26 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1946
Page
1
The Indian Navy mutiny and riots prompt a naval inquiry in Bombay as officers refuse duties and ships gather in the harbor. The situation is tense with casualties, appeals for calm, and officials predicting further action as police brace for protests and possible arrests. In New Delhi, grain shortages threaten starvation in central provinces amid leadership concerns.
Melbourne on Monday heard the Inquiry into Army Detention and court procedures was told the army authorities were not providing details. Witnesses described limited information on compensation and reported private property disturbances. The Ridge had requested the information, and several men faced detention after charges were served.
London reports a German ship sank in the Elbe estuary after a collision or explosion. Fifteen to twenty passengers were said to be aboard, with ten believed saved. The vessel’s identity and cause remain unclear as rescuers search the area.
In London on Monday the Prime Minister for Colonies Mr Mullet stated that full emancipation for French colonies was intended but warned Britain would not tolerate any white presence in the backward regions. The move provoked debate over colonial policy and race.
A report from Sydney describes Indonesian leaders debating a possible Dutch offer after their convention with the Central Committee of the Indonesian Nation. The talks may proceed only after the conference at Jogjahuria near Hoetaharia, involving cabinet ministers and nationalist factions. If Mahriy gains isolation support, he could gain British Dutch approval as a constructive leader.
A Soviet Pravda report claims Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King faced an unlikely attack narrative. The piece asserts King drew on archival materials, denying aid to Bevin and not undermining Soviet authority.
Allied observers outline transport and supervision plans for the Greek elections. Teams will include one commander, one interpreter, and one additional member per team. Seaplane and naval launches will shuttle observers to accessible centres observed by the mission.
Rioters torch the Aldershot glass house after mutineers surrendered near dusk. Troops restore order as guards secure the detention barracks and assess fire damage in a night of widespread disorder involving army mutineers and security forces.
General Northcutt announced the arrival schedule for Australian troops and the expected size of the Allied occupation force in Japan. He said a larger British and American contingent would arrive by March, with ceremonies planned around late March and the main force arriving in April.
London report describes a 380 strong Jewish crowd in Vienna marching to appeal to the Anglo American Committee. Police dispersed the demonstrators as they urged opening Palestine, claiming protection for European Jews amid the imperial crisis and the Immanol problem narratives.
In Sydney on Monday investors hold sixty percent of shares and control the board of a proposed Bitumen and Olio Anvroy Australia Ltd. LC Kemp of Caltex states capital is £3,000,000 with £1,280,000 already. California funds £540,000 equal to 40 percent of capital. The plan includes a 25 year crude oil supply payable on delivery terms. refinery site and location remain undecided.
The Navy Department reports 488 personnel believed killed in the Perth disaster involving the submarine Armidale. Exhaustive inquiries are in progress to trace missing sailors, with relatives advised. About 469 men are listed as dead or missing. detailed official updates awaited.
Melbourne reports a parliamentary discussion urging repatriation of stranded Australians in England and bringing home wives and families of service members. The proposal notes ships returning with food cargoes and calls for government action to ensure swift transport home.
Planes planned by Britain to spot whales in the Antarctic as part of wartime operations. The Times notes naval and sealing interests, with references to catapulting vessels to sea and long whaling sprees amid wartime constraints and shifting maritime tasks.
Prime Minister Sidku Pasha declared broadcasts last night that disturbances will not be tolerated and groups of more than one will be dispersed. The Egyptian cabinet pledged a firm response to British protests, denying any agreement to British demands, while promising security safeguards and compensation for damage to property and individuals.
The defense asks for Sir Winston Churchill to testify in the Nuremberg related proceedings. Prosecutor Fyfe opposes citing irrelevance to the charges and timing when Churchill was not a government leader. The dispute centers on whether prior communications between Germany and Britain could affect the case.
Customia officials claim an organized gang plans to smuggle people from Australia to an unnamed island in the north. Authorities tighten policing and cooperate with police squads to counter the operation.
Cardinal Spellman travels from New York to Madrid bearing a Vatican message. The Pope seeks resumed negotiations with the Pretender to the Spanish throne and hints at support for restored monarchy while detailing a tense political stance amid Franco era events and international reactions.
Coroner U F Arnold reported Cowra regulations prevent trying a prisoner of war for murder in camp. He found the inmate liable for felonious injury to another prisoner and urged Commonwealth authorities take custody. The incident occurred January 28 in the camp yard with two other prisoners accused of complicity.
British welcome early talks by dominions in London as empire seeks closer foreign policy coordination. Newspaper notes that ending imperial schemes would be a mistake, urging unity before the organization dissolves. Inland policy calls for training and tighter discipline, with emphasis on effective postwar export and defense coordination.
Fragmented report says communists plan to oppose Britain's foreign policy and back the government only if policy stays aligned with government aims. Conference at Bellest is noted with unclear details and across-party tensions.
A Milan newspaper summary reports Yugoslavia’s control debate involving Marshal Tito and the Albanian issue, noting exchanges and tensions. The dispatch references the Milan bureau and a correspondent’s note on regional alignments and political maneuvering.
Merford, Monday. Egn,t oreos rescued after more than 400 trapped miners were brought out alive yesterday. The man had been trapped since Wednesday when the collapse occurred. Local rescuers report cautious optimism as teams continue to search for any remaining victims.
The report notes opposition to employing Germans in British mines. It mentions measures considered and debates within the mining community and government, highlighting impacts on workers, coal output, and national security. The text reflects political contention around German labor during a period of strife.
Tokyo reports the Japanese Cabinet postpones elections to April 1 to give Allied authorities more time to review quaranteations and propose a revised constitution. The move aims to shape a central campaign issue and may affect upcoming political efforts.
Documents discovered in Ronhoft describe German occupation of Czechoslovakia and an inventory linked to Hitler. An allied dig seeks 38 neural ornek and a planned storm to uncover the hidden anchorage of the shat.
Britain opens a training facility for test pilots at a special school. The program aims to prepare cadets in advanced flying maneuvers and experimental aircraft operations under seasoned officers.
A garbled news brief discusses Marat remuke and ongoing coalition talks. It notes a Catholic bloc and Liberal majority with indications a new government may emerge after weeks of negotiation.
Tokyo reports a government notice about silk exports with Arthur Martin stating Japan will operate at about 13 per annum. The industry foresees saving 80,000 bales and a shift in output beginning soon under new supervision.
An unclear OCR fragment reports Russian troop activity in Manchuria and alleged withdrawals by February, with unspecified references to Poland and China protests. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details about dates, units, or outcomes.
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