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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

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Morais and Ute Duel Over Watt Morais Tovenir

Morais faces Ute in a Watt Morais Tovenir clash with tight scoring hopes. The event highlights rising rivals and the regional competitive scene.

Watt Morais Tovenir

Leaflet attack on ALP sparks investigation call

The Attorney General said leaflets attacking the ALP were distributed on a Saturday. He ordered an immediate investigation and urged proof of attribution to any suspected conspirators.

Alp Atkamney Martin Mt Awensen Bavurday Ertenite

Trade Union Rights Commission Backed by Council

The council approves setting up an International Labour Organization style commission to protect trade union rights. A five member body will arbitrate cases of rights violations. The move follows a proposal involving the Communist tainted World Federation of Trade Unions and the ILO.

Boalal la Sor Sewaninalin Ted World Federation of Trade Uniona

Western Powers Debate Italy Defence Pact

Fragmentary wartime note describes France and the United States rejecting a proposed defensive accord with Italy. Text references Allied positions, collective defence and tensions over a postwar peace settlement.

Governor of Leeward May Return to U.K.

An unclear report mentions the Governor of Leeward possibly returning to the United Kingdom. The text references January and March timing and notes a media or official source discussing deliberations and the term governor.

Leeward U.K

Tito Predicts Albania to Shake Off Reds

A London report claims Tito foresees Albania and Bulgarian peoples breaking from communist influence and joining a Yugoslav led crusade for socialist unity. Rumanian and British diplomatic tensions surface as officials discuss covert actions and legal limits amidst underground labor plans and mining policy debates.

Tito Albania REDS

Britain and Belgium share in wartime reparations talks

A Brussels dispatch says Belgium has demanded 25 percent in wartime reparations from Britain and the United States. The reports note Britain had previously taken less and may seek a larger share in return. The topic has been a focal point in high level discussions among President and military officials.

Washington Britain Damand United States Belgium United Brusgele Beilain Prewi

Prisoners Escape in Morelia Brawl with Police

In Morelia Mexico a group of prisoners broke from custody and clashed with police at dawn. One officer was killed and two injured as inmates fled toward a mill where guards regrouped their force.

Morelia Mexico Morea

Chinese Reds Mob Attacks British Consulate in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong on a Wednesday the crowd of Chinese protesters gathered near the British Consulate. Police reports say the mob size reached around sixty, with tension rising around the area near the consulate building.

Jaad-Reuters Hongkong

Downward Trend in British Securities Dampens Market Hope

The London Stock Exchange faced a renewed decline as government optimism faded. Reports note a potential loss of confidence in the government's handling of economic plans. Executives faced sharp pay cuts and warnings. top actors including Laurence Olivier and John Mills have been paid substantial sums from the industry.

Hawe Dmck Monty The Banker Dovernmant Ural Laurence Olivier John Mills Margaret Jackwond Ant Mod Michael Wilding Brewert Scranger Sean Bhnimons

Tasmanian Miners Vote Return to Work Debate

Striking miners in St Marys East Coast area press for return to work amid federation talks. Fewer than one tenth of northern miners attended a vote advocating staying out. After protest, meetings were called but many details remain unclear.

Barty Crook Wotl Dacidty Newcastie Hobart Wrancaday St. Mary East Coant Worl

Achill Paints Scene at Lake Garda in Turmoil

Fragmentary report describes chaotic happenings around Lake Garda involving individuals named Mir Chureni and Gino Falcomb. Police presence is noted and accusations or threats are implied amid unclear dialogue and references to Churchill and Uap men.

Achill Lake Garda Ugallon Cole Garde Peenery Mir Chureni Gino Falcomb Shane Aden Churchill

Vatican moves threaten catholic congregations in wartime era

Vatican notes explain Romanian government actions may soon extend to other religious orders under scrutiny by Moscow aligned authorities. The brief dispatch cites delays and uncertainty while authorities warn of potential wider disruption to religious communities in Europe.

Vatican City Vatican

Fan Mail Streams In For Noted Prisoner

Reports from Randeworth prison show fans sending letters to Tony WQNBON Weluratay George Haigh accused in a serious case. Mail arrives daily from across the territory and is screened before delivery. A note lists a scheduled event at 6 a.m. next Wednesday regarding a related incident.

Tony Wqnbon George Haigh

Peiping Reports Sinking of Chinese Vessel by Sloop

The Peiping reports a sloop sank a Chinese ship amid confusion and claims of casualties. Officials urge restraint and caution against premature celebration while British authorities seek cooperation in the inquiry.

Peiping

Pathans to Appeal to Privy Council

Motta seeks appeal to the Privy Council after an order allowing a new trial was issued. The case involves a man who had been sentenced for murder and was brought to the gallows when the executioner arrived.

Pathans Privy Council Muien

Tunnel Under Alps Plan Revealed

A garbled report claims a proposed tunnel beneath the Alps from Paris to Milan would sink France Italy and Switzerland by a June target. The story mentions Mont Blanc and a five year construction window amid unclear details.

Paris Wranevanganion France Italy Switserland

New Antarctic Expedition Led by Rear Admiral Byrd

A U S Navy expedition to Antarctica led by Rear Admiral Richard Byrd begins planning with an October sailing date. The team aims to establish an advance base in New Zealand and map a large uncharted polar region during the South Pole summer, returning to the United States in the following year. Deputy Commander named Captain George Nief, veteran of several expeditions, with official details to be announced by the Navy.

New York Antarctic Richard Byrd Henson Baldwant Amine Eilory New Zonta Ferowin Anarctic

Amethyst and Hong Kong tragedy spark naval drama

The Amethyst voyage to Hong Kong ended amid a naval display with Governor Grantham and senior officers aboard. Chinese claims that the ship attacked a Chinese steamer were denied by British authorities and Peiping Radio reported allegations.

Here and Man Royal Newy Dockyard Italanca Amathyst Tha Fangtze Vince Peiping Amethyes Shanghai Brite Ab

Attacks at Hall Entrance Prompt Union Turmoil Report

Scattered OCR narrative details an assault near a hall entrance affecting AL industrial workers and union leaders. The incident coincides with a mass meeting of Cocklston Ironworkers Hjosmornaw, with threats alleged against national secretary nominees and claims of organized violence and intimidation.

Sydney Teawwarhees Short Poe Thornton Pelton Art Cockslon Carlmata Ronald Smiths Rick Thesie Junier Gervith Walt Itr MeKent Tranwarketa

Davis Cup Team Not To Play In U S Singles

A garbled report notes Davis Cup plans with the team not playing U S singles in August events in Jamaica area. It mentions George Worthington and Sidwell among players, plus administrative debate on funding and substitutions ahead of the Eastern championships and possible alternate scheduling.

U.S Forest Hille Unites Davie Cignes Merby Benrena Walt Milacreon Sidwell and Worthington Alschase Famond Seria Long Batt Mad Bromwich

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