13 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
1
Tokyo officials say Japan needs a loan of 21 billion to rehabilitate industry and secure food imports. An Allied HQ official explains the loan would be tied to broader economic reforms and possible aid conditions, with potential long term impact on postwar recovery.
London reports indicate easing fuel crisis as deliveries shift. Minister for Food Strachey says rationing unlikely, noting 125 ships carrying about 95 000 tons of coal are weather bound in the Tyne with several already sailing for London. Government weighs double summer time and rail logistics while labour telegrams push for urgent actions.
A British action targets cartel activity in Germany, citing enforcement measures and involvement of major firms such as I. G. Farben. The report notes attempts to curb illicit co operation among German participants and references wartime industrial ties and nationalization concerns.
A motor vehicle plunged from a cliff at Ipswich on Wednesday. A woman doctor from Lawwood was lowered down the face of the Minden Range to treat five injured people. The car rolled about 200 yards from the ridge. Two injured women were carried to safety and treated. Dorothy Dewing was reported in serious condition tonight.
The Human Rights Committee, including V Roosevelt, Dr BC Chang, and Doctor Charieg Malle Hahawon, was formed to prepare a preliminary draft of an international bill on human rights. The committee will concurrently seek Australian support for a National Court of Human Rights.
A Provident at the Marine Fire Union announces a conference of independent maritime unions with restricted membership. The meeting, held at Missione Yard, discusses unity and criticizes Communist domination and union attacks, warning of internal tensions within the movement.
A report from Calcutta dated Wednesday states Enocel Wi J Cumming, 49, died after a conviction in 1040. The line mentions a court case on a charge of gasertion and references an intervening period with his wife, aged Bi, amid unclear details.
A wartime style notice from London states the Orion will sail February 25 carrying 2000 migrants to Australia under the government migration scheme. The party will include a number of brickmakers and their families, with arrangements for an Indian wife and child to join later.
A report notes calls from Slavs for an inquiry into Greek affairs. The text mentions a commission to inspect concentration camps and mass events, with officials urged to obtain evidence from Greece and from Buell, head of the RRA.
American scouting aircraft at Little America reported a remarkable inland sea of ice with lakes large enough to hold a person and dogsled. The find suggests sizable meltwater basins amid the Antarctic ice, offering potential similar oases in the icebound landscape.
The report notes Soviet shifts in consultation practices with allied powers and foreign ministers. It mentions timing and whether the Spiller completed their procedural accord, tied to agreement on China’s proposed measures.
A chaotic report depicts drastic Chinese economy measures to stabilize finance. Government actions aim to curb runaway prices and restore order, while citizens rush to convert savings into jewelry and precious metals amid inflation and foreign currency anxieties.
Washington observers warn of growing Government concern as Senate delays in confirming D. E. Lilienthal, proposed chairman of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, hamper policy. Secretary Patterson defends TVA, stresses urgency of nuclear power facilities and blames Senate Republican opposition.
Reported in Darwin as aborigines press for higher wages after a conference with military and police figures. Clash at Rangoon noted with injuries among NamniM and Waxy. pay of 30 weekly referenced alongside security concerns and arrests amid unrest.
The report details a quiet morning as the Vanguard returns to routine duties after the crossing. A bat from Capetown and a landing party aboard the Royal MUKY are noted, with messages keeping the Majesty informed of developments and amity aboard the vessel.
A fragmented report notes Southern Miners planning a demonstration at Parliament House Wollongong on February 26 to coincide with the Biats Parliament opening. An aggregate meeting discussed a report on district sowing Allure in ydney and issues of fuel and compensation.
Australia reveals a sizable delegation to attend the London meeting of British Commonwealth nations in March 1947 and the Geneva preparatory conference in April 1947. The group includes senior officials from the Department of Post-war Reconstruction and a Treasury observer, plus non-departmental advisers and three primary industry representatives.
A panel examined NZ repatriation methods in 1948 and found Australia should expand facilities for veterans with serious disabilities. It notes NZ provided specialized training centers since 1941, while Australia relied on general schemes, suggesting separate training canteens and facilities for ongoing rehabilitation.
The 100th anniversary of Thomas Alva Edison birth marked by nationwide observances in New York. Families and civic groups joined ceremonies as an army of workers and pilgrims honored the inventor. President Truman sent a message praising Edison and noting the world’s loss without his legacy.
A depth charge explosion near Haifa’s main breakwater caused a sensational disturbance among naval vessels berthed there. Reports describe damage to outer armour and heightened security warnings, with political leaders and Jewish Agency figures weighing migration and defence proposals amid tensions in Palestine. Five attackers were injured in Tel Aviv as security forces responded.
An obscure wartime style note outlines aloof stance by the Indian government and a clerical context. It mentions a governor and a financial figure of £20,000 connected to a forthcoming administrative matter. The text is fragmented but implies official restraint and funding considerations.
War and Navy Departments instruct American servicemen to return looted art treasures valued over 5000 dollars or face prosecution. The items, estimated at about 900000 dollars, include pieces engraved with the German crest and are held in Battle Moon by the ATO Regiment of the favored division.
A muddled report describes a Burmese pact sprung on delegates in London. It notes the involvement of a former Burmese premier and a leading figure, with references to parties and resistance, but exact names and details are unclear in the damaged text.
In Capetown a trial was adjourned yesterday after Dr H J Simona of Capetown University testified about a term used and its alleged contravention of the Official B act. The word described as rewali an was said not to be a direct insult to Communists. The case concerns acts of violence and a marker of a Bowth.
A New York Times correspondent reports Communist forces broke through, destroying facilities and freeing 68 prisoners as government trains were routed. Government troops and police were deployed, with many fearing a broader clash as the conflict grows.
London crowds of about 1,000 gathered along the road outside St Margaret’s barn Westminster to greet Winston Churchill and his bride Mrs. Nie daughter Mary on her wedding to Captain Boamien. Police cleared a path to the church as 800 guests waited for London’s wartime ceremony.
Unclear fragmentary report describes ceasefire efforts and military activity in Java and Bali. Text references explosives and unexploded bombs, with stray names and amid ongoing troop movements and planned actions for a bloodless release.
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