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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1948

Page

3

US GACLS on Security Council to act on fighting in Indonesia

The United States presses the United Nations Security Council to intervene amid Indonesian conflict with the Netherlands. Australia supports immediate ceasefire and withdrawal, while China backs the US draft. Reports cite Dutch military actions and a committee report detailing clashes near Jogjakarta and Batavia.

GACLS Security Council Indonesia China Hale United States Syria Colombia Gounell Tre Hisld Mower Homby Jamjakarta Goo Ku- Minrang Jogjakarta Conmitte Tou Lindery Kallurarngan Misting Chambera Batavia Eke Ea Ry Tative Mx TV

Missionary Seeks Escape Amid Christmas Crowds

A fragmentary report notes a missionary unable to situate himself amid Christmas shoppers. The text mentions Benavious, Mr William Gli, and a New Guinea Bristonary context as he talks of retreat to the jungle and studying human nature. The scene centers on crowded holiday shopping and an escape impulse.

Benavious Christmias William Gli New Guinea Cally Spedting Moelbourny Atore Rastage Sunn

Dutch expect early end to police action in Indonesia

A scrambled report cites Dutch spokesman in London predicting the main military action in Indonesia will last only a few days to weeks. It notes Indonesian fords, airfields at Medan and Sumatra, and captures of Republican leaders and staff by the Good Offices Committee. Mention is made of Batavia, Kale, Sogiakarts, and representatives from Australia and Belgium amid references to UN and security council activity.

Netherlands Jeupthah Tim Britain Chine Waahinetan United States Robert Lovett Tov Eca Tadenosia Washington Marshall Mln Renee ‘Hase Rouressauldie Talen Security Council Phity Indonesia Endonesia Efe Palat Holland Pente Southnath Asia Norman Ain Bente Robert Layett Lailel London Thumilingy Almiliary Apaocigled Bugis Jereillad Batavia Airfeld Wort de Hak N! Weat Sumatra Slemgal Une U.N.O Recuelty Council Mohammed Roety Kaleemming Hougauin Oro Actin Ins Seiday Stat Hodgain Thalf South Australia

Premier impressed with British care of aged persons

The Premier praised British care for the aged and mentally afflicted in institutions. He noted ongoing government activity and discussions with health authorities to improve care standards.

Mertiary Kelly Geversl Dewan Muane Neva

Col Hodgson Demands Dutch Expulsion in UN Debate

Colonel Hodgson declared the Dutch attack in Indonesia a clear UN Charter violation and urged decisive action. He alleged a coercive ultimatum given for surrender, criticized Allied inaction, and warned the incident would harm UN unity and regional stability.

Invasion of West Java by Dutch Troops

Readable fragments describe Dutch forces striking from Tangerang 14 miles west of a thrust toward central Java. Reports note landings near Medan and Konboneng airfield, with Republican resistance and Dutch air and ground operations spreading across West and Central Java.

West Java Batavia Wear Javen Itangerang Tangerang Balaradje West Java Biebut Sumatra Lake Toba Son Medan Konboneng Pushihye

Grave Threats Loom Over Australia Say Hughes

Mr Hughes warned during a Sydney address that a Dutch pullout would leave Indonesia without stable control, with Australia facing pressure from Japan and Soviet Russia. He urged Australia and Britain to align with the United States for a collective defense to prevent domination in the region.

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Disunite and Unity Dynamics Amid Western Powers In Asia

Amid tensions in Asia the Western powers face a rift in unity. Negotiations involving Indonesia, Holland, and colonial authorities strain economic and security ties as Nehru and allied leaders seek a pacific path.

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