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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
2
A funeral service is announced for Sir Therow Grah in Canberra General Hospital. The event will honor the late individual with a private attendance and a memorial at Hut TerEottan. Attendees are urged to respect the bereaved family and observe the solemn arrangements.
Six Norme Hie named Town Clerk of Bairennly Municipal Coupe amid local government history concerns. Two mines idle due to mechanical failure. Timber mills closed as Amber Raye slows supply. wharf labourers strike protesting shift in work. Police disclose dangerous leprosy association rumors. P.O.W. gifts in Japan noted. budget withholdings and parliament debates reported. Queensland surplus and wheat industry downturn featured in regional briefs.
A fragment recalls UN relief plans with General Lehmann stating the required amount. It mentions an administrative budget of 1,540,000 deflate and references Loe Axia and Bale de Preolircen within the organization. The text is incomplete but notes the meeting and funding figures.
A historical notice reports opposition to a VD examination directive issued by a committee. It notes involvement of officials including Dr Hewitt and director Gaara Putt, and references a public session on Thursday regarding the proposed examination for oats.
In a Friday debate on the Budget, the Treasurer laments the bitter mood left in Australia after the depression. The speech recalls hardship, criticizes government delays, and warns against future repeats. It stresses learning from past mistakes and protecting people from future economic crises.
The Acting Governor General, Winston agany, met Captain Ka. Bruce at Parliament House in Onaterere yesterday. The pair discussed Commonwealth matters during a luncheon hosted by Water Com.
A muster parade will be held at the Technical College Kingston on Sunday. The event will include induction of new cadets and displays by 13 Squadron. Canberra will be mentioned with a note on a forthcoming visit to EAA.
Fragmentary parliamentary transcript shows Prime Minister Curtin denying knowledge of a misleading government information claim. He asserts no erroneous details were given about a station sale, citing a May 17 1949 agreement with the Central Melbourne Ministry and Mr P Richardson as the sole relevant contract. Opposition leader questions transfer terms and government accuracy.
In a cleaving report a referendum writ was returned amid snags in the electoral process. The text notes approximately four percent of Avmiraltay sloclora died and 54 percent voiced support for a proposed constitutional amendment. Acting Governor General Turner announces ongoing issues in the Comigian cult dispute and references a service vote with declining turnout and disputed figures.
The Australian government considers creating a national Educational Films Board to oversee distribution and promotion. A four to five day conference reviewed duties including importation, education, rehabilitation, social development, migration, and international understanding with a centralized plan for regional distribution and a Commonwealth Library as central storage.
Article outlines Canberra expansion as a global influence, proposing more Australian representation abroad, broader domestic access for parliament members, and a Canberra university complex with international and wartime study roles. It discusses the Commonwealth Parliament, foreign language teaching, and closer ties with international delegates and courts.
Report of wartime food supply talks in London with officials from Australia and Britain. Ministers discuss maximizing grain, meat, and butter shipments, noting constraints and calls for intensified delivery to Britain despite political pressure and budget tensions.
A Labour voice calls for a sweeping reform of Commonwealth public service pay and structure. He urges a drastic upgrade of remuneration for wartime and permanent civil servants, more transparent reviews, and stronger action by the Public Service Board to attract skilled personnel and address unequal pay in private and public sectors. He stresses the need to avoid demoralization and to align wages with critical wartime and postwar duties.
Reports describe Filipino reception of bombing raids with enthusiasm among airmen and civilians. Messages from commanders and pilots show strong morale as operations continue, despite ongoing dangers.
A report urges the Australian Capital Territory to study a subterranean water supply. The executive is advised to seek expert input, with officials weighing feasibility and costs against potential public benefits. Supporters call for a comprehensive survey and formal review by the department.
Fragments discuss views on affiliation with war effort and political ties. Mentions executive inquiry and constitutional limits, with names and places only partially readable. Summary preserves unclear OCR content while highlighting debates on conformity and governance.
Admiral of Fleet Brisbane SUSMANE and Reyer arrived in Brisbane with Lady Kayes and were en route to Sydney and Canberra for talks with the Commonwealth Government. Lond Kegan noted preparations for Australia to sell the pole and discuss amphibious operations amid war plans and goodwill messaging.
Government figures propose a limited supply program for women to produce smoking aids and improve aged care efficiency. The Supply Minister Beale says the question will be referred to the Cam Lam En committee, with Senator Keane contributing to the discussion.
Fight Lieut. Eon Munro, 30, of Prymbic, dies testing a plane near Sydney. He was son of WB Htould, Deputy Director of War O wanfeather of Industry. He was to assist American Silver Mal for cooperation work in East and Hunananda campaigns. Widow and children noted.
Fragmented OCR notes outline a debated plan for disposing surplus war stocks. References mention unemployment concerns and potential employment opportunities, a national machinery for disposal, and a large figure of 900 million dollars of war property under state control. The text is garbled with many misspellings.
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