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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1949

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West Europe Seeks Accord on German Occupation Zones

The report outlines Allied mediation over Germany's zones with Britain France and the United States eyeing a unified plan. Western leaders push for withdrawal of occupation forces while Moscow anticipates a reduced Soviet postwar role. U.N. talks in New York and a forthcoming General Assembly session are noted as key steps toward accord.

New York Criteia United States Cousel Germany

Four Power Talks Loom On Berlin Blockade Solution

Reports indicate imminent talks among Britain France the United States and possibly the Soviet Union to set a date for lifting Berlin blockade restrictions. Diplomats see the meeting as a step toward coordinating Western aims and easing wartime controls while confirming roles for Western ministers and Russian participation.

Britain France United State Bishrophy Berlin Inka Antiona America Amibasmdor Lakge Philip Jemup Bovlet Wrieten Minuten Malik Sentor

Former employee testimony in Coplon case sparks secrecy claim

In Washington Protay to his opening address to the jury in the Coplon espionage case, Raymond Whearty said Judith Coplon, a former Justice Department employee, carried secret information on atomic testing and the growbame details tied to a New Mexico proving ground. The accusation touched on highly sensitive U S security matters amid charges of unauthorized disclosure.

Washington Protay Copian New Mexico

Arab Legion Fires On Ismable Troops Near City Hall

Violence erupted in Jeru from a clash between Arab Legion forces and Amib Jewish Armistice Commission members. One Jew was seriously wounded and four were wounded, while two Arabs were lightly hurt during the exchange near Gia City Hall.

Arab Legion Jerubalem Amib-Jewish Armistice Comraiision Aral Legion Fred Tarwell Tenope Ei Arado Reng Gia City Hall

Melbourne to host 1956 Olympic Games bid and plans

Melbourne will host the 1956 Olympic bid with extensive preparations including new venues. Officials announce a $2,000,000 stadium project with two purpose built arenas to seat about 10,000 spectators each and a national push to secure the Games despite rival claims from other cities.

Soviet Favours Safety Zones in Atom Bomb Attacks

Geneva reports an international conference of 60 nations where Ai backs security zones in future warfare. The proposal would protect civilians unable to fight, including the wounded, the sick, children under 15, expectant and new mothers, and the elderly over 65.

Soviet Geneva Rusals

Gritish Poland Trade Figures Reported at International Fair

The McCaul and Company trades at the Prinan International Fair in Warsaw with sales of about WBH,000 in Polish porcelain enamelware and extties. The event featured large border trade and highlighted British business with Poland.

Warsaw McCaul and Company Yeatierday

Recall Demand for British Legation Official Raised

Fragmentary appear to describe a recall demand aimed at a British legation official named in a garbled text, mentioning government reaction and a secretary role. No clear names, dates, or places are legible to confirm specifics or outcomes.

London News Flurry Touches World Diplomacy

The report outlines hurried Western Allied talks and a plan to avert escalation as German railways are urged to ready resources. A new Russian interest in curbing international traffic surfaces amid a tense press conference. U S accusations of withholding Belgian diamonds surface in a European railway dispute.

UNO Rumlan I Vrettering International Nail U.S Auropeda Failway Truman Capri

Fragmentary wartime trade figures and confiscations

The report details Allied wartime records on diamond consignment losses and diamond seizures. It notes estimates of diamond quantities seized by German authorities and American occupation forces, with figures linked to Belgium and Belgium’s wartime governance. The language is garbled but centers on diamond values and confiscations during occupation.

Mmubeels FnaKy Federation of Belgien Dikmond Kathangen Aucune Anoritien Germany Fred Gurmass Belgium Dlmonda Belpan

Police Injured As Demonstrators Clash In Calcutta

Five policemen were injured in Calcutta when a riot broke out during a demonstration. The protest turned violent as stones and projectiles were hurled, wounding several officers and bystanders, including four women, amid ongoing tensions between nations referenced in the report.

Calcutta Balcutta Pee Sy Gharine Patee

Princess Complains of Press Vigil in Rome

A garbled Rome report recalls the fourth anniversary of a shooting and execution linked to fascist figures Besita Mussolini and Clare Petacci. It mentions Italian political factions and a ceremonial salute amid a disputed memory, with references to Walter Audisson and others.

Rome Fae Besita Mussolini Clare Petacci

Resignation of Soviet Official at UNO Shocks Staff

A Soviet official at the United Nations Organization resigns amid reports of internal disagreements and mounting tensions within the delegation. The move comes as international diplomacy seeks stability and continued Soviet participation in UN affairs.

Negotiations on European factor locations discussed in London

Agent General Mr Tully and Indwan Viele toured the Continent seeking possible European factories in six eight west area. Healex inquired into potential supply sources for materials intended for development and decontamination.

