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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1947

Page

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British Officer Released by Terrorists After Ill Treatment

Major H. J. Collini was kidnapped by Jewish terrorists and later found at a Jewish hospital clinic in Jerusalem. He reported being tortured with chloroform and claimed his captors fled as a British patrol searched the cave where he was held. The Irgun group faced government warnings over potential action as authorities reviewed the case.

Jerusalem H. J. Collini Tarte Lax Cline Hell Collins

RAZIANO APRAID OF GANGSTERS

The District Attorney predicts threats of violence amid debates over a primary voting law aimed at Negroes. Georgia politics weigh race and security as officials consider drastic changes before the Democratic primary.

Atlanta Georgia Ur Mogea Gorie Rocky Grastane Democratic Party Reuben Bank Hages St Orasianc Agro Tee Grasiane

President Truman Draws Por Davis Cup Plan

President Truman delays radar aided plan amid bad weather as Davis Cup committee in New York lobbies for action. Radar use and weather concerns push schedule changes, with sailors awaiting final approval from the Senate.

Ile runner to concentrate on two and three miles

Audizon Square Gerdes, retired from the trick in 3644, focuses on two and three mile events for future races. The note highlights distance specialization and a shift in training goals.

Audizon Gerdes

French Seek Economic Control for Germany

French Foreign Minister told the National Assembly committee a UN Economic Commission should oversee postwar Germany. Greece urged cooperation, while France backed Albania's claim. The matter was referred to the U N Security Council via Moscow to March.

Meoncon Thunday Bideals French National Assembly Iis United Nations Germany UNO Bonts Greak Thanmmin Agoaides Greece France Albania Council of Forse Min Jalare Moscow Depikin Austria Couverte Aurvnia Tee

Suspension of Air Services Restored After Ban Lifted

Unclear text indicates a suspension of air services was lifted after a period of ban or delay. Mentions Tawinkey Seok and possible corporate actions amid a January date with references to Panghal and Christmas.

Tawinkey Seok Meres Tha Corporation Pasa An Rene Atuilar Ban Errer Alanes Eer Panghal Om Chrismas

Extraordinary Chapter Accidents of London Details

Beotland Yard weighs an extraordinary series of incidents centered on Dr. Hubert and Patricia Bailey. Police say Dr. Hubert’s fainting fit at Bailey's apartment sparked a chaotic scene on Monday. Bailey became hysterical when she failed to awaken him, and both were hospitalized.

London Beotland Yard Hubert Patricia Bailey Bailey Mingas

South Africa Immigration Debate Signals Population Shift

The Prime Minister spoke to the Assembly about immigration policy amid objections from ministers. He warned that Australia and Canada were applying pressure while South Africa emphasizes strengthening the European population as concerns grow over population balance.

Fown Thumday Field

Fragmentary OCR World Affair Snippet

Fragmented text references Poland Deparnen coll and promises amid a debate on intervention and international duties. The readable passage mentions Ted and a plan for American action in foreign documents and political commitments.

Vanguard at Portsmouth Royal Family

A fragment describes the Royal Family at Portsmouth with mentions of a Vanguard power and radio transmitter. It references nightly entertainments and glimpses of a crossing ceremony with the Princesses reportedly involved.

Vanguard Portsmouth Royal Family Anicon Tore Mumervua Usta Wafiroom Gunresm Teree Britain Ege

Passengers sue liner Katoomba for damages in New York

The Journal of Commerce reports passengers claim 300000 dollars in damages against the Greek owners of the former Australian vessel Katoomba. They allege the money was taken by deceit on the first voyage from Genoa to New York. A hearing is awaited as the case centers on the return of funds taken under false pretences.

New York Journal of Commerce Asays Katoomba Reatourién Ork Med Uerts Avrenican Pamengers Matoomba Ganos

Loss of English Ship Near Spain Reported

Fragments indicate an English vessel, the Samwater, was abandoned off the north western coast of Spain. The crew’s full details and precise timing remain unclear due to damaged text.

Spain London Lon- Serre

Women's cricket team announcement for Australia

The article outlines Australia’s women’s cricket team selections. It lists players in key posts and mentions prep matches and upcoming tour schedule.

Lowpars Rmirsi'ry Australia Fey Povatty Coton Lows Whalen

Army Commission Withdrawn and Officers Cashiered

The Commonwealth Gazette notes cancellation of Major C H Counenn's commission. The notice, approved January 30, 1933, states Aytnn Dicer FR Garcnel was cashiered by general court martial from December 24 prior.

