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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1946

Page

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British minister to assist Java settlement

Foreign Office announced Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr will travel to Batavia as a special ambassador to report on developments and aid in an amicable settlement. He is not acting as arbitrator, but will help Britain advance peace and stability in the Netherlands East Indies amid Allied concerns.

London Foreign Office Archibald Clark-Kerr Batavia Memcow Anilouela Brenan Paradimation Netherlands East Indies Japanieae Pente Reuth-Rinet Lafidon Liaut NGL von Mao Prom Association Livut Christieon Nie Bastavin Neds Sir Archibald Clark-Kerr Britain Ana Pha Pende Fe Wal Una Pista Bach Mumentiel Mr. Chifley Rotala Campbell Sealey Lamond Maid Chigey Muir Stegteern IC Wis

Breakup feared in Dutch move shifts in Indonesia crisis

The text reports Dutch moves toward a liberal Indonesian offer and a commin ion appointment causing delight among Indonesians. Van Mook’s return via Cairo and hospital admission, resignations of high Dutch officials, and rumors of behind the scenes pressure loom large as the crisis deepens.

van Mook Jol- Yand Cairo Wahd Wild Sayat le Peneally Batavie Rasignationa Bate

Philippines presidency bid sparks names and intrigue

A damaged Manila report notes Manuel Roxas nominated by the National Party liberal wing to seek the presidency. It cites criticism of Osmena and mentions a split within officials amid fiscal and political tension.

Philippines Manila Sans Prise Manuel Races Sanshilippines National Party Ormens Roxas Fomtore Oxae Oxmene Tony Peraonel Poli Rcal Ne York Pointe Out MM Roxas Sonera MacArtau

Germans Admit Mass War Crimes at Kiev Trial

Fragmented report claims Colonel Georg Heinlach admitted mass crimes by German forces in Kiev. It alleges 2,000 Christian children died, 4,000 people arrested for minor offenses, and that executions and purges extended to prisoners and civilians.

Moscow Coronel Georg Heinlach Kiev Heilar Varanana Prinonere Hoch Tim Securlly Orv

Hungary to Be a Republic Proclaimed by Premier

Budapest reports Premier Tidy announced Hungary will be proclaimed a republic. The specified dates and wording are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a major political transition.

Hungary Sudapest Tidy Tuncary Sr Tion Moertle Deraionaren

Captain Accused of Giving Japs Vital Information

Sunday report on Captain John Murphy of Brisbane on charges of treacherous disclosure. The Japanese accuser, Lieutenant Commander Foaniaho, testified Murphy provided advance details of planned Australian landings in New Guinea. The witness also alleged Murphy disclosed unit movements.

A.lf Lam John Murphy Brisbane Treacherenaly Murphy New Chines Foaniaho

Sporadic Riots in Korea Amid Dawn Clash with Police

In Korea, dawn violence left several dead and many injured as police clashed with more than 200 demonstrators near the Governor General’s palace. Over 100 shots were fired as students marched past the Trinitan Consulate to influence talks with visiting American delegates.

Ruar Tse Hedge Studente Trinitan Boviut Delegetan

Atomic Bomb Disaster Report From York City

Fragmented report notes atomic bomb workers endangered by a blast at York and mentions General Graves and Tharemereh Twinn. It claims Romie bomb factory workers were harmed and their robes damaged, with an ominous suggestion of further danger and deception.

York Romie

Strike cripples U S steel industry

Reports indicate a nationwide steel strike halts furnaces and forces layoffs across 30 states. Key plants in heating and allied sectors suspend operations as wage talks stall. After talks with President Truman, Henry Kelner accepted a wage proposal of 184 cents hourly, ending a disputed period.

Fennion Ates Mille Tat Wheel Fub- Heating and Allied Plants Alurminium Plante Andron Ore Sminok Henry Kelner Truman West Court Planta

Jewish Terror Attack Grips Jerusalem Amid Outbreak

An armed Jewish group attacked a power substation near the Palestine Broadcasting Station in central Jerusalem. Explosions and gunfire left casualties as police and army engaged attackers. A curfew was ordered in central Jerusalem from 9 p.m. Officials report one British Army officer and one Arab police officer killed, multiple wounded.

Atresia Palestine Broadcasting Pole Jerusalem Aritun SM. Scopus Tel Av

World Power Seen As Centring In U S A and Rosia

New York report cites Harold Lampail in a smurant political analysis asserting the United States and Russia will be the centers of future conflict. The piece argues smaller nations will gravitate into their orbits amid rising great power tension.

