Brigadier Mallaby Murdered by Indonesians
Brigadier Mallaby was killed while meeting Indonesian extremist leaders about enforcing the cease fire. Dr. Soekarno was ordered to appear at General Christison's HQ as a warning was issued that those responsible for attacks on British forces would face full Allied force. Christison vowed to crush rebels and maintain law and order with all military power.
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Batavia
A.A.P
Mallaby
Dr. Soekarno
General Christison
Ray Bourbaye
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Dr. Hatta
Soerabaya
Statement by General Christison on Mallaby murder in Java
The Associated Press dispatch quotes General Christison saying Mallaby was killed during discharge of a peace task in Soerabaya. He notes arms, armoured cars, and tanks surrendered by the Dutch, with Indonesian extremists violating truces, and warns Indonesians to cooperate or face force as Hawthorne enforces order.
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Associated Press
Mallaby
Christison
Cinijer
Patterson
Hailer
General's Broadcast Warns Indonesians Over Sourabaya Violence
Batavia reports a radio warning from the Assoni stating that armed Indonesians in Sourabaya killed Brigadier Mal Christison and attacked Japanese forces. The message declares those responsible must surrender or be crushed with full air and land power, as authorities extend military actions.
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Batavia
Assoniated Press
Sourabayase
Mal| Christison
Hino
Motaramad
Sati
Mohammad Matta
Malleny
Gore
Uncertain ceasefire accord between Hawthorne and Soekarno at Sour eabesa
AP report details an unusual entente allocating separate areas and joint control in Sour eabesa after a meeting in Batavia. Provisions include ceasefire, a mixed British Indonesians bureau, armed and matériel returns, free road movement, law duties split by sector, officers from Indonesians, and a Batavia arbiter for disputes, with ongoing tensions as of evening.
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Batavia
Associated Press
Soureabesa
Soekarne
General Hawthorne
Somrmbaya
Hawthorne
Boekorno
R.a.p.wl
R.a.pw
Dr. Soekarno
Post-War Defence Policy To Be Set By Full Cabinet
The post war defence plan will be decided by the full Cabinet with War Cabinet input. Defence officials have drafted tentative administration plans. The War Cabinet meets in Melbourne on November 12 and the full Cabinet gathers in Canberra on November 24 and December 17. Emphasis is on a strong Australian defence force with early cost estimates around £60 million.
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War Cabinet
Defence Committee
Defence Administration
Melbourne
Canberra
Australians praised for brave display in Lahore test
Hassett says the Australian team enjoyed their five day Lahore visit and looked forward to more fixtures in India. Despite handicaps the tourists fought hard to restrict Northern Zone, with notable bowling by Pepper and strong batting by Ramprakash and others.
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Delhi
Hassett
Reuter
Ady
Pepe Per
Apa
Lmtiar Ahmed
Munilal
Sismey
Pettiford
Mahomedna Zar
Pepper
Mohamed Beced
Miller
Rai Singh
Abdul Hatees
E Pepper
Ettiford
Ramprakash
Manaood Show
Imtiaz Viseet’ Penver
Danish Elections Mark First Parliament Vote Since Liberation
Danish electors cast votes in the first Lower House election since liberation. Seven parties fielded candidates in Ul constituencies as 148 seats remained to be filled across the kingdom.
Wage and price policy amid postwar reconversion
Washington reports on inflation risks and wage pressures as the U S stabilizes from war. Officials warn against high prices and wage cuts, urging Congress to act on unemployment insurance and maintain price stability to avoid broad unemployment and deflation while industry adjusts to peacetime conditions.
Deliverance Honored as War Service Resolved in Parliament
London October 30 Prime Minister Attlee moved a resolution of thanks to the services praising every service member and noting pride in their deliverance. Churchill seconded regretting missing war leaders names while Ekower was mentioned. Lords and Opposition leaders spoke on liberty, victory, and continuing duty after June 1940 to June 1944.
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London
C RR Attlee
House of Commons
Churchill
Ekower
Dominions
Lord Addison
House of Lords
Aomer
Viscount Cranborne
War Department proposes single chain for armed forces
The War Department proposed Congress establish a unified chain of command for all armed services. The plan would ensure no single branch dominates military policy and management, centralizing authority under a single directing framework.
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Washington
War Na Department
Congress
Australia expands role in international affairs praised
London dispatch reports the UN Jory Commission draft on Australia's delegation. Early reactions say the Australian effort fulfilled hopes, shaping key decisions and boosting Australia's reputation in international affairs.
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Australia
London
A.A.P
United Nations’ Jory Commission
Australia pushes for trustee system at UN framing
Australian delegates press for a trustee system under the UN Charter, winning key items on the Security Council agenda and interim governance. They back a selective transfer of League assets, argue for a U.S. headquarters, and advocate immediate measures to advance global governance while maintaining Charter principles.
