French government announces new values for franc
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27 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1948
Page
1
France Moves Toward Free Market Currency Transition
Paris reports indicate France may ease the franc toward a free market value, with partial dollar and Portuguese currencies unbound, while maintaining some controls. The minister says the plan relies on market forces funded by a mix of foreign exchange revenue and government reserves, aiming at eventual full flexibility amid global shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyence
France
Forsign
Fae
Sollarn
Sallars
Frye Mirtest
Fhe Maincer
Sree Oper
Paris
Melly Telegraph
London
Equier-Enanmires
Reuters
Britain
Naif
BRITISH VIEWS ON FRENCH IMPORT POLICY REPORTED
A Capetown dispatch notes British reactions to French decisions on wheat and coal imports. The report describes market expectations and potential price effects amid mining sector tensions described by a Cape Town correspondent for the Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Capetown
Tee
The Choice Must Not Weaken Our Alliances
Fragmentary note reports talks about forming a coalition and choosing allies. Mentions a premiership style decision and a meeting held yesterday with unclear names or places. The readable text hints at a strategic pause before finalizing friendship or alliance commitments.
Australia Day celebration in London at Mt Martin's In the Field
Australian residents in London celebrated Australia Day with a service at Trafalgar Square church. A display on Governor Pasilip’s role in Australia’s foundation highlighted nationhood and Britain’s ongoing World War era responsibilities. Attendees included officials, service representatives, and Red Cross members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mt. Martin’s-In-the-Field
Trafalger Square
New South West
Ats Flora
Wha
Pasilip
Australia
Buahsp
Landen
Warsi
St. Martha
Commiasiadiar
Jey
Bonalay
Pral
Austaiine Services
Red Cross
Armed Arabs Enter Into Palestine Across Jerusalem Rampage
A chaotic scene in Jerusalem as 750 armed Arabs crossed into Palestine near Nablus, setting up positions allegedly to prevent further clashes. Police report tense confrontations and chants amid damage to 211 houses and a pumping station at Patclaion, with casualties and arrests unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Nablus
Patclaion
Casey Reaches London In Australis Dispatch
The report says Casey will confer with leaders of a partition party in England and discuss dezinwan with them. It notes Raw Communist influence in the area and claims most Australlian trails are Communist controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australis
Palition Partion
England
Dizewan
Traile Noua
Radar Aids Air Survey of Australia Project
An Australian air survey project uses radar to map terrain and support reconnaissance. The mobile airborne platform works with Lincoln aircraft to collect data, employing navigation and terrain-following controls while coordinating with defense forces for the mapping task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Survey of Australia
Wee Asia
FLA
Lincoln
Sydney man injured in alleged incident with abrasions
In a probable feature report a Sydney man endured abrasions and shock after a provocatively unclear incident. He admitted daytime drinking while detectives questioned residents near the locality but failed to obtain a clear statement or corroborating details of what occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anata
Attack on Elderly Woman Sparks Home Invasion in Praspest Street
An early Monday incident reports an unknown man invading the home of a frail elderly woman on Praspest Street in Krahinevie. The intruder disturbed her while she slept, and the attack prompted police inquiry. No injuries are detailed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eydret
Thieg
Praspest Street
Krahinevie
Death of Mrs Pat era prompts poison inquiry at Gunneday
Police investigate the death of 21 year old Mrs Pat era from suspected poisoning after childbirth at Gunneday Hospital on January 16. Detectives report ergot medicine found and stomach contents sent for analysis as Supt Gorman orders a full inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromiy
Gunnedat
Honplia
Mra. Patera
Gunneday
Trauce
Wryehaine
Amalyat
Gorman
Eirb
Gor Flon
Church plans prime remuneration and new secretary
A fragment suggests the church will receive a prime remuneration and appoint a new secretary as part of its communications. The commission criticizes publicity channels and stresses prudent support for promoting the church’s mission and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fala
Ieee
Celigiale Foundationa
CuMat
Blair Athol Railway Strike Tensions Rise Across State
Reports say workers at Blair Athol and Ipswich railway depots walk out over overtime pay and wage disputes. Union reps warn of a general strike if demands, including reinstatement for 17 sacked workers, are not met. Premier Chifley to discuss position with the Prime Minister in Canberra. Negotiations continue as 000 Ipswich workers press for higher marginal rates.
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State Armee
Ait
Blair Athol Muner
Railway Engineere Ab Epmwich Sit
Ampakasinan
Deci
Mulea Trastes and Labour Council
Townaville
Trades and Labour Council
J. Culbley
Wa Latelde Warlern Wind
Blair Athol
Blair Athol Mineral
Chifley
I .V
Ipewich Workshoom
Raileways
While
Basis Reached For Peace In Java
Batavia reports that both the Netherlands and Republican delegations accept unconditionally the committee’s basis for political negotiations. The agreement follows discussions in Jogjakarta. The Royal tone notes a path toward Dutch Indonesian union as part of a possible settlement, with statements that more time is needed to resolve remaining differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Jogjakarta
Crunsell Good Offices
Netherlands
Welcomed Sisters Inlaw Visit From Canada
Mrs Walker of Fantingdon Quebec arrived by air with her sister in law the Misden A Bi ana from Canada. Their brother had established an orchard at Glen Innes after leaving Canada thirty three years ago. They came to be with her widow and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sriblant
Mra
Walkar
Glen Tunes
Satern
Ana FL. Walker
Fantingdon
Quebec
Canada
Glen Innes
Thay
Liyoyad
Beiet
Trinidad men seek work in Easthourne auto parts boom
Ralph Boissiere aged 40 and Carlton Lang aged 30 from Trinidad declared they came to seek work in the City of Easthourne. They spoke of arriving amid a rush of new spring arrivals and heavy demand for automotive parts for Belahane, Rydney and Mattourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bribbant
Amtralie
Ralph Boissiere
Carlton Lang
Trinidad
Nes
Australia
Easthourne
Belahane
Rydney
Mattourne
Yugoslavs and Warmongers Message Amid Odd Fragments
Fragmentary text appears to reference Yugoslavs and opposition to warmongers, with incomplete words and scattered phrases. No clear date, place, person, or organization can be reliably identified from the readable portion.
BRM Monday Communicate Stirs Public Contention Among Rail, USPS
A fragment suggests BRM discussion on Monday about public inconveniences from postal service window, with mention of vasers and temporary bans. The text appears garbled, but hints at USPS focus on avist fenoorcy and Colla to exploit public dislocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRM
Lous
Avist Fenoorcy
Noted Peril in Factory Fire Sparks Mediation Call
A garbled report notes a danger in a factory fire episode. Officials urged mediation to avoid further risk. No clear names or dates are discernible in the readable text.
Youth Drowns in Georges River at Picnic Bank
A youth aged 19 identified as Mae ey Millott drowned in Georges River near Minto. Random bystanders and civilians searched the river for about an hour before the body was recovered. No further details on circumstances or identity provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
White On
Minto
Mae Ey Millott
Macquae Fiekis
Adelaide Test Ends Amid Turbulent Pitch Confrontation
In Melbourne style chaos, Amarnath top scores as India falters chasing 678. Miller fires, Amarnath steadies with 40 but India collapses late. Bradman and Joann shine for Australia in a tense frontier match with weather impacting play.
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Adelaide
Grend
Sturape
Gul Mahoned
Amammath
Talkon
Hoonnaan
Fui
Boonen
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Raponteien
United States
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Welcomed Sisters Innlaw
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