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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 07, 1948

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Cease fire obstacles narrowed in Palestine war report

A British dispatch cites mediation efforts by U H O and U N calls to ease Jewish immigration amid truce talks. Reports describe Arab forces bombarding Jerusalem and Tel Aviv fronts, with Iraqi troops engaging near Jenin and a rising toll of casualties on both sides.

Soyvtian Tel Aviv Jowieh High Tul Aviv Jenon Ap Fae Fiala Dil Funas Autalde Jenin Iraq Nays Eatimalen Amerinan Aassenites Alney Ewan Lowes Drullery Hay Jolamn Aviv Praca Holy City Holy Places Hreshmen Na Wallag Holy Bee

Portland Faces New Flood Threat

Portland endures a fresh flood threat as rising waters breach dykes near the Columbia River. rescue crews search wrecked towns for missing residents while authorities warn of extended damage to the northwest industrial belt.

Portland Aregon Vanport Columibie Fuirer Vonports Pha Cases Mountain Gorge Portand Lite Canina Portiende Industral

Churches set world record at Avene track event

London Surrey reports a new world mark at Motaput Park where G Churches achieved a 38 snnulen 434 seconds distance. The event recalls the 1945 readmission of the distance as a world record.

London Surrey G. Churches Motaput Park

States Debating Price Control Shapes Policy

Sydney reports a cabinet plan to abandon rent and price controls with a 12 Geversmente conference set for tomorrow. Melbourne and Adelaide officials discuss three forms of control including rent, price, and land values, as Premier Hallway leans toward a split system.

Sydney Ena Malbourne Vietoriantaviret Hallway Tkree Rca Adelaide Cae Ei

Windfall for Australian Woolgrowers Reaches Thirty Million

Australian woolgrowers are slated to receive a thirty million pound windfall as government and industry figures announce new subsidies and market supports. Officials say the package aims to stabilise prices, boost exports, and strengthen farm incomes amid global demand shifts and currency fluctuations. The move involves Commonwealth funding and industry contributions with timelines set for payment distribution and oversight.

Doubts on Cure for War Affects Tax and Price Control

Fragmented text suggests debate over distribution of funds or goods and its impact on taxation and price controls. Mentions government, cabinet, ministers, and labor members weighing consequences of controlled distribution and potential effects on growers and brokers.

Conbeata Paw Peters Nurpme Commonwealth Sydney Burcay Pollard Jeopar Peteras Prion Renewa Miake Labour Tietz Muthert Cau Merihere

Vandenberg Promises Fight Over European Aid Cut

Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Republican foreign policy leaders vow to challenge the House cut of foreign aid totaling 2.05 billion dollars. They say the split reduces efforts to win the cold war and will press to restore part of the package. The House reportedly reduced the foreign spending program by about 26 percent.

Waslington Manate Arthur Vanden Urz Sena Ite Hous of Representatives Prrcata Tystet House Vandenbure le Guid

South African Labour Attack on Or

John C R Malian, leader of the South African Labour Party allied with the United Party, declares that members of the British Commonwealth should have separate discussions rather than inclusive consensus. The Brat blow at Commonwealth City reflects party stance in the election context.

Johannumburo Malar Ona Eiensen Commonwealth City John CR Malian Weeder South African Labour Party Hich United Arty

Indian Protest at Wider U N C Probe

In New Delhi on Sunday Premier Nehru protested in the Security Council against enlarging the U N C Mashmir Commission’s field to study the Janagadh plebiscite and Pakistan’s charges of racial extermination and non-delivery under the partition scheme.

New Delhi Nehhl Security Council U.N. Mashmir Commission Pakistan Indie Mores

First Estimate of World Grain Surplus Amid Policy Pressures

The piece reports a first estimate of world grain surplus for 1948 with 875 to 900 million bushels demanded under current policies. It notes US Canada Argentina Uruguay Australia and others as exporters, and cites potential reductions if weather and conditions allow. The forecast suggests possible relief in Britain Netherlands Scandinavia and even parts of Italy and France.

United Britain Netherlands Scandinavian Italy France

Labour thoughts on nationalisation in London speech

The minister for war talks in Durham saying nationalisation is not Labour's final aim but a means to reach it. He warns that other methods can be equally effective and stresses schemes must be made to work to avoid delays in achieving broader objectives.

London Warcher Shinwell Lola Durham Labour

Morris bats to 200 as England stars in gritty Lord's input

Morris returns to form with a dynamic innings at Lord's as England and Australia clash. Notable contributions include Barns and Landwall with the ball. Ominous signs for opponents emerge as Morris passes 200 in a tense, lengthy session.

Five Die in Crash of Flying Wing Aircraft

Five crew members perish when the Flying Wing crashes in a wartime incident. The aircraft is reported completely destroyed with all five onboard confirmed dead.

Parla Timp Ike Warines i 3 Hut

UK Cabinet fears over death penalty bill in Vienna talks

The Prime Minister and Labour leader discuss urgent constitutional issues in Vienna as the Justice bill to abolish the death penalty looms. Growing public concern alarms Cabinet and may threaten parliamentary support amid suspicions of a two degree murder motive.

