaged.
London reports that Australian authorities addressed POW complaints via the Arwan tn inquiry channels. Repatriates describe delays and miscommunications as they await lines to Australia. General Amant and the Adjutant General in Austria receive updates on departures and authorization.
Queensland and New South Wales submitted 24 projects totaling 683000 acres for soldier settlement to the Commonwealth. Prime Minister Chifley said a final raft of schemes will be forwarded once approved and states will prepare actual settlement plans anticipating agreement.
A cabinet decision approved replacing worn oil tanks valued at £20,000 in a technical school. The plan, backed by the Prime Minister and Labour Minister, will see the oil-using machinery replaced with newer equipment. The Munitions Department will handle distribution through the War Office.
The trial centers on Polish involvement with a Soviet propagandist network and alleged underground operations. General Okulivki’s memo to Colonel Salubor, dated March 22, warns that an Allied victory could threaten Britain and European interests.
An early report from London states Soviet General Hersarin was killed in Berlin. An official later announced the death, noting an accident while maneuvering a guard unit. Marshal Pharevealed confirmed the domly wae the result afmynntar cyte arcidantan Bunstey. Soviet representatives indicated negotiations with German authorities followed. The general's funeral plans were not immediately disclosed.
National Films Board Senator LJ Armstrong announces the appointment of a seventh member to the council. The move aligns with a June 83 plan at Cantera, as part of the board's ongoing restructuring and oversight of film policy.
An unclear notice states that Mr Forde plans to return to Australia shortly after the San Francisco Conference and to hold further talks with President Truman on Saturday. Dr Byatty will follow soon after and Dy Wyattulna will remain in direct oversight of Australia.
In a Vatican era appeal the Archbishop of Canterbury and York backed a church drive to broaden faith, with campaigns across nations. The report notes broad support for conversion efforts via advertising and a push to evangelize beyond traditional congregations.
The Lieut Governor of the Netherlands East Indies, Dr van Monk, noted urgent plans for mutual access to raw materials and machinery including coal, tin, bauxite, and shipbuilding goods. He urged rapid legal and industrial steps to prevent delays in securing essential items amid counter pressures from Japan and other powers.
Unclear OCR text references ongoing conflict in China with scattered terms. Mentions May 148 and periods of instability. No coherent events or identifiable organizations or people conclusively present in readable lines.
A Belgrade report states UNRRA relief aboard the steamship Bunyavial delivered wheat, rice, and tractors to Yugoslavia. The dispatch notes 320 units of supplies and mentions ongoing UNRRA efforts to alleviate shortages amid postwar recovery.
Berlin talks among the big three will set timing and venue for trials of Goering von Ribbentrop Rudolf Hee and other Nazi leaders. Officials report indictments likely soon with death penalties possible for several. An arrested German civilian Joseph Ast is tied to a murder claim while caches of weapons are found in Northern Austria.
Aled Military Government names numerous figures to key posts in prewar civil and municipal life. The Supreme Allied Council oversees appointments, with preference for individuals displaying clean records and loyalty to allied aims. The move signals a broad restructuring of governance under foreign oversight.
An estimated expenditure near £X,000 outlines the Flying Doctor Service covering Arnhem Land with two planes. The program aims to provide rapid medical transport to hospitals, possibly Darwin, and may broaden cover to the North. Details note potential changes in funding and service scope, with plans to return funds if needed.
Australasian brewer Arnold Puch dies in Germany after an accident. The article notes his long career, the circumstances of his death, and mentions German occupation events influencing his final years.
Fragmentary wartime note describes letters and telegrams from next of kin to wounded soldiers in hospitals. Confusing lines mention Advanced stations and records in Warwick or Quebec, with unclear addresses and forwarding details.
A New York wireless dispatch cites a Berlin correspondent reporting that a German mine near Minden and a focus of Prussian regalia were found. The haul includes cabinet treasures and a jewel encrusted ceremonial piece, with mentions of the 1488 funeral and a coronation era inscription.
London Monday report notes limited work at German factories as Anglo Allied forces tighten control. Allied observation warns of potential future European peace risks if German industrial output rebounds, with licenses granted for essential maintenance and single-bent jobs.
Australian airmen reportedly join the Pacific Fleet in a move linked to wartime duties. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to service shifts and women’s roles suggests broader mobilization within the armed forces.
Fragmentary text from Sydney Montiy reports a purported sea warning hoax. Mentions doctors, police doubt, and a hospital stay for an unspecified person. Not enough readable details to confirm names or events.
William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw faced high treason charges in a packed Bow Street court. The defendants alleged he owed allegiance to the King while adhering to the German realm between September 3, 1930, and May 29, 1940, violating the law enacted under the Crown.
The minister announced a program to reduce the Royal Australian Air Force strength by transferring aircrew trainees to ground duties under special cases. The plan aims to balance manpower, with a large number of trained personnel set for reallocation as the war progresses.
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