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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
1
Paris reports Yugoslav delegate Kardeli accuses Australia of pushing political amendments as an agent for Britain during a Hungarian Political and Territorial Committee session. Hodgson defends Australia amid propa ganda claims, while amendments on reparations and peace terms are debated and ultimately defeated.
In a London broadcast, a Moscow radio message from the Soviet Women's Conference in Sydney states Soviet women will not travel to Australia due to Australian attitude restricting travel. The delegation plans personal contact with Australian women to promote progress and solidarity.
British Foreign Secretary Bevin arrived from London says the Big Four may settle differences at the Paris peace conference afternoon talks. If they can align without harming conference procedures, it could smooth the overall proceedings.
A formal ceremony in Rome saw the handover of fallen U S Airmen to American troops. Secretary for War Mrs Paterson attended as the event was described by the warrant officer and the guard commander. The remarks emphasized a pledge that such captures will not recur.
Boston dispatch reports Australia taking a bold stance amid global crisis as correspondent notes Canberra’s firm drafting of treaty positions. Britain and the United States weigh limits and possible coalitions while praising Australia’s decisive approach to the draft treaties and international debates.
Reported remarks quote U S naval officials asserting ships may operate freely, with a line attributed to Halsey about going where they please. The piece notes references to the Mediterranean and other theaters, suggesting a bold stance on deployment freedom.
Dr Evatt reports mixed reception at the Marla conference as Australia seeks to join future peace talks. He notes the debate over debarment and the Pacific implication, stressing Australian wartime sacrifice and the need for open participation in postwar discussions.
The report describes Major Boon facing charges of voluntary aiding the Japanese. It alleges he bowed punctiliously to the camp commandant, even knocking down a fellow officer in a fight to claim a position. Colonel Halse claims Boon was appointed as a haloon officer at Shamsholpo camp and adopted Japanese customs.
In New York on Thursday nine states including Iran Afghanistan Outer Mongolia Biani Portugal Sri Lanka and Albania sought U.N. membership. A push to admit all applicants failed after Australia and the Soviet bloc opposed wholesale acceptance. Deputy Prime Minister Ny Hastuck supported a formal acceptance rule while the secretary general urged careful consideration. The council adjourned without a decision. Also Slovakia applied for a 250 million dollar loan from the International Development Fund.
London report states French authorities have ordered a retrial in the Dijon case of a British collaborator. The father of George Dace, once a prisoner in World War I, was to be executed yesterday morning before the retrial was ordered.
In New York the Security Council delays a charge against Greece amid Balkan tensions. Britain and the Netherlands push to expunge Ukraine’s protest, arguing the Balkan dispute risks peace as nine nations await membership decisions. Arguments hinge on British troop roles and whether the charge serves as a nuisance or key peace concern.
London reports the government plans a full review of repatriation of war prisoners and will consider drawing up procedures. Officials indicate Britain will select categories of prisoners for return and inform affected individuals of their futures.
report from Jerus aliah on approximately 100 Jewish immigrants landing in Tripolitania in the past two weeks. The trial of Jacob Afkalan, a Wiera gang member, begins in Jerusalem over involvement in an attack on a Hatta rail work site. One suspect is wounded and cannot be tried with others. 26 are reported executed. A dispute notes mortar fire and mine detonation found during village searches.
A Royal Australian Air Force pilot, Henry Barwon, was fined seven pounds ten shillings for misrepresenting his need to obtain aviation fuel. He was ordered to restitute six pounds six to the Shell Oil Company and one pound fifteen shillings ten pence to the BALAI for pilfered fuel and related costs.
Weather bulletin notes persistent dry spell across northern coast and central tablelands with no significant rainfall for months. Rain fell in scattered spots along the South Coast Riverina and Central Highlands with Gabon Island recording the heaviest fall at 92 points.
Fragmentary wartime note reports White Rushans admitting treason or disloyalty. Mentions Morcow Germany Japanesen and payments, with unclear references to Ukhtomaky, Ma chirin, and the White Army. Text appears garbled and fragmented from an old periodical.
The British postwar barter agreement with Bulgaria was concluded yesterday. Britain will receive 2609 tonnes of ...
A report states the National Coal Board has been established in Great Britain under the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act. It will have exclusive rights of working and governing, with responsibilities to develop the industry and ensure adequate output. The Australian commissioner noted the British government offered no objection to introducing a five day work week in coal, contingent on output meeting national needs.
Tokyo reports that Japan's whaling fleet, 14 ships and about 1,000 men, will sail from Nagasaki on November 7 for Antarctic waters. The crew aims to harvest about 2,300 whales, yielding 18,000 tons of whale meat valued at roughly $2,000 per ton.
The International Socialist conference in Paris adopted resolutions calling for the downfall of the Franco regime in Spain. Delegates from 18 countries agreed on measures aiding the Spanish Republican cause and planned actions by a 11 member committee to organize support.
A cable from London reports Britain’s postwar shift of workers from military to civilian and export roles. In mid 1948 about 3.2 million people were in production related to home, civilian, and export markets, with growth in export manufacture but ongoing labour shortages in coal, textiles, and related sectors. The piece notes trends in employment, female participation, and policy efforts to spur industrial development and reduce unemployment.
French police hunt 14 alleged Jewish terrorists who swore to target British Foreign Secretary Bevin as security tightens around the British delegation in Paris. Reports say plans involved a bomb plot and possible attacks on the hotel and official sites, with authorities screening access and fortifying security for the Bevin visit.
Mr Harrison alleged the minister faced grave charges and suggested the matter involved senior officers. He claimed that the inquiry would extend beyond depart officers and touched the interior ministry and police. The Daily Telegraph report noted a wide hunt and urged an immediate inquiry and a response from the Prime Minister.
A confusing report notes that a new Australian loan or offering was oversubscribed despite a tepid investment market. Morgan Stanley and Co underwrote the issue as officials comment on potential effects on the international investment landscape.
Washington Thursday reports the Secretary of Agriculture directs the Price Administration to raise ceilings on dairy and cattle products. The new ceilings are higher by 140 and 235 points respectively compared with June 30. Analysts estimate the move will raise all prices of bread by six cents per unit.
Mrs Blake, who recently crossed the Channel in the yacht Lanun, in company with a German prisoner Todt, was sentenced for aiding the escape of a POW without permit. The report notes the case as part of Thursday's London hearings with details cut by garbled OCR.
Sir Maxwell Fyfe warned that if the Nazi organization Nagi is not suppressed, educated Germans and racially discriminatory zealots could plunge Europe into a second world war. The prosecution branded the Nagi group as criminal and dangerous to innocent people and nations.
Compton again shows form against Essex as activities from a county match are recorded. Denis Compton features in the Middlesex innings with scores around the 40s and 60s while other players contribute. Essex bowlers and fielding attempts are noted as the match progresses with various partnerships and totals.
The New Yorac Thursday report notes the Jewish Naklona Fund of Erick Kawemt channels a large remittance totaling millions to the Jerusalem Land Acquisition and Reclamation Agency for agricultural equipment from Europe. A Fund spokesman calls the remittance an expression of faith in justice and the ultimate triumph of the Zionist cause.
Davis Cup semi final matches move to New York as Amannmaton Agno team plans to decide challengers. Events set for September 18 and 14 through 18 at Faredt Fille, with matches arranged in a bid to crown the next challenge.
Death of former monitor Pith reported with sparse details. Mixed stock market activity shows early declines followed by partial recovery, with total volume around seven million shares in the morning. Lord Cavan dies in London at 81 after a lengthy service, including African duties. Melbourne discusses communists and political membership bans at a federal level.
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