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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
2
Day Nurseries Urge Action in Canberra War Effort
The Canberra Times reports that day nurseries and associated groups push for broader measures to support children and families during wartime. Officials urge careful planning, coordination, and community involvement to sustain child care services as the city navigates rising demands.
Mystery Explosion Over Beighton Hints at Meteor Link
Residents in Beighton heard a loud explosion yesterday afternoon and saw debris fall. Investigators say a possible meteor caused the disturbance, with reports of a few pieces of wire and damaged ground near Lerride Muah. authorities reassessing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rvoney
Montay
Beighton-to
Civil Controls Release to Land in War Industry
A wartime report notes strict release controls on personnel for agriculture and industry. It cites Director General Manpower and Controller of Food pushing stringent reviews, with approximately 24 to over 40 percent rejection rates and about 11,000 men released from munitions and factories to support critical sectors, while many more awaited reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivcrener
Australias Agricultural
General ‘of
Army
Bert McComful
Severat
Alston
Gaunel Stacey
Guneral
Foou
Jermana Vows Report From The Canberra Times
A fragment notes Jermana vowing something in relation to reports supplied by Austrating Aste Zonya and other agencies. It references The Canberra Times The New Tort Times Herald Tribune and Associated Press as sources and mentions North Americas Newspaper Alliance. The text is garbled and unclear about specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermana
Canberra Times
Austrating
Aste Zonya Oe van Reulata Barvice
Prem
West Britain
Serge United Frew and Exchange Telegraph Agency
America
Timea
Herald Tritune
United Pros Asocialions
North Americas Newspaper Alliance
Time
Lew QR
Fearful secret weapons in World War continuity fear and myth
A noisy, garbled account discusses Germany's supposed secret weapons used to spread fear since the start of the war. It mentions magnets, plots, and public belief in hidden devices, with speculative claims about Hitler and Allied responses and a mythical arc of weaponry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Borys
Ted
Germany
Hitler
FC Liem
Billy
Atlantic Wall
Normandy
Germay
Heitwin
BPN
Goebhets
London
Rabbite
Britain
Andy Fron
TNA
War Minister Conferred With Montgomery on Front
War Minister conferred with General Montgomery on the front and returned to London. He carried back a list of wounded men and discussed relief and medical arrangements for the wounded convoys and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Loni
Dani Grigg
Laundioy
Trvial
Narmamiy
Avuginn
Dagen
Lacie
Mer
American visits Russian front and political figures tour
An unclear dispatch describes a US Chamber official visit to the Russian front with mentions of Mr Ririe, Fisk, Minicow Office, and figures including Marana Bal. The text is fragmented and challenging to decipher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commeren
Ririe Dahinatenet Fisk
Marana Bal
Stray Dog Nuisance At Kingston
The Kingston Welfare Association discussed stray dog issues in Kingston at a recent general meeting. A proposal urged council action to curb nuisance dogs in shopping areas and residential zones. The executive noted playgrounds near tennis courts need repairs and new equipment. Department guidance on hazardous materials dumps was reviewed. A program of active welfare services was proposed for residents with mobility and childcare needs.
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Exc
Kingston Progra and Welfare Association
Dlacluwea
Atruy
Doge
Anu
Ereos
Kingstun
Council of
Pragman and
Welfery
Te Wae
Kingaton
Seevicamen
TeoMculs
Sleep Outs Attack Plan Draws Builder Fire
Sydney report says the Crieering Coovernment proposes hiring sleep-outs to guarders to fix housing shortfalls. Mantor Builders' Association president Ar. B D Kennedy denounces the offer as limited and ineffective, calling it a rushed temporary fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Criering
Hauregarders
Mantor Builders’ Association
Excellencies Visit Convent and Pioneer Society
Personal note reports that Lady Gowrie spoke at a YWCA conference this morning. Her Excellency the Langower, with Mist Wie Prive, visited the Convent of the Sacred Heart at Keptington yesterday afternoon and then toured Wonmen's Pioneer Society activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowrie
The
YWCA
Yorter
the Langower
Meurt
Keptington
Inter Te Wonmen
Aety
Found Drowned in Car in Wagga
A disjointed notice reports a drowning involving a car in Wagga with partial names and details unreadable. The fragmented text references an individual and a time frame but lacks complete identifiers or corroborating facts.
Gale in Channel London Blows Up to 16.6 MPH
A Monday gale in the Channel near Dover Straits drove up to 16.60 miles per hour and whipped rough seas. Weather conditions were reported as very unsettled with dangerous surf and high winds.
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ORLE
Channel London
Usta
Uwe Straits of Dower
Ink Ma Fc
Ory
Imia-Char- Bel
Commonwealth Plans to Expand Dairying Industry
Australian Commerce Minister Mr Scully announced two measures to grow dairying, viewing it as a top priority. Plans include expanding milk output by up to 400000 tons and mobilising machinery, tractors worth £6 million, and lend-lease schemes to boost production. Labor shortages, fertiliser limits, and bulk fodder shortages hinder expansion, but manpower and machinery pools are being developed.
