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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
1
Indonesian President Sukarno orders forces to cease fire while staying at posts as talks stall. Dutch forces raid Batavia Hospital detaining Indonesian suspects. insurgent leaders demand international arbitration and quick UN evaluation amid ongoing border tensions across Madura and Java.
In a statement on policy for developing independent territories in New Guinea and Papua Mr Ward said a British expert would assess areas suitable for tea production. He stressed that industries in independent territories should not compete with Australian output, noting soil and climate favor tea while sugar and pineapples already meet Australian needs. Also New Delhi radio reported Tripura and Manipur states deciding to join the Indian Dominion.
In a wartime style note, the flyer outlines a bomber’s round the world attempt. Details are fragmented but mention aims for speed, endurance, and completion within a calendar window.
London reports 30000 boy scouts at a world jamboree near Paris. Encounters with engine trouble and a pilot aborting a flight are noted as events. The Scouts International Bureau cites world membership at 4,409,724, an increase of one million since 1989.
In wartime Britain the upcoming royal wedding faces economic strain and public scrutiny. The Daily Herald notes potential public holiday and cautions against costly displays, urging a simple ceremony with minimal disruption to work and national effort.
Australian Minister Mr Ward criticizes the scope of ILO Geneva decisions as too vague to aid governments and employers. He cites reactionary attitudes across delegations including Australia and notes ongoing meetings with Australian officials and Labour figures.
International Monetary Fund may declare dollars scarce to allow Britain and others limited import controls. The move could relieve Britain of convertible obligations and enable dollar loans from the United States. Prime Minister Attlee discussed this with Cabinet and planned to outline the issue to Parliament, seeking conversations on Britain’s dollar position.
Jim Ferrier captured the playoff for the St Paul Open title, edging Bred Haas who rebounded to second. Haas earned 100 dollars while Ferrier took 360 dollars in prize money.
Archbi Duhig of Brisbane urges plan to develop mineral reserves in Punjab with a neutral force to maintain order across 12 disputed districts. He cites Australian dam and reservoir systems as a model for broad economic development and population growth.
The Department of Agriculture announced an allocation of 440 090 pounds of edible fish off to Australia for shipment in August. The notice lists Australia as the recipient and specifies the August delivery window.
In Commons Bevin outlines a plan to push for German economic unity at the November meeting of the Foreign Istera, aiming to secure raw materials from dollar countries while boosting German calorie supply. He rejects unconditional surrender as a factor and argues for targeted postwar control of German industry. He also notes opposition to an Anglo American HQ modeled on wartime structures and favors a Supreme Commander only for war, not peacetime governance.
Athens reports Patrick Reilly British Charge Affaires said Britain will pull out troops from Greece. Total British forces in the country amount to 8,600, with no set withdrawal date yet.
Yardley and Hutton declined MIC invitation to tour the West Indies for rest. Gloucestershire bowler Goddard took five Somerset wickets in the second innings including a hat trick, sparking a Somerset collapse where six batsmen were dismissed for ducks. Kent 445 declared beat Hampshire 285 and 146, with Mannera 121 and J R Bridger. Warwickshire 6/101, Worcester 297 with Howorth 95, Perks 6/24. Leicestershire 24 and 321, Sussex 108 and 6/208 v Middlesex declared. Yorkshire 8/830 declared against Lancashire 2/01. Gloucestershire 2c?e and 0/185, Hassell 5/62, beat Somerset 94. South Africa 260 and 8/153 v? at Morgan 187.
At a conference of 17 unions called by ACTU a complete ban on Dutch ships planes and vehicles in Australia was proposed. The ban would take effect only if UN actions or Indonesian union movements prompt it. The meeting urged the World Federation of Trade Unions to press allied bodies. The sole Dutch vessel in Australia at present is the Tjibenar, loading in Brisbane under Dutch marines.
Twenty seven Japanese individuals accused of war crimes were sent from Japan to the Netherlands East Indies for trial by a Dutch Military Commission. They face charges including torture and killings of Allied and other prisoners.
Elliott Roosevelt testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee about recommending the Air Corps wartime contract to Howard Hughes. He defended receiving entertainment at Meyers and a meal, denying any wrongdoing and saying the probe is a smear against his father. He cited inferior Allied planes and said 142 U.S. reconnaissance aircraft were inadequate, with over 30 percent lost.
Wellington reports that in the House of Representatives the bill to abolish the Legislative Council was introduced and read for the first time. Leader Mr Holland urged abolition saying the Council had ceased to play a part in New Zealand's legislative item.
General MacArthur sent a message to Prime Minister Chifley praising Dr. Evatt for his Japan visit. He says Evatt represented Australia with skill and added to national prestige while aiding occupation issues and contributing to peace talks. He notes friendship between the Allies strengthened by the visit.
Police and immigration officers are still seeking three Australian girls aged 18 to 22 who disembarked from a deportation flight in Honolulu on July 28. Norma Hughes of Port Kembla, Sandra Lee of Melbourne, and Wanda Sauverian of Sydney disappeared with no clues to their whereabouts.
Fragmentary report shows Harold Johnson of Sydney fading 90 seconds behind after handlebars broke midway. Johnson reportedly rode on as ship’s steward to reach Myland and continue toward London and Glasgow in the first stage of the race.
A chaotic wave of anti Jewish demonstrations spreads from Liverpool to other cities with property attacks looting and arrests. Police report 69 incidents including windows smashed and firings at Jewish owned premises as mobs clash with authorities and a missing Jew seeks court action in Palestine.
A powerful blast hit Jerusalem damaging the Labour Department on the Street of the Prophets. Rescue teams pulled a British constable from rubble. two others are believed dead. Police set a cordon as investigators probe the attack amid claims of arrests and tensions.
Officers found a potent drug described as Indian hemp type on the Clan Dougall during a search. The item was discovered in a vent or unclaimed space aboard the vessel and is not patented as a drug.
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