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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1950

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Dutch Rebel Force Opens Campaign in Indonesia

Captain Turk Westerling leads a Dutch rebel force in Indonesia launching a campaign with reports from neutral sources and the Associated Press describing early morning attacks on Indonesian troops. The detail emphasizes a military action in the region and ongoing tensions.

Indonesia Turk Westerling Une Boots Goma Weeten Mer Bendeong Mere Tick Associated Press Westeling

Moscow reports worsening Australia conditions

London dispatch reproduces a Sydney broadcast claiming Australia's economy is deteriorating as prices rise and devaluation of the pound adds pressure. The report cites frequent official announcements this week as proof of hardship for workers amid wartime and postwar price turmoil.

London Moscow Sydney Australia Brondenst

Yugoslavia Plans Pre Election Reforms in Belgrade

Belgrade reports a new electoral law to reshape pre election procedures. The Yugoslav authorities propose allowing any candidate to run with 100 voter signatures, with victory by absolute majority in the constituency.

Belgrade Candice Federal Council

Argentine Papers Closed Down

Argentine papers faced forced shutdowns as anti government actions cut off supply lines. The Organ of the Opposition Radical Party and a pro-Aeronist paper announced they must cease publishing amid government committee pressure and paper shortages.

Buenor Aires Moncey Radical Party Mmrathove Daly Ron Depet Thoerdt

Film on mental illness wins audience vote in daily paper

A clipped, garbled blurb notes a film project from TSH FM Sakae about mental illness. The piece mentions an audience vote and references Red Hhoew and Conney Tee in connection with the project, but specifics are unclear due to the broken OCR text.

Ty Daily

Shawcross Criticizes Churchill Policy In House Debate

London reports Shawcross harshly questions Churchill policy and war recovery claims. He cites Labour aims, regimentation fears, and calls for real opportunity and freedom, arguing Britain must move beyond past rhetoric toward tangible gains. The exchange highlights public doubt as elections approach.

Ambassadors to discuss uranium from Belgian Congo in Washington

London reports Britain United States and Belgium will hold talks in Washington next Monday on general questions of mutual atomic interest. An Foreign Office spokesman said the talks will cover supply of uranium from the Belgian Congo, noting wartime arrangements and that Canada would not be represented.

Churchill Paul Hoffman Hartley Enbour Churchitt Houser Min Becom Mae Cogs Freedom Accosa Charanatya London Britain United States Belgium Washington Ofice Belgian Congo United ‘Tates Canada

IXTRA PAY SOUGHT FOR CLEANERS IN Canberra

More than 40 women cleaners and union members claim higher pay in Canberra. They allege no negotiations with the Commonwealth Public Service Board for increased rates affecting government employees. The claim cites wrap payments, overtime, and travel allowances as reasons for a 40 hour week shift.

My-Y. Kearney Organ Aor Haw Commonwealth Public Service Board Canberra Overhlia

SERMANS NOT HAPPY AT ENDING OF FOOD RATIONING

The article notes dissatisfaction in Germany as food rationing ends and prices rise. It cites a price index shift from 100 to 1038 and reports consumers, especially housewives, facing higher costs for meat, bread, and other essentials.

Ermans Artie United

Germany Not Aggressive Says Hamburg Minister

In Hamburg on Monday Dr Thomas Debler Germany’s Minister of Justice told a fan audience that Germany was not an aggressor nation. He dismissed the Veraailies Treaty claim that Germany caused World War I and asserted that only Austria and Russia really wanted war.

Hamburg Germany Thomas Debler 000 &T Austria Ruma

Colourful Scenes At Opening of Conference in Halle

Readable portions describe an opening ceremony at Albert Hall with flags and decorations. Attendees included Mr Manaien, Minister for Immigration, Premier of South Australia Mr Playford, and officials from Britain and Australia. The Prime Minister Mr Scullin or similar figures spoke on migration policy, stressing migrants' integration and the need for practical support. The report notes contrasting Australian and British attitudes toward immigration and mentions figures and projections for migration levels and policies.

Halle al Patten Albert Hall Tient Akr Mr. Manaien Tor Thivongretion Mtr Halk My Chey Miriuber MY Balwett South Monzina Stinck Chifley Warkian Praia Sroumene Bowie South Andro Playford

Singapore Banks Fear Australian Revaluation

Singapore financial circles report a 24 hour forward buying notice for Australian pounds amid rumours of a near term appreciation. Banks moved large sums to Australia in past two months to hedge future transactions, with forward tipping seen by market participants.

Singapore Ing Australia Tilsinens Ib Ie Asstralian Ratumday Iadia

India to Become a Republic Declared Monday

Fragmentary report notes India moving toward a republican status with leadership statements on sovereignty and constitutional transformation. The text references announcements by officials, timing around a key date, and expectations of a formal declaration.

Soviet Traffic Ban From Berlin Stirs West Reaction

Soviet authorities impose a traffic ban near Berlin amid Western Allied protests over Russian restraint. Reports say Soviet commandants in Borin ordered checks along the frontier between the Fed and Western zones, with limited vehicle allowances for patrols and cargo flows.

Werlan Berlin Larry Wan

Author Advises Son Against Marriage in London Scene

A London report describes a father Davenport urging his son Anthony not to marry, amid a plan for a play titled And So La Wed. The piece notes Davenport’s letter to a renter and references a dramatic backdrop, with unclear details on outcomes or dates.

London

Germans Resist De rationing Amid Wartime Rhetoric

Disjointed notes from British press debate German policies during rationing. Daily Herald cites Fifth Reich formation risks. Daily Express and Daily Mirror contrast claims of deprivation and truth about Germany’s rationing shift.

Daily Herald Ste Officiwia Germany Fxepreas Cauon Ban Seca Va Daily Mirror Ausey Peice

Invasion Reports Denied By Wells Informed Sources

The article cites French and Allied sources denying a large invasion by Chinese Reds into French Indochina. It mentions 80,000 forces under Lin Pi-so reportedly moving toward Vietnam and Laos with Vietminh support and Ho Chi Minh cited, while border towns near Tumuriga face attacks.

PARIO Breneh Tato China Herel China Nainalint Meral Lin Piso Lavio Wendire Vietminh Feminiler Ho Chy Minh RniyeUa Langs Aopung Pioar Tumuriga

Rowan Dismissed For Duck In Second Inning

In Durban on Monday Nourse the South African captain visited the Weather Bureau and decided not to enforce the follow on. The opening attack was lively but not devastating as Lindwall claimed a wicket after 17 minutes. Rowan dismissed for a duck as the innings progressed with tight bowling from the hosts.

Jae Menventy Wester Nog Bandeong Todmacalan Amy Reuter Weerling Cuptaittering Bans Doang Seth Westerting Rowan Durban Nourse Ene Weather Bureau Ole Destaan Tna Bala Wan Need Aceraser Rod Te Teean Wynnr Wai Kuatruha Lindwall

Japan Hails U S and Australia for Support

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the United States and Australia as Japan seeks national renaissance. He said postwar production, economic growth, and an early peace treaty would restore pride, while noting hope for allied efforts to determine the fate of Japanese missing in Russian hands.

Yoge Japan Fouhlon United States Australia

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