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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1947

Page

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Martial law may be common in Palestine

Martial law may be introduced throughout Palestine if the present situation deteriorates. The decision is to be considered by the Griffiths command in the Middle East, General Cunningham on route to Britain, and the Under Secretary of the Colonial Office Mr Creech Jones.

Jerusalem Palestine British United Press Middle East General Cunningham Britain Colonial Office Creech Jonas Grath Tulary Grunar Ramat Oan Gruner Wes Bettiah Irgun Breahd Bloc London Corenge Trent Mslhonting United States Emahem Beigin Joagph Baldwin

Spain Faces Political Turmoil and Violence Reports

A Madrid correspondent notes escalating Spain unrest with possible shift toward dictatorship and external security tensions. Reports mention Irgun Zvai Leumi activities and Jewish fears amid British actions, while threats and attacks surface in London and Barcelona as authorities weigh responses.

Empire Exchange of Governor Generals

London report discusses future roles of Governor General posts in the British Empire. References to Canada Australia Malaysia and New Zealand hint at imperial leadership shifts and potential tensions. Wary tone cites past migration debates and fears of renewed conflict impacting the empire’s unity.

London Royal Empire Society Australia Pottee Calwatine Tan Filton Oink Mites Budt New Zealan Cansea

Anthony Brooke Says Sues Too Ng Wy Mn Solved Immedia

Anthony Brooke declares on arrival in Singapore that he plans to stay briefly at the Park of the World and that the nuns are not too big to be waved. He also says many friends walked him to water Tanai.

Anthony Brooke Aingapore Thuraday Orré Moutha

Three Women Face Death With Bravery at Ravensbruck

London reported three women parachuted into France in 1944 and captured by Nazi forces faced execution at Ravensbruck. The trio, identified as Vien Vi aati, Lita Rolfe, and Denise Miloch, were imprisoned in Paris then sent to Ravensbruck where they reportedly resisted with courage until cremation.

London France Ravesbruck Viaati George Crom Lita Rolfe Generel Ge Gaulle Dentefle Williama Denise Miloch Tauter Parte Pavensbruck Gritiah Johann Schwarshuber

Miraculous cure in jonalisation of coal mines

London reports that nationalisation of British coal mining will not quickly fix industry woes. The National Coal Board proceedings reveal long term prospects remain hopeful while unresolved grievances and pithead path enhancements loom.

London Hanover Nationa Coal Farrdeittine Hyndsey Tual Barre Walessil Minera Mir Induatejat

Food Minister Strachey Warns May Warmer Months Won’t Ease Hunger

London on Thursday reports Minister for Food Strachey warns that even with May warming, 16 months of hardship lie ahead. He says world food supply remains tight after a year of strain and rationing, with prospects for relief slow. The ministry aims to open new supply sources including East African fats to avert famine.

London Strachey Mir Tritlan

Miners Pledge for War Orphans Citizenship Debate

London reports a speech by the National Union of Mine Workers general secretary urging rights for war orphans. He notes over 1000 children depend on rationed production and calls for formal inquiries into wartime classifications and eligibility.

London Thuraday Adrvaning Rainera National Union of Mine Work VM Sedwin Mallauld Givin Dledipe Lima Len Neal Germany Xod Eicias Minare BBC Omia

Constellation Pilot Undergoes Operation

Constellation pilot Captain Tanney underwent a critical operation after a crash last week. He was severely injured, and doctors expected hopeful recovery as reports indicated improving condition.

Constellation London Amrica Speraton Ereert Tanney Tansey Pole Hupe Nee

Americans Attacked During Shanghai Demonstrations

An American photographer and a companion were assaulted during anti American demonstrations in Shanghai. A Chinese crowd moved toward the American man and a woman was reportedly assaulted. Two U S citizens were taken into custody in connection with the alleged theft of a girl. The events were reported by maritime sources as ongoing.

