12 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
1
A wartime dispatch reports Poland asserting a slice of East Germany and warns objects about border changes. The piece references Oder-Neisse frontier recognition as enduring peace and cautions against any reversal provoking a third world war. It notes U S stance and mentions East German refugees and a Luftwaffe fighter incident near Berlin with unclear details.
Fragmented wartime dispatches report Russian demands around a Berlin vote. Western officials resist conditioning withdrawal of Allied troops on results or troop moves, while talk persists of elections and occupation issues.
Scattered protest reports accuse General MacArthur of banning Red leaders as tensions rise over Allied authority. Controversy centers on directives to suppress communists and press groups amid calls for peace and Japanese domination to end.
The Egyptian Cabinet discussed readiness for any emergency as the nation faces regional tensions. Officials noted rapid international attention and pledged to mobilize interior aid and armed forces while considering Britain and Soviet concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Imperial General staff discussions and mobilization themes. Mentions of Avratrain defense and protective measures refer to cautious preparation and border patrols amid unclear military actions.
Obscured OCR text reports on a London election discussion. Figures named Rin Lonl and Herbert iForrinon speak at Hodder Held with neither the council president nor the prime minister securing the next general seat, hinting at shifting political momentum.
A government cabinet meeting discussed likely revaluation of currency and the impact on trade with Australia. Ministers weighed exchange rates, subsidy futures, and potential tariff changes while considering effects on imports, exports, and domestic production.
Honorary President of the Bank of France Movick confirms that France will pursue currency relations with old and new markets. He states the move will strengthen France's financial position and boost trade, despite a cautious stance from the Finance Ministry noted in the report.
A burglary at the Tower of London triggered an emergency inspection after the alarm system detected a theft attempt involving potentially millions in jewels. Police secured the guardrooms and reinforced the ward as bells rang during the security routine.
Report appears to summarize ministers from the British Commonwealth planning new talks with Asian nations. The outline mentions a development program and a Commonwealth center, with a meeting expected next month. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Rising river levels flood about 800 homes in Forbes and district with depths up to three feet. Residents seek higher ground while emergency centers distribute curfews, and police warn of continued danger with no immediate relief expected unless rain abates.
Residents near Condovolin brace for possible evacuation as river levels rise and levees are hastily built. Weather forecasts predict improving conditions in central districts tomorrow with rain likely along the coast. authorities warn of further rises on adjacent rivers amid ongoing emergency measures.
Fragmentary report describes Russian assertions about Antarctica and U S responses. The text mentions nations including Australia, Chile, France, Norway, and Argentina, and references mineral interests, territorial rights, and exploration claims. It notes United States attitudes toward other governments and territorial sovereignty.
A man and a third person attempted to ford Hastings River when floodwaters rose. The stream at the time was three feet deep, sweeping a horse and wagon downstream about 32 feet. Willon Daley later dragged the vehicle from the stream, but there was no sign of the driver. A name Imac McLeod appeared on a belt found nearby. No address could be found.
Fragmentary report states six men wounded in Malaya when an army patrol was attacked by militants near Ampang. Names and precise forces are unclear in the damaged text, with references to infantry and local groups implying an incident involving security forces and rebels.
Britain signals welcome to Commonwealth nations in Asia and the Pacific after announcing broader ties with members in Malaysia and Australia. Officials aim to strengthen regional presence and cooperation amid regional shifts.
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