17 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1947
Page
1
Sydney voters weigh hotel closing at 6 pm across several electorates with a two to one majority supporting the measure amid nationwide liquor reform debate. Turnout nears 30,000 votes counted of about 1.4 million eligible. results show strong regional variation and ongoing recounts.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Catholic figures and a dispute over abstinence law in Tablelands Canberra. The garbled lines reference Bishop of Goulburn and church law contrasts but lack clear facts, names, dates, or outcome.
The Church of St Andrew and Rev Hector Hare Amat weigh in on liquor reform amid Canberra debates. Critics see prohibition as unworkable. supporters urge careful control to curb crime and young temptations while protecting trades and profits.
Liberal figure впервые signals support for local option on liquor trading. Opponents to a statewide fix for liquor hours argue that communities should decide. The McKell Government previously reintroduced tonic restrictions, while the 1918 ban lingered in memory.
In Pola, Yugoslav forces advance as Italian residents evacuate. Allied authorities deny claims of threats linked to Maria Pasquinelli. Reports note occupation of abandoned Italian homes as the city changes hands amid postwar tensions.
The Inter-American Defence Board proposes standardisation of land sea and air forces across the Americas. Recommendations have been submitted for consideration by seventy one American Republics.
In London the Prime Minister rejected claims of any coalition with Conservatives. He asserted the government would press ahead with a distinct program to secure defense and Latin American ties. The discussion centered on a possible defence pact and coalition dynamics, with emphasis on unity despite opposition.
Byrd identifies storm origins in the Southern Hemisphere and maps a large coastal region. The expedition traces polar influences on weather patterns and sketches geographic features along a vast coastline.
Franco said to own a castle in Ireland as Bund Benor Giral, former Spanish Premier, arrived at Arannan airport en route to Maxton County where a Protaamar event at the Polytechnnic Institute was noted.
Arcata area residents report ongoing disputes over damages tied to a Tasmanian trade issue. The case involves Bain and Eryn fouthertyeyelona with various local parties, amid tensions spilling into Friday developments.
Yorkshire miners refuse to join a Sunday coal shift as shortages bite. The Miners union leadership blames policy constraints and calls for army coal delivery to key Midlands and Yorkshire towns. Government plans future restrictions as Britain faces unemployment and power concerns amid fuel shortages.
The Sunday Times reports Stalin fears rising German hostility to communism, suggesting Berlin’s leadership has not grasped democratic norms. The piece notes a trend against communist influence in Germany and reflects Moscow’s alarm at Western reactions.
A fragmentary report describes Allied deliberations in Moscow on German leadership and a plan seen as possibly aimed at influencing the outcome. It notes distrust of proposals and references President Truman and Molotov amid a tense wartime diplomatic scene.
Nanking Sunday reports a Nationalist force capturing Jess the Communist capital of Shantung Province as they press an offensive. Nationalists pursue retreating Communists toward the war front while plans to restore the Tianjin railway north of Fuchow are mentioned amid heavy casualties. A Communist manifesto rejecting international agreements is rejected by authorities as not authorized to receive such documents.
The United States proposes to Far Eastern Commission that up to 30 percent of available Japanese industrial equipment be shipped immediately as reparations. The plan aims to move material to claimant nations within a year and a half, noting Russia’s stance on Manchuria and concerns about treating wartime booty as reparations.
Five United States Air Force personnel stationed near Tokyo allegedly engaged in a violent raid, shooting up Kachiwara area restaurants and carousing in BelaBa. Police say the offenders were arrested and face court martial proceedings.
The article reports a higher exchange rate of the Chinese yuan against the US dollar, noting domestic and international financial actions. It mentions government measures and restrictions, with banks reluctant to lend and sectors facing currency fluctuations amid broader economic tensions.
A catastrophic plane crash near Bogota Colombia kills all 46 passengers and four crew aboard a four engine aircraft. The disaster occurs on Mount Teblazo as the flight was bound for Barranquilla, with reports noting high casualties and a foreign ambassador comment on the event.
Australian High Commission memorandum outlines core principles for a peace settlement with Germany. It stresses full application of Allied aims, thorough examination of facts, and avoiding burdens that could empower democratic forces or fuel fascism. It calls for a lasting, democratic European order and warns against premature punitive actions.
An obituary notes the death of the clerk of the Western 5th War Parliament in Sydney. He was the son of the late William, connected with committees and councils. The item references his service and ties to local bodies, with sparse biographical detail due to fragmented text.
In a court, Omar Loomis was sentenced to 18 months in a public works camp for involvement in a riot that attacked a town and Negroes. The defendant admitted planning violence against the government and country, while a statement claimed deportation for Negrons and other disputed acts.
London detectives recovered a rare butterfly collection after months of inquiry. Australian detectives traced 3000 missing specimens distributed from a Yeckad cabin et al. The Bellmont and Melbourne museums cooperated with sources in New Zealand and the United States.
Sunday report identifies J Wella as the new manager of the Western Building and Company after serving as building director. Details on his prior roles and future plans are limited in the fragment.
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