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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 12, 1947

Page

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Death sentences for three Jewish youths in Jerusalem

Reported on Tuesday in Jerusalem as three Jewish youths received death sentences while a fourth was sentenced to life imprisonment. Following the verdict, troops were confined to barracks and police posts reinforced as security measures. The fourth youth was jailed for life amid heightened tensions and appeals.

Jerusalem Nembaum Maan Famved Policnr Aron Tor Nate Gree Miorg Bary Tia Sddkd Wich Wan Ve Ordag 4 Ata

Day on Flight Record Falls in Aerial Event

Dayton is credited with a dramatic aviation scene as a German airship and a towering craft reach previously unseen heights. A previous record of 11,948 feet is noted, with ongoing speculation about the location and participants.

Dayton Toemtay

Britain to Purchase We American Ships

London reports Britain to acquire 140 of 229 American ships under a deal valued at more than 100 million dollars. Purchases include 100 Liberty-type vessels and 40 smaller ships, with costs and terms noted amid wartime shipping adjustments.

Ritain London Inggdom Shipowners Ncane Teane Iend Wea

Britain accused of aiding Greek imperialism

An Albanian representative reports Greek imperialist aims harming Albania. French volunteers form to join in Turkey with tempers to create an international brigade in Britain Gel Aum and Holland as part of an alleged plan. The Greek authorities aim to boost rebel morale and the government seeks to inform the inquiry.

Britain Bint Giresce Gland Gel Aum Holland Miaseaatia Athens Uthoritatioa Sormilanide

U S Travel Restrictions Eased For Postwar Exodous

The Department relaxes travel rules for pleasure trips to Europe opening the way for a large postwar exodus from America. Up to ten thousand Americans may take advantage of the eased regulations to Britain Ireland and other destinations as borders reopen and demand surges.

Washington Biate Rauropey

Japan to Buy Wool From Australia

Tokyo reports occupation authorities arranging imports of Australian wool to aid Japanese mills. About 125 bales to arrive by March with a plan for 30,000 bales monthly, a program still in early stages and tied to credits from the Occupation authorities.

Japan Australia Tokyo Atrallan United Buster Commodity Credit Corporation Joan Cotton Cocpalion Ater Finde Ives Sould Umea Sureto

Charred bodies recovered from Berlin dancehall attack

Reported in EWHLIN on Tuesday, charred remains were found at the Karlalust dancehall destroyed by Brest over the weekend. Authorities say three of the bodies recovered are identified and 39 people are in hospital, some in critical condition.

Ewhlin Roweuers Karlalust Bpasidau Brest Tives Bre

Four MunS saree to Three Years Imprisonment

In Belorado on Tuesday a Roman Catholic panel school chair and another figure were sentenced to four years imprisonment by a court for influencing children in favor of a quisling organization and against the liberation movement. Two others were acquitted.

Belorade Fanotter By & Court Epabiyana Chargax Fchlidren

Calwell Denies SaaS Amid Immigration Debate

In a tense session, Calwell rejects SaaS claims amid immigration discussions. Observers note the exchange grew heated as officials pushed for clarity on policy and funding.

Stolen Paintings Seized by U S Government

In 1934 two German seamen reportedly sold three paintings including a renown portrait valued at 140000 dollars to a Dayton art institute after being stolen from a German museum. The Attorney General said a Dayton man, unnamed, bought the works knowing they were stolen property and the FBI later intervened.

Washington Turaday Aif New York Daytona Art Institute Prainee Museum Germany Attorner-meral Clara Dayton Lea Revlon Teifle Beast Dormer Dra Erust Dayton Art Institute FBI Santirm

Mrs Street Elected Vice President Of UN Commission

New York reports the nomination of Mrs Jensle Street of Sydney to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She was elected vice-president with Mrs Hodle Bog toto of Beaman joining as president.

New York Twaday Jensle Btreet Sydney

Muster Approves Means Test For Pensioners

A deputation urged the minister to adopt a means test for pensions and improve benefits. Senator McKenna indicated submissions to Cabinet and support to enhance conditions for pensioners, arguing many should not rely on charity.

