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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
1
Melbourne broadcast quotes Acting Prime Minister Forde stating the invasions signal the beginning of the end for Germany and bring nearer Japan's final retribution. The latest invasion news for today could not be obtained in time for publication.
Melbourne report states Minister for Transport Mr Ward urged Cabinet to place all intra state travel by land sea or air under his department. He claimed to curb existing priority regimes and suggested wives of Senators receive a No 3 priority for one Canberra journey per session alongside official function visits.
A special matinee on King's Birthday at Macquarie Theatre features a gay musical Sky's the Limit and the mystery Falcon in Danger. The Macquarie is described as cosy and warm for matinees.
By 31 December last Australia had supplied 247 822 tons of food for the USS Forces in addition 52 060 000 dozen eggs and millions of gallons of fresh milk had been supplied.
Australian troops in New Guinea show malaria deaths not exceeding one in 3000, the lowest rate in military history. Acting Army Minister Mr. Frier released figures, praising service medical experts for tackling malaria who could have been a deadly jungle foe if left unchecked.
Between America's entry into World War II on December 7, 1941 and May this year the Army Air Forces destroyed 20,174 enemy craft at the cost of 6,154 aircraft.
The Rev R. C. Lawton announces a united intercessory service in the Church of England tonight at 7 30 for the nation in Europe. All are welcome. The Ministers Fraternal urges prayer for the commanders and fearless men of all services in this campaign of liberation.
Mr. Forde compared the Allied invasion of Europe to Dunkirk in reverse, reflecting on the Allied assault and noting local air force members in the RAF may have contributed to the campaign.
A Wellington review notes Macquarie Shire backing a district produce canning venture, urging expert discussion before a Sydney trip. It argues dehydration lags behind canning for permanency, jobs, and market stability, and urges immediate government backing to secure a dehydration plant for New South Wales.
Editorial advocates a national revival through prayer and unity as Britain fights total war. It proposes establishing a Commonwealth plant for dehydration and canning of vegetables like fruit asparagus and peas, locating it to Wellington with district endorsement. The piece urges Shire council support and community investment to back Cowperate style aims and local canning expertise.
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