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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1949
Page
1
The Australian Labor Party reaches a pre selection delay as the state executive halts the ballot to choose a Canberra candidate for the federal elections. A meeting is planned to decide how to proceed with two clear contenders amid internal debate and speculation.
The epidemic reports indicate influenza has reached Austria with activity centered in Vienna. Health officials warn of ongoing spread and urge precautions as cases appear in the capital. Officials say more data will follow as surveillance continues.
Australia will eye the American Zone for the Davis Cup as the Council of the LTAR, meeting tonight, decided on player availability. Kenaan Wer Ss, Sedgman, and Harrington notified the council they can be selected. Bromwich wrote about information on Beanapont arrangements. uncertainty remains over paths and possible preliminary rounds.
Melbourne crowds hear Mr Menzica accuse communists of treachery and demand their exit from Australia. He blasts Soviet links and calls for expulsion of communists, urging political unity and vigilance against subversion. He warns the public service and government against tolerating communist influence.
In New York reports Tunney plans travel to Australia aboard Pan American Airways. The former heavyweight champion discussed by Morray and Vin notes Tunney will appear at a public event at Madison Square Garden before voters weigh in on the election.
A threatened meat shortage in Sydney was averted after a nine striker return to work near Homebush. Ava Meat Industry Come Mission and leaders of the Meat Employees Union reached an agreement allowing meat plants to resume operations tonight at 7.20.
A puzzled World War II era dispatch reports Nationalist forces retreating toward the Yangtze River line near Mingle Wang, northwest of Naweing, with comments from Chinese officials and reporters noting tensions and potential shifts in command. The piece mentions liaison figures and possible government actions affecting future policy.
A garbled weather narrative describes widespread storm damage across rural districts. It mentions crop losses and rising food needs, with references to emergency relief and a government services department preparing aid after recent incidents.
US occupants Isa Amwrion Sjupertortvens died when the British airliner crashed into a mile long section of ground in Angyllahiry Scotland. The United States Air Force confirms all twenty persons on board perished.
Italian customs seize a silver smuggling ring amid a probe into illicit trade. Officials report the operation involved shipments from Austria to Puente, with several suspects charged as investigations continue.
Melbourne report outlines rising industrial tensions as the government faces pressure from unions and opposition figures. Threats to critical energy and transport sectors surface while Premier and ministers point to stability plans and possible policy responses.
A disjointed report states a former Egyptian army chief of Biaff, Catro Monfay Pleut-MarshalAel, was arrested in Cairo with two others. The tale mentions a house search, seized documents, and references to high-ranking figures and fields, but the text is garbled and uncertain.
The report states Holland will pull back about 40,000 troops stationed in Java as part of a European pact. Western Union defence officials and senior ministers discuss obligations under the alliance, with figures including Land Montgomery and other war and finance ministers weighing the move and its timing.
A contested Asian conference contemplates arms calls against the Dutch amid tension. Delegates debate withdrawal dates and envoy roles as security concerns loom. Indian and regional leaders press for decisive measures, while Turkey faces invitations tied to broader strategic standoffs. The conference chairs seek clarity on timelines and potential escalations.
A federal state assembly proposes a committee under Buln Mazasd Gui to contact representatives regarding forming a joint government. The group aims to consult with figures such as Raden Abul Kemullr Wido and Martodirdjo, seeking a path toward central governance and eventual consultations.
Fragmented report describes extended Palestine armistice terms and rising international debate. Mentions Egypt, Britain, Truman, and Parliament as key players with potential interference affecting Middle East policy and possible shifts in support for the government.
A listed portrait by Guy Rail is noted for PARIB on Monday with an estimated value around 20,040. The item appears distant from recent sales in the mia al Aor region, per the fragmentary record.
Fragmentary report describes rioting in Durban with police detaining several individuals after confrontations between African and Indian communities. It notes deaths, economic tensions, and calls for inquiry while quoting a pro government Afrikaner paper and remarks on exploitation by traders.
A chaotic exchange over racial tensions surfaces as Cyprian, chief at Zn pro jonas monde, urges his people to halt clashes with Zulu factions. The Minister of Justice Mer Mward announces a formal inquiry while experts cite communal sanitory strain, transport failures, and economic frustration fueling the unrest. The Manchester Guardian notes Durban’s underlying issues and Nationalist politics intensify the crisis.
About 500 Polish servicemen in the Australian forces are expected to take the oath of allegiance and become naturalised Australians this year. The Minister for Immigration Mr Calwell announced that those who served in Britain with allied commands or who had four years of service under Allied forces were eligible for naturalisation.
A three man board will be established under Western government authority to monitor and assess German militarism. The body will have power to inspect establishments and plans in Germany, with limited prior notes on management and no military actions. The move aligns with postwar security aims discussed at international conferences.
Troops for maneuvers near the borders of a German region assemble before dawn as General Clay leads occupation forces. The exercise aims to showcase potential aid to recapture territories, conducted under strict restrictive conditions with no firing, no trench digging, no entering German homes, and full respect for civilian rights.
Fragmented wartime wires report a power crisis in Bavaria with threats of blocking electricity supplies by American allies. German leaders including Max Reriroann denounce Allied actions while a court case probes a heated speech as tensions rise over occupation and retaliation.
An incomplete note references three power talks on occupation policy with garbled words and uncertain names. It hints at a discussion by a government or wartime body and mentions support measures, though specifics are unreadable. The fragment suggests official deliberations on governance under occupation.
The article discusses a controversial drug listed internationally for use by midwives, noting the secretary’s stance on authorization and safety. It mentions Lady Rhys-Williams and Jean Inotbare in connection with ongoing commentary on regulation and enforcement.
Old excerpts recount a court session on a Kemeira Tunnel issue with Justice Wally and Miners Confederation debate. The hearing, including Mr. Brio Mine and AR Taylor, saw contractors and counsel Krug present as officials adjourned the inquiry to a later date.
A damaged report from Sydney details a haul linked to Linga Prom Japan at Darling Harbour. Authorities note the cargo valued highly with around a thousand units of steel or panels and related work carried out over several months in Sydney. The piece mentionsRestinee treme and catellina cre, but the readable gist centers on the large haul and its location at Darling Harbour during the period.
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