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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1946

Page

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Reported Capture of Grand Mufti by Warship

Port Said reports that the British destroyer Virago seized the Grand Mufti en route to exile in the Seychelles. The Davonshire was said to sail for debris search, with contradictory signals and unclear outcome, while security kept the harbor guarded and troops aboard.

Port Eestroyer Virago Suez Canal Grand Mufti Seychelles Islands Reuter Seychelles Indian Ocean Madegavzar Admiralty Davonshire

Civil War Threat if British Farms Are Nationalised

A Sunday London report cites a nationalist warning that land nationalisation in Britain could trigger civil war. An unnamed Taig councillor and several union figures warned politicians to expect upheaval and unrest from agricultural workers and related factions.

London Britain Taig Neonat Parment Union A. G. Mobba Titheworkers’ Association Norwich Foot Teallat Bone

American plan for unified defense force proposal

Truman asks Congress to unify forces into a national defence system with civilian cabinet leadership. Supported by 44 generals and admirals, the plan creates a National Defense Council chaired by the three service secretaries and a civilian cabinet member to oversee the defense empire.

Washington Sunasy Truman Haw Vmts Congress Truman

Micah Praises Inflation Measures Across World

New York Sunday edition reports Micah praising inflation policies while visiting Australia. The remarks commend the Australian government for the policy allowing admin and labor to manage operations, highlighting perceived wisdom in economic measures and timing.

New York Yin World Eeedyrar Tyre AG. Cameron Australie

Federation of Labour demands 25 percent pay rise from new government

A committee of the Federation of Labour representing millions of workers presents a united demand for a 25 percent pay rise. The matter is referred to the new government for consideration as workers press for immediate action.

PARIB Federation of Labour Damanda PMA

Arab leadership awaits Grand Mufti amid tensions

London reports an Arab Higher Executive to be formed with Jamal Hutertbl as deputy head. The body will govern Arab propaganda offices in Balry London and Washington with a 1,000,000 annual budget as Anglo American committee urged. Admiralty said a Devonshire troopship was intercepted near Port Said to prevent Grand Mufti from reaching the Middle East.

London Bungay Raw Avail Arab Langue Council Muni Jamal Hutertbl Jerusalem Reuters Balry Washington Middle East Devonshire Port Baid

New Truce Pact Signed in Manchuria Reported

Reported easing of fighting in Manchuria as a new truce pact aims to establish joint Chinese and American truce headquarters in Changchun and align allied ceasefire forces. Communist spokesmen say obstacles remain before a final agreement, with further talks planned in China and multiple fronts to resolve lingering tensions.

Manchuria Nanking Dunmuning Hirther Communiat Ching

London Lights Return After Victory Week

London returns to normal after Victory Week as crowds disperse along the Thames. Police and city officials note a calm night with minimal incidents despite earlier celebrations and festive displays across the capital.

London

Viceroy invites Indians to join government

The viceroy invites Dr. Jinnah and Mr. Nehru to join a 14 member interim coalition cabinet including five from the Congress party and five Muslims or other groups. The statement says a strong government is needed to face pressing issues and rejects exclusive majorities, stressing no one invited will be denied a path to participate.

Jinnah Mr. Nahru Loyd Waveil Matement

British Planes Jet Propelled by Americans Stir Debate

London reports say an accord may be signed soon to advance co operation on jet propelled British aircraft and that American jet designs are seen as lagging Britain. The piece notes a push for immediate interim Indian government steps and the Indian Constituent Assembly to draft a union constitution. Congress rejects the Cabinet Mission’s immediate government plan, while the Moslem League and princes accept the proposals though Congress opposes interim and long term plans. Agad informs the viceroy any new move must come from the Cabinet Mission.

London Adda Congoras Britian Caninet Mission Plan For India British Mission Land Pethick-Law- Tenor Stafford Crippa A. V. Alexander England

Communists Out To Break Down Famine Relief

HO DE JANTIMO Sunday reports quote an Associated Press correspondent describing a universal line of communist policy aimed at disrupting famine relief. The piece claims in 38 countries visited that the regime blocks food for hungry workers and uses aid for political purposes, while millions of Communists allegedly receive Mein Full Wwave and benefit from our option.

Avery Hangry Mr. Hoover Iemonit Associated Prean Cald Thos

American Group Offer for Hesse Crown Jewels

New York wire reports a group in Dayton Ohio cables Princess Margarite of Hesse offering 3,000,000 dollars for the Hesse crown jewels. They say they are ready to pay and claim the stones were stolen. Colonel Durwit and his wife have been arrested and will be tried for the Hease jewel theft, denying any crime and seeking specific charges or release.

New York Ck Wares Ayndicats Heagoe Dayton Oho Hae Margarite of Hasse Imng Atoen Wate Weint Ss Yl Durwit Tta V

Italian politics calm after attempted coup in Rome

Fragmentary report notes no disorder following a dramatic upheaval in Italy. Imberto's exile to Portugal is mentioned amid sparse coverage of the political shakeup and peace restoration efforts.

