21 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1947
Page
1
Batavia dispatch reports rising fear of hostilities in Indonesia as observers expect action to begin soon. Dutch and Indonesian leaders are urged to meet for a conference to discuss outstanding issues and appoint a chair amid pressure from Britain and other powers.
The Sydney based report notes potential global action by waterside workers in response to Dutch wartime shipping plans. It references Indonesian tensions and Minister Bowen’s statements, hinting at further measures if Dutch authorities proceed.
Federal jury convicts Elizabeth Ingalls age 62 of slavery charges in a California case linked to a Massachusetts governor’s descendant. Bernardo Jones, 38, awaited verdict on related charges as jury retired to deliberate. Trial notes indicate long past abuses and disputed ownership of a house with alleged payment disputes.
In Rangoon eight ministers of the Germs Governimst were killed as assailants forced entry into the Executive Council chamber. Three Myochit Party followers died in the attack. Several ministers were wounded, and U Saw was arrested that night. The Burma Office condemned the killings and called for calm while urging adherence to the government’s order.
In OFLAE on Sunday the North west Prontiar voted to join Pal incan by 260244 with 2574 for posninar the new Bominion of Lahore. A man alleged to ita bileh threw bom, injuring 34 others. four Bik died, three more were shot, as Mountbatten met local authorities at Government House.
Tokyo reports Japan's foreign trade will be brisk next year and return to normal in 1949 under a government free export program. The forecast notes export growth and aims to boost foreign business activity, with expectations of steadier trade results in the coming year.
Indian officials announce two provisional governments for India and Pakistan to run separately while sharing joint matters. Interim Government to reorganize personnel at New Delhi with India and Pakistan oriented departments. Reuters notes division requires redrafting of constitutional provisions.
The report records a Sunday rally by Minister for Health Chr. Evan at Morpeth warning that abolition of the House of Lords could follow if Lords block public will. He argues steel industry profit claims and opposition to Lords’ power threaten national policy.
Fragmented report notes a Catholic church official, Monsignor Sheen, attacking psychiatry. The piece claims the attack harmed therapeutic work and patient care, with references to Freudian psychology and ministerial influence. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply church controversy affecting mental health treatment.
British wartime dispatches summarize the July 30 1944 assassination attempt on Hitler and the ensuing purge within Germany. The Navy and Admiralty sources claim counterplots split Germany, with Beck’s faction gaining traction as the regime fractured. Long-term plans for a postHitler government failed, while Allied shipping and naval operations continued to pressure occupied Europe.
A London dispatch cites a Kremlin shift directing Soviet Trade Minister to raise Britain's grain deliveries to 65 000 tons annually, with Britain set to receive 1 000 000 tons in 1947, 1 500 000 in 1948, and 2 000 000 in 1949, amid broader wartime grain price pressures and a possible wartime wheat alliance.
A confused report describes an armed confrontation near Jerusalem involving a refugee immigrant ship and naval forces. Reports claim casualties, damage to vessels, and sporadic fighting as armed groups exchange fire with the navy.
London Sunday speech by Foreign Minister Bevin urges caution on potential war risks and stresses not exaggerating international tensions. He warns against overstatements of conflicts and calls for reducing debt and economic strain while seeking convergences with the United States.
Rebel fighting delays Grecian reconstruction near Hend as heavy shelling and guerrilla activity intensify. A Greek state defense official reports two battalions poised to advance into Albania, with more than 110 killed and 70 captured in ongoing clashes around Moulles and Mount Grumman. The conflict affects relief operations and prompts warnings from the Greek government.
A steps indicate police move to curb pilfering as the vice squad coordinates raids at country race meetings and workers bays. Officers monitor postwar construction sites and liaise with Graton officials amid rising jute prices and substitute materials concerns.
A fragmented report records multiple hat tricks and notable bowling figures across county cricket matches. Notable performers include leaders from Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Worcestershire Lancashire and Hampshire with figures such as 5/20 and 6/30, plus totals like 350 in innings declared.
Fragmentary text describes military figures and maneuvers with dreamlike phrasing. It mentions a Field Marshal and allied forces, hinting at strategic pressure and shifting alliances. No coherent events, dates, or locations can be confirmed from the available OCR.
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