27 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1947
Page
1
The article reports Tojo claiming Japan was provoked to war by Allies and asserts his stance amid wartime trial discussion. General Foye comments on the nature of the conflict and postwar accountability.
Sphrir asserts that Australia should maintain a white policy but shows mixed signals on expulsion of non whites. He notes labor and liberal factions are split with some unions opposing broader immigration limits. The piece records speculative impacts on India's role and economic competition amid security concerns.
A fragmentary note describes a mid ocean rescue of a ship’s apprentice. The text references a Redaip boat and a dangerous incident with a lowered anchor and collapse, implying a perilous situation and emergency response at sea.
A garbled report describes a medical operation saving a baby and details about the patient and staff. The text mentions a Perry, a mother named Mes, and a person named Victoria, with references to American and Australian contexts and a 5 Mary time.
Anuah Singh, an elder Indian man, accurately predicted sun appearances on Christmas Day and a solar activity event spotted in Elbourne. He also forecast major global events within three years including conflict involving Auntie and America and a rapid world change by 1900.
Australian trade union leaders prepare to discuss support for the Marshall Plan. The secretary of the Australian Federation of Trade Unions notes expected opposition from some sectors. A Russian delegate is mentioned in relation to the World Trade? Organization discussions. Ministers stress unity across unions.
Reported chaos in Palestine with killings of two Jews one Arab and one Armenian during early morning clashes in Jer Tam. Militants attacked, police and troops wounded, Christmas cafe attack kills two British soldiers and wounds several others.
Hobart, Friday The trial of the former Tasmanian premier Cosgrove will begin in Hobart on February 10. It will be included in the ordinary criminal sittings of the Supreme Court. The Attorney General said committal proceedings would not be necessary.
Reports from Auckland describe fatal infantile paralysis cases in the district with a holiday resort linked outbreak. No confirmed cases recorded in hospitals, 13 cases under care or observation remain unspecified.
King urged wartime resolve in a speech cited as a blueprint for future victory. He praised unity of empire and Commonwealth, noting material and spiritual sacrifice behind Britain’s endurance and the duty to rebuild after devastation. He lauded allied nations and the queen’s family ties as sources of strength.
Canberra residents faced heavy rain and floods on Christmas Eve and Day with widespread travel delays. Campers stranded along Cotter River were rescued as police reported two motorcycle crashes near Queanbeyan Hospital. Tourists faced crowded inns and closed bridges while local churches held limited services amid the weather disaster.
Greek police report nearly 80 arrests linked to a plot to assassinate Liberal Leader Gonatas and disrupt Athens. Reuters cites a rebel government under General Markos formed in the mountains aiming to expel imperial forces and align with the United Nations.
Josephine sails ahead of a 28-boat fleet in the dusk Hobart race from Wollongong, leading the Dafianes cutter with Morna close astern. The event drew huge crowds over 100000 watching ships and the drama included tangles, wind theft accusations, and a government air cover plan for the final stage.
Sydney reports lifeguards on alert at Bondi Cronulla and Freshwater with multiple rescues. A year old girl and a woman were pulled from dangerous surf while crowds gathered at Central Station and railways for a country tour.
Report from Auckland records the Auckland Cup placings altered after a protest. Howe and King's Ransome were involved in a dispute over interference, with Howe appealing to the NE Racing Conference committee.
A chaotic stabbing at the Stockholm legation left a minister wounded as a suspect believed to be Giuseppe Capone fled. Reuters dispatches note the assailant claimed an invention motive and produced a blade during the attack. authorities pursue a possible link to others involved.
Fragmentary text hints at a German figure praising resilience and morale during conflict. References to hospitals, medicine, and caloric value suggest wartime morale reporting from Wiesbaden and a foreign journalist observer.
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