Commonwealth Gazett C.H. Counenn Garcnel

British army headcount to dip below one million says Lord Addison

In the House of Lords Lord Addison warned that imperial defence plans would see the British army strength fall to well under one million. He discussed how Dominion and allied loans and naval assets could affect overall force levels and warned against reducing manpower too far.

London Lord Addison House of Lords Australina Singapore Lova Btruboigt Eig Joan Britain United Stades Lord of the Admiralty Ailes Ahtpe Dantrayern Ifitain Rusas

Recurrence in Bolivia Injures Dozens at Potosi Police HQ

Unclear OCR text reports a blast at the Potosi police headquarters in Bolivia with at least ten police killed and fifty injured. Details are chaotic and partially unreadable, mentioning miners and a Tuesday night incident.

Lapaz Viking Minera Potosi Lice

Electricity Cuts Chronicle a Harsh Cold Snap in London

Severe frost cripples London and Westminster as fourteen miles of main lines go dark. The Thames embankment freezes. House of Commons and parks incur blackouts. Royal Observatory at Greenwich logs record low temperature in eight decades. A company suspends services in Griefenave area, affecting early winter utility demand.

Westminster House of Commons Thames Royal Gheervatory Greenwich Myer Frontier Whelmers Griefenave Arich

Aviation network across Pacific faces delay in aids plan

Wartime aviation route from the United States to Asia via the Western Pacific is stalled as the War Navy and Commerce Departments and the Civil Aeronautics Board cannot agree on a program for directional aids. Rebuilding of airfields and hotel facilities along the route, including Canton and Palmyra, are under review.

Warrington Pika Seroma Pacific Navy and Commerce Givi Assonaating Board Uie United States Cansole Ania

Chiang Kai-Shek Reaffirms Liberation Policy in China

Chiang Kai-Shek reasserts a liberalizing China policy amid mediation efforts with the United States and Communists. He warns that restoring constitutional rule would place the National Assembly and Government under Communist control and criticizes foreign withdrawal terms affecting troops and the Chinese Navy program.

Chiang Kai-Shek China Hanking United States Pier Chiang Fonang Pointee Tnpt Ie Dam Ifar Nulffcation Nf Chine Naional ‘Assembly Communist Party Communiste Bihan Laye Independenta Sangha North Chine Marshall Truman Twington Mckevetn Thi lGovernmant Inorth Chine

French views of Ruhe unchanged in wartime report

News notes from Paris indicate French policy toward Ruhe remains stable. Officials express weariness over German Reich politics and favor maintaining a divided yet internationally supervised Germany within a federated framework.

Ruhe

Medical Benefits Scheme faces £15 million yearly cost

The Commonwealth Government plans a medical benefits scheme costing about £15 million per year. Proposals include enhanced pay and conditions to attract staff to government institutions, plus free monthly services and broader health plans. It signals a shift toward public health funding and private hospital support.

Commonwealth Sindio Tru Reshman Seine Sida Lfang Noepftala

Britain Faces Major Migrant Challenge From U K

A British official warned of a serious migration problem as thousands of British subjects may be moved as migrants. The article notes Australia’s need for manpower and a plan to disembark migrants at San Francisco to aid Australia, with policy debates and a government conference on the issue.

Parare Atetralia Britain Fror Thomas Problama Gomenvision Conference Cunbarra Hasardous Monwealth Pacific Airlines Hin W. Coles Mardinia Australia Omuver

Slave Market Forged in 20th Century Hamburg Trial

Fragmentary transcript describes a trial involving staff members related to a Ravenabrurk government entity and Major Stephen Stewart. Prosecution argues the camp was lawful, while defense contends abuses and coercion.

Hamburg Owen Stephen Stewart Terri Istora

Bombs Placed in Buckingham Palace Reported

Officials conducted searches after reports of bombs at Buckingham Palace but found nothing. The text also mentions wool sale notes and scattered fragments about unrelated items.

Buckingham Palace Petra

Elevator Lock Crash at Dakota Station Investigated

Report states investigators look into a Dakota elevator lock crash near Kautrup aerodrome on a Sunday. Mentioned figures Swedish Prince Quatay and Grace Moore among attendees. public inquiry to examine removal and safety concerns at the site.

Stockholm Danion Af Bundiaherparah Lienna Kautrup

Dakgtas Favours Australia Courier Service Fact

A garbled note indicates Dakgtas favored Australia and mentions a payment and a courier service to Japan. It claims more than two folllion malls and a single mirerat were involved, but the text is largely unintelligible.

Japan

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