Wild gun fight in Sydney ends with Martini capture
In a two hour gun battle at Taronga Park Zoo and North Sydney Antonio Martini, the escapee from the Appeal Court cells, was seized after exchanges with police. Two brothers Edward and Joyce Garland joined the fray. Martini and Edward Garland faced North Sydney court on charges of wounding Detective-Sergeant Hargraves with intent to murder. Bail denied. Police used submachine guns rifles and tear gas.
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Sydney
Antonio Martini
Appeal Court
Martini
Edward Garland
Joyce John Garland
North Sydney Court
Hargraves
Taronga Park Zoo
North Sydney
Bullet Storm Hits Sydney Man In Home Raid
A gun battle erupts at a Walbetoetrert North Sydney residence as a man named Martini and two accomplices open fire on police. A machine gun bullet grazes Martini and shatters windows, while a second assailant wounds a coat and overgarments. Detectives return fire, pursue the gunmen through streets and into a zoo area before forcing a surrender at a residence on Arthure Street. Police later capture a suspect after a chaotic chase and exchange of shots, with details centering on the dramatic confrontation and the zoo’s involvement.
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Rereee
Walbetoetrert
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Languutie
Moore
Boo Eerste
Deveetaye Sergeamn Myeh
Taronga
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Leary
RWS
Hareraverhibit
Wrewley
Marino
Mes
Ari
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Arthure
Te Mer
Mrr
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Tin Sivereout
Bea Erligrre
Nisshes
Tan Ap
Gasped in Sydney flat exlains death note found
Partridge, an Irish immigrant, was found dead in a Sydney flat after a gas flooding incident. A note warned of death and the cat being cared for, a door was sealed, and two revolvers were reported stolen. Police allege additional notes and a firearm belt indicate planned actions. Partridge had recently observed the daily grind of work from 9 to midnight, and a friend alerted authorities after door alarms failed to trigger.
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Macioi
Martini
North Sydney
MI T
British papers raise pages as print ration eases
London reports a new print allocation allowing papers to publish six to twelve pages weekly. The Times will run ten pages daily and twelve pages occasionally, while Daily Telegraph will publish two eight page issues and four six page issues weekly. Increased space funds more sports features, women sections, and new cartoons.
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Perms
the Times
Elearaph
Clemency Appeal Shocks Tokyo In Philippine Plot Twist
September 29 Paris reported Senor Roxas urged Chiang Kai-shek for clemency for Lieutenant-Colonel Timbo who saved the president but faced execution orders. Timbo reportedly risked his life to plead for Roxas, while Chiang signaled no decision, marking an unprecedented mercy request in wartime diplomacy.
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Philippines
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Chiang Kai-shet
Nowmbiko Timbo
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Jimbo
Roxas
Rosas
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Eve
Natured Nazi Prisoners In Australia Not To Be Interned
In Canberra on September 25 the Minister of Immigration said enemy prisoners of war interned in Australia will not be allowed to remain to become naturalized without ministerial approval. He called reports that Nazis would stay and apply for naturalization entirely misleading.
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Enigraos
Australia
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Marshel Stalin
Washington
Byrnes
Herriman
Senate
Ceptance
Loudon Io
Prices Branch Warns Irresponsible Traders In Clothing Trades
The Prices Commission warns that some traders bypass the law by manipulating supplies and charging excess prices. Officials say these practices disrupt the industry, distorting supply and pushing up the cost of essential goods like meat, dairy, and other staples.
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Canberra
Prices Commission
FAKED COSTS AND RECORDS IN PRICE INVESTIGATION
Investigations reveal traders overcharged and kept records of costs. The Prices Camp targets discipline in clothing and textiles to ensure reasonable prices and avoid further controls, with an intensive price drive for weeks and ongoing protection for the public through fixed garment prices.
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I Man i
Mecarny
Chamber of Manufacturers
Tt Wan
German East Frontier Front Social Turmoil Reported
A London dispatch reports Molotov insisting the eastern frontier must hold the line, while party dissension and frontier divisions ripple through the region. The piece notes Moscow steering events and the political tension surrounding the frontier status and security posture.
Pacific policy debate on Pacific islands future
New York Times correspondent says no unified US policy on postwar Pacific islands from Japan. Proposals float: UN trusteeship with US as sole trustee, partial UN authority over key bases, or multiple theaters with MacArthur commanding the western area and Admiral Towers overseeing the rest.
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A.A
New York Times
Hanson Baldwin
Pacific
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Say
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Carolines
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Marianas
State Department
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Ahipe
USA
Omer
Alan
General MacArthur
Admiral Towers
British Hangman to Teach Austrians in London
In London on September 13 AAP reports Bellaie's hangmen and Rubert Phere attempt to revive a Nazi body called Lepeneraum. The move is linked to Devious methods to extricate the party from a difficult situation and to frontiers politics amid tense European pre election rhetoric led by Byrnes and Molotov.
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London
Bellaie
Byrnes
Ted Fe
M. Molotov
Harriman Chosen to Replace Wallace as Commerce Head
Washington dispatch reports President Truman intends to nominate W. Averell Harriman to the U S Commerce portfolio, replacing Mr Wallace. Harriman praised for business acumen and diplomatic experience, with Washington predicting Senate confirmation and broad capability to steer domestic and foreign affairs.
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Washington
Truman
W. A. Marriman
Bartiman
New York Times
West Coast Maritime Strike Ends as Officers Ultimatum Lifted
Francisco September 7 West Coast maritime workers resume duties after AFL leaders announce a possible settlement on armature clearance permits. Captain H F May says members may walk out again on September 3 if new wages contract fails.
