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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1944

Page

2

Four Power Wheat Agreement For Export Markets

Kansas City report on a wartime style plan by four major wheat nations to divide export shares. Secretary Wickard states the United States would allocate 72 million bushels, with Australia Canada and Argentina as other partners. The four nations foresee price driven allocation and a total export offering around 430 million bushels annually with the United States taking a large share.

Kansas City Wickardy United States Australia Canada Argentine Mr. Wickard

Coal conference urged by miners amid gov conflict

A break between the Federal Government and the Miners Federation worsens as Mr Grant calls for a government federation conference. He urged Minister Beasley to convene talks and lamented unhappy relations between the two sides.

Sydney Miners Federation Miners’ Federation Grant Beasley

U S Dollars to Pay for Italian Supplies

President Remevell approved a plan enabling Italy to obtain United States dollars to pay for civilian supplies imported into the United States. The arrangement involves remittances from individuals in Italy and relatives in the United States, with Britain to continue sending supplies. The War Department said clothing, vitamins and medicines are being shipped to Italy as space allows.

Washington Remevell United States Italy Inuy Britain Wir

Profits Rise at Pitt Son and Hadgery Amid Share Plan

Albany based Pitt Son and Hadgery reported higher profits in its annual address to shareholders while noting limited available reserves for distributions. Stock prices remained at nominal levels with drought affecting early period output. A special resolution to expand capital to £305,000 by 15,000 shares to be issued as employees’ shares at £1 is proposed, with 5,000 shares already sanctioned to be issued to permanent staff.

Albany Pitt Benn Murabera Ammedialy Tt

Statewide forecast with isolated showers on coast

Forecast calls for showers mainly along the northern coast with moderate temperatures inland turning hot in central districts. Winds from the south to southeast. Warm to hot on the slopes and plains with moderate conditions in the mountains.

Canberra Weather Record Highs And Lows

Canberra maximum temperature for the period ending yesterday was 786 degrees and the minimum 425.

Palestinian memorial to Wendell Willkie planned in Palestine

New York report says a grove of a thousand trees will be planted in Palestine as a memorial for Wendell Willkie who died in the work via a project by Palestinian printers. A group of women is dedicated to the effort for the Jewish National Fund which buys land in Palestine for Jewish settlement.

New York Palestine Wendyly Willkie Jewish National Fund

World News Overview From The Christian Science Monitor

The World’s News Seen Through The Christian Science Monitor outlines international sourcing from major press services in Britain and America. It lists The Times Daily Telegraph Daily Mail Daily Express Manchester Guardian Reuters AP and UPI among others as providers.

The Christian Science Monitor Averaean News Canberra England Times Daily Telegraph Daily Mail Daily Herald Daily Expres Manchester Guardian Reuters Service Associated Preax of Great Britain United Press and Exchange Telegraph Agency America New York Times Herald Tribune Associated Preas United Prone Associations Alliance the Times Sam Jon

International security talks at Dumbarton Oaks delay postwar plan

The Canberra Times reports that discussions at Dumbarton Oaks on an international security organization show incomplete progress among Britain the United States and Russia. Plans remain tentative with no full agreement among the four major powers on ten points, signaling a shift toward complete proposals at a future UN conference and possible evolutionary review every ten to twenty five years.

ROM Dumbarton Oaks Moscow Britain United States Russia United Nations Churchill League of Nations League World Security Organisation

Lady Dugan Attends Sydney Service March

Her Excellency Lady Dugan led a march in Sydney to salute the women’s service, accompanied by Lady Wakehurst and Lieutenant P. G. Whitwell A.W.A.S. In Canberra, C. H. Paton and C. H. Prosser arrived to attend the second Commonwealth Institute of Accountants Research Lecture.

Lady Dugan Lady Wakehurst P. G. Whitwell A.W.A.S Sydney C. H. Paton General Connell C.H. Prosser New South Wales Commonwealth Institute of Accountants Canberra Commonwealth Institute of Accountants Research

Compulsory Vote in Municipal Polls Introduced

Legislation making voting compulsory in local government elections to be held in December will be brought forward early. The Minister for Local Government Mr Cahill announced in the Legislative Assembly. Other measures include extending leave for police and a bill to regulate the bee industry among others.

Funvese Syednenaay Cahill Legislative Assembly

Interior Minister Denies Aliens Entering Home Industries

Senator Collings stated allegations that Germans Italians and Japanese were being preloaded and attended by Australian Industry were untrue. He said several nationalities were not even considered for naturalisation and welcomed proposals from the Queensland Returned Soldiers’ State Council on settlers and naturalisation applications.

Miniter For the Interior Collings Gratefauy Nf Uene Séamson Collings Queensand Returned Commonwealth

American fears Britain will demand repayment for lend lease

Representative Miller warned after a trip to England that the United States may not be repaid for wartime aid and could owe Britain for troop and equipment transport costs. He cited British records of American support and suggested Britain could seek compensation for damage claims and transportation.

Washington United States Britain Miter England Saya American United Press Miller America

German spy Von Rautter gets 28 year sentence in U S

New York reports Wilhelm von Rautter a former German Count and naturalised American was sentenced to 28 years for espionage. He admitted sending coded invisible ink messages to defense leaders and acknowledged threats of death penalties tied to reprisals against American captives in Germany.

New York Wilhelm von Rautter von Rautter Naxia Liston Moscowitz Germany

Le Havre Wiped Out By War Destruction Describes Casualties

The report from London notes Le Havre suffered near 20 000 civilian casualties after recent Allied port visits. The city is described as almost completely destroyed with rubble and buried civilians. Survivors seek safety and a path to citizenship amid dislocation and harsh postwar conditions.

