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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1946

Page

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Chinese Independence Affirmed in Chiang Kai-shek Speech

The report cites Chiang Kai-shek proclaiming China’s independence and discipline as essential, declaring that Chinese must endure hard work to maintain liberty. He urged unity with Western powers and adherence to principles observed by America, France, and Russia.

Toi Chiang Xanek Henry Mullon Paope Chiang Trivain America France Russia

Australia holds back vital war message amid cabinet panic

An Asia-Pacific dispatch reports Melbourne unconfirmed intelligence on Dutch forces moving from Pelad toward Mendano or Arhbon. The Australian government reportedly delayed releasing details until a cabinet meeting amid crisis chatter and a possible retaliatory strike.

Seard Marbaur Puteh Melbourne Pelad Mendano Arhbon Espuece

No Australians for London's Victory March

A London display of Australian support is unsettled with officials uncertain about sending a representative force. Cabinet has not decided, fearing shipping use and potential delays for others awaiting passages.

London

Political prisoners in Punjab face health crisis and release calls

Report notes 16 detainees, termed political prisoners, are ill in Punjab jails. Government urged to release them, while some prisoners claim prolonged confinement on political grounds and seek medical attention amid unclear jail conditions.

Iets Eiseit

Britons Weighed Food Sacrifices As War Strains Grow

In London Friday a warning that Britain may need severe food sacrifices was voiced by the Minister for Food Sir Gen Smith in the Commons. He said a loan's wholeness was uncertain and that global food shortages could force higher prices and rationing. Australia promised 188,000 tons of wheat and Canada pledged wheat to ease shortages, while Britain prepared to raise extraction rates and keep grain in reserve. Women gathered at Livingstone Hall to protest food distress and urged government action.

London Britain Gen Smith House of Commons Bntain Mitlater Australia Ari Brea St. Stokes Wiftain Wen Livingutune Hall Ints of Commons

London appoints Katy as ally in Nile coalition

London announces Katy An Australian joins a cot alliance to host the permanent headquarters of U, with Otter members including China, trusil, prance, England, Holland. The note cites multiple European and Asian nations as part of the coalition effort.

London Katy Nile Eolde Soaded Otter China Trusil Prance England Holland

Drastic Grain Allocation Cut for Livestock Reported

The Director of Agriculture Bulcock announced a sharp reduction in grain quotas for livestock beginning April. He said additional fed supply could be redirected. in Queensland this would cut allocations to several million bushels. The move aims to protect human food supplies despite the drastic reduction.

Arirbane Bulcock Queensland Maillion Buanets Mulcock Commonwealth

MO Welcome For Timor Officials

A wartime style note reports a reception planned for Timor officials in Batavia. It mentions a decree, wartime activities, and an inquiry into repatriation and duties tied to the Japanese occupation era.

Timor Conatian Alga War Academy Iautle Iano Batavia

Loot suspected in Himmler’s Berlin treasure find

Report mentions a supposed loot haul linked to Himmler and Berlin with references to British intelligence, a 3000 volume cache, and concealed funds. Names and places appear garbled, but context points to a secretive collection, manuscripts, and investigators examining alleged links to German leaders.

France to Call In Currency Decree

Government decrees French currency to be withdrawn from circulation and exchanged for francs at designated terminals. The move, announced Friday, aims to centralize monetary control and stabilize local markets amid rapid financial shifts. Authorities urge banks and businesses to prepare for the mandatory exchange windows.

Paria

Labor U N O Consultations Narrow Russian Protest Report

In London the Russian delegate Gromyka protested the admission of the American Federation of Labour to the United Nations Organizations discussion. The Assembly debated a resolution on world labor and economic council work with votes close on the United Nations body. An amendment failed 30 to 32 while the Assembly approved recommending collaboration with One World Federation of Trades Unions and related groups.