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West Coast
Port strike ends as unions vote to end walkout
September 23 news from toXEN reports the nation’s ports reopening after unions vote to end the walkout. The Labour Department acts to avert a fresh stoppage by appointing a mediator in the West Coast storemen dispute and the engineers wage rise demand.
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Toxen
Tork
Tus Rnight
Uewup
Federal Department of Labour
Global communications disruption reported amid auroral interference
A world wide outage in communications was attributed to solar activity over the last 48 hours. Officials denied TransAtlantic service suspensions while a Telegraph Office manager blamed auroral displays for damaging east west lines and halting long distance traffic.
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Naaerh Conteapondeet
Wesa
Sunapate
Dany
Radio Transnit
Ible
B.o.ac
Itr
Moore
Auckland
Newa
Calcutta Squatters Occupy Tramway Office House
In Calcutta on September 3, squatters occupied an unoccupied part of a tramway office house. Among about 1000 tramway workers, many houses were destroyed or abandoned due to danger during the riots, with the tramway office building among the affected sites.
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Calcutta
Hare
Overal
Teyere
Telecommunication Commission announcement in Australia
The Communications Commission in Australia announced a figure of £2000 to £200 when the 34 was presented by chairman Mr J Malone Stevens.
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Commenision
Australia
Talsey
J Malone Stevens
Romania's Appeal Against US War Damage Proposal
The report notes Romania challenging a United States plan for compensation to UN property owners for wartime damages. It cites M Maurer on total Romanian losses, UN nationals property, and government measures to reconstruct plants, plus Romania's payments for maintaining the Russian Romanian Army. It mentions a draft treaty clause limiting Romania's liability and transfers of German assets to Russia.
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Rumania
United States
United
Trimaterial
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Gamare
Cquvet
Transylvani
Hungary
Risnie
Russia
Central Council For
Germany
Holland
Floating Mine Threat Near Townsville Draws Fishermen Alarm
Fishermen around Townsville report numerous mines drifting from moorings and scattered near the Barrier Reef and Passage region about 40 miles west. Eight mines are said to be in the open near Hopdnaen and Keeper Reef, with two more northeast of Keeper and out of Halix. one mine was towed and remains a danger to approaching vessels.
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Despea
Barrier Reef
Tie Passage
Tower
Lopkinson Ree
Magnetic Passage
Keeper
Finale Near At Allied War Crimes Trial At Nuremberg
Allied war crimes trial nears verdict as Hermann Goering faces the gallows and a likely death sentence. Family visits resumed after nearly a year, with poignant scenes but little public sympathy as memories of Buchenwald and Jasenovac linger in postwar Germany. A small note says 22 of 28 German workers requested the same facilities as the Allied reporters.
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Nuremberg
Jalsen
Buchenwald
Germany
Sweden Sweden and World War II Politics and Propaganda
The piece reviews reactions to Nazi crimes and Hitler's denials, noting Soviet and Western commentary. It discusses Sweden's neutral stance, its large efficient army among small powers, and the political balance in Parliament with Labour, Communists, Farmers, Conservatives, and other groups. It also covers Sweden's UN hopes and Scandinavian regional policy amid Soviet influence.
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Europe
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Amon
Ewedan
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Berald Thie
Troubled Troop Feed and Frontier Tensions Reported
A garbled dispatch from an unnamed front lines scene notes general disarray after a fortnight desertion and references a Belgian resistance figure tied to Catholic orders. The report mentions service personnel returning home and a stalled leadership transition amid ongoing conflict.
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O.evans Peleten
Belgan
Saakr
Mercesda
Eanes & Eases
Bernborough Visit Discussed In Racing Circles
A New York based racing correspondent reports racing circles view Bernborough as a strong American interest. Attendees including Cornel Lewis Lande and Albert Edern travel to discuss prospects with American breeders. They aim to induce American interest and set terms for Bernborough's potential sale, with weight and pace considerations noted for cross Atlantic promotion.
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United States
Corsnel
Lewis Lande
Aunstalla
Sad
Albert Edern
Meibeuren
Calia Biases
Remane
Aurelia
Barnborough
Bernborough
Lewis
Mayer
Amerikss
Telegraph correspondent reports Tehran unrest and troop redeployments
London dispatch notes government reinforcements moving to Shiraz and Isfahan amid urban unrest scenes around Ganaveh. Describes a fragile control situation as factions threaten further actions and near-term stability remains uncertain.
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London
Cortrapen
Tehran
Shiraz
Isfahan
Urbesenen
Sabena Crash Reported Survivors and Rescue Efforts
Report indicates all aboard survived the Sabena flight as rescuers and helicopters reach the wreck. The chaotic scene near Saber rae churches sees aid workers and officials confirming survivors and beginning recovery operations despite confusion in initial reports.
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Aary Gander
Septomer
Foye
1Bih
Sant aUrgivunf
Saber Rae
Greece Faces Aid and Rebuilding Urgency in UN Plan
Aged UN commission notes Greece faces acute needs for food clothing machinery and fertilisers as wartime wreckage and political instability threaten recovery. The Greek government backs the plan and seeks further British and American credits to fund rail locomotives wagons and long term investments, with foreign investment encouraged.
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Recommsendas Mons
Tian Loor
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CNR
Natone Sun-Carmisman
Pesnomie Rreu
Sare
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