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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1947
Page
1
The House of Commons debated Palestine's governance after WWI with Colonal Secretary Creech Jones calling the mandate unworkable due to irreconcilable interests. Britain pledged temporary trusteeship until independence, while Britain praised for aiding Arab welfare and stability in the region.
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An Australian Associated Press report notes a hearing in Wellington was postponed as counsel failed to attend. The Chief Justice declared the fixture vacated while noting changes in the case file and a stay in proceedings over a £1,000 claim.
Eyewitnesses report a mid air blast near a CAF route wrecking several aircraft. Eight bodies were found at the burning scene as a home was rocked by the explosion. Rescue teams recover victims and assess casualties at the wreckage.
Article argues for peace in East Asia benefiting all nations, urging withdrawal of forces from China and opposing continued harassment by communists. Mentions discontined views and strategic rail links, with focus on regional stability and future implications.
The Australian Minister for Commerce, Mr Pollard, announced an extension of the meat contract with Britain until September 30, 1990. He noted earlier terms would continue with price adjustments and reviews for beef, mutton, lamb, and boneless beef for manufacturing.
London reports Britain and Russia drafting a formal trade agreement. The Soviet Union would supply coarse grains such as barley and rice for feeding livestock, with wheat excluded. The plan aims at a balanced trade program but unlikely to affect immediate bread rations.
Dinny Pally arrived in New York to begin a series of matches. The schedule includes verified bouts and Bates as an opponent, with games set to start this Friday in the city.
Adelaide endured an unusually warm night with temperatures never dipping below 0 degrees. The Sydney guide notes that the capital saw the highest temperature for an Australian city yesterday, reflecting a rare weather spike.
A chemical explosion occurred at the Rak Wasgon railway workshops in the late afternoon. The blast injured one person in the eye and another in the ankle as flames broke out during work by three men. Emergency crews responded to the incident.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Megatitions in progress likely include a loan of about 380 million dollars at 3 percent to support Japan's postwar recovery. The plan involves private sources and imports of commodities such as coal, pulp, and cotton to bolster industry.
In Shanghai on Friday the Chinese Board assigned an agreement to sell to the General Commodities ration of Honolulu. About 30,000,000 U S dollars of remitted funds transferred to China with a stated fee in connection with the deal.
The Council of Foreign Ministers set a maximum annual German steel production level of 11,500,000 ingot tons. Debate touched on higher figures while Britain pressed for a larger cap, and the record notes Germany’s October rate of 14,316,000 tons as a point of comparison.
A fragmented report notes Bulgaria's cabinet reshuffle amid international attention. It names ministers and committees, mentions talks with allied parties, and references departments including finance interior defense industry and communications as key to the new plan.
Fragmented report notes Prime Minister Calwell facing obstacles in negotiations over Australia immigration policy. Article implies British obstruction amid wartime context and political tension, with limited readable specifics on actions or dates.
An ANA liner carrying passengers made an emergency crash landing near Mildura today. The craft struck a fence during a windy approach, veered off, and came to rest a short distance from a tree clump, with occupants unharmed.
Two U S Navy icebreakers near Antarctic icefields depart from New Zealand heading toward Coloured Lakes region. The voyage aims to break uncharted ice, reach open waters south of Australia, and press toward Rom Beal and Mer isrts Bay as part of early polar exploration.
The High Court upheld an order prohibiting a cream cake from being sold without a permit. The ruling comes after Regal challenged the prior ban and upheld the regulatory action.
Reported actions show trade union leaders voting to uphold a strike with large picket lines and clashes with police. Observers note workers from assorted sectors joined marches in multiple cities as authorities assess the impact and legality of the stoppage.
Mtv ¢ Jhaninson, Commissioner for the advice Somance 1943, and becomes Commissioner in Ceylon. He arrives in Ceylon early in the day.
Technical details describe lighthouse engineering for distant shores including Arctic operations. Plans cover installation in Malaya Iceland Norway and Africa with solar powered luminous ranges and automated optics. The text cites a station supplying Malacca traits and unskilled native labor supporting luminous range equipment.
In the settlement Britain will transfer one third of the military stores to Pakistan while Britain retains control of ordnance factories and facilities. The move follows a negotiated investment framework and implies Pakistan gains access to key military inventories while Britain maintains strategic manufacturing oversight.
Fragmentary lines describe a proposed chancery marble memorial to Stalin and its uncertain status. The text references the term memorial and mentions demolition and fund, with unclear attribution to a political figure and historical context.
Reported plan to move migrants using rail and air transport to eastern states. Charters named Puntroon and Deen would carry about 85 passengers, including men women and children, from western regions to Teanania and Victoria before service suspension.
At Hobart on Friday the cabinet split over delaying action. The Premier may resign or stand down as caucus plans a meeting and further announcements are awaited.
The House of Representatives approved a bill granting time for Italy and France aid while addressing differences between versions. The measure now heads to a conference committee to iron out discrepancies before final passage.
An longtime metal trades leader collapsed at a union meeting yesterday marking the end of a 30 year career. The incident occurred during a gathering of the association as colleagues mourn the loss of a prominent organizer.
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