London Friasy Gromyka

Manoora to Pick Up Indonesians for Repair and Deployment

The Manoora at North Sydney will transport Indonesian seamen who refused Dutch service months ago to the Netherlands East Indies for repair. The ship will also pick up Indonesians in Brisbane and Mackay as it sails from Australian waters for Katavia, with about 400 aboard.

Sydney Frida Manoora Netherlands North Sydney Manoors Mike Indonesiang Brisbane Mackay Katavia

Rebel unrest in Dudh province sparks famine fears

Aimed at political and social conditions causing famine, Soden A iedian Nebrubee Coal calls for rebellion in north central Dudh. Calcutta quiet but British troops hold strategic posts as violence erupts on Imdum Road leaving one worker dead and eight injured. Authorities report mid day unrest and casualties as crowds form near Nowpltal.

Dudh Calcutte Imdum Road Calcutts Nowpltal

General Assembly of UND shows gaps in agenda

Friday report from London notes the General Assembly of UND missing items left on the agenda last night. Delegates seek a second session in Amsterdam in September. Prime Minister Attlee outlined a large program and stressed firmness of the organization. Aviation and technical issues were discussed as important, with confidence and fair cooperation emphasized by leaders.

Lonton Und Almertog Afr Attlee Masocialun Mpeak Auld Lie World Assembly

Jewish Children Targeted by Nazi Youth Attacks

London reports claim members of the Hitler Youth used Jewish children as live targets in shooting exercises during wartime. The war crimes tribunal heard allegations of barbaric acts including executions and torture aimed at prisoners and civilians, with testimonies describing gunfire and injuries amid chaotic scenes.

London Frider Hitlee Wand Jewish

Mutiny sentences in military court martial noted

The court martial sentenced three men for mutiny and ordered discharge from the defence forces. The governor general approved the actions, with further discharge proposals discussed for the remaining service members.

Mate Army Lite Fonda Wilson Goughter Orderedreich Chalmers Forde Justice Feed Marta

Commemorating Fall of Singapore in Sydney

A brief service at Crncimph Bilch marked the fall of Singapore in Sydney. Lieutenant Gordon Bennett and members of the Eighth Division attended with wreaths and supporters, reflecting on a century of hardship from North West Germany flood impacts.

Sydney Singapore Crncimph Bilch Erel Gordom Bennett Eighth

US Protest on Yugoslav Officialdom

Fragmented OCR text suggests a US protest to Yugoslav authorities regarding diplomatic vehicles and officials. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible. content is garbled and inconsistent with coherent events.

Braden Plan Threatens Tranquility Amid Peron Crisis

A garbled notice discusses the Braden plan and U.S. stance toward Argentina under President Peron. It mentions former ambassador Braden now serving in the State Department and a claim that Brigadier General John Lang was ordered expelled for alleged espionage.

Ieee Aa Braden Darlene Braden Wee Argentina Peron Alan Jither Bowth Dent Peron John Lang Pt Titer Arn Altes Argen

Labour to Choose New Cabinet

Sydney report outlines plans for Labour to reshape the cabinet after next Wednesday’s meeting. Party members debate an early restructuring, aiming for a permanent ministerial structure and a broader reorganization following the Portia presentation and related political maneuvers.

Labour Sydney

Victorian Bowler Takes Key Wickets in Turbulent Match

In a noisy Friday game in Sbane, Victorian Jeff Nandeder and George Telbe led a Northern tutamen assault, taking several wickets as Victoria built pressure. Queensland collapsed for 0, Brown scored 38, while Vic finished at 2/363 with strong bowling by Meildivan and Temblyn, as Tatton and Brown contributed modestly.

SBANE Jeff” Nandeder George Telbe Queensland Brown Victore Iehed Land UG Tatton Ine Johnaton Viewerie Meildivan Temblyn McCoo

Restrictions on paper use lifted by government order

The Acting Minister for Customs Mr Dedman announced lifting most restrictions under the National Security Regulations on paper and periodicals from March 1. Printing rationing ends for the majority of newspapers and unrestricted production will be allowed for new periodicals previously inhibited. The move removes controls on safe paper except those in the October 7 government order.

