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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

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Contempt Suit Hearing Over Bank Funds in Parkinsson Case

Contempt proceedings continue against Thomas Willan and John Parkinson in a Manchester district case cited as the Merriliage Adin ing trial. The court heard how a £4,000 cheque was issued and later linked to misused funds, with trustees and a secretary named in the contested account. The judge adjourned the hearing to a later date as more evidence and witness statements are reviewed.

Willan Thomas Atte Mas Chacat Mi Uae John Horlge King Wiilhary Thane Smith Thomas Wola John Parkinson Conto Sidhe Chiyne Arkin Ube EL Frank Uae Parkinson Mr. Miller Thomas Welsh William Thoman Braith Nis Pritect John Hodge Sullivan Joton Smith Wolah Tunsley Curmuniat Party Justice Prater Tareda Mgmba Communist Party Dulliven Michael “Mingbbon Minere Thopeta W. Parkinson Mountjoy Manaremeens aUeborkee

Pri ship Pri in Atlantic feared sunk

Halifax Wednesday reports a Swedish ship with refugees feared sunk in the Atlantic. The vessel, Pri, bound for Canada, disappeared after sending a distress signal. Officials say the voyage had faced perilous seas and long delays before contact was lost.

Halifax Pri- Innis Atlantic

London Review of Australian Miners Strike Terse Report

A fragmentary London Review discusses the Australian miners strike with references to England and Canada. It notes wartime conditions, immigrant labor needs, wage pressures, and government concerns about competition and disruption, hinting at deep labor strife and potential community impact.

London Review of Australian Miners’ Strike Australia England Canada Auutralia Wabonr Sovernmanta Commonwealth Seth

Japan Mobilises Firemen to Aid Police Force

A distorted report says Japan plans to deploy firemen to support police amid rising crime and public safety concerns. The National Public Safety Coalition reportedly empowers fire services to assist law enforcement, while a Tokyo paper cites potential power reductions and worker unrest impacting security operations.

Japan

Air Commodore A M Charlonte Takes Over Command Abroad

Air Commodore A M Charlonte, Chief of Staff graduate of Hoyt Stary College at Duntroon, arrived in Japan to assume command duties as CRIT of Slade 10. He has completed training at Paint ool and RAF College, with early RA service noted, reflecting a long career in air staff leadership.

A.M. Charlonteworth DAC Arrivad Japan Slade Prehl Nobartown Hoyt Sttary College Duntroon Air RAP Taf College

Britain protests to Soviet London over Berlin blockade

Britain lodges another protest with Soviet authorities over the Berlin blockade amid partial border frictions. General Bourne announces a new control point toleration policy as American and British escorts guard trains toward Berlin. Berlin traffic resumes with road passengers wary of further moves by Soviet forces and German authorities.

London Berlin G. K. Bourne Ituacion Premcott- A Spolemesai Liva Kud Ommendanba Lee Kommandanta Kotla Corm Alle Rer Tandant Mats Iter

Malayan Bandits Ambush Patrol Near Ku tia Laumpur

In Singapore on a Wednesday a patrol near Kuala Lumpur came under ambush by Malayan bandits. Police were wounded and several suspects are believed detained, as dawn broke and authorities tightened security at a remote jungle post.

AAP Reuter Singapore Kutia Laumpur Kwo Therm Amilane Punjab Muatin Omi Dlam Rene Fawang Petra Wae Imadita Dtwt Uhr Ohele Atral

Dock Dockers Idle Amid Communist Frontal Protest

Report from Pewnet ports notes 28,000 dock workers idle as a protest by non union and supporting factions disrupts unloading. Placards carried by marchers accuse dock authorities and symbolize labor tensions across the waterfront.

Tar Weaneatay Thearet Ome Ueda Pewnet Bucks Toruard Seth Docurrs

US Vice-Consul Weld Held in Shanghai Prison

United States Vice-Consul in Shanghai, William Olive, was confined in Shanghai prison for three days after arrest for violating traffic regulations during the Victory Parade. He reportedly faced accusations of attacking policemen and disorderly conduct.

Weld Shanghai Hong Kong William Olive United States Traife

Plane crash kills many as Constellation plunges in monsoon

A Constellation airliner crashed in a fierce monsoon, killing 40 and injuring many more. Reports describe panic aboard as passengers struggled for safety near Horm. Police and emergency crews investigated while survivors recounted the terrifying plunge and the blast of fuel and wreckage.

Horm Hilleido America Journalina

Pacife Union Far East Asia and World Reactions

A New York World Telegram report discusses how the proposed Pacific Union in the Far East hinges on responses from Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Burma and Siam to talks between Chiang Kai-shek and Philippine President Quirino. It frames the issue as part of a British and American effort to balance anti Communist appeasement and allied stability. The piece reflects confusion and garbled text from OCR, but centers on interwar alliance dynamics and regional responses shaping a potential Pacific union.

New York Australia New Zealand India Pakstan Burma Siem Chiang Quirino Philippines

Empire Finance Talks Opened in London

A distorted report describes a formal reception in London where ministers and officials discuss financial matters and international concerns. Leaders from empire finance factions convene to address economic and colonial relations amid unclear dialogue.

Empire Finance London

Beran Accused of Ordering Recent Riots

The Commauniat newspaper reports Arch. Mabhop Beran accused of ordering riots in Alvan and inciting violence against Bishop i onganleng asia. The piece discusses Vatican representatives and political ties amid a broader Community attack on the Ro an Catholic gine in Cree ovate.

Biever

Disastrous Floods Strain China Across Regions

Ambiguous reports describe severe flooding in China's provinces from the Yangtze to the West River. Officials warn of widespread damage with tens of thousands displaced and railways disrupted as rivers swell and communities seek higher ground. Continuous rain and downstream landslides threaten further hardship for residents.

Amp Reuter Hongkong Wednesd China Yangtze West River

Felm Actress Married at Rome

Wednesday reports say actress Jennifer Jones, former wife of actor Robert Walker, wed Mont Gonward a 9 year old from Portofino, Italy, in Rome.

Felm Rome Wim Jennifer Jones Acter Revert Wi Oe Port Fino Maly

Britain Plans Trade Talks with Russia Amid Food Shortage

Britain weighs a £200 million trade package with Russia as part of a broader European food aid effort. Officials expect treaties with three nations soon while pledging to secure grain poultry eggs and other staples for the public.

LOWON Britain Hus Czechoslovaia Austraite

Trial of Abets May Incriminate Parisian Socialites

London report details Otto Abetz alleged to have aided in deportations and war record manipulation. Indictment charges complicity in enslaving 23,000 women tied to Paris and Germany events. Correspondent notes chaos and scandal among Parisian social figures and deportation cases.

London Hesany Otto Abetx Hileré Ambaamador France Maya Abetz Germany

Bomb scare at hospital causes evacuation and cautious response

A bomb scare at a hospital led to evacuation as authorities assessed a device. Army experts prepared to remove the suspected bomb while operations continued around the facility.

London Amarrow

Premier Urges Statement on Government Overreach

Fragmented OCR text references a premier urging a statement on government overreach and remarks from figures named Modirr and Rebempeced. The garbled source limits clear facts, but indicates a political warning or anticipation of a government issue to be addressed the following night.

Bydney Modirr

Fragmentary NZ court notes and names from aged OCR

A garbled OCR page from New Zealand related to court or legal matters lists multiple names and figures with uncertain context. The fragment includes references to Captain, Mead, various surnames such as Morgan and Warwickshire, and scattered numbers like 8,107 and 400, but lacks coherent structure or clear events.

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