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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1947

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Britain Plans to Develop Own Resources and End Reliance

London reports Parliament debates Britain’s plan to expand production at home and within the empire, reduce dependence on American aid, and mobilize economic resources. Officials warn of continued dollar shortages and possible food cuts, with talks on US consultations likely and restaurant meals facing coupon conflict.

London Fr Allce Britain Bank India Uni Anthony Eden Morrison United States AAP

Australia to Review Imports Against Britain's Economic Crisis

Australian officials report that Commonwealth Government will review imports from Britain and the United States to aid Britain during its economic crisis. The survey, led by Minister for Customs Senator Courtice, seeks goods Australia should withhold to Britain's advantage and may affect trading policy.

New Turk Australia Britain United States New York “Herald.Tribune Courtice

Arrested Jews Flow to Africa Amid Palestine Tensions

Jerusalem reports say about 60 prominent Jews arrested yesterday have been sent to internment camps outside Palestine, likely in Africa. The scene draws sharp condemnations from political leaders as anti Jewish demonstrations rise in England and authorities deny reports of an armed kidnapping.

Jerusalem Rite United Palestine Africa Marquess of Salisbury Hote Dewey

Possession of Explosives Aimed at Punjab Control

London reports a Punjab government measure making manufacture and possession of explosives punishable by death amid disturbances. A Reuters note says bomb attacks rose, prompting stricter security around Rampur Palace after rioting. Unconfirmed reports claim six killed.

London Punjab New Delhi Reuters United Sinces Brete Rampur

Slavia Seeks Trade Exchange with Britain

London reports indicate Slavia proposes a five year trade exchange with Britain including agricultural machinery sawmill equipment and electrical goods in return for products. The reply to a Communist member of the House of Commons suggests a breakdown in talks due to reluctance to fixed delivery commitments for the Soviet Union.

London House of Commons Soviet Union

Increases in British Rail Fares Announced

London reports a Transport Ministry comment by Mr Barnes noting fare and rate rises in passenger train services by 41 percent and railway charges by 24 percent, marking a significant price adjustment for travelers and goods transit.

London Wesneesay Paanenger Barnes

Greece Calls for UN Action Against Neighbors

New York dispatch reports Greece urging the Security Council to invoke sanctions against Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia to stop a breach of the Greek air premise. The council was expected to announce the matter today.

New York Security Council Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia Noth 'Ne Council

Soviet Seizes Oil Refinery in Vienna

Soviet troops seized Austria’s Lobau refinery near Vienna, owned by Shell Socony Vacuum interests, after midnight Friday. Officials read a proclamation declaring the refinery passed into Soviet control with workers checked and the site now under Soviet administration.

Vienna Austria Lobau United States Reuters Shell, Socony Vacuum Companies

Deadlock Ends in Geneva Trade Talks

Geneva reports a solution to the deadlock in international trade talks. W Clayton received positive instructions from Washington on wool tariff reductions. Clayton and Dedman return today as all delegations accept September 10 as the termination date. Final charter reading will be prepared for the UNC Economic and Social Council ahead of the Havana world trade conference slated for November 21.

Geneva Reuters W. Clayton Washington Clayton Dedman U.N.C. Economic and Social Council

Protest to Hungary over Arrest of U.S. Citizen

Washington protested to Hungary over the arrest of naturalised American Stephen Thuransky, calling the Foreign Minister's explanations unsatisfactory. Thuransky was arrested on August 1, escaped in an American Legation car, and sought asylum in the Legation, then traveled to Vienna with his family.

Hungary U.S Washington United States Stephen Thuransky Hungas Shuransny Legation Vienna Alr

Lynch attempt sparks North Carolina case inquiry

Aide memoire notes an attempted lynching near Jackson North Carolina involving a mob of white men. Governor orders a Superior Court judge to investigate and transfer the case to an adjoining county for trial amid denouncement of the vandalism and political pressure on the local grand jury.

Kimmo Mi New York Weanesaay Hungary Belden Chapin Jackson North Carolina Thuranaky Minalya Mary Thuransky North Caro Tina R. Gregg Dent Godwin Bush

Burma Declares Independence and Arrests Tally

A government dispatch reports Burma declares independence as a sovereign republic named the Union of Burma. It notes 208 persons have been arrested in connection with cabinet minister assassinations, and the Assembly faces the first clause of a graft constitution amid Burma's withdrawal from Britain.

