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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1948

Page

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Arabs to Open Attack on Palestine War Looms

Widespread Arab forces from Syria, Lebanon, Transjordan and neighboring regions plan a three front campaign into Palestine. British and American reports cite mobilizations, shelling near Tel Aviv, and preparations to throw 10,000 troops into the Jewish country as tensions escalate over impending hostilities.

Palestine London Tussany Syria Lebanon Transjordan Zoalem Joricha Jerusalem 1Ar Saat United Nations Organisation Jane Amimdt Abdullah Traq Atari Palestini Corpen- Fender Trad

Errol Flynn Sues Magazine for Libel in Damages Suit

Errol Flynn files a libel suit against a magazine over an article titled My Fi at Seren Kin e claiming damages of 93 000 and seeking an injunction to halt further publication. The piece allegedly stated Flynn did not authorise or write the article harming his public image and career.

Ve. Angeles Ture Errol Flynn Tultedl Dla Drivacy Kovie Stara Purfudey Boy Oliv de Taylan Olen Sayy McReen Kian

Sino British Association Seeks Inquiry Over Australia

A Singapore meeting of the Sino British Association resolved to urge the U教育 government to seek an inquiry into events in Australia and Malaya. The aim is to assess how a de facto policy might affect relations between Malays and Australia, led by a group calling themselves the “Kings of China.”

Singapore Ansociation U Government Australia Woeakborn 'Antatipctusia Magiv China

No Immediate Danger of War Stated by U S Officers

The president’s aide and General Omar Bradley cited no early prospects of global conflict. They said intelligence advised against any imminent war threat and emphasized caution in public statements while assessing potential tensions.

P.M Chirey Wes Sta Ganerel Omar Branep

Thame Killed in Crash of Truck Over Cape Patton

Melbourne reports a truck crash near Cape Patton killed three men and injured ten others, with several reported in serious condition. Victims include Arthur William Bouleh, 31, from Bairnsdale. Anley Dawid Buyich, 24, same area. Kevin Borne neddon, 49, from Kurumbrra. The truck plunged over a 80 foot drop after a collision damaging nearby road repairs.

Melbourne Arthur William Bouleh Bairnsdale Wi Beather Anley Dawid Buyich Niu Kevin Borne Neddon Kurumbrra

Olympic Team to Sail From Auckland in Farewell

Auckland Tuesday. New Zealand's Olympic team sails Saturday after a brief farewell from team manager Woodfield who asked for a quiet send off. He notes the parents and supporters have shown strong support as the team departs.

Auckland New Zauiaint Olympic Bakurday Vivic Mnhager DT. Woodfield Monibern Alan

Man shot while leaving home in Melbourne

Melbourne report says 64 year old Willy Tandy was shot as he walked out of his home on St Kilda morning. The bullet struck near eye and ear, he was taken to hospital in a vernella congiLinn Hidding freely he fell to the outpa ti. A man was later arrested on a charge of attempted murder.

Melbourne Victor Willy Tandy Wea Aydney Turade Treland Australla Ge Valera Aumtralla de Valera Matheline Wlan Lomapeig Hig Actilioh Rive Novi Thern Ireland Sur. de Valor Ihdua Jone Way Ita Clive Vatt Altairs Department Toan ‘Catholic Church Austraiarireland Netional Ras Sation Walleed Fred, Alken Nia Mit Cato Canberra Valera

SATION PREVAILS IN AUSTRALIA

A readable fragment notes religious events in Australia with references to St Mary’s Cathedral and Melbourne Roman Catholic ceremonies. It mentions dignitaries from various countries and a sense of celebration around Catholic rites and the Prince Way end of a significant religious gathering.

Sydney Thaday Sam Pape Australia Tuilian Carin Speman St. Mary's Cathedral Auieteatia Will Wsoa Melbourne Paal Moat

Stricter Enforcement of Tariffs in Britain Reported

The fragment reports Australian visitors facing tightened Britain customs rules, including duty and purchase tax on goods, with refunds on departure. It notes London officials seeking guidance from British authorities on handling smuggling concerns and mentions varied treatment for passengers and temporary allowances.

Britain Griaee & i London Orin Atvitiuh Ragland

De Valera Arrives in Sydney Amid Welcoming Cocoon

Irish leader Eamon de Valera lands in Australia amid cheers and pageantry as he begins a Commonwealth visit. Officials emphasize ties with Ireland and Britain while preparing events in Melbourne and Canberra.

DE Valera Sydney

Cylinder of TNT Found at Cairns Beach

A damaged report describes a TNT cylinder found on San Remo beach near Cairns. Naval experts assess it as a potential demolition device tied to a plan to blast a landing barge and threaten the city, with speculation about its use in a military operation after the war.

San Remo Cairns Raval Misen Uaposal Uni Italy Exparla Minpa Cites Wampla Une Vent Uneb Fangation Bolt

Treloar Begins Training in U.S. Debut Planned

In Minneapolis a Australian printer named Treloar starts training for his first American competition. He will participate in Collacuni relays in Los Angeles on May 21 and uses the American end to clock a few starts as photographers observe. He plans a tilt soon and continues jogging around the Minnesota University stadium track.

Minneapolis Tuesny John Treinay Los Angeles Hoe Prenx Ena Minnesia University

Mysterious disappearance of communist party member in Auckland

Police investigate the Tuesday disappearance of Walter Ashton, longtime Auckland Communist Party secretary. An abandoned car wax found near Piha Beach is reported, with civilians assisting in the inquiry after a party meeting in Suektani Town last week.