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Australian Anticultural Council
Mr. Scully
Simon Tan
Tamchanine Inp
United Heinganm
Sitacem
Willams Chine
Australis
Atebekaio Deng
America
Scully
Unita
Rikinon & Comemunity maMie
Milk Output Totals and War-Era Dairy Plans
A 1945-46 table from the Agricultural Council shows milk used for butter production at 716 million gallons, cheese 74 million gallons, and other products 63 gallons, totaling 887 million gallons for milk production. Total milk for all purposes reached 1,120 million gallons. The council calls for higher output to meet a 1,300 million gallon target and urges more dairy expansion, worker recruitment, and new dairies, with prisoner of war labor considered for building and farming needs. Victoria seeks faster Commonwealth action and greater access to manpower, fertilizer, machinery, and supplies.
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Prasentes Oy
Agricultural Council
Food Control Authority
Plana
Department of Conserce and Agricultue
Murr
Victoria
War Agricultura
Martin
Ormandy to Conduct Albert Hall Concert in Canberra
The Canberra Musical Society announces that Maestro Ormandy will conduct at Albert Hall on Thursday June 30. Arrangements were changed after the Australian Broadcasting Commission rearranged his Australia tour enabling Canberra to host the world renowned conductor. The AC Symphony Orchestra will perform with extended space provided for the event.
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Canberra, Musical Society
Mir. C
Fmour
Anne Byynely Sechestre
The
Albert Hall
Mr. Daley
Mr. Ormandy
Australia
Rugene Ormandy
8Ormandy
Canberra
Anid Mr. Daley
Australian Broadcast Commission
A.C. Symphony Orchestra
Tiger
Albert Huai
United States to Recognize Villa Roel Government in Bolivia
All to recognize Solivia Washington signals recognition of the Villa Roel government in Bolivia. Action will be taken in conjunction with 18 friendly Latin American regimes. Argentina currently maintains omelas relations. extension of recognition is expected next Friday.
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Washington
Itontayat
Baler
Villa Roel
Bolivia
Bollvin
Earthquake Hits Southern California Frat Puts Members On Edge
Police report two shocks rattled Southern California at a university campus amid undulating ground and sharp jolts. Residents described shaking buildings and unsettled crowds as officials urged caution and readiness for possible aftershocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lee Ann
Californum
Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund Appeal Adheres to Plan
The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund report notes the committee decided to keep the previous decision and delete the appeal from the fund. Total £9,900 was received, with £3,000 already placed in the First Victory Loan. Dr L T Dickson praised the public for generosity and urged further donations to the treasurer Mr B Millett or Sir Rol Garren in Melbourne Avenue Forrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tse Albert Hall
ALCP
Gatalind
Nvontet
Ue Chatr. Mat
Blt. Dickson
B. Millett
Queensland Natoraal Bank
Sir Rol Garren
Melbourne Avenue
Forrest
Revelations on Censorship Attack by Cleric in Brisbane
In Brisbane the Methodist Church leader Rev Wheelar condemned recent censorship as not only unjust but a symptom of a broader malady afflicting Australia. He stated from the pulpit that the church will not tolerate continued intrusion into religious and moral life and questioned the commonwealth's regard for public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ene Methodist
Australia
Wheelar
Commonwealth
Chindit Troops Advancing Toward Kohima
Reported movement shows Chindit forces pressing toward Kohima with northern riverfront activity opposite the town. Allied lines indicate continued patrols and increased enemy contact around Momeung River and nearby villages as operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohima
Momeung
Agatare Mopmemeuy
Omamunique
Referendum campaign update and political maneuvering
Fragmented report shows campaign activity with uncertain names and dates. Mentions Mr Curtin and Mr Fordr challenging opposition leader as acting prime minister faces criticism. Campaigning intensifies amid vague references to leaders and public response.
New Cable Links France and Britain Aims for Instant War Communication
Announced cable connects France and Britain to enable direct telephone links for high level wartime coordination. Churchill and Montgomery could discuss from Downing Street as new rapid radio channels promise instant front line reach and global contact through ultra high speed systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE In
France
Britain
Tor Telehone
Belepelatersiaht
Tor
Giele Ariting
Rogan
Pranon
Churchill
Downing Street
Gayeeral Montgomery
United Premyn the Ud
War Department
Washington
Lan
Pilsnes
U S Awards For Dutch Guides At Hollandia
Dutch guides attached to General Eichelberger’s forces earned U S recognition for their role in the Hollandia area. The 103rd detach ment included a police officer who was killed and another wounded while aiding in patrols, intelligence work, and relief efforts among local natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eichelberger
Netherlands Raat Indies Army
N.C
Amother
RAAF Kittyhawks Congratulated On Brilliant Victory
General Paul Wurtamith praises the Kittyhawks for a brilliant 10 to 0 victory over enemy planes near New Lake Island. The squadron shot down several aircraft during shore battles and dive bombing. Wing officers report two confirmed kills and several damaged planes, with praise from commanding officers and the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Olpen
Brisbane
Paul Wurtamith
Fifth Air Force Fighter Command
Wagratt- Usted
Ube Flaulr
Kittyhawa
W.A
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