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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1944

Page

2

Referendum Expenditure Attacked in House

In the House yesterday during the debate on the referendum estimate, opponents charged the government with improper use of public funds for a referendum campaign. Accusations claimed no parliamentary authority and demanded scrutiny of 650,000 planned to be spent, with details of pamphlet costs and postwar outreach discussed.

Dupuy Cander Mir. Harrelson Hous of Representatives Wan Harrison Debeetaly Ehle Tony Shuld Gmpartmenta Calwell Tadio Gaswell Australian Constitution League Calvet Boe Lon Stralwella Menslea Moneien CaiWell Thal Menaiowania Gulwell Bryatt Dr. Evatt Jeaye

Canberra capital push promises 500 houses and rapid growth

Mr Ka arin, representing the Minister of the Interior, told the House the government plans to house Canberra workers with 500 homes once materials are ready. He noted a 300 home allocation is already cut for immediate Canberra construction with shelters and staff accommodation planned, emphasizing a federal capital beyond large offices.

Canberra Kaarin REAL Han Abbott Spiel

Duke of Gloucester Personal Staff Update in 1940s

Fragmentary OCR notes list the Duke of Gloucester's staff including Lt Cdr A W T Mobedoon and Capt Leo Brncegindle, with mentions of Brigadier General Schreiber and Harold Alexander. References cover service in France 1940, Australia, Libya, and Victoria. Family ties note the Duke’s cousin Captain Alexander Mamumy and connections to the Countess Chive.

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Question of Furlough and Uniforms at Hospital Board

A Canberra hospital board report discusses common public servants' furlough rights under the act and outlines a plan for hospital staff uniforms and protective clothing. It notes cooking facilities challenges, proposes replacing ovens with modern equipment, and records daily attendance, births, radiological work, and ambulance calls in the reporting month.

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Five Japanese admirals killed in New York rumor

Reports from Friday claim several Japanese admirals were killed in action, with a note that profits for 1963 rose while ordinary dividends remained steady. A RAF pilot, Group Captain Pickard, was killed in action near Bregdin. Empire air training ends in Canada, and military missions to Bulgaria shift. Nobel Prize for Medicine discussed in Stockholm amid outbreak concerns. Sydney reports mines and wharf labor resumption as strikes ease.

New York Sma London Pickard DRG DRA Bax Bene Tor Bregdin Tor Tongel Empire Tawa Thiaday ICA Montreal Tornain Winnipen Calgary Bulgaria Stockholm Alice Alemandor Phair Luherta Hesrottes Sydney Lithgow Valley Peluw Rydney Markeen

American Bombers Raid Kyushu Reported by German News

A fragmentary wartime notice notes a Japanese defense report via German news agencies. It mentions American bombers raid Kyushu and references disruptions and unidentified losses amid blurred wartime messaging.

Kyushu

Toltewine contributions and War Fund drive notes

The item lists Red Cross efforts and war fund activities with acknowledgments of branches, contributors, and civic center events. Mentions Kingston, Minit, Awite Penny, and groups like Wolves! Women's War relief unit, indicating fund appeals and community support during wartime.

Nck Srk Philips Civic Kingston Manutka Stull Vleul Ava Aboenietinium Bae Yy Us

World War I dispatches and Allied reaction in press

A fragmentary summary of European war coverage notes Allied supply issues from Australia and the Middle East. It references Tehran and Iran, Mesopotamian and British forces, and the need to watch Germany closely. The piece discusses occupation, quarantine, and the hope for stability amid ongoing conflict.

Boys' Joy Ride to Melbourne and Back

A chaotic youth escapade unfolds as two boys flee in a stolen wagon, travel from Sydney to Albury then Melbourne while evading capture. Regulators report the incident reached the Chil arena Court where one youth faced a provisional detention order.

Sydney Millinirae Albury Melbourne Chilarena

Eden Monaro Country Party aims to capture seat

A regional party pushes to win Eden Monaro with a new candidate, Mr Faden, and vows to organize support in Queanbeyan. The group stresses early selection and asks voters if their nominee is ready, urging action in the upcoming electoral contest.