Murch 1 Mr. Dedman Mieana Une

Malays Attack Chinese Village in Singapore Turmoil

Across Malaya and Singapore, communal tensions flare as Malay mobs attack a Chinese village 0 mile north-east of Kuala Runpur. Reports say 25 Chinese and two Malays were killed, with authorities restoring quiet as military and police tighten controls. Japanese propaganda is blamed for inciting violence while security barriers guard entry points and patrols search pedestrians and bus riders.

Singapore Ual Runpur Authurbart

Army discharge arranged amid inquiry findings in Melbourne

A disputed discharge was declared arranged during a military inquiry in Melbourne. An unnamed director involved claimed exemptions were set and one man secured status and payment positions, exposing manipulations within the army.

Melbourne Priaay Lieto Tory Africa Ld Go Oue

US Plans Bases as Counter to Air Attacks

A wartime briefing notes U S Navy measures to deter air strikes and project power in the Pacific. It discusses a large carrier based fleet, air superiority, and future weapon systems. Admiral Nuit schmitte highlights atomic bombs as a strategic factor and the need for radar and missile guidance. The article cites Britain’s likely support and the overall American command structure for defending shores.

Amalie Nuit Schmitte Fenire Anid Lapter Mimits Suis Lenough la United States

Japs Admit in War Trials Morotal Fr iday

Japanese defense officials requested mitigation saying the court had conducted itself fairly and properly in wartime trials. They asserted the proceedings were remtest and would respect naval authorities and the court.

Morotal

Wark Crimes Trial Opens in Greece

In Athens on Friday the first set of war crimes charges was opened. A Malian captain and a Bulgarian lieutenant were accused as the provocation stated none of the Nazi, German and Bulgarian occupation forces had authorized the inhabitants in the Castorin area. A German sergeant was to be assumed responsible for burning olive groves and homes in the Smulansk vicinity.

Athens Greece Castorin Smulansk

Australia Faces Fest of Survival

An analysis argues six years after the war that Australia must shift from relying on meagre rationing to expanded primary industries and internal development. It criticizes Labour policies and calls for greater national effort, unity, and international competition to restore prosperity and resilience.

U S warned of need for defence preparedness

A distressed report from Washington outlines defence needs and armed forces preparedness. It cites Navy strength, new weapons funding, missile guidance, and forward-line improvements as essential. Admiral Forrestal notes planned tests and explosive work near water, with actions slated for July.

Forrestal Chet Hodleay

Modifications in American Price Controls

A new economic official was appointed to oversee price regulation and expand enforcement. The note hints at changes to the price control framework and a likely shift toward easing or tightening measures depending on the chief aim described by the commentator.

Conference of Prime Ministers Meeting at Lindon Vill

Fragmentary report notes a conference of Frumpite Prime ministers in Lindon village. If the conference is held, Mr. Chitey is certain to attend. Details are unclear and readers are urged to wait for next week for clarified dates and participation.

Finsiity Frmpite Prime Va Lindon Chitey da Fria Bete Mtr Mackenzie Ming Meron

Criminal court hears plea in a marriage fraud case

In a Southport court scene, a man named Geoffrey John McLaren was accused of a crime involving seduction and promising marriage. The legal proceeding described him as a degenerate criminal aiming to rob women. The victim Joyce Walab, 20, gave evidence while £300 disappeared from a bench. The accuser Aliuz McPherson, 40, faced sentencing terms to commence after an earlier warning, while a separate property loss and rent involving the unnamed party were noted.

Byunky Ade Markell Tony Ates la Geofirry John McLaren Aliuz McPherson McLaren Erwin Joyce Walab Unf Kdibid de Meres Mirna Southport Queenaland

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