Shanghai Ambod Sunes Dinate bin Pitt Leutenant Pyrley Auiremedrel Lie

Congress Leaders Back British Mission Plan

New Delhi Thursday, Congress leaders recommended to the All-India Congress Committee that it accepts the British interpretation of Mualan’s plan. The role provides voting by simple majority, not by provinces. The All-India Committee is expected to allow a swift, broadly acceptable move, ending boycotts of the Constituent Assembly.

Congress All-India Congress Mualan All-India Constituent Assembly

Dutch to Adopt Powerful Policy in Batavia

Lieut-Governor Dr. vai Mook states Batavia will adopt a powerful policy to stabilize the Indonesian situation. He says some clarity has emerged on the overall scene, but the Republican position remains obscure.

Dominion views unclear on Princess Elizabeth visit

Reuters dispatch notes uncertainty over Prince Dominion plans as Prime Minister Ned Bean denies a tour of South Africa. Cabinet aims to announce during Elizabeth II's April 21 birthday period, with troops in Britain remaining detached until then.

Lon Seare Ned Bean Elaine Fore Pnip Reuters Saya Wat Authoritien Diatesien Dag Alan Lascellag Aral Jh South Africa Elizabeth

Anglo Egyptian Differences Widen Reported by Egyptian Premier

The Egyptian premier details growing gaps with Britain over policy and moves toward a new government. He notes Britain’s potential replies and hints at shifting alignment with other nations as Cairo considers strategic options.

Russia Prefers Handshakes to Swords In Quoted Note

An unclear report notes Russia favoring a handshake over swordplay in a quoted statement. The text appears garbled with names and locations hard to discern, mentioning Pensulan Jurpaliat and Tya Grenburg and Benin le Fivetching.

Russia Tondon Thursdey

Massacre Report Describes Allied Aftermath in Henley During Transport Crash

A chaotic scene at Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, follows a horse float crash killing a rider and several beasts. Witnesses recount fear, confusion, and attempts to rescue people and animals as police secure the area and pull bodies from wreckage.

Eisenhower Denies Suit For Presidency In New York

General Eisenhower rejected the idea of a run for the presidency amid party agitation. He said no man would pursue candidacy without the people urging him to act.

York Eisenhower

U S May Barter Tariffs For Trade

Washington reports optimism that American foreign trade will improve beyond 1948 as the United States may barter tariffs. Arthur Paul, head of the Office of International Trade, says Congress granted renewal to ease high tariff barriers in exchange for concessions by other nations and that steps could move forward in 1947.

Washington Lari Oftee Arthur Paul

Surplus storey business and Albania rights dispute report

A government inquiry accuses a war goods committee of sloppy business and notes the return from surplus property is negligible. It cites Albania’s sovereignty tensions and Britain’s wartime losses, while the Premier comments on American policy Regarding Albania's rights and continued notes to Albania.

Washington Herve London Albania Ono Tiadine Mer Tfodjar Betain Danare Carty Channel Winder International America Tomatic

Rurbian Expedition to Antarctic Noon

Fragmented OCR reads like a news blurb about a Caucasian or Slavic expedition to Antarctica. It mentions Moscow, a leader or group, and a Soviet tone. Difficult decoding yields names and dates unreadable, but the piece suggests a polar mission with vague numbers and labels.

Antarctic Thiradey Moscow

Rebellion and French Reinforcements in Indo China

Reports from Paris describe unrest in Eastern Cambodia as French forces claim to have quelled a rebellion. Dispatches note Japanese fugitives, village burnings, and bridge destructions amid deployments toward Hanoi. Transport Te de France expected with reinforcements, while Vietnamese leaders and Catholic figures face political tension in Hanoi and Saigon areas.

