Squatters Besieged in Fountain Court Flats London
In London eight-storey Fountain Court flats at Buckingham Palace Road and Pimlico Road, requisitioned by the Ministry of Works, are occupied by seven women and one man. Guards seal offices and windows. sympathetic crowds bring food through a fanlight as the siege persists. The occupiers say they will stay until action is taken.
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Squatters clash as troops move on flats in Westminster
Wartime style scenes unfold as squatters flood Fountain Court and surrounding flats in Westminster. Police and ministry officials clash with residents while troops reinforce and plans to halt occupations are discussed. housing shortages and emergency measures prompt swift government action.
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Wes. Henderson
Westminster
Bill Carratt
Japanese Seamen Strike Halts 65 Ships and 630 Vessels
The Japanese Seamen's Union ordered a strike involving about 34,000 members, affecting 68 port stops as seamen walked off 65 ships at Yokohama and tied up 630 vessels at Wakayama. Port workers and coastal shipping unions vow sympathy action.
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Japanese Seamen's Union
Kyodo
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Port Workers’ Union
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Oral Lectures From Australia Resented by Ukraine
Australia backed by anti Soviet voices at Paris peace talks. Manuilsky accuses a nerve war against the Soviet, Greece plebiscite noted, Greece and Ukraine clash over charges. Greek delegate Denies, council adjourns without vote until tomorrow.
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Australia
M. Dentirarith
Producers urged aid and marketing reforms at fruit and vegetable conference
At Brisbane on September 11 1943 the Commonwealth Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries debated producer controlled boards noting they should not be condemned. They urged state and federal governments to assist voluntary organizations and remove price ceilings on bananas pineapples and onions to stimulate production while highlighting heavy losses from maladministration of the Australian Apple and Pear Marketing Board.
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Brisbane
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Vats
V. Jesser
J J Mason
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Australian selectors decide air travel limit for team members
The Australian Board of Control limits air travel to three players per trip for a cricket team, with exceptions for tests or other matches. The policy follows MCC practice, aiming to ensure safety. Queensland and Western Australia discuss Sheffield Shield touring plans and match arrangements while selectors plan team composition and travel.
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Australian Board of Control
Hall
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Mayers
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Queemaland Cricket Association
Dwyer
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Ryder
Victoria
D. Bradman
South Australia
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Australa Associauica
Baplsn
Arabs Oppose Jewish Independent Political Status
At a London Palestine conference Faris al Khouri of Syria argued Arabs favor economic cooperation with Britain but reject any recognition of a dependent political status for Jews. He said Palestine bears a world burden and criticized Zionist terrorism while warning Arabs may resort to defense if violence continues.
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Faris al- Khouri
Syria
C. R. Attlee
Palestine
Jews Demand Partition for Talks on Palestine
Dr Nahum Celdmar, Wash ington representative of the United States, told the Press Association Jews insist on partition as a basis for discussion with Britain while pledging readiness to join a conference if partition is accepted. He warned 500,000 to 600,000 Jews could leave Europe, with most seeking Palestine. Arab leaders express limit of concessions amid Zionist tensions.
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Press Association
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Palestine
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UNO
Soviet British trade talks yield postwar supply agreement
London reports an agreement between the Board of Trade and the Soviet trade delegation on outstanding issues. The deal covers large quantities of British manufactured civilian goods, timber transfers, and a framework to resume Brival-Russian trade after wartime supply contracts. Officials note a £41 million postwar balance from a £140 million IDM contract may apply to Russia.
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London
Board of Trade
Britain
United Kingdom
France and Spain Ratify Pact After Controversy
A perplexing, truncated wire item notes France and Spain and a pact related to Rat Comentagos and governance, with unclear details due to damaged text. The brief hints at international talks or agreement under political scrutiny. Further readable context missing limits precise summary.
Co operatives Aid Bill Expands Global Reach and Powers
Brisbane report details parliament's push to empower cooperative societies across 44 countries and 14k million in catering. The bill would let societies own land, produce goods, and manage transport while protecting existing cooperatives. Six months for registration. aims to broaden distribution, housing, and production through cooperative ownership and financing.
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Brisbane
D. A. Gledoon
Ube
Wall Street Stock Slide Triggers Wide Market Loss
Massive selling in New York stocks on September 10 drives 2.3 million shares traded, wiping out about 9.0 billion dollars and marking steep declines across Industrials and Railroads. Analysts cite fears of shrinking industrial earnings, rising costs, and investor insecurity as catalysts for the volatile day.
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A.A.P
JMC
Syd SS
Market tones mix as New York jitters loom and British buyers weigh
A London Associated Press report notes a firmer Stock Exchange tone in the afternoon after earlier weakness. It cites doubts on American industry prospects amid labour troubles and price-control frictions, warning that Wall Street could signal a moderate downturn while Britain stays cautious about its own outlook.
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SAAP
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Britain
Isis
Rush for Turnips Beate Wellington Mystery
In Wellington a security breach at an inner compound is reported with Emods and others involved. A guard notes a distorted face, two days earlier another inmate was attacked, and injuries required twelve stitches. A inquiry led to Emod being charged with attempted murder and handed to civil police.
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Australia
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Iemy
F OM White
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Slaeburn
Trial of Croat rebels opens amid war crimes claims
Zagreb trial proceeds with Croat defendants accused of collaboration and atrocities. Officials report a tense opening as investigators outline charges including war crimes and collaboration with occupying forces. A security demonstration accompanies the session. several individuals are named as political figures and suspected collaborators.
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MawaaL Fealian Migrants See a See
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