Country Party Eden-Monaro Faden Fadan

Increased Pay for British Servicemen

Pay increases announced for British servicemen with special additions for wartime service. Recognition for long service includes extended benefits and new allowances. Separate campaign pay provisions apply to personnel and officers, with years of service determining amounts. The plan starts September 3 and lasts for one year, then adjustments follow.

Britain to Demobilise on Victory in Europe War

London declares demobilisation will begin after Allied victory. No compulsory release from service yet, and the callup of men for fronts will continue. Government outlines minimum eight weeks' leave with pay and allowances and hints at reallocating manpower between civilian jobs as Germany is defeated.

London Touran Damobut Talon Betetva Axia Japan Denvabi ‘Vom Germany Ser

Republicans Report of Attack Warning in Australia Radio

Experts in Washington, D C and Canberra discuss a sworn statement by Broney Graves alleging Sir Owen Dixon warned of a Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor hours before the December 7, 1941 strike. The witness described a dinner on December 7, 1943, where Dixon reportedly spoke of an imminent alert and U S preparations.

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Parliament Adjourns After 32 Hour Sitting

The House of Representatives adjourned after a 32 hour sitting that stretched into the night. Except for public works, all provisions were agreed, two appropriation bills passed, and Parliament prepared for resumed debate on Tuesday with Prime Minister Curtin expected to be present.

Curtin Hume

Prime Minister Curtin Sprains Ankle in Parliament Fall

The Prime Minister Curtin slipped in a parliament corridor yesterday and sprained an ankle. He was leaving the chamber when stepping into a small depression. he fell, but doctors found no fracture though he appeared shocked. He has a history of a ten year old tennis injury and is being attended by his aide.

Curtin Dinos Curlin Ghock

Family's Sacrifices in War Reflect Loss and Hope

A Horngvnie family in Wintoria endures wartime loss with seven sons serving, three killed in action and others recalled to service. Mr Ryan e Nader seeks army release for the surviving relatives amid ongoing hardship and appeals for aid to support a bereaved household.

Horngvnie Wintoria Mr Ryan E Nader Mewi Tm Forde Tn Hayes Tuas Frederick Slewnet Olay Icaar Borde Bydney Midi East New Guinea New Guinea, Thin Bry'e Lita Ding Pobargo

No Big Increase in Dairy Output Debate

The article reports on a government debate over dairy production and manpower in the Army sector. Key figures and quotes discuss discharge policies, labor demands, and the impact on industry output, noting 18 percent of total summer employment in dairy-related work and concerns about workforce sufficiency.

Ane Jake Yorneauld Uhr Fenlaliver Ivadverst Australia Hugh Wintorta West

Hospital Services Debate at LCT Board Meeting

A deputation from the LCT Programme and Welfare Council discussed improved hospital services. The board heard calls for urgent pathology and dental screenings and emphasized better public access to expert care, noting current patient routing could be optimized. The meeting touched on service expansion and the impact on local health outcomes.

Tm Lct Hospital Board Yanterday Ernoon LCT Progrrae and Welfare Council Bard Dlacume Bot Health Sen Nott Buiiney Chun

Sheep and Wool Training Exams at Canberra College

Training results from the Sheep and Wool Training Exams show Canberra College students excelling in the Year 1 Past examinations. Names include John Povey, Brive Moun, Hugh Charles Fatty Oy Drie Chapman, and others, with notable placings and multiple entrants from Canberra schools.

Studvory Canteris Techatat College Ueration Gertion Teu Rani Shen BAW Techlal Hon Yeur Pask McHant John Povey Canberra Brive Moun Hugh Charles Fatty Oy Drie Chapman Pruanes Frederick Afinere

RMAF to Assist Faire-spotting Cooperation

Fragmentary report describes RMAF collaboration on railway property issues and boundary concerns. Mentions chief secretary and planning for summer, with emphasis on cooperation and preparations. Entities include government departments and unspecified locations.

RMAF

Gosford Gardeners Seek Compensation in Cabage Trade Row

A Gosford group of gardeners seeks compensation amid a dispute over cabbages moved into a market. The Communweadtts with De te ea fm Innd-tenise vegetible abet claim growers were traded to grow cabbages of inapcomported holone. The protest centers on alleged agreements and compensation for losses.

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