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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary notes show Prime Minister Curtin and ministers discussing the Commonwealth housing program and banked details for petrol allowances, pensions, and war industry oversight. Debates touch on building permits, defalcations checks, and the role of departments in housing and military supply.
Prime Minister Mr Gur tin will unveil the Victory Loan of 150 million pounds in a national broadcast on Monday night. The campaign aims to fund war efforts and support Britain’s economy with broad public participation and fundraising milestones.
Washington reports Office of War Administration tallies American war casualties at 185000 to date including 99000 dead 59000 wounded 435000 missing and 32000 prisoners amid wartime strain and public briefing.
The Canberra Times notes global sourcing from The Times Daily Telegraph Daily Mail Daily Herald Daily Express Manchester Guardian Reuters Associated Press Great Britain and America New York Times Harald Tribune United Press North American Newspaper Alliance. The Times London matter is not presented unless stated.
The Canberra Times reports on the Constitution Alteration Bill commonly called the Referendum or Commonwealth Powers Bill. It outlines a limited post war period of expanded powers for the Commonwealth, needing elector endorsement after a trial phase, with states retaining a role and education of electors emphasized. The piece notes timing, education, and potential state reconsideration of Canberra Convention decisions.
The house discusses the taxation bill with MPs from the Governments proposals to tax provident funds. Amendments seek larger payments and post-war credits while government claims taxpayers will see relief. The pay-as-you-go plan passes in a separate vote as congress approves a UN relief aid package.
In the House of Representatives Mr. Guy Wilmot accused Interior Minister Senator Collings of insolence and discourtesy over shifting the Wilmot electoral division headquarters from Deloraine to Launceston. He pressed why the transfer was necessary, what influenced the recommendation, why papers on the transfer were not tabled, and what motive lay behind it.
Lord Gowrie received high officials at Government House Canberra yesterday. He appointed Captain Evelyn Richard Wintour of the Rifle Brigade as his aide de camp. Wintour shares regimental ties with Gowrie’s son Patrick Ruthven and was wounded in the Middle East. Randolph A. Kidder named Vice-Consul to the American Legation in Canberra with Canberra designation retained.
The Referendum Bill passed the Senate with a narrow majority after a 14 hour continuous session. Opposition members criticized Senator Crawford for voting with the Government causing internal friction. The second reading cleared at 5.5 am by 19 to 17, and the debate adjourned to 3 pm for the third reading roll call.
Australian leaders discussed arrangements for servicemen and citizens to vote in the forthcoming referendum on transferring additional powers to the Commonwealth. Attorney-General Dr Evatt noted the Post-War Reconstruction Bill has passed both Houses, with postponements before a vote but assurance of full debate. He urged rapid state action to avoid wartime delays, insisting no gag was used and ample time for discussion was provided.
London report cites the International Labour Office backing a declaration that all humans, regardless of race or creed, deserve to pursue material wellbeing and spiritual development in freedom, dignity, economic security and equal opportunity. The report suggests incorporating the declaration into any general peace settlement.
Sydney ferry traffic between Manly and Circular Quay was halted for a second morning in a row by a rogue yacht or dogged hull disturbance. Workers faced delays as they were forced to shift to bus and tram options to reach Circular Quay.
Sergeant Thomas Currie Derrick, DCM, awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous courage and leadership during the final assault on Satelberg in New Guinea. He personally destroyed enemy posts, led multiple sections, and, despite heavy fire, secured a foothold and key positions aiding the battalion’s advance. His actions reduced ten enemy posts and inspired his unit and the Australian forces.
In Adelaide on Thursday, Sergt Derrick says he would have been pleased with lesser honors after twelve months in New Guinea. He notes that possibility of recognition for the Satelberg effort did not warrant the Victoria Cross at this time.
The Coal Commissioner Mr Mighell and Dr Evatt will attend an arena conference in Newcastle on April 1 with lodge officers to discuss union policy and the Coal Control Act. Four pits in the Northern Field were idle while southern mines operated. The cabinet decided to expedite return of men previously called for military service to mining where full employment exists. The National Federation leader Mr Wella praised the decision as beneficial for coal production, hoping further talks clarify positions. the Southern Colliery Proprietors’ Association said government yielded to miners while not adopting owners’ advice.
Sir Earle Page urged establishing a modern tuberculois centre at Canberra Community Hospital during the Supply debate. He said the hospital should also have the finest possible maternity unit to set an example for towns of similar size. He claimed a Canberra TB centre would give patients a better chance of recovery than anywhere else in Australia.
The Leader of the Country Party demanded in the House a full inquiry into the sinking fund from 1929 30 onwards. He pressed for terms of reference covering the transactions of the National Debt Sinking Fund, the true deficits, and the contributions payable by states and individuals.
Prime Minister Curtin told the House of Representatives that bureaucrats were not invented by the current government and that their influence has been nourished rather than directed by policy. He accused Professor Copland of serving the previous government and dismissed calls for broader wartime social designs overseen by bureaucrats. He defended his own stance and rejected Harrison's critique of national control.
Britain was not consulted before Italy and Russia agreed to establish diplomatic relations and kept in touch with Romania on the matter. Mr Eden in the House of Commons stated no communication had passed between Britain and Italy about an exchange of diplomats and Britain did not intend to alter powers under which Anglo Italian relations were conducted through the Armistice Control Commission.
Washington dispatch says the Pacific Fleet communique reports Mitchells Marines Dauntless Hellcats Corsairs and Venturas bombing four enemy positions on the Marshalls on Monday. Aircraft fire ranged from moderate to mingre, but all planes returned safely.
Fragmented report cites Colonel Robert McCormick, Chicago Tribune owner, aiming to publish a tabloid in Australia while urging America toward imperial influence. Lawmakers mock his stance as dangerous to U.S. interests, labeling his views as unserious and harmful to troops abroad.
In a House debate Mr Morgan criticized the planned 10 million pound grav ing dock project noting it would exceed the originally intended 3 million. He urged tighter government oversight on expenditure and called for an Accounts Committee review while pointing to past waste and delays in related naval works and contracts.
Reuters reports fresh Vesuvius eruption near Pompeii starting at 4am. ash and lava blankets villages including Pollena and San Sebastino. Evacuation of about 17,000 people under way as flow threatens towns and farmland near Naples.
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