Ranquun Weanemay Burma Union of Burma

Yugoslav Vatican Ties Widen Rift in Belgrade Talks

Belgrade reports say Yugoslavia and the Vatican face a near breach as Marshal Tito tells visiting UB churchmen that Yugoslavia-US relations are not the threat. The article notes a large death at home of George Kel Faets Seret after his birthday.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Vatican Marshal Tito United States Ariak Ceorge Kel Hia Darthday

MP Refused Visa to Visit Spain

An Independent member of the Commons Mr D N Pritt said he had been refused entry to Spain where he was to travel on a commission of jurists to study the Spanish penal conditions. He stated the reasons were Tam and Fasciat and that authorities are Pasciata and not to hide.

Britain Mment Oliver Stanley America Indus Use Council Morrison London Weanesaay Some of Commons D. N. Pritt Spain

Andare of andare of damage at new hospital site

An article reports tense damage to a new hospital building at the 20th field. An emergency ambulance crew attended yesterday. The medication room wardmaster's office and officers were found to be insufficiently protected between walls.

20Th Field Ambulance

Egypt Urges British Departure From Sudan in Security Council Statement

Egyptian Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha demanded complete and unconditional evacuation of British forces from Sudan and the British administrative regime ending as per a 1936 treaty. Sir Alexander Cadogan argued Britain defended the Nile Valley and warned Egypt’s stance risked destabilizing the Middle East.

Security Council Nokrashy Pasha Tredsr Ea Cenoatar Bahians Puan Suthen Suag Sudan Alexander Gait Beypt Britain Egypt Sir Alexander Ir Alexander Cadogan Middle East Nie

U S Proposes Arbitration in Indonesian Dispute

U S extends offer to arbitrate in Indonesia with a commission to be formed if accepted. Singapore reports Jogyakarta radio citing Antara News that the Republican Government sent violations of a cease fire by Dutch forces. Reports mention occupation of Gombong Pingit Grisse and Madura Sumatra mop­ping up.

Singapore Wat Jogjakarta Radio Antara Newsagency Republan Security Council Aix Gombong Pingit Geris Jalang Grisse East Java Madura Sumatra Foote Ganl United States T Am. A Indonesia Gani Itin Repubican Jogjakarts Batavia U.N.O Radio Australia Shepparton Vic Tien’ Omer

Australia Names Kovacs As Davis Cup Coach

The Australian Davis Cup squad engaged Frank Kovacs to coach for the challenge round against the United States if Australia defeats Canada and Ctocho novaida. Kovacs believes Australia has a 50-50 chance of winning the cup. Gardner Mulloy is due before the U S Association over tour expenses in Florida.

New York Frank Kovacs U.S Canada AAP

Roosevelt Defends Promoted Rank Amid War Contract Debates

Elliott Roosevelt faces cross exam as he defends his promotion to brigadier while alleging gifts from war contractors. He cites hearings, named firms like Lockheed, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Hughes and others, and claims party pressure due to his presidential lineage.

Rosevelt Ben Roosevelt John Meyer Meyer American United Press Elliott Roosevelt L Yeaterday Mia Hughes Company Filiott Roosevelt Hughes lLockheed Douglas Fairchild Glenn Martin Consolidated Aluminium Company General Motors Ford Chrysler Howard Hughes Faye Emerson

India and Pakistan to get about £80 million aid

London sources report an Indian accounts statement showing an intended aid package of roughly £80 million. The Daily Telegraph notes the Treasury plans to make funds available to India and Pakistan following the latest return or assessment.

London Weancoas Indaa Accon The Treasury Athe Daily Telegraph India Pakistan

In Defence In America In Defence In America Paper Urges Atomic Lead

A leading article argues the United States must maintain pre-eminence in atomic energy. It warns against relying on international controls and calls for strengthening national defenses and readiness amid the arms race.

New York Pram Aimarica

Peron murder plot tale from a torn regional page

A fragmented wartime clipping mentions Madame Peron and a car with a damaged windscreen. Police identify a thrower tied to a Communist Party group, with references to Reuters and vague locations, leaving the report as an incomplete crime sketch from the era.

Matson Co Offers to Sell Liner to Australia

Matson Navigation Co offers to sell a 17 226 ton liner to the Government for a nominal price. The bid appears tied to wartime considerations and Commonwealth approval, with unclear terms and a doubtful timetable for transfer.

Bydney Rae Matson Navigation Fas

Norman von Nid withdraws from Lotus £1800 event

Norman von Nid pulls out of the Lotus £1800 tournament after an uncertain start. Details are scarce as the North The withdraw impacts the field and reshapes the competition schedule.

Wndon Norman von Nid Lotus

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