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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
4
Fragments recall a court filing by Jauck Brathan Warde of 7 Se Batt ALP and Milan Tar on Foplarriber MM. 1KR Aned 18 peep 8. Mentions Captains Westy and Wade in Bain memory of Sank Wade Ritchet in Tih inn.
Allied air forces unleashed a large scale bombing on Germany with Flying Fortresses and Liberators targeting factory districts and rail yards near Munich and Frankfurt. The raid caused widespread fires and damaged several key facilities while fighters patrolled the night sky and repelled some enemy defenses.
The Tasmanian project at Butler's Gorge is set to commence in October under the Allied Works Council. Minister for the Interior Collings announced in the Senate the capital expenditure and project scope, with about 480 laborers to be employed for the construction phase.
London dispatch reports military promotions and reshuffles among German See Merino and Omar Hired emphasizing temporary and permanent ranks, with notes on Dover garrison and General staff movements amid ongoing war measures.
A public meeting at Trades Hall last night formed a provisional committee for a Canberra cooperative society. Key figures included Mr BAL Rendon president of Trades and Latour Council, with speakers from the Can Terra Fraca and Labour Clamell outlining aims and funding plans. The group elected provisional chairman Miss JF Muir and selected committee members as groundwork for a cooperative to manage local assets and services. A public meeting is scheduled for Amalie Rehool on Tuesday to hear Mr D Matal outline operations.
Cabinet debate on granting representation to Canberra area supporters argue for early inclusion in the House of Representatives. Followers warn delay risks widening gaps in the territorial electorate as population grows, with prospects tied to postwar redistribution and larger parliamentary expansion plans.
London amid ongoing enemy air raids sees thousands of evacuees rushing back. Government notes about 120,000 or more have left areas facing danger, while 2,021 are injured or detained in hospital. Large numbers of workers and volunteers mobilize to reinforce shelters and support services at key stations like Euston.
The article reports dairy farmers along the South Coast reducing production and selling out due to restrictions and shortages. It notes farmers advertising timing and facing pressure from military releases affecting dairy farming and prices. Community leaders consider how many cattle to release due to Army needs.
The obituary notes the death of the former Bishop London at age 0 years. He served as Precentor of St. Savine on Durettaire Ha and lived in Piao al Kagan, near Wagus.
A wartime inquiry into a secret war cabinet document reveals friction over publishing a report by Sir William Webb. Key figures Abbott, Curtin, and Williams Webb are cited as arguments over censorship, security, and parliamentary oversight.
Australian government aims to keep aircraft factories running to support self sufficiency in war and postwar industry. Minister Cameron argues production will deter reliance on imports and bolster national defense. He predicts the sector will endure beyond the present conflict despite global tensions.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses parliamentary wartime conduct, government powers, and labor council control. Mentions Labour regime, munitions, manpower economy, and an inquiry into duties of men at headquarters in Australia. Contains many garbled phrases and nonsensical sentences.
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