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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1947

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New Guerrilla Invasion Prompt Greek Forces Rally

Athens reports a new guerrilla invasion with Greek cabinet statements promising a frontal counterattack and massed forces. Over 1 000 to 2 000 invaders suspected near Monits and Koniten, with clashes feared near Alsia and Puillatain as Greece seeks Allied support to deter the advance.

Athens Sitt Nonits Toruiga Corres Alsia Puillatain Ind Danina Philintain Oreice Toy ‘Ralonika Jasnow Fonaan Querilaa Oy Tate Ulster Columan Koniten Agatingi Greece Kaluki Washington Security Council Cary Lal Agrancwest Medcalmorvicet Ganmonlat Csore Manina Konitane

Truman appeals for halt in price rises

President Truman urged a pause in price increases as coal and steel producers and retailers announced rises from 60 cents to two dollars. He warned waiting could lead to unknown outcomes, noting producers had shared in high profits while urging restraint amid calls for production boosts.

Truman Warhington Tus

Mexico City Meeting Hears Tariff Settlement Hopes

Officials discuss differences between the United States and United Kingdom on imperial preference and wool duties. President notes that a compromise appears possible as Britain and the United States seek a path to reduced barriers and adjusted protective measures amid talks on the trade preferential system.

Geneva United States United Kings Ir Stafford Clayton Wemanda

Calwell Calls for 70 000 Migrants Annually From France

Australia’s immigration minister told Parliament Australia must admit about 70 000 migrants each year for defense. He noted a share of Asia geographics and said 19 000 applications had come from France. Calwell planned visits to Holland and Munich to coordinate refugee absorption through the agency.

Pari Calwell Pres Australia Abe Jlobe Asia France Fe. Calwailla Holland Munich Enime Perenne

IHDONEMA TO GET RICE FROM AUSTRALIA

Indonesian government announced a delivery plan for 78,000 tons of rice from Australia to IHDONEMA between late 1947 and mid 1948. The shipment will arrive in weekly installments of about 1,000 tons.

Ihdonema Australia Datavta Tartor Ara

Scientists Needed for Guided Missiles in Anglo Australian Project

London reports a shortage of trained scientists delaying a 20 million Anglo Australian program to develop long range rockets and guided missiles. The Daily Express notes Australasian officials warn the defense project requires expert researchers and engineers for experimental work at a new range, with high salary offers for a chief research officer to oversee guidance systems.

London Im: Defence Daily Empress Armwnaas Sak Wea Sat Engintere Gul Ealaria

Wisconsin Senate Passes Against Reduction

Washington Tuesday reports the Wisconsin Senate passed a measure resisting a proposed reduction. The article notes President Truman last week announced he would veto the measure, and the Senate’s action yesterday could affect chances to override a veto.

Washington Senate Wong Clon Truman

British Troops Cordon Off Inathanya

A fragment reports a military action around Inathanya with British troops sealing an area. The text mentions a large group of Jews and a tense standoff but details are unclear. Names or dates are not recoverable from the readable fragments.

Inathanya

Chinese Troops Recapture Taian Amid Unclear Reports

Fragmented dispatches indicate Chinese forces recaptured Taian with uncertain details. References to allied observers and local authorities suggest ongoing verification, while communications cite military movements and governance responses without conclusive confirmation.

Romanian Charges Not Substantiated In Commons

London parliament notes a minister stated that rumors of Romanian subversion in oil company posts and houses were unsubstantiated. He cited day to day operations and warned against possible attacks on oil firms over alleged victimization of Romanian workers while Britain weighs action.

London Hiesear McNell House of Commons Comean Rumania Weachaciatiete Chatece Uch Ees Aros

Investigation Sought Into Matson Company

SAN FRANCISCO Tuesday union leaders demand Congressional inquiry into Matson and Pacific Coast shipping amid reconversion delays and higher rates. Ms Hugh Bryson says actions threaten Pacific trade as Australian officials report halted Pacific service and uncertainty over resumption dates.

San Francisco Re’ Union Eck Congressional Investigation Company Hugh Bryson Linals Monterey

French Stre Action Delayed Amid Talks

A French Civil Servants Union report states a union conference rejected immediate strike action and will seek negotiations. Nine federations opposed, two supported reservations, and the Police Federation backed a strike. Leaders aim to gain pay increases for civil servants through amendments to the government bill. The delay means no strike action for at least two to three days.

