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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1948

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Arabs Accept Four Week Truce Amid War Talks

Reuters reports that Jews and Arabs accept a four week truce proposals mediated by Count Bernadotte. He will visit Athens then Rhodes to push a peace conference. Britain signals support with no fundamental plan, while arms shipments to the region pause during the truce. Egypt accepts the plan via Count Bernadotte on behalf of Egypt, Arabia, Lebanon, and Syria. UN plans include observers and a UN truce team to monitor the pause.

Widen Meenadotte Bernadotte Antman Rhodes Taland Reuters Maga Tat London Bernardette Rengtan London Britain Landas Egypt Bucomes UNO N.O

British Labour Hangs Bill on Abolition Clause Compromise

The report details parliamentary Labour's stance on amending the Criminal Justice Bill by compromising to abolish a contentious clause. It notes internal divisions and the potential effect on the bill's passage and broader legal reforms.

Phary Han Jose

Pails Seeded First in Forsign Tennis

New York report lists Pinay Palla and Brett Gris as top seeds in a confusing tennis championship. Francisca Segura from Fenator and Wan seed second, with Pierre Prbiena of France third. Bobby Rigay, defending champion, appears in the United States list alongside Kramer and Dan Mt Budge with Fraske Ko vaew fourth.

New York Pinay Palla Brett Gris Francisca Segura Fenator Pierre Prbiena France Bobby Rigay Beowuss Grating United States Duck Kramer Dan Mt Budge Fraske Kovaew

Fellowship Trust Seeks 190000 For Future Needs

London report notes The Dominien Fellowship Trust aids Derrion students with housing and holidays in Britain. It warns a 190000 fundraising drive over two years is essential to avoid curtailed support and to sustain Empire students’ prospects.

London Dominien' Fellowship ‘Trust Derrion Britain Jord Brice Funda Mritein Deadere

Truman Calls For Ousting Of Republicans

President Truman blasted the current Congress as the worst in the nation’s history and urged voters to remove Republican electors. He criticized GOP leadership for failing to unite behind wartime and domestic priorities, urging a shift in political power.

Truman Washington Spokane Time Big Country Republi

Indian premier to attend empire talks in London

London reports state the Indian prime minister will attend Empire talks in Britain with a Commonwealth conference possible later in autumn. The piece notes cautious planning and tentative invitations reflecting ongoing Commonwealth discussions.

London

Unclear fragment hints at Ireland pardon and Britain stance

Fragmentary note from Washington on Thursday references Ireland, Britain, and a pardon issue. It mentions a petition and American views on economic policy and a demand to end a pardon related to Ireland. The text is garbled and lacks clear figures or names.

Washington United States Triah Ireland

French Approval Of Six Power Agreement

London reports French approval by 22 votes to 21 amid opposition from General de Gaulle. The Six Power Offer, backed by Western Germany’s proposed central regime, seeks international control of the Ruhr and a pathway to German unity. France’s Assembly voices concern over conditional terms and potential rifts in government.

London Onl Aewobip Fort Affi Ertaio Remeron General de Calle Uum Math Agretinest Orien Germany Ragimstat Ruhr Mechilen Washington Maranall Germery French Assembly Brocelgs Affairs Commission France Faris de Gaulle Europe

European Nations Protest Draft Agreement Amid U S Cutbacks

European nations object to a draft Marshall Plan agreement arguing some commitments are one sided. They say Washington intends to restrain foreign aid and threaten confidence and morale abroad while urging restoration of the original aid level and opposing special provisions.

Washington Senetor Vandenbarg Benaty Appropriations Committee Benatar Vandenpets Ind Nory

Malayan ban on Australian wives debate continues

Fragmentary report from Perth notes tensions over a Malayan policy affecting Australian wives of Chinese men. The incomplete text mentions Mr. NB Care In of Claremont and a Chinese spouse, with unclear details about the ban's scope and impact amid wartime era rhetoric.

Perth Haa Claremont

Bevin Denies Torture Of Soviet Officer

Bevin refused to allow an investigation into alleged torture of a Soviet officer. He stated the officer was beaten while in custody but that the officer was later flown back to Berlin after claiming coercion. The former British secretary of state asserted that the main danger remained Soviet aggression and urged efforts to demonstrate mutual respect and peace.