U.S.A Rosia New York Bunday Smurant Harold Lampail United States Rutaln

Allies Recognise Rival Claimant To Japan Throne

A New York Sunday report cites Allied authorities naming Miramichi Kumagane as a rival claimant to the Japanese throne. The Harald Tribune quotes Tokyo officials and notes documents alleging Kin Hirohito succession plans, while broader talks weigh Russia, the United States, and global power dynamics amid war crimes sentences and prisoner issues.

New York Elai Miramichi Kumagane Japan Harald Tribune Tokya

Boston Mayor Convicted on Fraud Charge

Boston mayor James Curhy, a member of the House of Natives, was convicted of fraud after allegedly aiding victims to Wash Ingles by promising government contracts. He faced up to 47 years and fines totaling £10,000 per count, with substantial penalties.

Warmington James Curhy House of Natives Resto Engineers Group Curley Facon

Pope Criticizes Soviet Policy Toward Church Encyclical

Rome report states the Pope denounces Soviet actions toward the Catholic Church in Ruthenia in a detailed encyclical. It claims harsh measures from the government create intolerable conditions for church activity and religious life.

Pope London Ruthenia Rome Exchange Telegraph Arem Tod M Church

Persia to Present Case to Security Council

The Persia delegation will bring interference in internal affairs to the United Nations Security Council. Delegates discuss trusteeship and mandates as the Assembly weighs preparatory commissions and terms of settlement. Meetings cover draft resolutions on concluding treaties and expediting the trusteeship system.

Persia Security Council United Nationa Rosales UNO

Royal Navy War Losses Revealed In Observer Report

The Observer details Royal Navy wartime losses with figures for battleships carriers destroyers submarines and other craft. By August 1045 the fleet lists 15 battleships 18 carriers 138 gunboats 188 frigates and 128 submarines totalling 780 ships, compared with 288 in September 1089.

London Observer Royal Navy Wae Cnet Abe Chater Eptember

Mr Makin to Broadcast on BBC Short Wave

London Saturday reports the leader of Australia's delegation to the United Nations Assembly Mr Makin will broadcast on the BBC Pacific short wave service at 5 30 pm on Tuesday. His subject will be The United Nations and Abstracts.

London United Navona Assembly Me. Makin BBC É Byaney Lime United Nations Aostracts

Plane in Midair Crash Over Connecticut

A New York to Triton flight broke apart in mid air over Dhrahire Connecticut. The plane caught fire and crashed. thirteen or more people were aboard and the crew were among the injured or dead.

New York Ave Triton Dhrahire Connecticut

Mothers of Austrian Pretender Arrested

Vienna police rounded up two men described as mothers of the Austrian throne claimant. Reports say they were living in a French transit hotel and aiding Archduke Otto in planning monarchist activities in the Tyrol.

Krehdute Olle Vienna Daily Mail Aega Froneh Gereat Wenorts Archduke Otto Ue Backe Jeaflela Tyrol

New Zealand Denies Hirohito Named War Criminal

Auckland report from Tokyo says New Zealand rejects labeling Emperor Hirohito as war criminal. Government officials cite no formal move or evidence linking him to postwar crimes and dismiss claims as unfounded chatter.

N.Z Hirohito Auckland Tokyo

No Retirement Pension for Marquis Kido

Tokyo report states no retirement pension will be granted to Marquis Kido amid wartime crime suspicions. Headquarters denied pension benefits while approving a separate 32 million yen allocation for reconstruction in Sauk land and Limber, including three palaces, to peerre rural authorities.

Tokyo Hirohita Parson Funda Macqui Sauk Buildingn Limber Peerre

Unions Lift Ban on Brig Schreiber in Canberra

In Canberra the Liquor Trades Union secretary Donnelly, and hotel officials discussed reinstating Fields at Hotel Kingston. The Industrial Inquiry heard arguments on lifting the ban, with a decision expected at 9 am. The meeting indicated possible reversal of the ban and resumed deliveries to the property.

Brig. Schreiber Dat. Donnelly Canberra Liquor Trades Union Kingson Ar. Macon Campbell Gonnelly Rigadier Dave Scaretoar Surman Hove Canterre Findley Uwe A. J. Gardiner

Lifting Ban on Hotels Debated at Council Hearings

The council debated ending bans on two hotels amid a lengthy inquiry. Executives argued for arbitration and conciliation, while opposition claimed the inquiry lacked power. A motion to lift the bans failed, then a revised proposal to lift it passed after negotiations and public pressure.

Chifley Council Blumenthal Rhodes Bacon Sydney Inquiry Steels Findley Connett Ur Auld Rhodes Connelly Shen Plelde Reinsiakerment Hammond A.W.U Mewer Alrite Chiney Labour Ileetrical Radae

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