Labour Party Shr Sociai Vienne Trun Attico Tne Porviga Miniater Kreme Ravin TL N Hia Consulta Don Ieee Alec Ieee Cau Vienna Str Morgan Phillips Ande Philip Pace

Four Power Currency Talks Centered in Soviet HQ

Soviet readers report a special meeting of financial and political advisers at Soviet headquarters to decide on currency reform and potential reopening of four power discussions on Germany. Berlin dispatches note an American claim of an attack by four Americans with a carbine, which U.S. authorities deny.

Peruam Bokohiveky Bla Sunde Jeumiana U.S America Thameian Baviet

Three Point Plan For Price Control In Adelaide

A Sunday report outlines a three point plan for price rationalisation advocated by the South Australian Chamber of Manufactures leader Mr BB Pope. It calls removal of controls on adequately supplied commodities, replacement pricing where controls apply, and a staged withdrawal to preserve wage standards.

Adelaide South Australian Chamber of Manufactures BB Pope

Unpleasant After Dinner Views For McMahon Ball

Singapore, Sunday. Mr. MacMahon Ball faced a torrid reception from guests after a dinner with Malcolm Macdonald in Johore Bahru. A reliable source says the after dinner exchange attacked Australia's White Australia policy. Attendees included Malay, Chinese and Indian leaders and teachers. The group considered a visit to Australia for discussions with Australian leaders to obtain a direct view of policy. Ball said he would recommend the visit.

Singapore MacMahon Ball Malcolm Macdonald United Kingdom South East Asia Johore-Behrd Opinia Peaker Australia Tai Nandin Batore Lomtiaa Machhinest Macdonald Commmunity Teadere Das Aad Ringapore de. Roalt Calwell Ball

Quota System Urged for White Australia

The Sydney based Singapore Journal reports growing pressure on the Commonwealth Government to modify White Australia policy. It notes tensions among Southeast Asian peoples and proposes a brief immigration quota as a potential relief measure. The piece references opinions from observers and concerns about deportations of married Malay seamen.

Sydney Singapore Mir Deanings Commonwealth Australia Auatem United States Jenringe Australie

Red agitators shift from west to east in Malaya

Fragmentary report notes agitation moving from Europe to Southeast Asia amid claims by Dr Malcolm Ais Donald high commissioner that British policy aims to stabilize Malaya. The piece asserts Malaya fears from Rochester and mentions intentions to advance democratic institutions while warning of violence and law breaches.

Singapore Thelie Urope Malcolm Aisdonald United Kingdom Batiths East Asis Malaya Britain

Protest Over By-Election Preselection At Kogarah ALP

Me D and Dickson returning officer reports protest by Mr Kelly after defeat in the preslection for the upcoming by election. He alleges votes were not counted at Ramegate polling booth due to an unsealed ballot box while Namagate booth accepted voters with no proof of eligibility. Kelly vows to oppose Liberal candidates and ALP branch executives plan another meeting to decide on further action.

Witleh Ware John Langringe Landwalt Nis Gaggera Lindwaly Loxton J Chari Oakes Nia Jack Linden Andwall Ennigh Aimiar Charles Landwall Grittttha Bartlett Bradman Jemes Morris Australia Sabra Sydney D. & Dickson Mig Kogarah Alp Meath W. Currey Kelly Kevily Ofcors Ramegate Worut- Nore Magam- Mainz Execu Tate

Soviet bid for Siamese trade sparks currency and barter talks

Soviet officials reveal a bid to import unlimited rubber from Siam with payments in sterling or dollars or barter. Reports claim Moscow wants broad access and may import wolfram via China through Mongolia. Official comment withheld.

Rusia Siam United States Pring Cos Otreles Ruaa Considars Dle Chinas Daslere Mongéang

Possible Extension of Greek Ship Ban Stirs Policy Debate

Discussion centers on extending a ban affecting Greek ships as officials question timing and feasibility. Victorian authorities consider whether to apply limits to Sydney operations, with the Greek steamer Chelauras, 927.76 tons, berthed in Wiltistastawn awaiting port clearance. Trade unions threaten actions if port workers resist handling the vessel.

Anid Peteral Dan Prateat Rana Anton Waders Victorian Porte Rydney Healy Koon Grack Wiltistastawn Australis Sintee France Painters Draken Union Ie le Muy Bart

French Sign Treaty With Vietnamese Emphasizes Independence

A French commission led by Emile Bastiaerts signs a treaty with Vietnamese leaders Maigen van Kuang and others. The agreement acknowledges Vietnam’s independence within French Union authority and outlines cooperation for development and a future constitutional framework.

Clerks Mold Up Tasmanian Ships

Tasmanian clerks cause disruption at shipyards with a boycott aimed at non union workers. Key figures Holyman Sonn and others face restrictions as tensions rise over employment and union membership in Hobart.

Olyilel Stups Holyman and Sonn Dee Tipoyment Ge & Psmanion Hivwart Hulyman Argo Leprens Hobart Tocwiune Pecarated Clerke Union Mtewmahip Camanys Venters Wells

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