London Mr. Tully Indwinviele Healex

Wheat glut looming as U S faces surplus

Washington reports indicate the Agriculture Department foresees a large wheat surplus by year end. Chicago wheat futures show strong activity amid expected supply growth and market volatility.

Washington Agriculture Department United States Chicago

Whole of Asia in State of Rapid Change

A garbled Reuters excerpt discusses Asia’s shifting dynamics, noting interlinked bonds between nations and hopes for world peace. It mentions Pakistan's prime minister and shifts in allegiance as part of a broad regional realignment.

Asia Nenru Dall Eireann London Reuter Pakistan Cidmguat Ali Kian

Britain to Send Representatives to Chinese Reds

Britain plans to dispatch representatives to the Chinese Reds to monitor civil war developments and guard against fifth column activity. The move follows reports of tensions as British diplomats in Nanking discuss potential negotiations and precautionary measures with Amethyst down the line.

Britain London Daily Express Reid Nanking Falon Stevenson Tof Nationallat Mmechine Repabe Hong Kon Shanghai Teatreek Naval Hospital

Lost Substance and Gated Shadow

A garbled report notes shifts in imperial commentary and policy lines involving Britain and India. It references a secretary and cables from Ja no, hinting at price changes and manufacturing context, though the text is fragmented and contains many errors.

Bombay London Imperial AMI India Mahanabah India NRW Jano

Stage Shows Lack Virtues Of Love

The annual report from the Public Morality Choir condemns stage shows as decadent and immoral. It argues that many modern productions threaten purity and safety, claiming some performances exploit risqué themes and undermine public morals.

Mniny Maby Wwelon Cage Chaniy Eheim Ponductions Secuiity

Bowes Workers Rally Over Judge Letters Fire Satire

A Bowes worker meeting erupted with claims about a judge's letters and a satirical act. Several speakers at the event urged support for a motion tied to the satire, while dissenters questioned the claims and context amid a daylong bargaining atmosphere.

Bower Souracai Ted Sede Kirby Ienstor Ashley Bowen

Churchill warns of shifting policy in India and Commonwealth strain

A mid 20th century Imperial debate unfolds as Winston Churchill warns that movements against colonial rule could unsettle the Commonwealth. He cites fears of Indian independence evolving into a broader shift while urging unity under the Crown and Commonwealth authority amid global tension.

Wrampa Bern Ion Jean Rome Mlaten Ktronets Commonwealth Bulould Tate Audh Tamdan Barrec Churchill Wen Dormane New India

Princess Margaret Faces Privacy Scrutiny in Capri

Friday reports reveal Princess Margaret complains about persistent Prem vigil during stay in Capri. Italians joke about her private life as she appears in public in Naples wearing a white high-necked suit and white shoes. The Prince dines discreetly in NAT Exton while sister-in-law Mrs George Cerio hosts at Bugnor Cerio seaside villa.

ATH Mussolini Capri Margaret Ia Ives Ince Naples Abe Nas Micord Prince Anately Nat Whenor Exton “Certo Kwel Kenown Weller Marchess Afbarel de Toledo Princem Guett St Mra George Cerio Bugnor Cerio

Relentless drive on Philippine rebels escalates deadly ambush

Manila reports a harsh counterinsurgency as 12 prominent Filipinos are slain in a machine gun ambush 48 miles from Manila. General Quezon and family are attacked. Mrs Quezon is hospitalized and two others killed in the chaos. The drive targets Hukbalahap forces allegedly led by a proclaimed Communist. Government officials call for broader mobilization as the Army and constabulary press the campaign.

Manila Cen Prwald Quexan Quirino Vic Earue Die Finks Supino Cazon Queron Vel Catia Gurson

New U.S. Governor for Germany to be named soon

Washington reports General MAPK Clark slated to succeed Lieutenant General Cy as secretary Governor of Germany. General Clay expected to be named within a0 days amid renewed U.S. postwar management.

U.S Germany Washington Feneral Clark Atte Tary Clay Ie Neaith

Timorese Held in Gaol Awaiting Deportation

Timorese detainees in Australia await deportation. Rabor Nehor, Timor-born and resident for 20 years, remains in Fancy Bay prison for 10 weeks. Nghos, sent to a jail awaiting removal to Timor, was brought to Erwin with Deon for deportation on February 1. No charge was stated. Nghos had prior criminal sentence in Queensland years earlier.

Paty Rabor Nehor Timor Austraia

Wheat Growers to Receive Refund from No. 10 Pool

SYDNEY Friday. Growers will receive £4,750,008 refunds of the wheat tax on the 1946-47 crop in the No. 10 pool. The total involved is about £14.1 million with £24 trillion? and, with no expenses, payment to growers will be £428 million. The minister said refunds were approved and will be paid by the same method as other advances.

Sydney Pollard

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