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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
1
Prominent union officials in Sydney believe the steel strike will resume work next week. They cite the Trades and Labor Council as having established a new precedent and express confidence that resumption is likely.
A one day decision by the Industrial Commission reinstates Donald Parker, a valve man, amid contested grounds over previous discharges. The Full Bench upheld the order on appeal, with no prosecutions for earlier dormitory regulations and ongoing considerations of future conduct.
A Sydney report notes a right wing campaign against the left with plans for a forthcoming program. The piece hints at involvement by the ALP and potential future announcements as the campaign unfolds. The text references upcoming actions and public response surrounding the film and political clash.
A major night explosion scatters munitions at a Wiltshire rail siding. United States Army stock is being moved when fire and blasts continue for hours. Soldiers and personnel withdrawn, 30 wagons isolated, area cordoned for 40 miles.
Report from Moscow notes that Stalin’s faction nominates him for a Stalinist positions amid applause. Elections set for February 10 to select 668 delegates to the National Council of Deputies, with both factory workers and Communist Party candidates eligible. The Red Army voting rule and constituency details are outlined.
Senator Pepper returned from Europe and spoke to the people about Nazi brutality and the Soviet aim for peace and security. He emphasized patience and urged the public to seek facts over rumors in assessing wartime events.
General MacArthur reported to the War Department on non military activity in Japan and Korea. He noted revival of Communion and discussed democratic versus Communist prospects among the youth. The Communists are not reconstituted, but Republican elements push a vigorous program. He warned about political naivete and the future US troop role.
A London daily editorial argues Persian government resignations reflect Russian influence and pressure. It claims Russia seeks unrest to divide regions, contrasts Soviet tactics with Nazi strategies, and warns that Russia’s secrecy over occupied territories benefits Moscow while democracies seek peace to avoid new conflict.
Washington learns the State Department refused a request to show the translation of General Chiang Kai-shek’s book China’s Destiny. The department deems the translation top secret. Reports say the book contains changes possibly harmful to British and American governments.
Edward Appleton leads plans to extend radar use to lunar radio shows and sunspot irregularities. The report outlines using delicate equipment to detect abnormal emissions and to locate radio cosmic ray bursts in the atmosphere, predicting wartime radar advances will aid science.
A German citizen named Joyce, linked to propaganda efforts and Nazi support, was executed at Wandworth Prison. He faced a crowd outside the gates as officers prepared the end. Joyce showed calm defiance, bidding goodbyes and engaging with guards before the sentence was carried out.
London report details a group linked to the Free Corps facing trial for alleged acts. Named defendants include Kenneth Ward Seery, Alfred Vivian Min Shin, Herbert George Rowlands, Ron td David Marker, and John Leister. Prosecutor M A Ke Morgan presents evidence of recruitment and coercion amid wartime concerns.
Arab diplomats meeting in Cairo at the Arab League office prepared a report on the Palestine problem and to send copies to member countries. The conference aims to draft a report for transmission to Britain and the United States, with Arab governments protesting the decision not to invite Arab nations to the peace conference.
High Army sources say UNRRA chief Frederick organ suggested Polish Jews are infiltrating the American zone as part of a coordinated plan. A British inquiry will review the claims, with reports to the Anglo American committee on Jewish immigration.
A British intelligence briefing rejects claims of Martin Bormann’s death in the Reich Chancellery explosion. The report says no arrest or missing deputy has been confirmed, despite American accounts naming a possible deputy among the dead.
Australian forces plan to pull back from the northern islands with about 26,000 troops remaining in garrison. By month’s end 20,000 men will be shipped to the mainland, while separate garrison strength adjusts to Marshal Island positions.
Prime Minister Chifley says Australia will expedite demobilisation by returning 100,000 Japanese prisoners to the home front, with 10,000 held at Rabaul and 3,4000 in the Far East. He notes cooperation from allied shipping authorities and military units, and stresses the need to guard prisoners until transport is secured.
London reports special officers and large troops deployed to guard UN General Assembly delegates arriving for the opening debate. Attendance includes prominent figures and a historic vote on the International Court of Justice, with security and translation arrangements amid growing international attention.
A fragile, garbled note references Churchill and an American visit with political overtones. It mentions January and a group or event tied to an opposing United Hates faction, with unspecified daughters and tater. The readable terms suggest a wartime allied visit and associated relief or support context.
A garbled fragment hints at negotiations involving Indonesians, with unclear participants and outcomes. The text mentions a promising turn in dialogue and references to talks, but no concrete dates, places, or entities are clearly readable. The item appears damaged and partially unintelligible.
Allied command plans establish Dutch military courts in Java Batavia as part of the Allied military administration. The courts will be a core element of governance, with tribunals reviewing subjects under Sovereign Power, under Commander oversight and integration with Allied forces.
Washington denies action to sue, as reported in a partial transcript from the general assembly. The brief note cites no formal proceeding or explicit outcome, with authorities declining further comment on the possible legal move and its implications for state policy.
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