Death of French Manufacturer Renault in Paris
Louie Renault a motor manufacturer died of heart failure in a hospital after transfer from prison. A 67-year-old, he was arrested in September on charges of collaboration with the enemy. Accountants said his firm manufactured tanks for the Germans valued at over £30 million between 1940 and 1943. Renault claimed the Germans seized the factories while he was in America. The French government had since taken over the factories, which were damaged by Allied bombing.
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Paris
Louie Renault
Renault
Ene
America
Canadian air crews in India form transport squadrons
Air Chief Murahul Sir Frederick Bowhill, commanding RLAF Transport Command, reported in Montreal that two Canadian squadrons, consisting of air crews only, are being formed in India for transport duties against the Japanese in Burma and elsewhere in the Far East.
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Montreal
Murahul
Frederick Bowhill
RLAF
Transport Command
India
Burma
Far East
Braddon Progress Association to Be Formed at Canberra Pavilion
The Braddon Progress Association will be formed officially at a meeting in the Canberra City Bowling Pavilion on Elder Street Monday. The group will expand the New Braddon Association to cover the whole suburb. The ACT Liquid Fuel Control Authority noted petrol ration tickets for October would be issued at all post offices on Saturday, with November tickets available from Monday and continuing through the following Saturday.
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Braddon Progress Association
Canberra City
Elder Street
New
Braddon Association
Liquid Fuel Control Authority
H.R. Waterman
Victory Sports Carnival
Servicers Club
Manuka
Griffith Progress and Welfare Assn
Atanuna
Canberra Repertory Society
Albert Hall
City Bowling Club
oMel
Bradon
Moonee Valley Cup final acceptors and riders note
Final acceptors listed for the Moonee Valley Cup including Pandect Neutron Centenary Temple Chief Twovals Cellini Martial Law Amazed Liberal Knight Judith Louise Queen Midan Bushiaw Hellanthe and Game Min. Munro denies contacting Syd ney riders about Claudette. Scratches noted for Taft’s Cup Norfold Winpara etc. Sydney trainer McLoughlin says Buz Of will not go to Melbourne Cup, to be used at stud. Interstate jockey ban in Victoria to be enforced. Veterinary note on Counsel pending 48 hour check before Melbourne Cup decision.
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Melbourne
Surg
Pandect
Neutron
Centenary
Temple Chief
Twovals
Cellini
Martial Law Amazed
Liberal Knight
Judith Louise
Queen Midan
Bushiaw
Hellanthe
Munro
L. Abrams
Claudette
Sydney
Norfold
Winpae
Fire Chat
Denman
Sabo
Beltana
Winpar
Sunoco
Rydney
C. McLoughlin
Buz of
VRC
Victoria
Modulation Radio Melbourne Report Cites Price Doubts
A. G. Healing Ltd governing director warned against irresponsible statements affecting business at the annual meeting. He disputed claims of postwar refrigerators selling for £25 and said a frequency modulation radio could not be produced for £25 or sold under £45, challenging government views.
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Melbourne
Wremneadny
A. G. Healing
A. G. Healing Ltd
Healing
Woods
ACT Stock Figures Show Beef Cattle Rise in 1948
The Acting Commonwealth Bratin Yelan released the annual stock report outlining a dairy herd decline but a strong rise in ACT beef cattle. Total cattle reached 5 822 with 2 380 cows over 1 year and 1 739 steers. Lambs dropped 50 671, breeding ewes 16 080, dry ewes 35 654, and ram 1 616.
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Commonwealth Bratin- Yelan
R Carver
Commonwealth
Sheen
Tattle
Piga
Horsea
Hormea
A.C.T
Canberra concert set with Kennedy sisters at Albert Hall
The Canberra Musical Society announced arrangements with the Australian Broadcasting Commission for a December 6 Albert Hall appearance by Laura Kennedy the cellist and Dorothy Kennedy the pianist both excited to return after nearly six years.