LE Havre London General de Gaulle Elviliana

Missing Man Feared After Rose Bay Flying Boat Crash

A Qantas Empire flying boat named Coolangatta crashed on approach at Rose Bay Sydney. One man, the purser, seriously injured. 17 others hurt. A passenger believed missing, possibly drowned, as extensive search efforts failed to recover him. The craft with 29 passengers and seven crew took off from Rose Bay for Townsville when engine trouble forced return. The hull split on impact and portions sank quickly. Civil Aviation closed the airspace temporarily. subsequent flights diverted.

Sydney Qantas Empire Rose Bay Coolangatta Talona John Mott Townavile Eye Ewes Myrother Cagniandle Mandal Civil Aviation Department

Canada Welcomes Agreement At Dumbarton Oaks

The Canadian Government welcomed a large measure of agreement among the United Kingdom United States Soviet Union and China at Dumbarton Oaks. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said Canada supported concerted effort for peace and security and that further discussions would refine the draft charter before presenting it to a wider group of governments for consideration.

United Kingdom United States Uomp China Dumber 1 Oaks Kenzie King Canada Ste Davie Mc King Washington Prime Minster Ate Winton Churchill Eos United Nations King

Japan Allows POWs to Cable Home From Bangkok Camp

Government officials report that Japan will permit prisoners of war and civilian internees to send letters home via the Red Cross. Across Bangkok internment camp, about 2000 letters have been exchanged in July, most dating from October 1942 to July 1943, with some earlier outputs.

Japan International Red Cross Law Etters Bangkok Wattvea Belng Ashley Dee

Executed Colonel Tao Cheng Named by Chinese High Command

Executed Colonel Tao Cheng was announced by the Chinese High Command as executed on Saturday for failing to carry out orders in connection with the defense of Pingnan, a location recently captured by Japanese forces.

Chungking Chines High Command Tao Cheng Pingnan Japanes

Printing employees ordered to resume work

Ten unions involved in the Sydney newspaper dispute report the Full Bench of the Industrial Commission ordering resumed work on pre-dispute conditions. The Sun staff and others faced suspensions since October 6, with no settlement yet reached and mass union meetings planned Friday morning.

Sydney Printing Trades Employees’ Union Amalgamated Printing Trades Union Industrial Commission Ihe Sun Ornight Cantor Compe Alte Justice Kinsella Taylor Castor Sun Juatien Kinsella Commission Ola Sus Lottie Sydney Morning Herald Teldegraph Truth A. Sportssaan Uniona Shand Ager of Prietorn Phat McGrath PLRUA Aet Associated Newspapers Limited Sydney. Morteing Herald Consolidated Prias

Carrier unit congratulated in London by U S leaders

Wednesday the United States Chief of Staff General Marshall and General Eisenhower sent a message to Lieut General Brereton congratulating the troop carrier unit for its part in the air operation over Holland.

London United States General Marshall Eixenhower Brereton Atr

Psychosomatic Ills Fund Established in New York

The National Committee on Mental Hygiene announces the creation of a research fund for psychosomatic medicine. Dr Welsa of Temple University Philadelphia named director. A leading committee forms to support studies on emotion healing and the mind body link, exploring how emotions influence physical illness and healing processes.

New York Fund For Fansiter Dr'Welsa Beth Neen Targely Scvencon Beck USA Inbar Payeno

Military Medal awards for Sgt F Makin and comrades

Reported citation honors Sgt F Makin for shielding a wounded American with his body during a ten enemy patrol in New Guinea theater. The award also recognizes Lt Atkinson and Lt Bogosian for leadership in patrols around Madang and the bravery of Corporal Dick and Sgt Scott-Holland in dangerous evacuations under fire.

Tambs Makin Tamba Bay Samy Poatuns Ng Daeer Wren Alter Aimoet Otpegeant Malkin al Fmcera A. Millary Crogan George Herbert Atkion Finlay Victoria Atkinson Daumonna Prom Giatrumental Tewarde Bogedjian Atha Fomwan Sulful Federahig Bogol Madang Tinst Madang Befame Pstto Baerunt Leonard Sylvester Dick Baa Srettourne Llewemat Atkinson Lance Sadan Thea Bilitary van Strat Sehen Terence Hela Scott-Holland Saint Luca Quetse Tand Ifs Scott-Holland Imi Teeig Thoma Broad Watton Wolttonvcrad South Wales Walton Han Wan Pot Slmart

Judge Foster Named Arbitration Court Judge Foster Named Arbitration Court

The report notes Judge A W Foster of the County Court Bench of Wile to be appointed to the Commonwealth Court of Cover and Arbitration. It mentions his long service as chairman of the Women Employment Board and cites praise for his legal practice before the public. Five mines idle in Sydney as coal loss reaches 6900 tons.

Sydney A.W. Foster Wile Commonwealth Court of Cover and Arbitration Abr Women Employment Board Dr. Ayatt Footer Bal South Wales

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Coal Conference U.S Pitt, Son & Badgery Report Wendell Willkie Senastionshimr Hr Monitor Sa Ideal Shane Selenra Baerrita Amat Iocel Relea Canberra Times International Security Bill Sy P.O.W. Cables Home Express Daily Mirror Clyne Labour Party Labour Parliamentary Ameca- Hon Impunlte Mr Mekhell Amalgamated Printers’ Union Calwell Minister For Information Mtr Culwell Iensen Colwell Byaney Presa Melbourne Australian nJournatists’ Association G. Daking Toeday Commonwealth Arbitration Court AJA Vietoria Tery Newins F. Makin Foster
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