Barts Lo A. Reuters Tassoay Bremen Tata Bevin Kdmut Ortonn Tief London Eine Britain Berlin James Burney Rama

Australia bound film titled by William Winter

An American company aims to release a Technicolour film in America based on footage taken in Australia. The crew plans to travel to Australia in July to gather material for the project that will showcase rural life and a winter carnival scene.

New York Technicolour Tims Australia William Winter Will Thorny America Fima Asnarican Company Aim Crew Sparta

Marshal Smuts Installed Chancellor of Cambridge

Marshal Smuts was proclaimed chancellor at Cambridge in a formal ceremony. The address referenced Europe’s fear of war and the need to resist manipulation, warning that bans on slavery and risk to liberty still threaten.

Marshal Smuts Cambridge Fiia Bonuls Europe

Irreparable Harm Warns Over Southeast Asia Visit

Singapore reports Malcolm MacDonald criticizes Australia’s Southeast Asia policy after recent actions cause “irreparable harm” to Europe and the region. Commentary blames diplomatic missteps and a failed mission, with reactions from Malay states and press denouncing the approach as diplomatic bamboozlement.

Taneapore Malcolm MacDonald The United Ke ‘ i Seth East Sale Macmi Singapore Australie Australia South East Asia

Soviet Protest at United Nations General Assembly

UN General Assembly debates condemn war propaganda efforts amid Soviet protest over press articles. Delegates spar over reporting bias and propaganda narratives as international media scrutiny continues.

U S Prestige at Stake Over European Aid

Washington reports how the House Appropriations Committee sought to restore European reconstruction funds and restore aid cuts. The secretary of state warned that the nation’s prestige is at stake while committees weigh restoring 180 million for Japan and backing other aid, with Senate plans to add about 4.0 billion for 13 months, near administration requests.

U.S Washington House of Representatives Fate General Manhalt Burts Tart Bonniie Vin Ienborg Senate

Von Nida Drops Back In Golf Qualifying

Norman von Nida fell behind in the Yorkshire Evening News Golf Tournament at Moortown. He trailed the leader by 22 strokes as other Australians and players posted scores including Ward and Dewey.

von Nida Golf London Norman von Nida Yorkshire ‘Evening News Mt Moortown Ans Othare A Ward Ita van Dewey Johnson R Himlibarton MD Beott Bill Ankland

Australians win at Kent tennis championships

Australians Tharming John Harper and Frank Sedgman won in the second round at the Kent tennis championships in London. They defeated opponents including Chi... with clear results noted for the British event.

Kent Tenni London Tharming John Harper Frank Sedgman Omfeeper Chiceelah Elem Seceatee

Wool production and forecasts drop in United States data

On January 1, United States wool figures show 25,385,000 sheep and lambs slaughtered in the lowakt for 77 years. The National Association of Wool Manufacturers notes a continuous decline since 1942. The Federation predicts 240 million tons of wool available in 1948, lower than 1947.

Mubtor United Beates Lowakt National Association of Wool Manufacturers Lowe

England dismissed for 165 in rain affected match

A foggy day at Trent Bridge hampered play as England were bowled out for 165. The bowlers, led by Miller, troubled the batsmen with swing and pace while Washbrook and others contributed glimpses of resistance before a late collapse.

Tertney Mutton Washrook Kadviak Gerapton Barnett Hurdstett Wrane Bedser Laker Pas Sgziat Linkeotts Ia Tall Washbrook Miller Ation Oald Petal Trent Briacee Anty Gocepr Pope

Debacle in England Test Ends With Broad Defeat

Fragmented OCR reports aEngland innings collapse with Hutton and Miller out, Barnett and Compton among batsmen felled by Lindwall and Johnston. Wicket flurry, bowling changes, and sharp catches signal Australia’s dominance as the match winds toward a decisive moment.

Johnston Earioh Neldamen Yardley Barett To Berent Linnwall Sisler Vanserung Jormeton Fongland Slilier Tradminn Achia Laker Morris Bader Brown Johnton Aundrea

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