Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1946

Page

1

Russia denials of war pact flexibility cited in Ottawa report

Ottawa dispatch reports denial of flexibility to war agreements. Mention of Colonel Zabotin former Russian attache dying of heart failure after returning to Moscow. Testimony in Rowe case reveals details of Moscow espionage ring involving a Russian clerk and Mounties.

Ottawa Zabotin Moscow Thureauy Rowe Ale Quusenku Ganasia Mountien Renewne Mt Wee

Attlee Addresses World Affairs Clash in Commons

In a Commons debate on foreign affairs Prime Minister Attlee defends Potsdam commitments while urging flexibility to meet changing conditions. He criticizes rigid interpretations and discusses Spain, the Soviet Union, and the need to consider evolving democracies. Churchill and Churchills remarks are cited on the American–Soviet balance and postwar lines. The debate touches on the Potsdam agreements, Soviet zones in Germany, and potential reviews of the Potsdam framework.

House of Commons Aftion Britain Potsdam

Greek Australian goodwill visit and service planned

Preliminary arrangements discussed for a token goodwill visit by Greek representatives to Canberra and Sydney. The Greek community in YONE Y and Sydney prepared for a courtesy call and a service at the Great Cathedral on June 16, with Australian officials including Prime Minister Chifley and Canberra ministers attending.

Commonwealth Areves Greene Chifuy Injtatain Alors Canberra Greece Archt Timotheos Tt Wan Church Btratigoa Apeci Wamily Josmnidin Yoney Alan Frazer Rhem Ter Reden-Monaro Alan

Rumanian Government Replies On Elections Date

A Rumanian government reply to the Anglo American note is described as unmatnufactory. The note urged an early election date. The war of the reply is not closed, though Fréenti started a new picture. The Anglo American note had strict conditions concerning Rasmania.

Wasiington Haa Sant State Department Kemman

Death Sentences For Germans Reported At War Crimes Trial

Fragmented dispatches from Coblenz and Washington describe German defendants being sentenced to death and long terms for war crimes, including acts against infants and civilians. The reports cite alleged cruelty, collaboration with the German military, and investigations into atrocities tied to Nazi actions.

UNC official urges ban on all weapons of mass destruction

Thiesda A teading member of the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission told the Herald-Tribune the commission should consider disarming and ban all weapons capable of mass destruction. He cited the General Assembly’s January call for abolition of national armaments and nuclear responsibility.

New York Thiesda A. Teading Unimations Atomic’ Energy Hereld-Tribune Anuary

Chimnese Civil War Ends in Manohuria Greets Peace

Fragmentary report says a truce will be signed between The Government and Communist Forces in Manohuria. Chiang Kai-shek ordered mobilization for defense as preliminary steps toward permanent peace.

Nanking Tharadi Manohuria Uoeday Comounial JM Jones Manohuri Chiang Kai-shek

Britain to Seek New Bases in Middle East

London report cites Daily Mail correspondent Charles stating Field Marshal Montgomery plans to assess military positions in the Middle East and consider new bases. Officers favor moving main bases to East Africa or East Asia to distance from potential atomic threats and preserve Cape-route access if the Mediterranean grows risky.

Britain Middle East London Field Marshal Montgomery i Egypt Caio Daily Mail Cyprus Kast Africa Bagnatian Elieve East Aries East Africa Europe Asia Cape Mediterranean

Navy vital to world peace says Admiral Nim it s force

Washington report on Admiral Nim it s address to naval graduates at Annapolis stresses a strong navy for national and world security. He notes future navy form shaped by scientific progress and warns against overreliance on any single international body. London dispatch mentions a new school leaving age and statements from government and union leaders.

Washington Thurs Annapolis Nimits Nimita Wenhear

Evatt urges policy on Japan amid Far Eastern talks

Dr Evatt called for an early policy from the Far Eastern Commission on Japan's future. He supported considering General MacArthur's views, while Australasian and New Zealand delegates aligned with the majority. The commission agreed to study details and refer materials to an international committee for an early report.

Washington Dr. E Far Eastern Commission MacArthur Tang Aivonito Japan Inatita Evatt Australis New Zealand Japananes Noollak Ehime Peril Democration Jl

Spanish Pretender Opposes Regency Plan for Spain

Don Juan, the Pretender to the Spanish throne, rejects Manuel Falconde’s regency proposal saying the king should remain the central monarchial institution. He stressed a Cortes that truly represents the nation, while Europe and the United Nations react to Spain’s political crisis and foreign interference.

London Don Juan Manuel Falconde Spain Lelear Corton

Funeral of Former Soviet President

In Moscow on Thursday a funeral service was held for the former president. The procession moved to Red Square where a funeral meeting saw several speeches. An open carriage carried the casket as a military band played a funeral march and the Soviet National Anthem.

Moscow Stalin Weber

Remabilitation Plan Reported From China

An article notes that 75 Australian artillery personnel will travel to China for a canal project near the Yellow River. The mission aims to secure a crew previously defended and ready for the forthcoming operation planned for July.

Plan Accepted by Moslems in Delhe

An unclear radio broadcast reports that the Moslems accepted a plan endorsed by a council or committee. The Minin Council is cited with a large turnout approving actions tied to a Vincestan plan. The committee and working committee will meet tomorrow to discuss further steps.

