Downed in Talks Darkens Hope for Reopen
Frayed discussions between officials prompt fears of a stalled process. A key committee meeting in the capital failed to resolve differences as urgent plans for reopening face renewed doubt.
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Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1948
Page
1
Liberal Party Rejects Henry Wallace Nominates Candidate
The Liberal Party in Rew Fork rejects Henry Wallace for president citing trade and armament stances. Dr David? Trimbursem said Wallace’s positions would split the anti-Democratic vote and urged unity within the Liberal lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Liberal Party
Henry Wallace
United
David Tnibinsei
Antonlata
Watt
Wallace
North Queensland Railways Held Up by Heavy Rains
Torrential rain battered the North Queensland coast hindering rail service. Flooded creeks near Cardwell and Tully halted lines while workers moved to secure supplies and restore the railway to Wangarra. Local towns faced food shortages as the line remained closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Queensland Railways
Soviet Barriers to World Peace Deplores
A verbose clipping critiques Soviet barriers to world peace, accusing Moscow of propaganda and suppressing opposition in Western Europe. It alleges Soviet control over parties and policies, warning that such tactics threaten security and global cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaimcy
Council
Morbert
Russia
Mary
Peia
Cee Omics
Europa
Iteek
Thieves' Loot Recovered By Mine Detector In Toronto
Detectives using a metal detector recovered 900 pounds in stolen locks and other items believed linked to a Royal Bank of Canada incident in Toronto. The search traced the cache to the branch area and is part of ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Toronto
Royal Bank
Funeral ban may impose heavy costs on families
A funeral ban proposal in Sydney would raise costs for undertakers and families. The plan, effective January 12, would require higher fees for embalming and related services as funeral directors and staff oppose the restriction.
Expedition Gear Leaves New York for Arnhem Land
The expedition team departs New York for Australia with crates of gear slated for loading aboard a ship bound for Sydney. Leader Mr Frank Soteler notes the 11 members show strong enthusiasm as they prepare for the scientific venture in Arnhem Land, aiming to arrive in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arnhem Land
Port Pirie
Australia
Matiralinin Parte
United Bunter
Arnhem
Sydney
Frank Soteler
Man and Boy Thrown by Wooden Sentry Tent
A man and boy were struck by a wooden object during a chaotic event. The incident caused injuries and involved a flying showroom visit to Australia. Authorities report eye injuries and potential fractures as emergency teams respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Saroates Na
Wan
Lee Tamorrow
Americas
Revalvini
Confusing OCR Note Points to UK Political Scandal
Fragmentary text mentions London, Hungary, and an Antite group with a trial log. references a detainee Anglms Banday, a prosecutor, and alleged connections to American feven. Indicates political intrigue and underground routes with names that resemble but do not clearly identify individuals or events.
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Banday
Banta
London
Gunasy
Karol Payer
Whiaey
Garinn
Octal Democrat Party
Hungary
Worne
Auntramaien
Seorst
T Firent
Rao
Hantshe
Publis
Wileged
Payer
Unclear fragment prompts probe of German officials
Historical notice fragment mentions Tegsen Bavaria and probing materials related to former Siemens Metal officials. No clear event or dates provided.
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Framkfurt
Pollos
Hitler
Paul Schmidt
Tegsen
Wor
Bavaria
Peporte
Wagenicy Poller
Totalaator Betting Shake-Up Reports from Wellington
A garbled NZ betting note from Wellington mentions totalizator investments and bookmakers facing strikes. The Dominion reports uncertainty as tote betting activity and bookmakers’ actions are in flux with figures unclear and terminology inconsistent.
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Totaulator
Wellington
Totallaator
Trike
Eta Yeaterday
Totalaator Investments Ak
T Dominion
Totalizators
Srecame Antares
Eee
Greyhound Tote Tax Aims For Fifteen Million Pounds
A Treasury plan seeks a tote tax raising about fifteen million pounds. Officials say the levy would fund public needs while supporting racing interests.
