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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

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Indonesia Claims All New Guinea in Year End Transfer Remark

Soekarno declares New Guinea including Papua as Indonesian territory and says transfer to sovereignty will occur this year after massive rallies. He links unity of Indonesia with control of New Guinea, claiming the region under national authority and praising mobilization of 250000 supporters. Nehru offered guarded reactions to the dramatic statements.

Roekario Z Hemaald New Guinea Papua Eaion Alian Thu Boone UN Wey Arte Initomaia Soekurn Panit Nehru

Wartime Politics Echo in Secret Allied Letters

Fragmentary World War II era dispatch shows Field Marshal Wexland and other leaders clashing over capitulation terms and Allied justice. The distorted text references Germany, Italy, and potential resistance to surrender while signaling ongoing diplomatic maneuvering among wartime powers.

FIELD MARSHAL SLIM ON CAMO REPORT

Field Marshal Slim discusses camo report amid official statements. Wording appears garbled, but mentions Nagypt defense talles and denial of prior statements. The text references Darwin Moncey and Ft Kim, with unclear attributions and potential quotes.

Slim

US Chiefs Chart Peace Treaty Path in Far East

Defense Secretary and U.S. military leaders discuss timing for a Japanese peace treaty. Officials disagree on when to pursue formal talks, balancing occupation bases and containment of expansion with diplomatic outreach.

Washington Lous Tohnston We Chaiman United Tales Jolot Chlete Malel Alr Les Marty Trvety Fae “Sapien Prom Biazen Wold Far East Runalan

Berlin correspondent reports on East German protests

Berlin Monday. John Peab, Berlin correspondent for Reuters, announced he plans to speak with the East German Communist Government about protest actions. He said he would read a statement in Riga and Madrid and insisted he did not belong to any Communist party.

Berlin John Peab Reuter’ Nowmaeney Pest Kant Geran Riga Spain Furiven Grasas Allie Neuiat Enrowan Ranier

Hogan Wins U S Open in Playoff at Ardmore

In a tense playoff at Ardmore, Hogan edged Mangram after a high scoring final round. The contest narrowed to a playoff with Rowen Mangram and Jas gin also contending before Hogan claimed the title and ended the rising surprise in the U S Open chase.

Berlin trade fair hints at Eastern market shifts

A fragmented Berlin item notes mooday auction and East West trade tensions. It mentions the German party, Reamlan Bane, and a Pullover workweek, with unclear names and events. The readable bits point to a transport and market shift in the East-West German trade scene.

Hamitirg Mooday

Riot at migrant camp ends in clashes injuring five

Reports from the camp describe tense scenes as police restored order after women migrants clashed with camp stall holders and others. Officers dispersed fights, with several women sustaining injuries and four reportedly sued.

Yugoaiave England PYTCH Tale Nan

Trawler Shot At In’ Irish Sea

A maritime attack near the Irish coast injures James Wayman, 83, aboard a trawler. Three motor launches with about 21 men fired on the ship around midnight, hitting the wheelhouse and thigh, as the crew fled to safety. The attackers, estimated at about nine, used rifles and fled toward Burtalpen.

Irish Sea London James Wayman Campbetltown Seithin Wayman Rhipper Wayman Mawerang Oman Rene Wataing

TILES FROM INDIA storiiy Monsey ng t mend Aurelia 13 000 000

Fragmentary OCR item mentions tiles from India, a location in Monsey, and a monetary figure 13 000 000 tied to an Aurelia address or project. Details are unclear but indicate a real estate or import context with named place Monsey and entity Aurelia.

Storiiy Monsey Aurelia

England Lose Test After Tumbling Defeat by West Indies

London report outlines England's batting collapse and West Indies bowling dominance. Captain John Goddard led solid attacks, while Hiles Johnson anchored England’s innings. West Indies posted 258 in second innings, 215 in first, with key scores from Berry and Stollmeyer.

London Todien Srloketorn Cricket Control John Gorttard England Hiles Johnson Bower Boores Indies A. O. Dogger Lollies Evans Holter I Wacken Wale Colt Berry Chetan Tehney Hatten Goat Stollmeyer Sub Laker Johman Bailey Goddurrl Valentine Hothew

Pakistan Not Wanted in Cricket World

Manday chintive APE Comedian View President the Pakistan Cricket Board claimed Pakistan was not wanted in the world family of cricket. Referring to Pakistan's application for ICC membership, MECC Secretary Cornelius said they would answer inquiries and may join within a definite period while noting breaches of rules.