Indig Radio Annendare Menin Council Tansarti mPa

King Umberto to abdicate Italian throne

A referendum produced a republic with nearly two million votes against the monarchy. Umberto prepared to abdicate. reports of a suicide attempt were unconfirmed. Premier de Gaulle urged calm and an orderly transfer of powers as the new government prepared to govern. Queen Maria Jose and children left Naples with the Duce D'Agil to join the royal party in exile. Public disturbance occurred in Rome as authorities prepared for the Assembly inaugural meeting on June 24.

Thartdiny Umberto Italy Pans de Gauper Dnessson Asia Gum Mazin Tzin Republic Lng Egypt Rome Maria Jone Naples Amberty Duke Asesta Deve Baral Pamilly

British Occupation Task in Java Nears Completion

Lord Louis Mountbatten said the British evacuation in Java was proceeding but would not finish before year’s end. He expressed doubt that civil war would erupt between Dutch and Indonesian forces, noting the Japanese were largely disarmed and Dutch troops concentrated for rescue and security.

London Java Louis Mountbatten Mate Rgkt Gata Yyguni Plone Europe

Painting of Hitler on Display in London

Chicago reports a painting titled Wither from Klaus Eichter depicting Hitler in peril of life behind a curtain as part of victory celebrations at 9 Oxford Street London. The work, by an obscure Berlin artist, was sketched while Hitler met with Mussolini. The article notes a fatal fire at Salle Hotel linked to prior threats against the law and references 1,100 guests and only 894 rooms with two fire escapes on one side of the building.

London Wither Oxford Street Berin Klaus “Flichter Ni Ife Jhilier Munnelin Chicago Thurenay Gacing Salle Hotel Red Cross Kelly Iter Lanehng Une Police Howea Alin

Brighter Cricket Trophy Offered by Bally Herald

The Bally Herald announces a 1000 trophy to reward the best bowler and top batsman of the season with at least 300 runs. The bowler with the most wickets earns a separate trophy. the century scorer must hit at least 100? runs. Several university and county teams are listed in the season’s cited standings, including Lancashire and Oxford University, with match results and player dismissals noted.

Qndon Bally Herald Yukon Sumex Somerset Tinture Otter Geen Warwinesine Lancashire Ban

Strikers Hold Line as Port Kembia Support Gap Remains

Strikers voted to continue the walkout though resolve softened from a week earlier. Chairman Ridgway asked how strikers could sustain without pay and said 6,000 Port Kembia workers pledged funds to support the strike, warning it could take a week or more before pay arrives.

Maan Maeting Atrik Ridgway Wis Asker Atrikorn Port Kembia Jmen

Yugoslavia Angry Over British Note Says London Tensions Rise

A disrupted diplomatic exchange sees Yugoslavia irritated by a British note amid Allied military discussions. The note, delivered May 20, prompts Yugoslav claims that British behavior threatens near term stability and may affect postwar apologies and future relations.

London Thuinda Yugnonavin Earl Ae Tinton Beegusr

U S Urged to Break With Vatican

A fragmentary dispatch reports calls from adherents and officials to sever diplomatic relations with the Vatican. References to President Truman and high level talks appear in uncertain wording, suggesting a push for a major policy shift.

U.S Vatican Phuren Khon Reat Dent Truman Te Vetta

German Youth Still Require Re education

In Frankport officials reaffirm belief that German youth must undergo re education programs to align with postwar civic expectations. The statement signals ongoing emphasis on ideological retraining amid regional concerns. Local leaders cite youth councils and school curricula as primary avenues for continued instruction.

Unclear transcription raises questions at Canberra gathering

Fragmentary remarks by MP Freer and Mr Frame suggest a crowded Canberra meeting. References to changes, shortages, and delays imply concern over food and clothing provisions for families waiting on aid, with debates on timeframes and recognition of challenges.

Humes Canberra Mr. Freer Mr. Frame Hege Giege Almier Arc Erie Chtlea An Wall Goveron

Fragmentary Report Mentions Rail Transport and Cattle

A garbled OCR fragment references Brisbane and a southern region, cattle movement by rail, and mentions various place names and actors with unclear roles. The text hints at transport and regional activity but lacks coherent detail or outcomes. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.

Manufacturers Welcome Migrants For Australis

The fragmentary text is unreadable in parts but appears to reference manufacturers and migrants related to Australis. Named entities are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable portions suggest a discussion of industrial welcome or policy toward migrants without concrete dates, places, or figures.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Russia Abotin Buviot Apysring Fy Canis Becauon Atties Attlee Thanueelven Chuirebill Churchitt United States Churchill Cureon Baer Trieste Adriatic Toyvitary Popie Devleope Germany Foreign Attaira Ate Neil Rumania Coblenz Thursany Rasta Anna Matt Frotbera Vance Torthelk Palestine Jerusalem Anglo-American Committee Bruch Tranejorden U.N.C Anitaihee Croc Banc Karen Wilhelme Lee de Aatlon Trade Union Congress York Wall Street Franco Alime Epokoanu Ant Gromyko United Nations Rch Wigton Aub-Committee Bosin Tae Rusaiz China Sydney Wan Yeraion Yellow River Benim Uly Batavia Tmreday Olitsie Baenyia Extramanta Ofeer Calnase Conmul Fadon Gjaneir Sialic Hitler Yugoslavia Frankport A.C.T Aumiranvel Mr. Johnson Centro Ory John Adameen Bere Turers Adammon Erates Masutheia
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication