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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1944

Page

2

Coal priorities to aim at high employment

Central minister for Labor and National Service Mr Holloway outlined coal policy priorities on Monday. Cabinet committees will set the order of priority for coal, freight handling, and essential goods like timber and cement. The aim is to stockpile for Christmas production and keep employment vital, with focus on northern New South Wales timber mills and Gale area operations.

Labor National Holloway Neal Timber E& Imple Nortiwn New South Wales Gale Area Sirmady Alent Henderson Catwall Serty Puntos Vanty Cewmapey Econ Banda Engrahip Caucin Hitasci Cole Fund Agros Saewapapary Ahd Calwell Oakwell Eskentiah Alan

Townsville Liquor Profiteering Brought Before Court

Townsville officials announce action against liquor profiteering. Mayor Mr McLean states offenders face penalties, including six months to a year in prison and fines up to £100. Margaret Boulton and others named face varying sentences and refunds for overcharged prices.

Weven Townsville McLean Akuition Margaret Boulton Julls Holt Hotelkeriver

War Expenditure Report From Yesterday

A wartime budget update notes Australia spent about 1111.47.00 daily on war for the Paar three months, including 148,004,000 from conealidaed revenue and FeRBA.0 from the low ind.

Lnuch Australia

Cantrel district weather bulletin reports warm, variable winds

A weather notice from Cantrel district notes moderate southerly to westerly winds around 10 miles per hour, bringing fine and warm conditions with cooler periods over the Riverina and SUV regions, including slopes. Another update mentions moderate south to south-west winds, continuing fine and warm with moderate temperatures.

Cantrel Districte Riverina Suv

Canberra Weather Report Indicates Unseasonably Warm Day

Canberra recorded higher than average temperatures with a shade reading of 25.1 degrees above typical values. Maximum reached 6.6 degrees, minimums hovered around 0.82, and humidity near 40 percent as conditions stayed warm.

Canberra

Unclear Weather Report with Faulty OCR Fragments

Fragmented text describes high temperatures and a weather record for early October. Mentions locations, a coal hanger, a temperature reading around 80 degrees, and a note that little or no rainfall occurred. OCR errors obscure details, keeping core facts minimal.

Statens Olin Wilco Letaber

Coupons Help New Man Use Able Week Deals

A fragment notes coupons may be used during a promotional week for clothing items at Wheetralia Brea 639 Meera, indicating new merchandise and savings opportunities.

Man

Fragmentary Canberra Tyee text from international feeds

Fragmented OCR note lists multiple foreign and domestic wire services and newspapers as sources. The garbled text references in England and America suggest an international news digest, with several agencies cited in a single line and no clear events or names readable.

China and United Nations rally for Pacific victory effort

The article argues that victory in the Pacific hinges on China’s resilience amid seven years of war with Japan. It stresses international support for China, warns that Japan’s gains threaten regional peace, and urges unity of the United Nations to defeat Japan while aiding China’s recovery and stability.

Pacific Chris Anda Japas Ciungking China United Matrons Ehd United Nations Mindy International United States Carrie Adatralle Japan Chow Asis Hrntain America Pacife Ching Caina Chin United Nationa Taore Pacific Courier United Germany

Appointment of Australian Moscow Attache Causes Tense Relations

The appointment of Dr. File Autiby, professor of Hatany at Aytney University, as scientific attaché to Moscow was announced today by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs. The move aims to improve Australian relations with the Bavict state and references to research collaboration and diplomatic ties.

Aydney Tinaday File Autiby Hatany Aytney Univerity Mow-net Nm wolentiBc Aitachie Wulabiiabing Oy Adialater

Wing-Commander White to Retire After Long Service

Wing-Commander W White, representative for Balaclava in the Australian Parliament, will retire from the military on medical grounds. He led Australian corps units overseas in this war and has been noted for his roles in national mobilization and defense.

White

Victory Loan drive shows slow progress in Australia

The nation reports weak response to the Victory Loan drive with subscriptions lagging. Officials note many Australians have yet to convert pledges into payments, urging prompt action as the campaign nears its final weeks to avoid wasted funds and preserve wartime credit.

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U-Boat Lull in September Reported by Allied Leaders

London reports a lull in U-boat activity in September likely seasonal in origin. The joint statement under Roosevelt and Chamberlain notes potential enemy retaliation and emphasizes continued Allied air and naval pressure as the key to safety and the ongoing war effort.

London Roosevelt Une Talent Anip Ding

Vichy Ministers Await Treason Charges in London Dispatch

A distorted report claims Vichy Interior Minister Feyroutin and an alternate minister were flown to Patia and kept in a common prison near Purein awaiting treason charges for allying with Allied forces. The piece mentions Admiral Be teva, ex-Chairman General of TM Mints, as seized for collaboration.

London Tuceday Theos Vieng Winndin Interior Feyroutin Alt Tiongeroti Patia Wu Frome Purin Paris Alliigtern Alleary Ed Gnaral Admiral Beteva Chivarnwr Lu Uhorily Sventnet

Kingston farewell marks bank official’s departure

Kingston trlonda of Mr. A. left Canburra and bade farewell to innate gallevig at Ste. RT Whyte, Kingston yesterday, privy to departure for Llamory. Mr. J. Craps referred to ate, Stilett'a qualities and tea, amid a town audience.

Kingston Trlonda Canburra Manayer Queens- Wind National Bank Gaid Eae Dlenes Ste. RT Whyte Kingston Lyeaterday J. Craps Stilett Imuiline M Felaed

NSW editors plan composite daily paper amid print union dispute

Australian union tensions rise as electricians engineers and iron workers at The Sydney Morning Herald threaten to publish a morning daily under the title The News. Ministers urge supply and the press faces a predawn struggle over newsprint and distribution as negotiations continue between editors publishers and the A.A. unions in New South Wales.

Sydney Morning Herald Dismis B. Platt Road Tramport Workers Union Nsw A.A Mie Arihir Crouch Waa At Flan Sine Bytney Morning Herald Otunday Byttney Buldoup Pthal Journaliata John Fairtas Bacuume Mmumbury Une AA Hom Lafer Associated Newspapers Eile Kennedy Anet Ritter Truth and Sporituma Mark Gallard Aethors Tor & Corape Rupert Henderson Mile New South Walon Tran Thas Sydney Counciul TA Bendersii Alinister Boassey Tbs Excens Queun Industria) Publications Pty. Ltd Antey Indu Maupawue Bellemoru Mauipowry Aman Downe Eam

Promoted to Flying Officer Amid Absence Notice

An official notice confirms P.O. Falstein has been promoted to Flying Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force due to current absence. The acting minutes indicate the promotion was recorded on November 3 and will stand until further replacement actions.

Fatetal Othcer RCA

Calwell hints at possible Commonwealth intervention over press dispute

The article reports Mr Calwell suggesting the Commonwealth development ministry may intervene amid a press dispute in New South Wales. Officials debate censorship and newspaper publication rights as party lines and public interest drive calls for government action to ensure readers access to news.

Calwell Commonwealth Minkaey Rydney Alstom Bern Caswell New South Tampa Domentic

Postwar debate halts federal aid to municipal works

The Commonwealth Government does not intend to contribute to postwar works following disputes with Mr. Alias on funding. The program, seen as essential for defence and renewal, faces opposition and potential funding shifts, with Cabinet and Prime Minister's stance under discussion.

Alias Raser Aber Cenall Emma Vinance Lomme Cornell Chiffey Watty Ated Works Peru Feo

Parliament Deadlock Looms Over Newspaper Free Press

A fragmented report notes the ongoing debate in Parliament about press freedom and governmental influence. It cites Mr Trent of the Democratic Party warning that newspapers must operate without external dictates, while ministers contend for control over publication access and state action amid a broader constitutional crisis.

Parliemant Swapaper Mr. McKall Mr Trent Democratic Paty Ota Urbiorcli

Canberra Journalists Offer Normal Services Memo

Fragmented text describes Canberra journalists offering services and a memo about not sending copy to a committee. Federal union action and a recommendation to the Federal organization are referenced amid unclear names and dates. The piece implies a dispute over norms and duties within a press corps.

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