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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
3
In Wednesday’s report a militant assault details the assassination of a local leader, with 44 militia members reported killed or captured. The attacker wore a Guards disguise and claimed they sought peace, but killed the target and blinded him, illustrating brutal wartime violence.
Eugene Ormandy in Canberra features two rehearsals and two performances before returning tomorrow afternoon. Lady Gowrie expected to attend the concert, with additional seating arranged by the Minnesota Society at the hall forntight. Box office notes admission and complete programs will be broadcast on station 2CY by the ADC. The event includes Bach, Beethoven, and symphonies with Perc y Code conducting the orchestra.
Fragmented reminiscences echo a vow to preserve liberty earned by ancestors. The speaker asserts rights once denied by tyranny, stressing defense against internal and external threats and the cost borne by forebears. Renunciation of complacency underlines a claim to safeguard freedom.
A Canberra telegraph column from June 8 1945 urges a Royal Commission to address postwar Public Service staffing. It argues for prioritizing rehabilitation and permanent employment for capable ex servicemen, restructures to keep skilled temporary staff, and faster expansion of civilian administration while maintaining efficiency standards.
A Soviet report details Trombin a blood clotting substance produced industrially in Russia. It allegedly speeds coagulation to three to five seconds aiding brain operations and fracture treatment. Professor Kudrya advocates large scale production to aid front line medical care.
Churchill's Own Spitfire squadron now attached to the 13th Tactical Air Force with the most forward base for fighter missions in Burma. The unit includes Australians Canadians and one American with New Zealanders represented as well. The Prime Minister was associated with the squadron in prewar days when he held honorary commodore.
A garbled notice describes new tax deduction rules for employers. It mentions dependants declared by July 1 1644 and changes on July 1 1644, with forms to be provided by employees. It notes employers of ten or more workers must adopt the pay-as-you-earn method and that smaller firms must keep tax stamps records.
The Comforts for Troops agreement has been renewed with the Minvalton Army and associated groups. The joint bodies ACE and others will not seek funds for war work but raise and transfer money through the Australian Comforts Fund. Tax allocations and distributions are noted, with portions allocated to allied support and war expenditure.
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