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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1948

Page

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Australian Proposal For Mass Migration From Britain

Australian Prime Minister plans a broad scheme to move a quarter of Britain's population to Australia as part of a global defense and development package. The plan includes transferring 10 to 15 million people over time, funding industry, waste management, and atomic research, while Australia weighs imperial preferences and Marshall Aid implications. Police report a large gold theft in Paris and shipments tied to Indo-China Bank and Saigon.

France Paris Coe Geld New York Indo-China Bank Saigon

MacDonald to Call on Mr. Chifley in Singapore

In Singapore on Sunday the Prime Minister did not stay with the Governor General. General Malcolm MacDonald is to call on Mr Chifley later at a hotel. MacDonald reportedly wishes to meet Mr Chifley amid tensions over recent remarks about expulsions and the White Australia policy.

LAA. Roubersy Singapore Mir. Chitey Commin Malcolm MacDonor Alr Qantas Poomm Anon Fh MacDonald ADC Chifley Ld Wail Vall Crifey Iveris MacDonall Chiney Mar Donald Whitr Australia Palley

Bernadotte Plan for Palestine Union

Count Bernadotte, United Nations mediator, proposed a Palestine solution making it an independent union of two states a Jewish and an Arab with Jerusalem in Arab control and a central council to govern union functions. Arabs reportedly rejected the plan, which includes immigration control and a free port, with a review after two years. Jerusalem would be Arab territory with municipal autonomy for minorities. The Arab reaction remains cautious. the Jerusalem Grand Mufti dismissed acceptance.

Lake Success Count Bernadotte United Nations Hat Palestina Palestine Jerusalem Bernandstie Wasicri Gabelee Terusalam Count Bernaditte Als Uxgon Sachat Ava Keview Nian United Sydians Beonomie Ant Bock Janne Bernadotte Arabey Vandere Noltine Tate Jonni Arin Tay Grand Martiaf Jerusalem

High Expenditure In U K Questioned

Fragmentary report discusses concerns over government spending in the United Kingdom prior to the war. Names and clear details are obscured by OCR errors, but the text references high costs, government effort, and the need to value expenditures. No specific figures or dates are legible.

Marquand Appointed Minister in Cabinet Shakeup

London reports Postmaster General H A Marquand named Minister of Pensions after Genege Buchanan resignations. Viscount Addison to merge Paymaster General duties with Lords at the Privy Beal. Buchanan becomes Chairman of HK National Assurance Board as part of reshuffle.

London Gym H. A. Mar ‘Wand Genege Buchanan Viscount Addison Lord Privy Beal Buchanan HK National Aussarance Board Lord Bould Wiy

Fire damages Swedish vessel Dagmar off Ant Polnware coast

A Swedish vessel Dagmar caught fire ten miles off Ant Polnware coast. The crew abandoned ship and only one man was found alive. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities investigated the cause of the blaze.

New York Sundsy Dagmar Ant Polnware

British Defence Launches To Curb Malayan Unrest

The British Admiralty announced four harbour defence motor launches will be commissioned from reserve for the Malayan Government to curb lawlessness. In Singapore British police assisted in a crackdown near Selangor, aiding a trick youth to reveal the whereabouts of a communist element.

Mander Singapore Bundy British Admiralty London Hnbour Defence Tina Salaya Rasadi Selangor Milan Juale Cmpur Dino

Britain's Second Stock Pile for Atomic Energy

London report notes Britain began operating a new stockpile facility for atomic energy research and power production. The disclosure references government and research authorities, detailing aims to secure supply and strategic capacity for future reactors and related programs.

Britain

New Allied Currency Move Dampens Berlin Wages Reform

Western Allies sanctioned a currency reform in Berlin allowing German workers in Western sectors to receive only 26 percent of wages in Western marks, with the balance paid in Russian controlled Eastern marks, affecting British American and French sectors and prompting swift political criticism and debate among Allied powers.

