14 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
1
Sydney Monday report says Minister for Transport Mr Ward intends to give Opposition Leader Mr Menzies a chance to reopen the debate on Thursday. Ward argues the war situation favours the united nations and urges unity to save workers from sacrifice and reach a quick conclusion.
More than 2,160,000 bales of wool, valued at £46,354,574, were appraised in Australia under the British purchase scheme this season. Tasmanian greasy wool led at 17.20d per lb, with South Australia 12.38d, New South Wales 13.85d, Victoria 14.65d, Queensland 14.35d, and Western Australia 13.42d. Nearly 43,000 bales of sheepskins were appraised, up 3,763 bales from last year.
Allied forces in the Anzio Beachhead area faced severe weather as they fight to save the position. Reports from Algiers suggest the front remains largely unchanged, with attacks slackening yet potentially due to poor conditions. The beachhead spans fourteen miles by eight, with American forces at the southern end and British at the north. Americans repulsed a southwest assault from Cisterna while the British regained minor ground. The beachhead is described as secure despite losses, and authorities say at least one major offensive was thwarted.
The NRM A general secretary Mr H T Johnson says eliminating rail level crossings need not be immediate given costs above £50 million. He urges affirming the principle of safety and phased work, with temporary measures at known dangerous points while wartime limits manpower and development allow. He notes many outback districts can wait until peace and says focus should be on essential crossings first.
Melbourne reports General MacArthur and General Blamey sent congratulatory messages to Lieut General Sir Leslie Morshead on the Huon Peninsula victory in New Guinea. The generals say the campaign’s completion moves toward final defeat of the enemy and strengthens allied land forces in the theater.
Ankara dispatch reports Turkish Premier M. Sarajoglu indicating Turkey is willing and has undertaken to enter the war on the Allied side once requested war materials are delivered.
United Country Party Leader Mr Fadden warned that Prime Minister Curtin must refute Minister Ward's statement on aid to Russia or face an impossible position when he travels to England. The opposition presses for an answer to Ward's remarks in Parliament.
The Repatriation Commission’s 1942-43 annual report shows 1942-43 repatriation expenditure of £26,207,542 with earlier war totals. By June 30, 1943, war pensioners and dependants numbered 226,853, including 26,677 for the present war, while war pensions paid in 1942-43 reached £8,366-96, up £865,085 from 1941-42.
Gene Autry performs two final nights featuring Mexicali Rose and a Corvette act. The program blends classic western tunes with car-themed stage routines, drawing longtime fans and noting nostalgic country crossover appeal.
Melbourne police allege an A M F lieutenant tried to force entry into Captain F L Grose home on Saturday night demanding to see an A W A S member. He faces charges of attempted murder possession of an unregistered pistol and carrying a pistol without a permit.
Soviet forces under Vatutin push southwest from Shepetovka toward Proskurov Tarnopol and Szyaslav, threatening key rail links as German reinforcements move from Odessa. Paris radio cites heavy Russian artillery near Vitebsk while Krivoi Rog and Luga sectors report new actions and railway junction captures as fronts shift.
The note lists upcoming film showings including Moon Is Down Thunder Birds Silver Fleet. The entries suggest a program of multiple titles. No dates or venues are provided.
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