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Canberra Musical Society
Mr. C
Daley
Australian Broadcasting Commission
The
Albert Hall
Laura Kennedy
Dorothy Kennedy
Canberra
Ice Demand in Canberra Unclear As Summer Peaks Near
Anguiries report that current ice demand in Canberra is not heavy but expected to rise at mid-summer peak. Officials note Canberra’s supply is less tight than other capitals due to variable weather, yet in Melbourne a single skipped day can cut annual supply automatically.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Hamper Appeal Seeks Funds to Meet Last Year Total
The Services Welfare hamper appeal reports rising responses but requires additions to reach the previous year's total. New donations include Canberra Steam Laundry anonymous Order of the Eastern Star £10 Girls' Club Department of the Interior 70/6 Barton Tennis Club Canberra Bowling Club £5 Chamber of Commerce £3/3 Forrest War Service Group £2 10/ Church of England Women's God 61 Mrs J A Cumpaton Mrs Gillard Miss Ann Jones and W Dunphy 10/ total £186 13/
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Canberra ‘Steam Laundry
Anonymous
Order of the Eastern Star
Girls’ Club
Department of the Interior
Barton Tennis Club
Canberra
Chamber of Commerce
Forrest War Service Group
Church of England Women's God
Mra
J. A. Cumpaton
Mra. Gillard
Miss
Ann Jones
W. Dunphy
Resignation of Newcastle Coal Reference Board
The Chairman Mr James Cannell and two industrial inspectors Mears Thomas Jackson and OT oO le have resigned from the Newcastle Coal Reference Board. Coal Commissioner Mr Mighell declined to indicate the reason.
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Sydney
Newcastle Coal Reference Board
James Cannell
Mears
Thomas Jackson
O'Toole
Mighell
Overtime Ban Hits Melbourne Cold Storage Works
Workers at Melbourne Cold Storage Works impose an overtime ban disrupting meat exports in Victoria. The move affects supply lines and retail cold stores with anticipated duration uncertain amid industrial tensions and regional labor actions.
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Melbourne
Cold Starge Works
Wit
Canon
Gga
Soil map of Australia summarized by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
A CSIR soil map of Australia details eighteen soil formations with colour-coded locations. The report notes land use hinges on soil and climate, discusses irrigation in deficient rainfall areas, and highlights erosion concerns in pastoral and agricultural regions. It also chronicles early survey work, irrigation potential, and aims to compile all soil information for broad interpretation.
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Australia
Council “For Scientific and Industrial
Walla
Council
Fella
Murray
Murrumbidgee
Classified Ads Seek Office Help and Driver Positions
Multiple job notices outline needs for an educated office assistant in Canberra ACT and a driver/collector for Coonan District Ambulance Service. Requirements include first aid, ambulance experience, and eligibility for medical exams. Applications requested by November 1944 with references.
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Beater Colletor
Coonan
Balary
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Pete Up
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Coal Reference Board
SOM Survey OF Australia
Catol Garage
Box V
Bradler
Bing
Braddon
Clarke
ST. John's Churchwomen't
YWCA
Dr. Morse
Sellette
Jean Parker
Ani
Kitty O'Day
Moscow
Europe
Capitol
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Civic
Jane
Charlotte Eyre
Bronte
England
Africa
Ats Tntertainments
Carole Landis
Martha Raye
Lane
Olnenard Johnson
Gloria Jean
Rhine Castle Wines Pty. Limited
Rhine Castle
Hunter River
Burgundy
Apply AB
City
Renale
R. Heslop
Blow Moon Cafe
Beauchamp House
Beauchamp Hous
Canberra Times
Acton
ACT
Cat
Clayton Inquiry
Temple Court
Elizabeth Street
Sanberra Community Hospital
National Service Officer
Department of Interior
Cooma District Ambulance Service
Cooma District
Cooma
Nsw
Rennix
Reid and
Cox's Newsagency
Civic Centre
Malvern Star
Albury
Murray Valley
H.courlander
Fbca Reat
London
Manuk
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