Anglo-Iraqi Alliance Pact Initialled in London
Foreign Minister Emeat Gavin and Leg Premier Balyis Balik Jude announced in London that the new Anglo-Iraqi pact has been initialled to replace the 1080 treaty. Talks focus on countering extremism and stationing British forces while pursuing a broader security strategy in the region.
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London
Sani
Foreign Office
Emeat Gavin
Balyis Balik Jude
Maubar
Levaly
Grbek Forces Launch Anti Rebel Drive
Greek government forces launched an offensive against guerrilla units in the region near Philliatis. The assault aimed to push back insurgents as authorities extend operations and seek to restore control over the area.
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Grbek
Philliatis
Atzins
Cuortiias
Fragmentary report on a body found at sea in port
A fragmentary OCR item describes a human body found near a sea port and a related unclear reference to measurements and a person or entity named Satine or Cocm. The text is garbled with missing context and names.
Yugoslav Influence in Romanian Abdication Claims
A Swiss Lausanne report alleges Yugoslav influence shaped Romania’s abdication crisis. It cites Miran and Princess Anne amid a tense sequence in Bucharest and Lausanne. The tale links Miran’s aims to Luxembourg and Ryiteerland, with speculation on Anne’s involvement and Michel’s support for relatives and Romania’s fate.
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Miran
Hrgne
Anchast
Anne
Udiaitied
Michel Wan
Tenjy
Goa
Luxemburg
Tigit
Michel
Ryiteerland
Michal Waa
Bucharest
Michal
Lausanne
Romania
Vergott
Wet Michast
Switearland
Relativen
Frieda
Police Seek Motive After Shooting of Lawyer
Police investigate motive after attorney for Adsiclian-born Harry Driers aid was shot in the shoulder during a clash with two masked gunmen who invaded his home. Officers suspect more than robbery as a possible motive.
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Ban Franciedo
Hunday
George R. Anderson
Harry
Driersaid
Languhoremerta Union
Omer
Polis
Tasmania Snake Bite Claims Life in Grim Tragedy
A bushland snake bite death in Tasmania involved Vera Townson 39 of Surwil and Simay A. Suante police party. The body was found with rescuers struggling amid a grueling experience on a mountain slope during a rescue mission.
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Himer
Tasmania
Suante
Simay A
Yeaterday
Cradle Miuntais
Bae Doce Flay
Vera Townson
Surwil Tae Fron Ak
Bae Sion
Durtieg
Civiing
Oleh
McK
Sydney
Iting Townson
Honce
Felion
Fraser urges impartial court to decide petrol licences
Allan Fraser argues for a neutral judiciary to determine petrol licences. He warns that wartime powers threaten individual liberty if officials gain unchecked control over livelihoods and that guilt or innocence must be independently determined.
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Fraser
Ate
Allan Fraser
BCA
Petra
Clardyce
Ethilde
ALA
Fraser Aid & Poller Runoer
U S Ambassador Defends U S Loan to Britain
Washington reports quote U S ambassador defending the American loan to Britain arguing that without it Britain would face severe economic strains that would ripple globally. The testimony by K Douglas before the Foreign Relations Committee emphasized potential adverse effects on U S expenditures and international stability.
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U.S
Britain
British paper warns Marshall Plan harms empire
The Sunday Express of London argues the Marshall Plan risks empire trade, claims it undermines imperial development aims, and could subdue Britain’s postwar recovery. It contends the plan favors American and European economies over Empire interests and questions Geneva Conference outcomes.
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London
The
Sunday Express
A Lander
Emipire Development
Veilipub
Ade el
Angus Mitchell Nominated for World Rotary President
Rotary International announced Angus Mitchell of Malhourne as the nominee for World Rotary President for the coming term. The selection was made by the nominating committee and is to be voted at the annual convention in Toronto on January 18.
