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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1949

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Indonesian Terms Stated For New Delhi Conference

Indonesian representatives urged the Asian conference to push a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding Dutch release of Indonesian leaders and troop withdrawal by September 9. They urged possible sanctions if not complied and noted moves toward a permanent conference machinery.

New Delhi U.N. Security Council Indonesia Security Council A.A.P Tomalo Philippines Lake Fiv Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Council of State Hall Australia Pro Ri Hyderabad House Evatt United Nations India A. C. L. McNaughton

Britain Recognizes Korean Government Under Rhee

Britain announced recognition of the Korean Government led by President Rhee and named W Holt as Charge d Affaires at Begal. The decision follows Britain's 1910 break with Korea after the Japanese invasion, and Korea’s forest minister Koh praised the move, hoping other governments would follow.

Korea Seoul Britain Byngham Rhee W. Holt Begal Koh

Shaw appeals for expanded tax relief on authors income

George Bernard Shaw urged the British Exchequer to restore and extend the system of taxing authors earnings in a letter to The Times. He argued current laws unfairly tax writers and called for broader relief to support literary work.

Shaw Jane London George Bernard Shaw Times

Waterside Strike Altered by Federation Demand

The Commonwealth Stevedoring Industry Commission asked the Federal Executive of the Waterside Workers Federation to halt the Brisbane strike that disrupted the Port of Brisbane. About 2,200 men refused to unload pig iron from the Barossa onto non federation trucks, a protest backed by a unanimous branch vote led by officials Englar t and Graham. The action began last Thursday and affected roughly 13 ships. The unloading method in dispute had been upheld by the Arbitration Court and endorsed by the Commission.

Brisbane Commonwealth Stevedoring Industry Commission The Waterside Workers’ Federation Lmbour F. C. Englart A. Graham Alx Barossa Commonwealth Arbitration Court Stevedoring Industry Commission

Durban Death Roll Rises in Riots to 129

In Durban’s three day race riots the death roll climbed to 129 with police patrolling to curb outbreaks. Authorities report broader casualties and ongoing patrols as officials recount bodies from outlying areas.

Durban Thurban

Indian Congress Alleges Riots Were Instigated

Delegates from the Indian Congress in Durban blamed the South African Government and white factions for recent riots. They argued a section of the press fueled hatred against Indians and asserted the African population bore no collective responsibility despite hooligan violence.

Johannesburg Wed Tranavas Foreas Congress Durban Preax South Africa

British engineers advance jet propelled cars in Britain

British engineers in secret London and Birmingham labs have developed gas turbine tech for cars. The Daily Mail claims a world lead with tests planned by year end. Firms include Rover Car Co of Birmingham, and Contrax Power Units Ltd of Middlesex run by Whittle allies.

London Birmingham The Daily Mail Rover Car Co Frank Whittle Contrax Power Units Ltd Middlesex

British, U.S. and Dutch Walk Out of WFTU Meeting

British and American delegates led by Arthur Deakin James Carey and Everett Kupers walked out of a Paris WFTU meeting after a British motion to suspend activities for a year. Russia Italy China France did not participate. Deakin said the move ends their involvement in the organisation.

London World Federation of Trade Unions Paris Arthur Deakin Sritiah Transport and General Workers‘ Union James Carey C.S0 Evertt Kupers W.F.T.U Britain United States Russia Italy China France

Defense fails to bar police at Communist leaders trial

Judge Harold Medina overruled defence bids to remove the police guard and to probe the court room’s use as police headquarters. He granted government motions to sever William Foster, absent ill, from the case and proceed with the trial. Foster’s lawyers argued his presence was essential and his life would be at risk if he stood trial now. Hearing proceeded slowly as juror panels were postponed to Thursday.

New York Harold Medina Court House Medina William Foster Harry Sacher Sacher Foster John McGahry MacGahry Jucdee

Population growth in Australia from census figures

Since the 147 census the population of Australia rose by 136 871 to June 30 last. The acting Commonwealth Statistician MF I R Carver said natural increase was 101 504 with 29 965 settling under the migration scheme. ACT population grew from 16 905 to 13 778 by June 1948.

Australia Commonwealth Statistician R. Carver Austral Australian Capital Territory

Senate confirms Dean Acheson's post as Secretary of State

The Senate yesterday confirmed by a large margin Mr Dean Acheson's appointment as Secretary of State to succeed his predecessor. The confirmation follows a smooth Senate vote and sets Acheson to lead U S diplomacy in the next administration.

Senate Dean Acheson Washington

Armistice talks near final stage at Rhodes

Dr Bunche heads the delegations as armistice talks advance at Rhodes with draft proposals from his team. Bevin links Middle East irrigation and development to settlement growth while Israel urges restraint as Cyprus detainee releases loom. Aubrey Eban says British moves don’t advance peace.

Rhodes Bunche Anw Foreign Office Middle East Ernest Bevin

Bevin cites cautious progress on Palestine conflict

Britain’s Foreign Secretary Bevin told the House that while progress toward a full Palestine armistice agreement is hoped, delicate negotiations in Rhodes and other talks continue. He noted a possible fuller statement next week and discussed allowing Jewish immigrants from Cyprus to join forces in Palestine if transport is provided. Churchill pressed for a debate and questioned actions in Transjordan and Akaba, while Bevin argued Britain would act per treaty obligations and UN directives.