Uguas Paty Bensier MelKeena Pel

Turh-Coat Chinese Captured by Reds in Shantung

Reported capture of Communist forces near Southern Shantung includes details of a unit called the New Communist Fourth Army retreating on both sides of the front. The report cites government officials and mentions large troop movements and casualties, though exact figures remain unclear.

Lenner Lvng Ir Billa

Rowe reports on a failed wartime trade clause

The article notes a confusion over a supposed escape clause in trade agreements and mentions a Italian reader from Milan and Allied leaders. It discusses a provision to withhold most favored nation status from nations not offering reciprocal privileges and the need to guard against possible mistakes in treaty language.

U.S

Balkans Commission Voted on Death Sentence Case

Fragmented OCR text shows Balkan commission debate with abstention and approvals on related court action. Names and places are unclear. report references a vote on a death sentence and reactions from involved parties amid broader regional tensions.

Fragmentary OCR note on a local event

A garbled OCR fragment references a person or event with unclear names. It reads like stray letters and partial phrases without coherent facts or identifiable entities to derive a concrete news item or outcome.

Italian attack on Allied headquarters reported near Comeno

A scrambled report from Rome describes an Italian assault on Allied headquarters near Comeno in the Gorizia area. One Allied policeman is reported seriously injured and the attacker used a submachine gun and hand grenades during the assault.

Rome Gornaral Jon Dhartera Comeno Gorizit

Mixed reception for Austrian chancellor in New York

In New York, Tuesday, former Austrian chancellor Kurt von Behbehgen faced a mixed reception at a public appearance. About 15 former American soldiers and Austrian refugees protested outside the hall while Behbehgen condemned the Dolphus Government, defended Austria's actions, and argued democracy was preserved despite harsh choices.

New York Kurt Vod Behnerhnige Algne Behnstethnigg Buddy Eollal Schusshnigs Behnachnigg Socum Dolphus Vienna Austria

Japs To Ban Research On Atomic Energy

Fragmented wartime dispatch from Washington notes Japan plans to halt atomic energy research amid radical policy shifts. Unclear details and garbled lines obscure further facts and dates.

Paterson Beats King in Lightweight Bout at Manchester

Glasgow boxer Antamweight Paterson defeats Manchester’s Johny King in six rounds. The reverse stopped the bout in the seventh after King battered and was near gut on the canvas.

London Daciie Paterson Glasgow Johny King Manchester King

British Fuel Position Appears Acute for Another Year

Reports indicate Britain faces an extremely acute fuel position with further strain anticipated. Prime Minister and cabinet members warn of essential energy shortages and potential rationing, while Allied naval and air efforts continue amid harsh winter conditions and shipping constraints.

Royal Party Meets Neptune On Crossing Line

Report describes a mock ceremony aboard Neptun e with the royal party. Barbers trim the princes and a pretend peppermint pill scene, ducking and shaming, precede a mock port of call. The event ends with officers parading and a rum reveal. An ambassadorial note follows about a Manila visit by Australia’s ambassador.

Royal Party Neptune W.g. Agnew Ana Be Princensen Ace Ceridtoa St Boars

Scentific Research of South Pacific Stamps Sale At Moumes

scattered OCR text mentions stamps and research tied to South Pacific topics, with references to Milam Oslo and Thames Alan factors. The readable fragments describe a sale or exhibition related to postage stamps, including figures like Queen Fak and Prince BlixnetN, amid uncertain details.

Noumma cientiNo Teatitvte Moumes South Pacifis MILAM Oslo Australia Alos Samay Eactors Fakbah Prinema

Bright Victorian Play Against M.CC. at Ballarat

A fragmentary sports report outlines a Bright victory over M.CC. at Ballarat with lineups, scorers, and a detailed score progression. The text records player names such as Pollard, Smith, Compton, Hopper, and Brown, and notes substitutions and final tallies.

M.cc Ballarat

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