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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1947

Page

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Australian deputies back Australian views on German treaty

Delegates at the Foreign Ministers meeting praised Colonel Hodgeon for his clear exposition of Australian positions on the German treaty. Australia demands no Versailles or Paris style capitulation and insists belligerents be actively involved through to the final agreement, with Australia willing to join discussions in London if all major powers participate.

Associ Presa Nadgeon Hed & T Anid Ie Inter Politien Iil Gereinha Fodgaon Deane Australie Versaille Paris Jodgpan Guxe Moscow Australia Fiodyeon Guurey Catone Trey Aly London Barceloa Austratia

Greece to Launch Guerilla Offensive Report in Chamber

In Athens Friday the Greek government discussed plans for a guerrilla campaign and counter offensive potential. Parliament and Defense officials weighed pay and tempo of operations as they seek to manage tensions on northern borders amid calls for investigations.

Athens Chamber of Deputies Genem Tealdaria

Absence of King Triggers Council Movements

Report from London indicates royal arrangements under way as councillors prepare for the king’s absence. Privy Council summoned to Buckingham Palace two days before a planned shift in London operations. Officials expect a clearing up at the Great Benapt followed by further actions in the capital.

Londor Frida Lever Bouth Anys Reubers Vicyr Haw Guckinggham Palace Jednoaday London

Transport Strike Extends, 44 Hours Gained, London

London reporters note the special court inquiry into uptime of road mutage workers concludes with a plan for a regulated week. The union claims 44 extra hours gained amid disruptions. The proposed schedule shifts overtime, with a holiday policy for workers and potential changes to posting and service routines.

London unoMclal Satelke Inataad Beine Eure

Inner Cabinet Proposal for France Reported

A fragmentary dispatch notes an alleged inner cabinet proposal in France. The report cites Ramadier and Pou discussing a two tier arrangement and a meeting with Rumler and other leaders of the French political factions.

France Landon Friday Ramadier Eage Une Segas Rumler

United States Pushes End of Trade Preferences

The U S government calls for abolition of import preferences among nations including the British Empire. Lord Woolton warns Britain may struggle to repay American loans and face consequences if the empire abandons its ties. The discussion occurs at the British Empire Undersecretaries Association meeting.

London United States Woolton Fae Lord Wooltan Britain Trnte

Australian Ex-Congressman Indicted in Conspiracy Case

A grand jury indicts former Australian standards weight official and U S allies on charges of conspiring to defraud the government. Named are ex-Representatives and executives from metal firms with alleged schemes tied to wartime contracts totaling millions. case stems from a cross national probe led by U S authorities.

Washington Congres Fred National Physical Labor Andrew May Rory Time Garagona Firma Fresiman Winhington

Diplomatic Talks Continue Amid Evacuation Demands

Beirut reports indicate ongoing discussions after a natural death in 1986 prompted urged evacuation of British forces. The Egyptian crown is linked to Rudan as Lebanon’s Chamber of Deputies pushes for swift action. Foreign Secretary Havin reportedly discussed revisions with officials, amid calls for broader political realignments.

Havin E Landon Moana Fey Tian Iona Ney Mount Cake Beirut Chamber of Deputien Seaterilay

British Recognition of Chiang Kai-shek Government

Brimin continued to recognize Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek's government but warned against interference between the Communists and Kuomintang. Lord Chancellor Jowitt told the House of Lords Britain did not blindly follow other governments and aims in China aligned with the United States. Britain sought to be aligned with a stable democratic China, without further commitments.

London Brimin Chiang Kai Shek Eit Commoniata Kuomintang Jowirt House of Lords China Britain United States

British Denial of Atomic Control Report

In New York Fentey a British delegation denies an Arravican report that it would seek British government approval for any atomic control plan. The delegation says no infinite plan will be suggested and cautions against linking a feared atomic authority with a rare rate.

New York Fentey UNG. Ae Mritlah IE Wan Ameria

U S Government Challenges Wages Claim Details

A Friday brief from the Attorney General discusses U S wage claims and the challenge to a portal to portal plan. It notes a proposed reduction of about 6,000 million dollars and outlines Treasury funding implications for a revised claim framework.

Washington Gineral Treeaury Eationtea Tamer

Mounting Casualties in Bombay and Calcutta Riots

A growing casualty list from rioting and civil disturbances in Bombay and Calcutta. Delhi police impose a weeklong curfew in Hind areas of Central Bombay to curb looting and violence while Calcutta reports arrests and injuries among rioters.

Bombay Calcutta Seversdentha Hind

Monty to Visit South Africa in October Capetown Announcement

Tewam announced that Montgomery has adopted an invitation to visit South Africa. The prospect suggests he may arrive comey Hine in October for the event.

Monty South Africa Capetown Tewam Martha

Canada Lifts Ban on Chinese Entering

Ottawa reports Canada removes a ban affecting Chinese immigrants after years of restrictions. The measure, tied to parliamentary action, ends a policy that singled out Chinese individuals for exclusion and redefines entry rules for the broader immigrant flow.

Canada Ottawa Canaie

U S Loss Reported Of Third Plane In Ocean

A brief item notes a U S loss of a third aircraft during a polar expedition near Mount Olympus. An admiral reports the helicopter, after taking off from the Philippine Sea base, crashed into the sea. Debris and personnel recovery were mentioned.

New York Priday Adinpateh Fron Mount Olympueith Admiral Byed Baet FE Inti Philipine Sea Wevlipalita Noburt

Return of Soviet Blonde Stirs Paris Flight Saga

Sensation marks the return to Paris of Anna Zarnit, the Russian born blonde and reputed first successful trans Atlantic stowaway. After boarding the Air France Dakota at Banon Tire she trembled twice and narrowly escaped death by plunging from the whistling engines of a four engine Constellation. Police intervened to pull her away as bad weather forced an earlier departure and refueling stop before resuming toward Paris.

