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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1946

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Scientist says Russians have larger atomic bomb

London and Washington reports claim Dr Rephas Armettos of Lomeshka Research Centre says the Soviet atom bomb surpasses British and American designs. A U S government panel led by Under Secretary Dean reviews control measures and safety protocols for atomic energy amid UNO talks.

London Rephas Armettos Lomeshka Londonderry Washington Beate Byres Wwondon UNO Wiebudy Te Wale United Mater Dean. Aichewonan J J. Meloy

Goering Attacks Witness as Dirty Dog in Trial

A chaotic courtroom scene unfolds as Goering denounces a witness with hostile insults. Testimony touches on wartime orders, civilian casualties, and the alleged plan to reduce populations, raising questions about Himmler’s role and Nazi policy.

Goering

Arrest Made in Kiosk Murder at York Street Sydney

Police charge Douglas Ranald Morrie 26 with the murder of 4 year old Jeannette Wicks on January 3 in York Street. Morrie, a well known Blue Mountains resort visitor, was remanded to appear before Central Police Court.

Sydney York Street Ise Central Police Court Douglas Ranald Morrie Ara Jeannette Wicks Morris

Jerusalem Terror Plot Allegedly Foiled in Bombing Attempt

A fragment reports a terror plot in Jerusalem with an electro-mechanical device discovered during a bombardment in a thin quarter. The article mentions a bombing in a specific apartment and names a suspect or group.

Jeribalem Tuendey Thair Sawreh Jarusaleen

Dutch ships halted by wartime ban in Australian ports

Sydney reports a ban on Dutch ships disrupting trade with Australia. Managing Director Col. J. Livebelds says about 20 to 30 ships idle in Australian ports, carrying large cargo value and awaiting salvage as wartime restrictions bite.

Prade N.E.I Dated Mapers and Try Group of Ausse Col J. Livebelds Comiuitat MET Ametralia Wee Cal. Latoheld Largy Muchas

Dutch Marines Guard Java After Invasion

Dutch Marines in Batavia guard the city as native troops take over guard duties. The Marines, trained in the United States for Pacific island landings, face mixed enthusiasm from Dutch imperial authorities. Admiral Helfrich orders discipline to curb aggressive acts and uphold military dignity.

Batavia Tesaday Baetavia Ek Guard Avitee Tke Tropa United States Pacific Islands

Van Mook Postpones Return to Java Visit to London Scheduled

The Governor General of the Dutch East Indies Dr Van Mook delays his Java return and will visit London for talks with Dutch and British officials. The postponement likely stems from difficulties in contending with Netherlands Parliamentarians and related negotiations.

London Tueaday NfDr van Mook Java Abe Dutah Amtankor Saye Timex N Ammanerdarn Netherlands

Air Arrivals From Manila Reported With Checks

Federal health officer notes arrivals from Manila require checks. the report mentions travelers reaching Beishane by air and a movement to avoid certain conditions amid unclear wording. The fragment discusses a need for scrutiny of air passengers and potential health measures.

Shishane Beishane Manila Walt

Repatriation Bomb Adds to Ambon Tension

On Ambon a repatriation meeting was interrupted by a bomb threat and explosion. The blast killed 10 Australians, 87 Dutch women and children, and injured others. An AIF captain testified that a Japanese officer denied POW rights while discussing prisoner treatment.

Ambon Protectoen Atayer de Taland Lay Bonberm AIF Batctallon Tris

Death sentences for Hungarian war criminals in Budapest

The People's Court in Budapest sentenced several Hungarian war criminals to death. The defendants include a former Under-Secretary of State Laacia and former Interior Minister Jaros, noted as the most prominent figures in the Nazi collaboration.

Budapest People's Court Nash S Upportara Laacia Foremer Polis Criert Caala Baty Fremer Interior Andor Jaros

Fragmented report on Romanian party leadership crisis

Fragmentary text from Bucharest discusses actions by the Gross Government and factions National Peasant Liberal alliance. It mentions Emil Hatagany of the Prasat Party and Milas Romaiceanu of the Raberats as figures in the failed confirmation process.

Bucharest Ihe Emil Hatagany Prasat Party Milas! Romaiceanu Raberats

Soviet Move Shapes Eastern Front Communications

Fragmented report indicates Sofia Ratéeh and Moncow for orders in a European context. A Moscow visit by Anton Yugovi and Molotov ties to a governmental proposal on canal use and shifting alliances. The piece reflects Soviet diplomacy and prospects for democratic movements.

Boke Julgsman Aas Moscow Britain America Fatherland Front Governarent Hae Anton Yugovi

Free press ideals clash over Reuters information policy

London voices deplore a proposed international information office in Washington and question its aim to seed propaganda. Critics say such a department could weaponize policy and taint news, while Reuters is praised for free, untrammeled reporting and global reach.

London Tusaday Ameecan International Information Washington Reuters Uleng United Sates BEAC Snurpore Wade

Cubanlus in Berlin Court Case Heads to Verdict

In a Berlin court, Cubanlus faces charges tied to military maneuvers and a contested asset. The trial concentrates on command structure and the legality of actions during hostilities.

