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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
1
In Haifa a violent explosion at a police station and post office alarms the city center. Four police officers are dead and 196 others injured while a curfew is imposed. The Stern gang claims responsibility for the attack and authorities vow further investigation and security measures.
London reports Travancore government announces rights for thorium production. Aimed at exporting limited quantities to Britain for a defined period. Emphasizes Travancore hosting a vast thorium deposit and potential international control discussions.
A garbled report outlines upcoming tennis matchups between New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States in Melbourne. The chaotic text suggests nighttime play and mentions Australia, a 347 Davin, and various misread phrases, but core facts reference an international tennis event with multiple national teams participating.
Report from Manila describes a China Sea airliner disaster with 36 survivors. Passengers and crew struggled through debris and cold water after the craft plunged into the sea. An Australian pilot and rescuers aided survivors as teams battled exhaustion and injuries.
A German limited company will take over the news service under Western German military authorities. The agency plans amalgamation with the Deutsche Nachrichtenagentur in the American zone to form a wholly independent press. The Military Government will oversee qualification and implement the cooperative system with the Reuters Press Association framework.
The Duke of Westminster, aged 61, reportedly considers marrying a fourth wife after recent revelations of adultery. He already has two prior marriages and now contemplates a new union with a woman 34 years his junior, amid mentions of his vast estates in England, Scotland, and recently acquired wealth in Ireland.
Interim award for railwaymen discussed in the Arbitration Court in Melbourne with Acting Chief Judge Drake and officials proposing a premium or wage adjustment. The decision covers backdated payments and outlines minor conditions while indicating union approval and future reviews.
Six survivors of an Antarctic crash near Pine Tningt were rescued by search teams after the plane disintegrated in a fuel explosion. Captain Henry Caldwell, commander of the, along with other crew members, survived the wreck and were airlifted to safety amid ongoing rescue efforts.
Melbourne reports Mr Ward warns against the Bretton Woods agreement seeking to protect Australia from external interference. He urges cautious, limited involvement and calls for a strong Australian position on monetary fund contributions and defense industrial support.
Paraguay military ministry in Asuncion announces a reshuffle of the civilian cabinet with key ministers listed as part of a broader effort to streamline governance. President Bienvenido Morinigo is referenced as overseeing the changes and the military government emphasizes continuity and authority during the transition.
The Federal Council of the Waterside Workers Federation will decide tomorrow on a general strike in all Auckland ports to press for two weeks annual paid leave. A protest meeting held last month by the Watersiders reported strong support for action. The council aims to decide on the course of action at the meeting.
Teran and coalition candidates urged reform amid demands for fair voting. Police kept order as processions formed around the palace area. Voting stretched into Tuesday following a religious festival. turnout appeared light with many ballots yet to be cast.
In London, thousands of market workers halted operations as troops escorted lorries delivering food to Smithfield and Covent Garden markets. The Central Strike Committee urged workers to withdraw, and a brigade of Coldstream Guards was assigned to take over staffing with 3800 soldiers and 3,000 vehicles reported on standby.
Garment workers protest in a city area over health concerns as the garbage strike disrupts waste removal. The Cleaning Department faces strain while talks about emergency measures and wage demands surface. Union leaders demand a minimum wage of £6 per week with higher offers debated.
In Grange Police Court this afternoon George A. Rutter, labourer, faced arson charges linked to a fire in the Orange district’s Quarter Beanivon area. Magistrate Kayls set bail at 350 with two sureties of 450, as the court heard testimony from police prosecutor Bergesut and concerns about witness intimidation.
The article recounts a troubled first day for British migrants with workers reporting early departures and disputes over pay and conditions. It notes noncompliant contractors and delayed brickwork shipments to Canberra, plus management responses and rumors about plumbers.
Flicrs are reported to have been made by the Federal Council of the Gas Employees Union to induce the ACTU to call a general strike of unions across Australia in support of the strikers. The Melbourne meeting adjourned without decision as unions weigh action while other states discuss potential solidarity moves. Members of the Amalgamated Engineering Union employed by NSW Power House Brown say they will stay out until grievances over working conditions are resolved.
The Australian industrial scene centers on ACTU arbitration proposals found practicable but divided among ANP, Industrial Committee, and AETIL. Government power, wage controls, and the role of a central arbitration court are debated amid talks in Canberra with ministers, industrialists, and union leaders. A commission would potentially oversee wage adjustments, while separate commissions could handle disputes and unity in employment, pending final agreement.
U S wool growers press for import quotas and a national program to stabilize prices and supply. They warn that unchecked imports threaten domestic mills, jobs, and the textile industry, urging action by Congress and the administration.
A Japanese admiral testifies to killing American prisoners as a war crime. Cited statements claim orders from Tachibana and plans to execute POWs. Investigators note half of the Americans were killed, others moved to the bombing site amid mounting tragedy.
British diplomatic circles report Moscow notes discuss Polish events amid campaigns of intimidation. Warsaw reports claim Polish security forces framed arrests and a military court in Bralys Wok sentenced five rebels, amid claims of underground resistance and escape attempts.
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