Paris Indo-China Cambodia Anata Urerwal Guerna Batida Bern Manta Pasteur la Eapert Ten Ty Baiphang Sean Taweking Hanoi France Peratroop Vietnam Nguyen Munh Hig Nims Faye Pre Viale

Crude Affair Said To Describe Hiroshima Bomb

An article quotes former official John McCly as calling the atomic bomb a crude affair while noting it killed about 90 000 people in Hiroshima. It discusses development aims, future energy potential, and a compensation claim in Jerusalem mentioning a £14 900 award for wartime injuries.

York John McCly Aio Wenate Inn City Aire Corr Shelnat Pital

Indian Tourist Cricketers Shine Amid Injuries in England Tour

The Indian touring team faced injuries among several members during the four day match series in England. In the third and final game Ammimath and Sod scored 982 runs before retirement while the declared scores stood at 6/812 at lunch and 6/170 at tea, as the team pressed toward a potential title win against Australia.

Calcuta Thureday Tnaian Cicket Vaum Bingland Trulehra Ui Mont India Aeleedun Iadiae Australie

Australian officer misnamed in war crimes record

The American Association explained that Captain K Punish of Melbourne appeared on a document to a war crimes tribunal claiming Amboine prisoners were drugged and executed. Captain Pariah gained certification of office based on an affidavit by Snigeo rin-wianiehl.

Tokyo Thurads George Vicku Hawthorne Vic Charles W. Kenoat Bapkote Sark Thureaay Presa K. Punish Melbourne War Crimes Tribtinial Ailind Prisopera Pariah Offhcey Snigeo Rin-Wianiehl

Trial Opens of Marshal Milch in U S Military Court

A murky report describes the start of the Marshal Milch trial before an American military tribunal. He faces charges tied to wartime operations, murder, and alleged Luftwaffe medical experiments. The prosecutor seeks the death penalty.

Marshal Milch Fiela Marshal Milch Almye Tate Juplin Reyard

Unclear OCR fragment on wartime voyage and group counts

Fragmentary report cites servicemen arriving aboard the Otranto and a party count, noting 22 children among a mixed party. Details are garbled with misread words and possible dates, causing uncertainty about origin and full events.

Indian Discipline Deteriorated After Map Raid

Warrant Officer Murauffie Khan and a court martial of Indian forces are charged after a map raid incident. The record notes poor discipline following the frat call by Japanese forces. Captain William allegedly ordered the hoisting of the Union Jack by a white flag and binoculars when a Japanese vessel was sighted.

Mngaporn Murauffie Khan Cypmszam Atve Indiana Curia Talani Aip Nro Willian Fteam William Pomea Kenny

Tito Attacks Hostility in Yugoslavia

Belgrade reports Martha Tito denounces hostile elements in Yugoslavia during a New Year speech. She warns of a concealed plan to split peasants and workers and criticizes outsiders influencing domestic unrest.

Tito Yugoslavia Belgrade Martha Tito Pana Alementa Norte

Alleged Gevers nant order on nationalised aircraft decree

An allegation claims a nationalised air production scheme was ordered by Gevers nant and enforced by air force declarations. The accuser says authorities demanded fortifications and compliance with a Miles Marathon aircraft context, citing a security framework.

London Thureday Sir Hagurstion Rody

Cattle Round Up In Former Dust Bowl

Ottawa and Saskatchewan report a large cattle round up with 70,000 head moved from community pastures to owners. Governed by Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act, it addresses land recovery and submarginal wheat pastures as alternatives to poor wheat crops. Average weight gain noted at 300 pounds during last grazing period.

Ottawa Baskatchewan Crea Tne Pemiian

Readers Views The Baiter The Canberra Time

Readers respond to a Canberra Times piece praising a proposed ambulance and patrol scheme. They urge rapid action by the Department for the Interior and Treasury to fund two ambulances, patrols, and supporting vehicles. The writers commend Dr Nett and advocate community help for improved emergency services in Canberra NSW ACT January 2.

Gawlporn Canberra Department of the ‘Treasury Department of the Interior

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