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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1944
Page
2
In memory of Gear Rowand and our father departed this life October. Dearly loved and deeply missed by Geo Daphne, and Maron. Inserted by his mother, sister, brother in law, and nieces in sorrow.
A late line reports Japanese London and Canberra sources noting a food concentrate claim to reduce weight and bulk while avoiding bowel impact. Separately, NZ-Australia center talks are delayed to Wednesday morning with Australian ministers en route to Wellington. postwar reconstruction and information ministers are expected to back an Australian aid board.
Australian troops pressed through a Japanese minefield in a brutal advance near Fetriating Anpasa Tiger Battalion, suffering injuries from hidden explosives. Venturing amid death traps, they moved in despite heavy risks, with medics aiding wounded while others pressed through the perilous ground.
Washington dispatch reports a change in British naval leadership with Admiral Sir James Somerville reassigned to new duties. Somerville, noted for previous command of fleet operations against Japan, is described as taking over duties from Admiral Percy Noble and representing Britain in talks with Siam.
A torn and garbled forecast describes calm to moderate winds and mild temperatures across the North Comal region. It mentions scattered clouds, mild to warm daytime highs, and a chance of light to moderate rainfall, with a note on variable wind directions and a potentially unsettled pattern later in the period.
A garbled Canberra forecast lists mixed measurements and times in unclear terms. It also mentions coupons usable for a week with unnamed items, including a reference to Butter and a vague savings offer. Entities and specifics are largely unreadable due to OCR issues.
The message warns that national financial health depends on every citizen buying Victory Bonds. It explains that taxes and loans must cover war costs, or the government will borrow from banks, risking inflation and hardship if bank credit expands.
Fragmented OCR notes from multiple agencies including Reuters AP and United Press outline a chaotic set of newspaper names and misspelled terms. The text references Canberran and American outlets, with garbled titles like The Times Daily Mall Daily Ecdid and Manchester Ian, yielding no clear story or event to summarize.
A close reading of Canberra's industrial board changes reveals the body dissolving and a shift toward new appointments. The piece discusses arbitration phases, regulatory aims, and calls for territorial residents to fill positions, highlighting concerns about public service equity and judicial capacity.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Prime Minister J Curtin, Lieutenant General J N North, and Air Vice Marshal UJ, with garbled phrases about a ceremony or reception at government offices in mid February, lacking coherent details or dates.
Tokyo radio states French ships part of Australian force in action near the Philippines. Reports mention warship Mevellen in battle and air raid engagements as French vessels confront allied forces.
A Seaman survey notes 220000 in a broad Pacific belt from Wewa to the Solomons. Estimates place 18000 in Dutch New Guinea and many in Ambon and Celebes. Cesare Blamley asserts Australia will participate with Australian forces in the push against Japan.
A report traces the Harvard University Medical School experiments in plasma components under Dr. Coba’s direction. It outlines isolating proteins such as globulins and clotting factors for immunity and surgery, the role of funding from Rockefeller Foundation, and wartime Red Cross interest in separating animal blood fractions for transfusion.
Adelaide discussion centers on keeping 4000 jobs for South Australia’s returning servicemen and women. Lieut. chairman W. Wainwright notes married women may leave industry when husbands return, while many proceed to marry and exit the workforce. The proposal aims to prevent unemployment after the war.
Fragmented OCR text describes discontent in the Blate Parliament with the Referal Government. It notes disregard for needs and interests of colleagues and mentions a conference and calls for more cooperation. Location and dates are unclear.
The Minister for Information announces overseas press attaché appointments in Melbourne and New York. One deputy will act, with seven more attaches to be named later. An offer for Washington is immediate, and a French post may be filled in January after the consul moves from New York.
The Commonwealth reported progress on the Victory Loan drive with 180 towns contributing their subscriber quotas. By today 44 towns advanced, including 34 in New South Wales, 18 in South Australia, and one each in Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, with several in Viet Nam and other regions.
A national regulation to validate decisions of Central India local reference boards faced delays after being disallowed by the High Court. The government spokesman Swan Motally said the equation awaited approval by the Executive Council, leaving the policy in limbo.
A Times correspondent reports alleged German actions at Nemmarndart near Angerapp. Evacuation orders were framed as coerced obedience. Propaganda claims are disputed with indications Australian forces had not yet reached Nem norsdorf.
Reverent crowd attends funeral for Dr Temple Condon. The procession travels from Okt palace to the crypt beneath Cau jHechtiry Cathedral. Hundreds participate in the solemn hours as the city honors the physician in a formal cremation-like rite.
The Berlin High Command reported Canadian armour attacking Dunkirk after heavy artillery. German lines reportedly broke as Allied forces pressed northward from Bruges toward Mertogenbosch, with fierce fighting across multiple sectors and Vermais lines yielding under pressure.
London announces Home Guard to stand down from November 1 as no longer required for active duty. It will remain in reserve and disbanding is avoided. The King, Colonel in Chief, approved honorary rank for officers.
A passenger leapt from a Mettonney train during a derailment scare and landed amid the platform chaos. He scrambled back to the station as the train sped away, narrowly escaping harm.
A London report quotes an American ordnance official asserting that U S weapons are more powerful and accurate, with longer range, capable of forcing a conditional German surrender. He claims American munitions will shorten the war, noting vast Allied stocks and battles in France and Belgium.
Dutch bombers under the RAAF attacked Japanese targets at Flores. They conducted incendiary and demolition runs, sinking barges and damaging ships in the creek mouth. A 40‑foot barge burned. planes returned with patrols and arms.
A fragmentary account discusses the Australian Army operation from Wau starting January 1943 through the capture of Ralngun, detailing positions, combat actions, and the fatigue of eight months in the jungle. It references Gen Binney and military forces, with maps and personal recollections illustrating the campaign’s geography and toll.
Report from Sydney on Monday states the Dutch army is formed in liberated northern Limburg. Thousands volunteer for the national army while many have already joined and received weapons. The force aims to reinforce control as Allied lines advance and assist in deterring hostile elements. Refugees from Germany and other areas are being repatriated or relocated as part of the effort.
An illinois court debate focuses on stabilising coal output and proposed Commonwealth measures. Key figures Holloway and Gr Cutin are cited regarding miners’ pay and production incentives as discussions consider levies and broader government action.
In Melbourne the High Court heard a petition seeking an injunction over a government reshuffle. Key figures debated a secretary appointment and the resignation of Watson, with the Interior and Railways departments involved and ministers under scrutiny.
An official statement describes government resolve to show action in managing war industry. A deliberate plan aims to protect key sectors and curb disruption, while Labour Party supporters fear political overreach and reduced public voice in industry during wartime.
An airman flew 350 miles on a single engine after the other failed as a Tea of a sea voyage followed. The account mentions Malvern Victoria and Pat Boyd aboard a craft in distress, with Beaubglivet and Rauadrom Lenderr cited in the mishap.
A new short wave radio station in Melbourne will be opened by the Principal General Tonator Aabley and Minister for Information Cal Wail. The ceremony was broadcast by an American station, detailing world propaganda and global reach.
German reports say industrialists linked to the Nazi regime faced charges after mass detentions. The Munich newspaper notes efforts to oppose the regime’s war production controls and warns of severe actions against any resistance.
Fragmented OCR note describes a demonstration in Toulouns Ot Sunday and mentions a focalning troupe in France. It references General da auth and a march, with unclear phrases about events in Egypt and emek.
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