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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1950

Page

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General Rains Hamper Communications In N S W

Heavy rainfall disrupted telephones and telegrams across New South Wales cutting links between Sydney and southern capitals. Weather officials warned of continuing showers and potential local flooding while aviation faced closures and diversions as storms moved southeast from Bourke to Kempney.

San Francisco Fatia Sydney Galong GPO Tasman Bea Aydney Asatward Weather Bureau Ares Moruya Kempney Australia

Rainfall Record and Disruptions Hit Canberra Area

Rainfall totals for Canberra exceeded the season average with heavy falls across Friday and Sunday. Meteorological data show 264 points, with 148 between 1 mm and 1 mm, and weather officers say clearing expected after the weekend. Communications between Canberra and major cities were disrupted by breaktowns, delaying telephone links and halting some services.

Felday Brewka Canberra Aire Zm S.m. Bunday

Dutch Army Moves to Curb Desertions in Java Crisis

Report from Pretoria notes Dutch forces tightening precautionary measures amid unrest in Java as Australia battles on tour. Indonesian rebels' actions cited. Australian innings extended with 1000-run milestone for the tour, while Dutch command discusses strengthened security and potential actions.

Diararta Usraaua Pretoria Bundey Tranevaal Norris Perstem Mirschfeld Isoronsy O Amith Wilea R Marvy C Funston Wiles Wetlon Australie Innin Tan Jenson Paton Se -Lingwa Weet Java Worteking Bandon Feng Jomaon Wan Iri Rey Guy Jed

Truce month notes fatal incident and electric equipment report

An oblique report notes a fatal incident connected to a truce month event and an attempted electric paging device test. Names, dates, and exact locations are obscured, but the brief mentions a casualty linked to equipment failure and a late summer context.

Commonwealth XI at Bombay enacts cricket match notes

Commonwealth XI at Bombay reports on batting as Munday Alley and Place built a steady start through Sanne and Sears for the Arak wicket. Pace and War added 106, Lambert Cupte took 144, and Owieheta Sor 144 marked a tense session as play continued. The fragmentary text notes scores and players with unclear context.

Bombay Munday Alley Place Sanne Sears Si Issert War Ed Minuton Lambert Oo Cupte Owieheta

Fourth Test Prospects Mark Bretruria Opening Aftermath

The report notes player prospects for the fourth Test. An African opening after van Yo Paurin Test is rated and moved from Jonan notable site. A sore hand was injured today, leading to lineup adjustments for the Toat Asmeells Se Noe.

Jonan Noabl Aulatran Asmeells

Cinema Closure Follows Street Disturbances

Fragmentary report notes a cinema in London closing after a melee during Thursday demonstrations. Readers are urged to seek official notices for details while authorities investigate and advise caution in public venues.

London Securday

Secrets of hydrogen bomb leak court transcript scene

chaotic wartime testimony recounts McMahon and British officials discussing a hydrogen bomb, with Hoover and Groves pressed on loyalty clearances. Senators probe possible leaks and the race to build a weapon that could alter global power.

Washington Brien Atomic McMahon Xieus Fuchs McMahon Secon McMichon Hieber Tsevtyah Atomic Mission Uke Mahurt Tve United States Liniten Staten Jevan Nile Atlio Reantor McManon Rali Mayer Binone Calind Ciamittin Hoovers Iit yovnTl Taontenaral Groves McMinhon Ratan Carl Durham

Australian successes in Empire Games first day at Eden Park

On day one Australians led in Empire Games events at Eden Park New Zealand with Marjorie Jackson and John Treloar among winners in track and field. Australia also set a Games relay record and claimed several swimming and water polo placings while others qualified for upcoming rounds in Sydney style reports.

Reuter Eden Park Aly Franke O'Neill Rte Kelleway Mnen Marjorie McQuadeertabab Jannwompiin On Yarde New Zealand Therewtling Buuils Auckland Clanenn Rennde Australia Richard Garant Jake “Lute Bre Arthur

Auckland Games To Show Profit Report Signals

Fragmented OCR text mentions Auckland Games and profit expectations with unclear quotes and garbled names. The readable elements reference financial prospects tied to a games event, but details are unreadable.

Auckland Games

Unclear fragment hints at Labor leadership shift in minority

An incomplete Hobart Sunday clipping references a sectio n involving Taamabin and One Speake Weeden. It notes independent status after leadership changes in the Labor Party and a potential government move ahead of a March House meeting.

Hobart Sanley Laboreral Maren

Russians Close And Open Berlin Road

Berlin dispatch reports Russians briefly closed a main road from Went jern to Berlin causing truck congestion and delays. General Katixay denied Western and Kos­ta forces restrictions, saying trains and papers were in order but delays persisted as operations continued.

Berlin Wentjern Germany Vey Eniand Katixay Bor Wi Hnd

Empire Programme To DAI Union Ban On Tanker

Sydney events disrupted by a union protest as a tanker removal triggered a ban. Workers refused to move the vessel from Gorm Bay to Pyrmont amid ongoing dispute actions. Trade union leaders urged independent arbitration, with delays affecting transport staffing for the next day.

Lrmpire Gamine Lo Miride Sydney Lake Cara Shell Gil Chaya Auninmnte St Pyrmont Felday Eevan Gorm Bay Pyrmont Trades and Labour Council Kenny Unite Holt Traden and Labour Council

Miss Honor Rides With Czechs

Prague reports Honor Rid acknowledges meeting with Czech officials about a long term political role. She confirms discussions on a future operation with the council and British involvement, though sources note uncertainty and diplomatic sensitivities.

Prague Mim Honor Yrard Omnia Wien Cecc British Council Palley

Dock Riots Shake Tanganyika Port Amid Strikes

London reports a violent Tanganyika dock confrontation yesterday near Dar es Salaam where several hundred rioters attacked dock trucks. One American died and seven were wounded as European police and troops including King's African Rifles and Royal Navy units moved in to restore order. Authorities arrested several suspected leaders as patrols helped secure the harbor.

London Dar Es Ralusm Tanganyika Werneaay oMcer Melon United Amajurton Nome Oif Ieadern King’s African Rifles Royal Navy

Unemployment Rise in Ruhr Area Report

A fragmented report notes unemployment climbed from 196,000 to 289,000 in January in the Ruhr region. The data appears partial and jumbled, with place names varying and some words unclear. Further verification needed for precise counties and dates.

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General Defends Emperor Amid Wartime Controversy

An unnamed Japanese general defends the emperor amid ongoing tensions and alleged wartime actions. The report notes cautious statements and calls for stability as investigations proceed.

Socialists Leave French Cabinet Shakeup

Fragmented text reports Socialist members exiting the French cabinet amid a political reshuffle. Context unclear due to garbled source but indicates a government cabinet change involving socialists and leadership dynamics.

Australian Athletes in Semi-Finals at Empire Games

The report lists athletes and results from the Empire Games trials. Notable performances include wins and close finishes, with several records and back marks noted across events and semi-final rounds.

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