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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1946

Page

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Bevin Attacks Yugoslavia Attitude In Debate

Fragmented report on British Foreign Secretary Bevin criticizing Yugoslavia during a debate. Mentions army strength of 107,000, suggested Polish government and Italian coastal deployment, and reactions by General Anders and other officials. Notes emphasis on co operation and Tripolitan affairs amid Cold War tensions.

Bevin Poland Italien Taranto Udine Anders Ruaive Communist Party Uney Akay Nsec

British and Yugoslav tensions over troops in Greece statement

A provided protection statement notes withdrawal of British forces from Greece and warns against coercive actions. Bevin defends that Yugoslav complaints stem from misunderstandings while denying a Polish or allied troop buildup toward Yugoslavia, urging restraint and dialogue through the United Nations.

Pilleghbions Rau Cronk T”Roops Greger Mays Athans

Enforcement of Order in Singapore Declared Strong

Lord Louis Mountbatten stated public order enforcement in Singapore received full support from civilians police and authorized bodies. A British Military Administration court jailed 16 Chinese for drumming without permit, with 28 deliaen sentence, while 19 more opted for trial by jury and were remanded.

Singapore Palice Louis Mountatten Ottinens Renaid Ned Chines Deliaen

U N O Scepticism Unjustified Says Dr Evatt

Sydney reports Dr Evatt opening an Australian Russian Society exhibition of photographs. He argues UNO scepticism is unjustified and Australia must participate actively to influence world peace. He cites destruction in 1700 Russian cities and six million homes, with estimates of 20 million killed or died in the war.

Sydney United Nationa Organisation Myatt Avatt Auatralia Thie Ted World Wa Dulng UNO Byatt Bom

Persia Seeks Friendly Ties With Soviet Ahead of Moscow Visit

Teheran reports Premier Sul taneh presents new Persian Cabinet to the Majlis promising a new page in relations with Russia. He notes Stalin sent a very friendly telegram and hopes equality and understanding will underpin future ties, as crowds cheer his Parliament departure.

Teheran Moscow Sultaneh Maglin Rusia Stalin Serain Isnahouldar

Wartime Factory Wages Fall as War Demand Shrinks

Sydney reports a government statistician notes wage earners in factories declined by about 99,000 to near 1,000, towards a base figure. The drop follows reduced demand for war supplies, with August seeing further reductions amid industrial disputes and rapid changes in production.

Sydney

Atomic Bombs May Prove An Illusion

A speculative report questions the durability of atomic bomb theory amid ongoing tests. Analysts caution against overconfidence while noting the potential for miscalculation in pressure and fallout expectations.

Egypt's Claim and Political Turmoil Reported

A Cairo dispatch details Egypt's claims as realistic amid a mixed government scene. It notes Farouk urging solidarity for talks with a key ally, while Britain’s stance and leadership shifts are questioned. Demonstrations outside British barracks erupt. crowds denounce British policy and certain leaders amid unrest.

Farouk Egypt Ubeev Aypt May Timawk Tammail Libstale Representa Bo Santa Britain Nakrashi Jay Dar Mintieh Imperiallam En Capitalian Audante Cairo University Bevin

Delays Sought in Return of Indonesians

In Matavia on Monday officials discuss an Australasian plan to ship about 800 Indonesian merchants back to Java. Widespread concern centers on potential political instability if these workers return amid unsettled conditions. Cable traffic from Canberra and local officials indicates a final arrangement may be reached soon to facilitate action.

Matavia Colaiy Samen Java Australia Elwain Hate Canberra Jnr Tkie

Delays Opposed in German War Trials in Nuremberg

Monday session resumes as Lord Justice Lawrence orders defense teams for Goring Himmler Keitel and others to submit by February 7 a list of witnesses. The defense sought a three week adjournment, but the court opposed a longer delay.

Nuremberg Lawrence Goring Himmler Keitel Bentrop Witneawee Rau Earere Maktel 1 Cor & Tow Bay

Spanish Monarchy Heavily Fined in Madrid Report

Unclear OCR text notes a Duchess of Medini Livonia fined £2000 for sending a telegram to Don Juan the pretender to the throne. The contents allegedly injurious to France. No clear reason given for the fine or West diamidaa. Prominent monarchists linked to Anglian support for Don Juan.

Madrid Medini Livonia Don Juan France Monurchiate

Trade Resumed With Ecuador Amid Unclear Details

Unclear OCR text notes that trade with Ecuador has been resumed after a period of interruption. It references shipments to the Republic, mentions Newcastle, and hints at purchases from Australia. Specific dates and names are garbled, leaving the exact parties and terms ambiguous.

Bypney Moniay Ricuador Republic Anatawna Aniston Beeler Sama Australian Earth

Socialists Win in Belgium Election Turbulent Results Reported

More than 3,000,000 Belgians voted calmly as Socialists gain a lead in the Chamber of Deputies with 58 seats while Communists tally 11 and Liberals 10. The Democratic Union wins 14. the final distribution awaits full counts. Premier resigns as cabinet discusses fallout and the Regent takes charge.

Laboraly Democratic Union Baange Polla Cive Modausta Gruss Ant le Adda Datarior Remufts Chamber of ‘Deputies Chetwtlan Socialinte Socialiats Communists II Liberals Theamocratic Union Reuulta Digs Privat Walch Siterin T

Emperor Hirohito Meets American Press Delegation

Tokyo Monday: Emperor Hirohito received Li Budience McLean publisher of Timea and G McKelly, Washington Star, and N Chandler of Los Angeles AP. The 30 minute audience left the reporters hopeful that Japan would report on sanctions and work toward world peace, with no political addresses requested.

