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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

23 Jan 1948

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1948

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3

Tragic mistakes in Malay defences disclosed in despatches

London reports detail British command insights on Malaya defence, citing underestimation of Japanese capability and failed reconnaissance. Despatches from Sir Robert Brooke Popham reveal timing errors, limited air cover, and weaknesses in aircraft, armor, and mobilization ahead of December 1941 Japanese landings.

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Community minded hotel reopening favoured by minister

The Interior Minister said he would recommend to Cabinet reopening Hotel Aiiaiie as a community hotel. The Labor deputy urged a community basis while officials cited plans for vacation play centres as preludes to broader activities. Canberra leaders praised local support and outlined aims for supervised leisure programs across three centres.

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Interior Mr. Johnson Aiiaiie Jobson Bim Cane A.C Parynta Ainalle Civia Daley Fi W Clamenta Hanry Mina Gordon Tasita Plas C. B. Daley Opan Sydney Henry Alnulle Aluy Nowre Heath Canberra
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Eyre Street to Be Tar Sealed in Canberra

The Minister for Works advises tar sealing of an unpaved portion near the shopping block in Eyre Street Canberra. The Canberra Chamber of Commerce pressed for the improvement to provide an alternate route to the business area and ease traffic congestion.

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Eyre Street By. N. Lemmon Hye Brest Canberra Chamber of Commerce
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Japanese Australian couple die in apparent cyanide act

In Yokohama an Australian wife of Master Sergeant Leonard Lorene and a Japanese artist Mitsuhashi Mitsuhashi were found dying at Takashima Station after reportedly taking poison. Authorities and US sources cited no clear motive, while notes suggested multiple affairs and possible marketing disputes. A related item notes the Matson Line delaying opening bids for Monterey’s conversion.

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