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Angus Mitchell
World Rotary
Chicago
Bunday
Rotary International
Tan
Malhourne
Dittenell
Tuo Do Janeiry
American Industrialists Plan Investment Reach Australia
American industrialists seen as planning to invest overseas with projected entry into Australia. Mr Paul 3 faumtand, president of Ewersitenay tratterien, arrived in Brydney and discussed future expansion. Officials noted the rising interest from American industry in overseas ventures and services.
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Wren
Paul
Faumtand
Ewersitenay Tratterien
Brydney Lofay Tyatone
Alivunglia
Wrnmin
Australia
Hittard Pala
Norway Information Gftion and Norwague Tone Mutions
Fragmentary text references 1847 events in Norway and a hall dealing with large volumes of a mutelings tone. Mentions attempts at seating terminals and wind-related actions. Unclear specifics limit precise reporting.
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Layrdon
Norwague
Norway Hall
Arabs Seal Off Jews in Walled City of Jerusalem
Chaos and gate closures as all seven gates of Jerusalem’s old city are shut. Arab guards control entry and exit while reports describe clashes with Jewish groups near Ramah Rachel and at the Latrun area. British and American authorities respond with protests and concern over escalating violence.
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Jeruselem
U.N.O
Ramat Rachael
Joru
Iniern
Britiah Salige
Raha
Rita Inope
Marinea Hevs
Palestine
Thei
Ee Conmlae Guardn
Buyers Expected At Sydney Wool Sales
Sydney Sunday reports buyers expected at a upcoming wool sale with 184 000 and 46 000 offered. American buyers anticipated to operate keenly. Competition noted among bidders and consignors in the auction at Sydney with Minree aerice.
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Sydney
Durie
Secre Erie
Duke of Windsor interview hints at fashion and plans
US reporters noted the Duke of Windsor spoke in a Presb interview about his reception, a potential sequel, and writing material in longhand before dictation. He criticized long skirts, cited fabric shortages, and suggested introducing tights to address fashion concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miam
Movida
Sunda
Windsat
Hwald
Stock Shortages Hit Homebush Market Then Markets Shrink
Disrupted supplies at Homebush sales hint at a week long or longer shortage. Traders expect limited stock and a possible halt in deliveries as peninsular markets face ongoing disruptions. The situation strains local shops and raises concern over essential goods.
Bread shortages hit Queensland towns over price delays
About twelve thousand people in Wet arn Queensland will be without bread from tomorrow as bakeries delay supplies to Longreach Winton and Cound. A bakery spokesman said they had not received clear guidance from authorities on the ingredient ta issue. Supplies of Nour are reported good in affected towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Winton
Baird
Anwan
Nour
Jewish Agency Buys Explosives in United States for Palestine
Operations traced to New York and New Jersey where explosives seized en route to Palestine. Police report crates marked for shipment, with authorities naming the Jewish Agency and individuals linked to the purchase and attempted export under War Department surplus programs. Intercepted near Lake Katrine New York and Augury Park, New York, as federal and state investigators pursue the case with pending explanations from War Board and allied agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicaman
Jenitaea
Jersey
Walt
Tom United Tates
PNT
Inter
Craria
Bigalet
Palawtin
Proleely
Mloka
Palestine
Lake Katrine
New York
Wave of Bandit Crimes in 08
A string of robberies targets banks and homes in 08 with masked suspects stealing cash and jewels. Police调查 reports indicate a New Orleans bank robbery and related incidents across multiple states ending with arrests or leads.
Helpless Mon Atranh Attack Paralyzes Swarm
A fragmented report notes a swarm attack by ants in Sundwy nce causing disruption to daily activity. The scene references a man named pieman and an employed worker as witnesses. Further details remain unclear due to OCR damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syngan
Sundwy
Pieman
Plane Impact Near Takeoff Damages Fence at Local Field
A damaged plane struck a fence during takeoff near Quaen Oh Rice at Marte, causing a fence breach and minor damage to the aircraft. Officials at Guynetown are assessing the scene and coordinating repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Quaen
Marte
Guynetown
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