Rome Imberto Portugal

Communist M P Convicted By Canadian Court

Montreal reported Communist member of parliament Preaenien Rose was found guilty by a King's Bench jury after a brief deliberation. He faced charges of conspiring to transmit secrete information and violations related to the Commissaries Berrets Act. Sentencing included potential prison terms up to seven years with a September date set for further hearings.

Montreal Preaenien Rose Binsale Monton King's Bench Ommels Berrets Capionage Cies Weyer Yanns

Atomic Bomb Policy Debate Sparks Global Tension

A fragmentary report from an Australian newspaper mirrors U N atomic energy commission remarks on Friday about U S policy. The piece notes factions favoring rapid disarmament and argues that sharing nuclear knowledge could weaken U S standing, while others defend testing postponement as safer and more prudent.

W. MacApline U.B Appalachian United States United Nations Atomic Energy Commission

Miners Endorse Plan for Central Coal Authority

In Sydney Baydays delegates to the State ALP met yesterday and unanimously backed immediate creation of a central Commonwealth and State Statutory Coal Authority. The Northern Mine Secretary, Dr. Simpson, warned that the Commonwealth takeover would remove Manning Industry, causing only trouble.

Sydney

Foreign ministers meet in friendlier atmosphere

Paris reports a warmer mood as Molotov accepts including the Austrian question on the ministers agenda while Byrnes contends on a treaty with Austria. Bevin and Byrnes agree to add the item. Ministers set a four point agenda covering peace treaties with Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Finland, and the Austrian question with Germany and Italy developments.

Paris Molotov Prats Byrnes Powe Austria M. Bidault Ale Mulator Mitu Alian Monerchiats Wy Fors Byrnee Reuters Minis Maly Rulbanis Bulgaria Hungary Fineland Germany Mr. Molotov Italy Pgait Moms Win Siacuasten

U S Note Seeks Russia in World Bank Inquiry

The United States forwards a third note to Moscow inviting Russia to join the World Bank and to resume negotiations for a large loan and settlement of Soviet debt, while urging cooperation on economic reforms during Eastern Europe talks.

U.S Russia World Bank Washington Paris Staue Mr Byrnes Moscow Us- Hin Dutomieinis Europe Tinmale Hungary Raman United States Tata Bane Mentary

Trial Refusal for Mikhailovitch Evidence From Abroad Declined

War Crimes Tribunal rejected the offer to bring American airmen to testify for Mikhailovitch. The prosecutor argued foreign evidence would contradict Mikhailovitch statements. He said the tribunal would require documents and witnesses from Yugoslavia and Russia, and Mikhailovitch refused to depart his country. He appealed for contact with Russian troops before and after the war, noting Britain information on Germany’s jet-propelled flying bombs in 1943.

Heloradm Ammer Atikhaltoviten Mikalvite Ali Rargea Sfrendy Yugnalavia Mikaaioviten Britain Germany

No End of Petrol Rationing Hear Sydney

Dispatch reports the Minister for Supply stating petrol rationing would not end soon. He indicates no plan to lift restrictions despite calls and notes the public position remains unsettled, with officials warning of continued shortages.

Sydney Putulay Benatar Auhley Ratoning

Japanese Cabinet Faces Plant Seizure Challenge

Fragmented text outlines a political struggle in Tokyo. It mentions the Executive Committee of the Japanese Cotict of Ir Aakisation and a push toward government action and control. The garbled source references a large organization and a demand to hand over power amid national upheaval.

Tokyo Ir Aakisation Oruich Moliegom Tee Americas Ines CI Asmume

Allied Council to Discuss Reforms and Delegates

The Allied Council plans a session tomorrow to discuss rural reforms and delegate requests. Two Commonwealth representatives, Mr. MacMalan Wall and General Darevyaniast, propose near Alung a plan aligned with the Spee government. They warn against breaking up the governments and note prices in the plan as too high.

TOKTO Susdey At & Epatal Diecum Nose Ganecaltur Ti Commonwenalth MacMalan Wall Darevyaniast Speesae Governmant Beewegtat P. Masha Rai Derwiyuahe Eaie Cie

Maritime unions resume work in U S ports

Report from New York states union activity amid resumed seafaring work across major Atlantic ports. About 200,000 seamen and dockers return to duty after stoppages, with talks of a strike fund and wage negotiations planned for September 12.

New York Baska Amercan St .York Twntic Abe Planing & Dollar Strike Fund Ace Weslon Saptaraber

Polish Second Corps Demobilised Amid Allied Victory

Reports state the Polish Second Corps has been demobilised after the Rome ceremony as leaders underscore independence for Poland. Soldiers pledge loyalty to a free state while Allied nations mark victory over oppression and a new world order under democratic governments.

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