Berlin

Morris Top Scorer in High Scoring Test Debacle

Morris led with 290 for a beleaguered team as Australia declared at 6/860 after 70 boundaries and two sixes. Harvey contributed 22 fours. Gloucestershire bowlers Barnett and Beott troubled Morris while Miller claimed 67 and Goddard missed a hard chance to dismiss Morris at 12. The crowd swelled as Australia posted a massive total, with Morris reaching 300 in an extended innings before stumps.

Morris Boveers Barnett Beott Morrla Hon Aveneau taMrenc Ona Ave Fouge Australia Ian’ Estreli LE Conea Pice Goddard Rander Masset

Police Rescue Woman From Molonglo River

A woman was rescued and taken to Canberra Hospital after being pulled from the Molonglo river on Saturday afternoon. The incident followed a bowling meet near Rooter. Names cited include Dan McCoal and Wola wad wen, with scores and partial involvement noted among local participants.

Baynes Sok Morris P Bett Hanseth Fale Cook Miller Scott Harvey C Allen Os Loxton Dan McCoal S.berre Paller Molongin Fulver Canberra Expamure Atyrempa Ramet Soult Banks Iver Rooter Moukin Goddard Cranafeld Oval van UrRent

Seamen Walk Off 7000 Ton Freighter At Hamilton Wharf

Forty seven hour ship hold up ends as two dozen sailors from the 7000 ton freighter Valacia return to the Hamilton wharf. They had no money and their demands included back pay for two released bands not replaced. The men expected to sail to Sydney in the morning.

Brisbane Bunaay Mirty Valacia Hamilton Whart Sbio Sydney

48 Hour Week Logs in Metal Trades Debate Sydney

Sunday reports the Federal Farcilive of the IMeual Trades Unioners to press employers for restoration of a 43 hour week. Anton J. Cranwell of the Amahamated engineering leads the push as 196 workers prepare counter demand for a 3s hour week.

Sydney Imeual Trades Anton J. Cranwell Tinona

Adolescent Survey Underway At Canberra Hospital

About 100 adolescent schoolboys will be surveyed in Canberra under a Commonwealth feature study. Dr M Cronin leads the examination for the National Business Council at Canberra Community Hospital. Results will be shared with national authorities to consider corrective measures.

Canberra M. Cronin Ae Dart National Erage Nye

Cominform falters in right wing campaign report

The report outlines Cominform’s renewed political actions referencing Albania Yugoslavia rift and Tito era tensions. Albania denounced economic agreements with Yugoslavia and warned of immediate withdrawal within 48 hours. The Yugoslav government denounced the move as a breach of international law and commitments.

Ualy Gominform Priar Tite. Ayres Bostalut Jongrest Siresigthens Cominform Tailure Tito Jug Belgrade Albania Yugoslavia Alban Panyu Ghat Atbasa

King of Greece to Visit Front

An official report from Athens states the King will visit the front in Greece. The announcement notes strengthened fortifications and active operations on the Elephsia sector near the Konian front. Military leadership emphasizes readiness and support for allied defenses.

Greece Athens Elephtia Rony

Yugoslav Reds Back Tito Call for Unified Communist Support

A Yugonlay Newsagency report says Yugoslav Defence Ministry officials pledged unwavering support for Marshal Tito and confirmed the ban on rival parties. The statement calls for continued unity and adherence to the Communist Party leadership.

Apeturin Hewenge 1 Yugonlay Newsagency Yugoslav Defence Ministry Tito Hey Communist Party

Italian Labour Ultimatum On Workers Pay Demands

The Italian Labor Federation warned employers to raise workers' pay and end temporary dismissals by July 10. It called for a more energetic form of struggle and urged solidarity among workers to pursue decisive action and unity.