Tokyo Hirohito McLean American Associated Press N. Chandler Los Anelea Timea G. McKelly Ay Bislor Washington Btar McLean Asia Jepan Wuld Japan

Acquittal of Alf Captain Murphy in four charges

Captain John Joseph Murphy of the ALF was found not guilty on all four counts by a general court martial. The trial featured testimony from Murphy and an unnamed witness who, as a prisoner of the Japs at Rabaul, described orders to be decapitated for refusing to reveal Allied force locations. Murphy declined to sign a supposed grave and resisted being buried alive before being removed to a gallows.

Lae Monasy John Joseph Murphy ALF Fulind Martin Loway Beying Murphy Unat Rabaul Rnder Alliied Ain Rtway Bae Veouth Pereying Qodnedatis Banes Pope Ie Whyalla Port A Tarconis Mater Port Arguste

Riot Situation in Calcutta Eases as Army Patrols Return

Reuters reports Calcutta calm returns after Governor orders army patrols to quell unrest. Processions ban remains in force as cereal rations drop from 16 to 11 annas daily from Thursday. Local authorities say order is being restored and observers note reduced demonstrations since last week.

Calcutta Monany Umr RG Reuters

Rust resisting flax developed in new variety tests

Agricultural notices report the development of a rust resistant flax variety by researchers. Trials show improved resistance to disease and promising yield potential compared with existing varieties, signaling potential for farmers seeking more robust crops.

Ente Urhier

No Protest Over Russia Veto Powers At UN Session

The report states there were no protests regarding Russia using its veto as UN members reflected on the outcomes. French delegation head M. midaull summarized the results noting no complaints about the Lebanon and Byblan issues and urging greater future understanding among major powers under the Charter.

UNO Tihely M. Midaull Resuilia Lebanon

Firm Action Needed To Keep Us On Even Keel

Washington reports through the House Banking Committee that the Economic Stabilization Administrator warned prices could rise further without firm action. He said wartime controls have eased but inflation remains a threat, with wages rising and industry prices distorted by prewar patterns.

Washington Cheater Sontrola Chan Pelea Eng Furniture

Rome welcomes 22 new cardinals amid war era shifts

The Vatican announced that 22 new cardinals will be created, the largest consistory in church history, elevating many to key ranks as Archbishop seats adjust after recent deaths. The ceremonies occur in the throne room with the pope noting wartime constraints limited prior preparations.

Ana Tae Pape

Shortage in India prompts minister to downplay crisis

At a press conference in Hyderabad the Information Minister said food scarcity in India should be temporary. He warned against publishing rumours of imminent famine and stressed that easing conditions in months could follow if current measures hold.

Allarabad India Shakbah Hydart Oy Information

quake damage on ge london province worst affected

Beit province in Algeria suffers severe earthquake damage with rescue teams in ruins of several villages. The Pats correspondent reports 327 bodies recovered and 250 injured by Saturday. Relief efforts and casualty figures dominate early reports.

London Beit Lalgerin Bodion Mays Pats Timon

Poor Sermons Linked to Declining Church Attendance

A committee of inquiry for the Bishop of Salisbury concludes that perfunctory sermons contribute to declining church attendance. It recommends sermons not be a fixed part of Sharani services and suggests occasional changes to sermon content and delivery to improve turnout.

London Salisbury Nov Lavetttina

Canadian Spy Round-Up Detains Many Across Provinces

Reports say a broad Canadian police roundup detained numerous individuals across two provincial centers amid an overseas spy inquiry. The Morning Journal cites sources detailing Soviet ties and a government push to reveal all involved, with about 72 Canadians implicated and others held as material witnesses.

Mackenzie Hing Prraous Port Canada Presa Frese Association Journa Muncan Soret En Statia Ottawa Rai Mumalan Tvor Gosenko Goserko Gosenko

Salvation Army to elect new leader in London meeting

High ranking Salvation Army officials from around the world will gather in London in April to appoint a successor to General George Carpenter who retires in June at age 75. Commissioner Charles BE Marcol is a leading candidate and the selection is expected to shape the denomination’s future direction.

London George Carpenter The Daily Telegraph Charles BE Marcol Btair

Plane crash into hospital ends inquest adjournment

The coroner ruled the Royal Navy plane crash at Batlaham Hospital would have an official inquiry. Pilot Lt. Colin Ratcliffe and relatives of two hospital employees killed pressed for lines of inquiry as counsel argued. The inquest was adjourned until March 27.

Ydney My Stewart | Hing Batlaham “Hospitit Colin Ratcliffe Ure

Landing Gear Jeopardizes Australian National Aircraft

An Australian National Airways plane circled Mascot for about 2 hours due to a stuck landing gear. It diverted to Brisbane after the gear jammed, fuel load high and fire services alerted. After nearly three hours aloft the gear righted and the craft landed safely at Mascot.

Airwayn Locklised Brisbane Mascot

Indonesian politics and foreign terms amid upheaval and cheers

Indonesian leadership faces terms from Dutch demands as Sukarno consolidates power. A government crackdown and new pollegal claments follow, with factions split over support. Across the world, crowds cheer as British troops land in North Bapeosag to bolster actions against unrest and protect Sonny Water.

Pranluunn

Italian Political Movements Denounce Dictatorship Threat

In Rome on Monday Bhoute of during a national congress rejected challenges to leadership. The Lat Wing party claimed the movement was formed to prevent the rise of a dictatorship in Italy and urged unity against potential autocratic rule.

Rome Duce University of Reape Yam Faa Gutlon Ome Ain F ‘Nome Quaiques Comaen Manovement National Congress

Heavy rains disrupt 5.A rail services across regions

Flooding and washouts cripple rail links and road networks in Victoria and nearby areas. Regional routes including Perth-Admire express and Port Augusta corridor face delays as waters surge, derailments feared, and communities endure power and communications outages. No fatalities confirmed. authorities urge caution.

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