Wellington Walter Ashton Communist Party Ashton Auckland Traden Piha Heacy Auckiall

Communists Organised Korean Riots Reported in Tokyo Bypass

Reports from Tokyo indicate American sources claim Communist groups organised the Korean riots in Korea and Korea alarms spread. General Eichelberger and allied authorities say Japanese and Korean factions were involved. police report a Korean shot under orders and a Communist party spokesman voiced support for the riots amid pending plans after May Day.

LAP Retteen Tokyo Communiste Eichelberger Ak Mye Koba Bhogal Karonit Hoo Uellakur Kebe Oun Willer Japan Korea Daska Apanere Podiewman Gor Une Gor Yaimuat Party Mpport

U S Congress Debates World Wheat Agreement

Washington notes Congress remains divided over the International Wheat Agreement. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs ratification and potential U S export controls as prices and terms spark debate among major wheat exporters and lawmakers.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Bombers Widow To Make World Flight

The widow of a bomber pilot shot down over Belgium plans a world flight from Venture California in a modified craft. She aims to beat Odom's 73 hours 5 minutes 11 seconds record, despite a height of only two inches?

Venture Califopals Tatahe Fwrand Wile Ham Odom Belgium

Two Britons Die as Tree Falls in Kuala Kungear

Fragmentary OCR reports two Britons killed when a tree uprooted and fell during a gathering in Kuala Kungear. An officer and others were injured as the collapse occurred amid a crowd, with unclear local details and timing.

Kuala Uimpur Tuonday Jed Fryihen Perak Kuala Kungear

Ball to Ball Test Broadcasts and Commentary

Fragmentary report on a ball to ball test broadcast with mentions of Britain and several commentators. The readable text names Swanton and Gilly among others, hinting at special comments and prospects discussed during the broadcast.

Bypney Tuimeday Lee Britain Uret Tommentatira

Woman dies after headache powders poisoning trial

Police report a Wellington incident where Mrs Florence Amelia Byrnes died after consuming headache powders laced with strychnine. Her husband Vincent Patrick Rye, 52, was hospitalized in serious condition. A bottle with poison was seized at the Byrnes home, and contents will be sent for government analysis. The couple, living on Manwell Street, faced an apparent prepared poisoning plan.

Wellington Wotan Florence Amelia Byrnes Cate Onvulaiona Vincent Patrick Rye Doroter Tita Byrnes Nome Cherix Manwell Paten Bos Ural Fe

Nazi W ars Sent to Gaol For Murder Trial

A British War Crimes Court in Hamburg sentenced a 26 year old wardress Fluth Clysius to death for involvement in the murder of 11 women at a Ray AubrWe prison camp. Other defendants, including a 29 year old woman, faced similar charges linked to the atrocity.

Hamburg Crimea Fluth Clysius Ray AubrWe WoInen Amprinan Warner

Memorable Royal Silver Wedding Day Captured in Siren Speech

A garbled but persistent passage recalls a royal silver wedding, with the Queen praising years of public support and the King expressing gratitude for 29 years of companionship. The couple vows patience, tolerance, and continued service as a form of fellowship and national unity.

Hepps

Ships Diverted By Iceberg Warned To Change Courses

Melbourne bound ships under the Cape of Good Hope route were warned to alter course due to a massive iceberg in the arc. The iceberg, a 55 year anomaly, was reported by the molurahuip Con Gets after arriving from London on its first voyage to Australia. Officials said unusually cold Antarctic weather and gales may have driven the ice north, prompting extra lookout and precautions.

Melbourne Tucadas Cape of Deach Hope Ile Gets Witieh London Austraiia Weagher Burreau Antarctic Heeberg

Coal Board Seeks Record Mine Output Amid Idle Mines

In Sydney on Tuesday the Joint Coal Board estimated miners must produce 400000 tons of coal in the new fortnight to maintain output. Officials watch closely as the industry faces days of attrition with only one mine idle today, and a new record of 6000 tons reported.

Sydney Wteomne

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by U Saw

The Supreme Court denied an appeal by U Saw regarding a petition linked to a case involving a Cabinet minister. The decision comes after a government inquiry and references a plan to establish a cancer research effort in Melbourne.

Rangoon Supreme Court B. Saw Tha Muniar

Soviet denial of errors deemed inaccurate by UK official

London reports that Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs Captain Mayhew told the House of Commons that the Soviet account of the April 5 collision over Berlin between a Soviet fighter and a British air transport was inaccurate. He also rejected the claim that the British Court of Inquiry manipulated evidence as unfounded.

London Mayhew House of Commons Berlin

UNMOM BANS MARINES AS PROM BEING PALLBEARERS

A garbled report from New York outlines a union rule that blocked Marines from acting as pallbearers at a ceremony. Despite the entreaties of family and officials, the Marines were not permitted to participate, triggering commentary on union limits and ceremonial roles.

Oeses Jemney Olor Union Rillen Lada

Two Milled White Italian Coat Ordered By Border Patrols

A report notes border patrols in Grimatea near Udine purchasing two milled white coats from Italian suppliers. The item is described with emphasis on quantity and origin. No further details provided.

Grimatea Pommune Udine

German Flees To Escape Arrest

Berlin reports a German fugitive evading arrest as authorities pursue him through the capital. The irregular account mentions a commander and international figures, with unclear details about nations and motives amid a tense security situation.

German

Atomic energy to build huge cyclotron at Berkeley

The United States Atomic Energy Commission plans a large cyclotron in California. The facility at Berkeley will be capable of generating vast electrical energy and accelerating mutating particles. Officials claim significant advances in atomic research and potential implications for national energy and defense programs.

Atomic Energy Berkeley Cal California Genoa Mallcion

Fourth-Time Married Couple at Home of Publishers

A damaged fragments show a couple described as married for the fourth time, with references to Lane and Topping and the home of publishers William son. The text mentions a fountain discovery and a reported gathering with Sotrosiued Sotho, but details are unclear.

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