Manacht Pakistan Cricket Board of Control Pakistan Imperial Cricket Conference Tuatite Cornelius MECC

Report on Q'land Ports Expected This Week

Commonwealth Shipping Adviser Mr Seane will submit a report to the Senator Me ty the end of the week on the proposed port equipment for Caberny and associated facilities. The Minister may visit the port area including Salmon, and Mr Dewry met Hotart Devaar and Birnie to request Tapert’s attendance. McLany noted he had received notice of Vendilion at the Teena ports.

Common Wealth Seane Weil Bishan Dewry Ane Hotart Devaar Birnie Aed Trenetor McLany Saul Ube Teena

MA Rejects Declaration in Middle East Crisis

Alexandria report says the Traqi Government rejects the Big Three Western declaration on arms, deeming it illegal and outside UN defense norms. Britain France and the United States agreed on ship shipments to the volatile region to avert further conflict, with assurances arms would not be used for aggression. Pope Pius XII was named an honorary police captain by the Vatican Society in a ceremony, receiving a solid gold garland badge from Captain Thomas McLaughlin.

Alexandria Traqi Pavrare Arma Ainimier Pewtik Jeweidl Memaid Britain France United Enom Studie Vatican Ciety Pius Chi Thomis McLaughlin James Grimtie Strachey London Birachey Telegraphs Fiayx Bira Chey Jaques

Tragedy at Dom Dam as River Flood Claims Survivors

A disaster on the Dom River at the Dom Dam drew a crowd of about 3,000 as a craft capsized in raging water. Two men died and others were swept away while volunteers and authorities searched for survivors with limited aids including a seaplane attempt that failed.

Lacheain Bremet Pribsburgh Hawich

BCOF Battalion Plans Return From Japan Faced With Delays

The BCOF battalion for Queensland faces partial withdrawal from Japan with no fixed departure date. Prime Minister Menzies and Minister Francis note mutual government agreement, while General MacArthur may oversee occupation shifts. Some equipment and temporary accommodations remain in place as arrangements proceed.

B.C. O.F Japan Mr. Francis Unite the Commonwealth MacArthury Buuen Menzica B.C. 1 Uik T! Royal AuMration Regiment Thy Snoggern Queensland R. Wranvie Thnogers

Appreciation of British Government in wartime speech

Fragmentary OCR text references a British government appreciation and mentions statements about Japan, the Commons, and Austria. The fragmentary lines name figures and phrases related to wartime policy, with unclear attribution and damaged phrasing. The readable portions indicate a ceremonial or formal assessment of government actions during a conflict.

British Ministers Optimistic On Malayan Rising

British War Minister John Strachey and James Griffiths reported Malaya’s communist rise would be defeated with military and civil measures. Strachey, returning from a fact finding tour, said progress would be slow but ensure eventual self government with expanded Commonwealth ties.

London Ddr John Strachey Riaing Malaya Hongkong Ter

Malay leader resigns post amid graft charges

Unclear text reports a Malay leader resigning after charges from unnamed sources. The snippet mentions allegations of a plan to move Malay leaders out of the country and cites observers doubting the outcome. Details are fragmented and origins of quotes are uncertain.

Singapore Rath Bato Sih bin Wafer Spont Laderd Yeates Griegxten Neve Eney Seneral Amrmaly Bhseuhip J Biate

Two Officers Involved in Malayan Terror Area Incident

Report notes two officers were deployed in a dangerous Malayan area amid ongoing security operations. The details describe tense conditions, with observers noting vehicle movements and checks as authorities pursue suspects.

Dunlop NAA Provider Promises Safety Across the Western World

An ambiguous 11 000 reasons claim highlights Dunlop NAA as a key provider of furmared care for protection. The statement from Mtayaln Bir Clive Meailieu Lild stresses unwavering tactics, asserting the alana a m uf every man and woman and the Western world’s vital dependence on tin and rubber in the Far East.

London Dunlop Naa Clive Meailieu Pany

Brother Grief At Funeral Sparks Clash On Battlefield

A Royal patrol funeral near the East Jugtry line saw a mass of mourners as relatives mourned six fallen soldiers killed in a guerrilla ambush four miller miles from Poh on Saturday. An ensuing confrontation erupted as the bereaved and troops clashed, with reports of wounded and a breakdown in order during the blackened ceremony.

Reuter Esterday Yerroriath Royil Guerrislas Poh Malta Ciarta Rewen

Cold War Impacts on Australia Through Print and Policy

The article discusses postwar Australian policy and economy amid Cold War tensions. It highlights defense levels, price trajectories, export emphasis, and Western alliance concerns shaping national strategy and public expectations. It notes potential shifts in energy, material priorities, and international trade influenced by global confrontation.

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