London Paris Anna Zarnit Air France Dekota Bannon Tire Parin Zenit France

Britain to buy wheat from Argentina in boost to supply

Reuters reported good authority that Britain purchased about 300000 tons of Argentine wheat for shipment around June 30. The move aims to bridge a wheat shortfall in the Allied supply chain amid ongoing strains on Mortain and the campaign, with the purchase expected to ease half-year shortages.

London Frida Reuters Britain Argentina Mortain

No Discrimination Against White Russians In Australia Entry

Friday report from Avstratian Legation denies discrimination between White Russians and others in granting entry permits to Australia. Officials said no information supports claims by Andrew Clark that Jews are preferred. Legation provided no details on entry handling or Mr Clark’s complaint.

Avstratian Legation Down Australia Bial Andiralla Miawson Briabarie Andrew Clark Australle Legation Ema Clark Shanzhai Austral

Epileptic Granted Air Licence Debate in Commerce Committee

Testimony before the House of Representatives Commerce Committee explored air safety and licensing after a crash witness, Mr. Miller of Connecticut, suggested revoking licenses. The Civil Aeronautics Administrator Mr. T. P. Wright reported the department requested funds to operate and enforce safety facilities, but the budget was cut.

Washington Home of Representatives Merce Committee Miller Respubican Connecticut Civ Aeronsution T. PL Wright Entie Se “Department Hamilton Air Am

Chinese Communists Predict Triumph In People's Cause

A New York report cites Lu Ting Pu of the Chinese Communist Party outlining a world democratic alliance and predicting victory for the communist cause. The piece argues the Sino Soviet rivalry suits neither side and envisions anti imperial unity across Britain France and China amid broader global tensions.

New York Farah Communist Party Department of Information Britain France China Ameesen Militas

Dutch Fear Indonesia Becomes Soviet Outpost

Fragmentary text references Dutch concern over Indonesia aligning with the Soviet bloc. The garbled lines mention fear, insurmountable obstacles, and political influence, with unclear names and dates. The readable core suggests a Cold War era worry about Indonesia as a Soviet outpost and a contested aid situation.

Indonesia

Allies Complete Case Against Master Japanese

The Allies wrap up a lengthy case against 28 Japanese defendants including General Tajo and 26 others. The trial, lasting about 150 days, charged them with conspiring to commit crimes against the peace and friendship alliance. Two of the original 28 were tried during the proceedings.

Tokyo Tajo Wordy Orifical

Jewish Terrorism May Produce Ruthless Searches

Fragmentary OCR shows a London report with references to terrorism, martial law, and political blame. It mentions Jewish actions and European responses, implying tensions and police or state searches and denouncements. The text is severely garbled and lacks clear dates, names, or locations beyond broad references to London and Jerusalem.

Promimeen to Relaid Water Pipe to Queanbeyan

Deputation to Minister Promimeen led to plans for replacing the 2 inch water main with a larger main from the Commonwealth through ACT to the Queanbeyan boundary. The move would ease Queanbeyan's long standing water shortage and support future growth with higher daily supply and expanded connections.

Promimeen Queanbeyan Yautarday Johnson Commonwealth Government Australian Capital Territory A & Ingt Commonwealth Action Cuexne Yar Atunieipat Counell Alan Vraaer Jed Minster Ite Tramaury Dearment Phair Wiliams Turner Howlett Red Hironervoir Shrintmas Temporaily Commonwealth Commonwealth Enginecey Fraser Treasury and Works Aldermen Stroasey Queanbeyan Wan

Soviet Holds Three Million Germans

Soviet forces hold about three million German prisoners in Europe as of mid February with aims to speed their return. American estimates place the number at around four hundred thousand still in camps, with many to be repatriated gradually amid facility-readiness updates. Warsaw reports the Legislative Assembly set to meet February 4, while France rejects a UN proposal affecting displaced persons and custody arrangements shift toward France and Britain in dealing with ex-Germans.

Bemlin Govertirineh Et Lal Si Ammen Tne Ametat Ead Minuetere Council Baacre Larch Soiumerica Premat Europe Orligin Gure Warsaw Legislative Assembly

Fragmented War Era Notice on American Ships Policy

A partial report from MARuington on Friday cites a department view about a Quéanbeyan Municipal resolution. It discusses returning more than 240 merchant ships chartered to Britain and maintaining a reserve while opposing risks in wartime maritime competition.

Maruington Quéanbeyan Municipal Amovice House of Aprise Otaives Marine Committee Aive Hipa

Melbourne Man Traced Deportation Plot in San Francisco

A Melbourne man linked to an unlawful deportation attempt and uproar near San Francisco is under scrutiny. Police report a $29,000 betting scheme tied to a farmer’s machine and a probation officer cites an “undesirable” alien designation, with court action pending.

Melbourne Munhine Supa Nmne George

Troops Break Leave From Ship at Manoork City

About 1008 member contingent, only a fraction aboard the ship reached the city after leaving, while the commander granted leave to the rest. Newtown resident Lack Parker described the conditions as terrible for the war and battle, with preparations and plans noted for the following day.

Srighane Frida Jagan Lack Parker Newtown Tomarrow

Paraguay Liberals Arrested Amid Political Turmoil

Fragmented report states Paraguayan liberals were detained during unrest, with mentions of Saeed Sees and Prieto amid threats from Communist factions. Local officials and images of surveillance appear in a convoluted account of arrests during a nationwide crackdown.

Paraguay Prieto Per Waite Saeed

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