Paris Tussain Fashiona Ceram Feservationa Police Feders Uon Union Teadara Ameeritly

Turning Point in US Foreign Relations Signals Cautious Tone

The article discusses a pivotal moment in U S relations with allies, noting a shift in stance toward Europe and the Truman administration. It cites Marshall and diplomatic warnings about risks if Western Europe fails to unite behind a broad strategy and hints at possible reassessment of U S security commitments and policy direction.

Diplomata Washington Marshall Europe Truman New York Neme Arma of Commuiiteen

Egyptian State Broadcasters Refuse Broadcast in Cairo

A disrupted Cairo broadcast notes the Egyptian State Broadcasting termits frustrating Mr. G as the text of Egypt's appeal to the UN is fixed. The Security Council in English on the Foreign programme, directed by the Director of the Broadcasting.

Cairo Tueaday Egypt UNO Recurity Council

Britain and France to work together for freedom

Britain and France will cooperate to resist tyranny, with statements echoing unity against oppression. A government broadcast by the secretary emphasizes shared aims for freedom, as officials reference past days of resistance and the continued need for allied support.

Paris Britain France Bevin Nat Maueh Imunia Mir Camel Aunaie

Queen Elizabeth Attends Eye Specialist Aboard Royal Train

Report says Queen Elizabeth required eye care after a particle of ash caused irritation while the Royal Train moved toward Scotland. Dr Faulkner attended the Queen at Crewe Minoring Hospital, with Dr J A Wales Borded the train to Crewe to assist. A personal tribute heart bearing EP stood at Kastor station as the royal party departed.

London Scotland Crewe Tugty Marly Naif Ah Howe Faulkner Crewe Tor Acomana J. A. Wales Biller Higby Tring Hughy Tarewell Robert Burrowa Coshman London Birdland Beattiat Mailway Company Philip Mountbatten Captain Molyneux Norman Marnell Eilzabeth Met

Transfer to India and Gurkha Troops in Talks

Parliamentary Secretary reported that Andaman and Nicobar Islands would pass to India and that discussions would occur between Britain and India and other powers. The Prime Minister stated Britain would consult relevant governments on defense and peace in the northwest frontier and Nepal Gurkha positions.

Andaman, Nicobar Islands India Hebe House of C Andaman Cee Ene Henderaon Attlee Nepal Britain Auton Leving

Russian Refused Visa Renewal for Political Figures

Bingaporm report notes passport authorities in Malaya refused renewal for a Russian political figure linked to rubber trade interests. The individual, identified as Plahan or Plathan, has visited the passport office several times seeking renewal. A higher authority reportedly intervened to deny the renewal, reflecting ongoing political tensions involving Russia.

Bingaporm T Platian Tania Urade Muluye Sine Saguary Plahan

Renewed Fighting Across Batavia Frontline

Unabated hostility marks last week along Batavia frontiers as Republican forces clash with small tanks. Reports from Jakarta describe naval patrols near Bourahaye port and clashes offshore near Ketay south of Banjurwangi. Injuries reported near Winhelana.

Batavia Antare Menage Jogjakarta Unig Chiahea Alan Madjjakerta Bourahaye Malle Eertong Duten Duten Ketay Banjurwangi

Pasto shaken by earthquakes in Colombia

A series of strong earthquakes rocked Pasto near the Colombian border, destroying buildings and trapping residents. Early reports indicate several people killed and many injured as emergency crews assess the damage and evacuations continue in the City of Pasto with around 35,000 inhabitants affected.

Bogota Colombo Ah Call Male Thiat Cathadeel Ban Pelipe Macy Sern Tara

Australian bonds sale report from New York unclear

In New York on Thursday the Australian Consul General spoke about bond sales noting unfilled long term obligations and suggesting that the funds may be cleared within two million. The report contains unclear text and potential transcription errors.

New York Conaul Fem

Cricket score clues from early English match report

Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered cricket scores and player names such as Afrite and Lancasalen with figures like 301 and 738. The text mentions teams Glamorganshire and Warwickshire, plus references to bowlings and innings. No coherent narrative or complete facts emerge.

Kent Africare Uy Afrite Beuth Africa Martham Lawrence Glayfleet A. Wathine Howarth Warwickshire Aafar I Sieaadlateshire Otis Yardley Burrey

Corvalay Wheat Trade Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR item mentions Corvalay wheat, market terms unclear. Includes scattered words about a sheet and timing but lacks complete details or names, making precise summary impossible.

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