Soviet Denies Russo Turkish War Claims Amid Turbulent Reports

Soviet news agency Vass via Le Matin quotes deny Russia declares war on Turkey and labels reports as mendacious. French paper cites Belgian and other outlets alleging fighting near several fronts without independent verification.

Vass le Matin

British Denies Peace Moves With Hitler Initiated in 1941

The Foreign Office stated no responsible British official initiated peace talks with Germany in 1941 or any time during the war. They noted a document submitted to Hitler by Dr. Haushofer allegedly named certain British politicians who would respond to peace overtures, but the government had not received or examined the document.

Therman Pallas Telewahi Laatern Igh Couner Belewakl Himmler Weltmascht Era Wouls Nave Zelenaki London Germany Hitler Haushofer Bless England Beit Wb Foreign Office

Chicago Tribune Claims Bennett Found Anti British Text

A garbled Chicago Tribune clipping alleges anti British sentiment in a Bennett discovery. The text asserts blame deflection toward British figures for Pearl Harbor and references General Percival and Japanese commanders, with claims of misattribution and failed leadership.

Chicago Tribune Bennett Chicago Chicage Tribune Benet Muller General Adeniral Rimmel

London Visit Hints As King Prepares London Return

A partial diary note indicates plans for the King to travel to London this season. The fragment mentions an agency cor respondent and a brother’s involvement, with untreated repairs and arrangements in progress.

Boke Becauwe London

Wellington disaster claims three lives in ship crash

A fragmentary report indicates a Wellington ship collapse after a blast. Three men reportedly died as the vessel wrecked near the coast, with details obscured by damage to the source text.

Emperor Hirohito's Horse Sold to United States

In Yokohama the white horse Pivot Frost was loaded onto a ship bound for the United States. Dick Ryan Muntater assisted with the transfer during Pacific operations. Including Australia the buyer paid 97 dollars for the stallion, with potential use in veteran and civic events.

Yokohama Emperor Hirohito

Persham Democrats Form Army in Teheran Report

Report from Teheran states Persham Democrats form an army of 100000 men to prevent reprisals by the Pershaan Government as Russian troops vacate Starch. Army officers arrive from Azerbaijan Province to support the Democratic Government established in the Province.

Teheran Azerbaijan Pershaan

Televised films not for two years

Sydney report notes delays in new televised film projects as producers plan longer development and production timelines. Mr A. Le Lowe visits to inspect company work spanning Australasia and other regions, with the Biddle cant Jang noted in the south African context.

Sydney Theaday Altholyt Bim Companion A. le Lowe

Powers face decision on German steel production limits

The four Allied powers must decide by February 2 under the Potsdam agreement the level of Germany's industry allowed. They aim to fix a precise German standard of living by setting output limits, with steel capacity likely cut by about one third from 1929 levels, targeting roughly six million tons annually amid remaining disagreements.

London Germany the Times Aven & Cal

U S Delegation Eyes U N Assembly Debate

An American delegation prepares to discuss the United Nations Assembly with emphasis on the potential voting system and challenges of major powers. Analysts warn that a one nation one vote plan could hinder consensus and risk stalemate among members and great powers.

Minum Turcany Assembly of the United Nations Lancom Acre Ani Geneve Setgaming Talzona Chasibers Sun Weill Ganeve

Egypt Urges Independence at Peace Conference

Premier Nokrashy Pasha formed the Chamber of Deputies and instructed Badawy Pasha to push for Egypt to gain a place at the peace conference. A London lobby urged British support, with a note that Egypt seeks revision of the 1936 treaty to secure full independence.

EAMW Turaday Nokrashy Pasha Chamber of Deputies Badawy Pasha Lumdon Egypt Nokrasny al Britain Tegypt

Britain War Casualty Lists Incomplete

The Daily Mail reports 36 Army casualties to be published from the Rhopian and Japanese campaigns. Not until these records are headed will data on more recent casualties in the Indoasian campaign be released, likely for months.

London Tweed The Daily Mail

Jews scatter after Russian order to leave London

Report from Berlin by Reuters cites mass Jewish displacement as 1400 people flee Oranienburger Strasse area following a Russian decree. German officials confront chaos and police struggle to control exits while refugees seek safety, many aiming for Poland as authorities warn of punitive measures.

London Tursuay Oranienburger Strmese Cat Prensiau Myen Reuters Berlin Murgipal Mier Die Poland Lowerdt Exinia Commbine Bie Potinnens Warsaw Hess Germany Lalli UNRRA Bir Uipheey Laedon Saya Kyederick Morman Pyraenl Sunpura Fraustnet Armaen Morigan Svat Mmemunge Washington

Holiday Rail Peak Readers See Peak Train Speeds

A garbled OCR passage notes a holiday rail peak with trains reaching high speeds. It mentions a peak readout and a warning about possible overextend, with unusual spellings and phrases that obscure clear details.

Benney Tureday

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