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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1949
Page
1
President Truman said talks with Britain and Canada on atomic energy are exploratory and require further communications with Congress. He noted discussions cover long range policy and possible future agreements while awaiting breakthroughs in related research.
Report on a disputed finish at Goodwood involving the judge and a photo finish. stewards upheld the verdict after a misstep claim. OCR text is garbled but references to a mis ruling, the judge’s decision, and alleged evidence suggest a contested outcome.
Washington notes prediction that a Catholic would be chosen to succeed Justice Frank Murphy as U S Supreme Court nominee. The report mentions Mr T Clark as Attorney General and possible replacement by Senator J Howard McGrath, highlighting the Catholic presence among top officials.
A report notes about ten million dollars in damage from volcanic eruptions. The article mentions halted crops and buried cultivations, with widespread disruption and estimates of affected parcels and areas.
Fragments show a London meeting where speakers discuss poetry, art, and modernization under a robotic influenced era. References mix history, wartime imagery, and hopes for future posts with music and meaning in England.
In London on a Friday the doctor Bilis Bungo impressed TV audiences during a psychic trial. Sydney Pittington and Mrs Pit tington hosted the broadcast with the Daily Hersia noting the show featured a moment where Lawley Phidin ton correctly wrote melahom, marking a highlight in the program.
In Wilmington, Sedgman Bromwich are set to face Armando Voge and Toland Vega for the doubles, while Bromwich may partner with Bidwell as uncertainty looms over Bidwell’s form. Sproule notes the Canadian is taller and improved, but comment is cautious.
A garbled item notes no major change to taitish policy cited at Redon. It mentions a conference reviewed defense against a threat from Russia and examined Western Europe strategy against communism as merged with Italy and Asia.
Fragmentary report notes wool clothing evaluated for sap resistance and safety. Scattered text references potential hazards and a claimed $4,000 value in damages or losses tied to a medical fever tech device. Unclear details and many garbled phrases prevent full reconstruction.
Reports say a Malay army contingent tried to storm a police station in Singapore with two guards held. Fourteen soldiers injured, arrested, and later 34 soldiers charged with rioting as tensions flare near the city outskirts. Authorities deny claims of policemen killed and extend emergency measures.
The article notes prices for clothing footwear and household textiles are about to fall by monthly averages. Manufacturers wool manufacturers and retailers anticipate a lower cost of living as prices scale down.
Fragmentary report describes a declared anti church campaign labeled communist in Poland and Vatican City. It notes clergy taxation and church government control debates, with references to Vatican decree and reactions across nations. The text is incomplete and contains many garbled phrases.
Ottawa announces restrictions on export of radioactive ores and minerals to curb unauthorised shipments. The government acts at U S request to prevent Canada being used as a conduit for atom free materials and related equipment.
Fragmentary figures indicate only 70 people in Britain still have incomes above high thresholds after tax. Others fall into bands from below £6,000 to between £2,000 and £4,000, with totals obscured by errors in the source.
Officials warned that Marshall Plan procurement authorities may lapse after midnight Sunday unless the Appropriation Bill or both houses act. An interim diversion of 1.09 billion dollars was authorized from other government sources pending congressional action on the bill.
Unclear OCR text reports Viking themed landing scenes on the British coast with holidaymakers and photographers disrupted by crowds as police intervene. Mentions invaders, barricades, and a chaotic melee with no clear dates or names.
A photograph of Winston Churchill used in the News Magazine Ong has been banned from publication in Italy. The magazine printed 30,000 copies before the government action was received.
A parliamentary debate centers on a motion to implement the Commission's recommendations on the British press. MPs discuss criticism of the press and the government’s readiness to accept the Commission’s general findings while noting sharp critiques in later sections. The discussion highlights calls for action to address accuracy and emphasis in reporting.
The Commons insist on the right to nationalise while a debate continues over time limits for measures affecting national finance. Lords oppose amendments as the iron and steel motions face delays, with votes recorded on key amendments impacting the bill’s operation.
The Times reports General MacArthur plans to end direct American control in Japan by year end. Efforts focus on civilian governance while preserving military oversight during a transitional period.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reports the United States is experiencing an orderly recession post World War II. Declines in production and employment are described as necessary corrections, with 6 million people at work and overall confidence in government and labor unions improving, despite some communities facing unemployment.
At Perth Zoo a tiger named Nero was killed in a three minute struggle after a bearable assault. Keepers rushed in but could not save the animal as the incident ended fatally.
Paris reports indicate a ministerial crisis eased over a holiday bonus for security workers as resignations were withdrawn. The government pledged repayment over several months while price-reducing measures were promised to calm nationwide unrest and prevent further industrial action.
London Harold Larwood former Test cricketer has been invited to join the MCC as an honorary member in recognition of his services to the game. The invitation signals a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to cricket.
A UN committee recommended General Assembly approval of a plan for a 300 man UNO guard and a 2 000 man reserve panel to support UNG operations.
Hopes that American petroleum firms can defend markets abroad are discussed by Walter Levy head of the ECA branch. The proposal envisions dollar cost reductions via sterling payments and a framework for oil imports to sustain U S suppliers amid currency exchange pressures.
The Minister for Commerce announced the appointment of a Whaling Commission to guide government policy and oversee operations on the Western Australian coast starting in June 1960. Members include J. G. Bowes and others, with observers from Norway and Sweden.
An unnamed U.S. admiral warns that dangers to life and the nation require stronger economic and military support from allied nations. He calls for increased arms, checks on military aid, and a united front to maintain national existence.
Divorce granted to Mas Ganther in Melbourne. The record notes Veliojo Ganther as the former spouse and mentions custody arrangements. The report references Toorak Victoria and a high society context with marital disputes and related charges.
Decline reported in applications for relief as workers face war time shortages and uncertainty. Officials note reduced prospects for alternative power adoption while many seek social welfare aid and government support amid wartime conditions.
Reported in Tokyo a train incident involved a number of poisonous snakes escaping containment and causing a disturbance on board. Authorities battled the situation for about ten minutes as guards attempted to repel the animals and secure the carriages at Nagoya after the alarm.
A House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing features remarks on U S policy toward China. The official states that assistance to China is not feasible while warning against Communist expansion and urging firm actions to protect trade and investments.
In New York Friday reports claim the American steel industry is massively profitable with profits reaching a record near one billion dollars. The piece cites unprecedented earnings under President Truman era, noting a booming sector and industry leaders praising the gains despite tax considerations.
The minister for immigration reported at a conference that Australia’s population could rise by about 250 000 from immigration in the coming year, but ship shortages threaten meeting demand. The discussion noted restrictions on arrivals from Italy and the UK and ongoing limits on landing for foreign entrants.
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