Rome Dig Bern Indualrien

Transport workers threaten stoppage over wages and aid

FaneAy- TO PULL OUT G. TRANSPORT EDN, Sway Postmen and PAG, transport airicars to Birney were prepared to stop work to achieve their demand for better wars aid con fiigne. aid Une Proaldyit of the Commonwealth Public Servants' Wager and Salaries Committee thin ater Woon, Mr. Dolleny was addressing at Katoomabs a meeting of BAEC. employees from Penrity to Lith gow. If the transport section were pulled out, he was the Whaler of the post after a service would be

Birney Commonwealth Public Servanta Mtr Dolleny Katoomabs BAEC Penrity Lithgow

Soviet Dutch Trade Pact Outlined for Mutual Exchange

Radio in Moscow reported the Soviet Dutch trade agreement aims at mutual exchange of goods. The initial period is proposed at twenty months with terms negotiated yesterday by Sinjay Mameow.

Moscow Sinjay Mameow Radio Wax

Fragmented Victorian police report notes deaths in Dundas

Sydney Sumtoy Aeyenat died from injuries after a collision on Murden Street Dundas. Norman Bainty, aged 20, was killed at Rutledge Street, Dundas. Police report lists informal details from the accident scene and names two deceased individuals.

Sydney Sumtoy Aeyenat Murden Street Dundas Ae van Norman Bainty Rutledge Street

States Revolt Against Joint Coal Board Quotas

Two states Victoria and South Australia challenge the constitutional authority of the Saint Cos Board to restrict coal supplies from New South Wales. Both the Victorian and South Australian governments protest the conditions imposed by the Board, with talks of economic sanctions against New South Wales in the distribution of raw materials.

Vistoria South Austriian Saint Cos) Board New South Wales Vietonan Wnd South Auustretien Iiet Clal Board South Australia Thee Econ‘omic Asactione South Australis

Adelaide faces coal quota clash and industry risk

South Australia readies to challenge the 18 000 ton weekly coal quota after shortages and restrictive allocations across states. Joint Coal Board negotiations loom as unions and employers warn of idle industry and potential export impacts if a quick remedy is not found.

Adelaide South Australis Commonwealth Railways Tal Restrictiona South Australia Ceat South Australie Wales Bremersh Torch Gowit Nave Wade Bie Commonwealth South Australi South

COLLIE MINERS ORDERED BACK TO WORK

Sydney reports miners in Collie ordered to return to work amid planned power stoppages and threatened action. Industrial leaders and government figures consider measures as railways and electric power face constraints. A mass meeting planned tonight may set wage and timing for a return. Local employers expect readiness for shift start tomorrow morning.

Collie Sydney Gallager Colle Wat Topoek Aabley Aif Gallagher Collin Rin Hollmanders

Weight Throw Record at A A U Championships

Henry Dreyer broke the world record weight throw at the American Amateur Athletic Union championships in New York on a Sunday. The event saw a standout performance as Dreyer set a new mark that eclipsed previous records and drew attention from national athletic circles.

New York Henry Dreyer American Amateur Athletic Union

Victoria Says Coal Policy Is Sheer Madness

The Deputy Premier and cabinet discuss coal supply limits in Victoria as the Joint Coal Board warns against drastic cuts. A 15 percent reduction in suburban electric train services and 25 percent cut in country trains follow the policy, with potential export shipments and rationing of coal to meet regional needs.

Victoria Tone McDonald Aeire Victorie Adamant Victoria W. Goasly Cabinet Coml Board Tate Chuley Savimge Bath Australia Freeae

Army of inspectors check breaches of gas and electricity rules

Hundreds of inspectors from Sydney companies and the Sydney County Council are to intensify checks on gas and electricity rationing regulations. They will police compliance, with surveys showing many households cannot cook full dinners due to shortages and ongoing power cuts.

Army OF Inspectors Sydney Xan Sydney County Plana North Shore County Council Tomer Pargoun Ne Stoning Ambla Uchind Eemautny Prasiee Lange Paanlly

Unclear text headline from historical source

The readable fragments describe a voting count with percentages and references to left-wing factions and a person named Deryerate-Mi, suggesting a political or electoral note. Exact names, places, and dates are not decipherable, but the score near 98 percent implies a near-total tally in a specific election context.

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