Britain Palestine Bevin House of Commons Churchill Middle East al Rhodes Ralph He Cyprus Teader Liberala Clement Davies Transjordan Egypt Security Council Akeba United Nations Israel Indonesia Troropsa Akaba Labour Reuter Saya Labour Party Euch

Israel Rejects British Protest and Palestine Split Talk

A Reuters summary reports Labour Party divisions over Palestine with Bevin handling the crisis, plus Israel rejecting a British protest over a January air incident and France hinting at de facto recognition of Israel after ongoing negotiations.

Soviet Embassy Extends New Year Greeting to United States

The Soviet Embassy issued an information bulletin greeting the American people with best wishes for the new year. It also denounced American war mongers and imperialists while noting postwar cooperation possibilities. Italian Communist leader Signor Togliatti urged full collaboration between the West and Russia. The bulletin stressed distant borders yet goodwill across seas.

Washington Signor Togliatti Russia United States

Sabotage Hunt at Naval Dockyard

The Evening Standard reports a sabotage inquiry at Devonport dockyard where about 15,000 workers were mobilized. Five senior naval officers review evidence from military intelligence as a sea-cock issue in a marine vessel is investigated after a fishing resort sank and was raised.

London CLD. O Devonport Dockyard The Evening Standard Admiralty

British Foreign Ministers to Meet in Ceylon

Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers will likely meet in Ceylon during early summer, a decision from the London Commonwealth Prime Ministers meeting indicates. Reuters’s diplomatic correspondent notes this aligns with Dr Evatt’s recent publicized plan for a major yet undisclosed decision.

Ceylon London Reuters Evatt

Airliner missing as 13000 join Bermuda search

In Bermuda 13000 men joined an air and sea hunt for the British South American Airways airliner Aerial Star missing since Monday. Eighty planes and a large naval task force including two carriers and the battleship Missouri scoured an area beyond 177000 square miles as the Bermuda to Jamaica flight vanished with 20 aboard.

Hamilton Bermuda Missouri British South American Airways Aerial Star Jamaica

Tudor II Planes Suspended by South American Airways

Lord Pakenham told the Lords the Civil Aviation Minister announced Tudor II aircraft are suspended from South American Airways service.

Tudor II Civil Aviation Lord Pakenham Lords South American Airways Tudor TV

More air freight on London route expands Kangaroo service

Two air freighters now run in each direction weekly on the Kangaroo Air Service by Qantas and BOAC. The Lancastrian aircraft, modified for greater payload, depart Sydney on Tuesdays and Thursdays and reach London four days later. Freight volume has risen in recent months prompting the expansion.

Rydney Qantas B.O.A.C Sydney London

Nationalists Favor Early Peace Talks But Demand Cease Fire

Nationalist Government at Nanking signals desire for both sides to halt firing and to appoint delegates for peace negotiations. Chiang Kai-shek must approve Cabinet decisions, with reports of a move to Canton and Soviet embassy shifts. Frontline Nationalists retreat toward Nanking as talks prep and diplomats discuss terms.

United Press Nanking Chiang- Kai-shek Executive Yuan Bun Fo Mao Tao Tung Yenan Canton A.a.p.reuter Gordon Jennings N. V. Roschin Russia Phould Aechoslovakia Poland Kuomintang Federa Chang Chin Chang Reuter Chiang Kai-shek Pei-ping Hong Kong North China Fu Tso Yi Peiping Yangtao River Kaiakwan

Tense Situation in Hankow Deepens as Civilians Flee

The Communist advance on Nanking and renewed activity near Bhasi Ichang west of Hankow create mounting tension. Civilians including military and civil service dependents rush south by rail fearing a trap. Chiang Kai-shek appoints four new pacification commandants to press the civil war in southern and western provinces.

Ala P.reuters Hongkong Nanking Bhasi Ichang Hankow Chiang Kai-shek Commandera

British plan for Council of Europe outlined in Five Power talks

Paris report says Mr Hugh Dalton will present a new British plan to the European Unity Committee. The scheme aims to set up European joint political institutions to build a Council of Europe and push Five Power talks to a critical stage.

Paris Hugh Dalton Duchy of Lancaster European Unity Committee Council of Europe

Three Powers Seek Friction Free Antarctic Season

London reports Britain Argentina and Chile agree to avoid friction in the Antarctic for 1948 49. They will not send warships south of latitude 60 except routine movements, preserving Falklands and South Georgia status and aiming for only routine naval visits.

London Weise Britain Chile Antarctic Foreign Office Antarctica Argentina Falkland Islands South Georgia Neeland Islands United States France Zealand Australia Argentine

Hungarian bishops deny religious persecution claim

Four Evangelican bishops signed a statement from Budapest saying there is no persecution of religion in Hungary. They claimed priests are not hindered in their work and preach freely in packed churches.

Budapest

Rebels Clash In Burma Killings Reported Near Amherst

Rangoon dispatch says eight rebels died in a three hour clash with Government troops in Central Burma and nine more were killed near Amherst, 40 miles south of Moulmein. Official communique notes troops rushing to affected areas as rebels concentrated.

Rangoon H Im Burma Amherst Moulmein

Blazing Cutter Ned After Collision At Sea

Coastguard cutter East wind was swept by Aree and its 100 crew were ordered to abandon ship after colliding with the tanker Gulfstream off the New Jersey coast. Most crew were taken aboard the steaming Susana which is heaving to.

New York Coastguard Eastwind Aree Gulfstream New Jersey Susana

Supposed Flight of Russian Guerrillas Reported in London

A London report claimed 24 Russian guerrillas fled toward the British American zones of Germany. The intelligence division at TB army headquarters said they had no knowledge of these generals. The Daily Express published the story, quoting German Frew reports.

London Germany Vtec Army Headquarters Daily Express

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