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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

3

Britain to Keep Balanced Air Force Says Lord Alexander

The Daily Telegraph reports Lord Alexander asserts Britain must keep a balanced air force for NATO defense. He notes Britain will send jet fighters to continental bases and Canberra tests completed for Canberra medium range bombers to be ready early next year. He warns Soviet threat and stresses Commonwealth commitments.

Daily Telegraph America Britain France Alexxader RAF Lord Alexander Continental Basen Ie Parrel Hlebate Europe Canberra Douglas Wald Ruiasia Lord Dough Navy Pital Lord Trenchard United State Hell Lane Rigdon Alexandur Mata Simms

U S Planes Test West Europe's Air Defences

U S B29 and B50 bombers regularly test West Europe air defences. Defence officials say armed forces have top equipment and new weapons under development. Dutch radar stations and British interceptors support the drills as secrecy shields outcomes amid talk Russia copies of the B29. US forces rotate groups through England and plan no immediate evacuation from Greece, while weather stations remain in place.

Washington West Europe United States Thair Fish Griffith Russia England Imean

Support for anti red workers in Sydney protests

unclear text discusses support for anti Red workers in Sydney on Thursday. mentions threats or victims related to stopping works and references the NSW Brades and Letbuer Council, with an unclear quote about the president.

Sydney Nsw Brades and Letbuer Councilm

Japanese court charges two men with wartime executions

In Tavoy Burma on June 6 1942 Captain Hirayang Shing and another man were charged with murder of eight Australian prisoners of war. They allegedly supervised executions by bayonets as guards prevented interference and denied prayers for the dead. The Australian padre asked for post death rites and belongings for the men, but the request was not granted.

Los Negros Anny Ofoor Polces Wie Hirayang Shing Tavoy Baath Burma al Bala Krier Brizacine IE. T. la Varley M.C Australia Shina Brigadier Variey Tk Henad

Japanese officer testimony in war crime trial

A former Japanese officer testified about military education and obedience in the South-West Pact era. He described how officers were taught to act as gentlemen and to follow orders humanely, arguing for restraint and discipline within the Imperial Army.

Supreme Court grants steady alimony and divorce decree

Kath Margaret Souttwail petitions for divorce on desertion grounds. The Supreme Court grants a six month returnable decree and orders Harry Joseph Brayahaw to pay permanent alimony of £8 3s per week plus 4s weekly for three children until they are 14, including costs. Appearing for the petitioner was J J Maguire. respondent’s counsel also noted.

Margaret. Southwell Oaks Fatuts Clive Samuel Southwell Dunthe Simpeon A.G-7 Supreme Court Kathleen Marenret Souttwail J. J. Maguire Harry Joseph Brayahaw Margaret Veronic Bravahaw Costa Php Porgifor Maguire

Meeting Sequel: Six Charged and Remanded

Five men and a woman were remanded in Central Court today on charges tied to disruptive behavior during the Prime Ministers meeting at Sydney Town Hall. Names include David George Yates, Michael George, Evan Roberts, Charles Hudson, Robert Shepherd, and Cam Sbett.

Sydnex Central Court Sydney Town Hall David George Yates Penis Point Road Panama Michael George Inturer Holmes Street Kingaford Evan” Rroberts Wharflabourer Bridge Iknad Ryde Charles Hudson Cam Sbett Rith Pirence Roberts Mies Bridge Road

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