Far East Commission Meets in Washington
The Far East Commission held its first meeting in Washington with delegates from the United States Britain China France Canada India and Australia. Secretary Byrnes described the commission as an experimental body while dissensions surfaced over terms of reference and small nations influence. Dr Evatt warned against domination by large powers and urged full information sharing before any powers curb the commission. The adjournment paused further terms of reference review as rival views on Japan complicated discussions. Australia’s envoy pressed for a real policy guiding the Pacific’s future and urged shared responsibility.
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Hulter
Christison
Wetherlands
Canade
Britain
America
Australia
League of Nations
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Australis
UNO
Lea Ue
Washington
A.A.P
Mys
Eastern Advisory Commission
J. F. Byrnes
L. McCloy
China
Wei Tao Ming
Canada
Laster Pearson
France
M. P EE
J F Byrnes
Evatt
Moscow
Japan
A Ae
United States
Lander-in-Chief
Pacific
Fate of Prisoners in 1048 Mass Removals
A brief report notes Japanese actions early in 1048, detailing transfers and high death counts. It suggests that the resulting survivor number will be very small and mentions inquiries and an official estimate by Mr. Lawson, citing about 39,000 units as of October 29.
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Lawson
Reparations Talks Open in Paris November 9
Preliminary talks on German reparations have commenced in Paris with delegates Sir David Waley, Mr. James Angell, and M. Jaques Ruf representing Britain, the United States, and France. The conference of powers that fought Germany will begin November 9 to discuss recovery from western Germany.
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Paris
Aa.p
David Waley
James Angell
M. Jaques Ruf
Germany
Australia may advance atomic energy with Britain
October 31 in Canberra the Australian Government said co operation with Britain on rocket and atomic energy will not block any Australian development if decided desirable after talks. There was no proposal for such development. Mr. J J Dedman said there is no need for a Commonwealth Institute of Physics to monitor atomic research as the current system for scientific encouragement is functioning well.
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Herbert Morrison
House of Commons
Organisation of International Peace
Howse
United States
Britain
Morrison Editaheek
Canberra
Australia
J.J. Dedman
Commonwealth Institute of Physics
Melbourne
Intent to Murder Sydney Case Listed for Hearing
October proceedings note Mrs. Elizabeth S Smart, age 40, was committed at Sydney in a case described as an intent to murder. The brief statement records the formal action leading to further legal steps.
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Sydney
Elizabeth S. Smart
New Venezuelan Government Receives U S Recognition
Washington reports the United States has extended full recognition to the Bolivn court government of Venezuela after consultations with other American Republics. Secretary of State J. F. ee announced the move on October 3.
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Washington
A.A.P
J. F.ee
United Tes
Sbolancourt
Venezuela
Britains Food Supply Cut in Non Milk Ratios
A report notes a reduction in non milk liquid ratios from two pints per two weeks to two pints, affecting beverage allocations and household limits. Officials indicate adjustments aim to stabilize shortages while preserving essential provisions for families.
United States Likely to Hold on Tariff Concessions
US and Britain near full agreement on commercial policy except empire trade arrangements. They plan to form an international trade organization in 1946 to curb abuses, with Britain eliminating the dollar pool and pressuring bloc sterling reductions. Vice President Wallace chaired talks urging alignment of aims and tariff settlements.
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United States
Britain
Mr Wallace
America
Coal Royalties Transfer Grants Recipients Named
October 30 report from London states that among 13 481 claimants for government compensation to transfer coal royalties the recipients were the Commissioners and ...
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London
If Statesmen Fail Vested Conference Calls Deadlock
Fragmentary text hints at a call for a higher authority when a statesmen conference fails to reach a decision. The passage suggests a formal meeting to resolve impasse and implies an appeal to a superior body if talks collapse.
Smashing Opium Traffic Targeted by Allies
Tokyo date October 30 reports an AP dispatch stating Arthur’s orders to wipe out the opium traffic that makes up about 90 percent of global illicit trade. Authorities have seized valuables tied to smuggling and allied actions are expanding efforts to curb the trade.
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TOKIO
Associated Associated Press
Arthur
Shoe rationing ends tonight in U S Washington
The Office of Price Administration announces end of shoe rationing at midnight tonight due to greatly increased production after VJ Day. The move reflects postwar supply improvements and government action in Washington.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Japanese to marooned on island near Singapore
The Japanese select an uninhabited Tem bang island near Singapore as exile for over 120,000 soldiers and sailors. They will endure about two years of isolation, building shelters and cultivating land until repatriation.
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Singapore
Tembang
Bapa
Coe
Tedheng Wat
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