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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1949

Page

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Chinese Premier Leaves Nanking for Peace Talks

In Hong Kong on Monday, Premier Sum Fe departed Nanking amid cabinet criticisms in Canton. An official source says peace negotiations may resume in Peiping with a Communist delegation. The prime ministerial party, including key cabinet officials, travels for talks as rumors of political shifts surface.

Nanking Anutary Hongkong Dr. Sum Fe Willwave Nanking Eiset Toon Party Deere Canton

Spanish Monarchists Rally After Monarch Death

A garbled report notes demonstrations and royal-family mentions in Spain following the king's death. It hints at exile discussions and possible return of monarchists, with references to Ampreachon and France and plans for commemorations.

Almay France Ampreachon ix

Indian Village Raid Sparks Deadly Police Action

In Indian Village a deadly clash followed a raid on a cemetery area near the town border with Pakistan. Police fired, 38 suspects were arrested, and three bodies were recovered as riots and violence intensified amid political tensions.

Delitt Lge Te Cait Tar Pakistan Beil oMteluls Brygemaaringemetery Yeatartiag Facture Pandit Mebiruy

Fracs Talks With Transjondan Alliance Open Peace Talks

Fragmented OCR text describes negotiations and peace talks in a regional context. Mentions Rinodes Seo Athens Ras fanure and a multilateral meeting with actors including Desipeetision and Ababa. The fragment references ongoing discussions between Transjondan and other regional powers with focus on stability and ceasefire efforts.

Rinodes

Conciliatory Bangkok move aims to ease rebel clashes

A government communique says a conciliatory group has been formed to remove tensions between army and rebel factions in Bangkok. Navy units and air force are expected to stay neutral as high ranking officers pledge restraint while operations stabilize.

AAP Matera Bangkok Morday Gadaramed Inéetime Bose Sens

Austria rejects frontier claim by Yugoslavia

London dispatch reports Austrian Foreign Minister Karl Gruber rejected Yugoslav Deputy Prime Minister Beblert's frontier claim and said Austria would never ratify the treaty while those not maintain the Karlian frontier. The government warned against latest proposals, calling them an attempt to promote a Slovene autonomy movement.

London Minlewer Karl Grubers Mindy Dr Beblert Yugoslavia Fronter Akatyien

Commonwealth Moves to Review Steel Shortages and Decentralise Industry

A government committee directed steps to address current steel shortages and explore decentralising manufacturing. The cabinet’s postwar reconstruction team plans further examination of ways to improve postwar industry activity and identify new industrial centers under central development.

Commonwealth Plana Minter Tor Tania Pram Bedman

Soviet Paper Attacks Western Allies

The Red Star accuses Britain and the United States of persecuting Soviet citizens in displaced persons camps in Europe. It cites an alarmist tone about Western authorities blocking relief and features claims of Soviet retaliation against obstacles in the path of Anglo American actions.

London Red Star Britain United States Europe Sovaiad Ant SiGe Antares Dba Obstacina Dlecca Pussimahn

Red Dean to Give Evidence in Libel Case

PAPGB reports Monday that Dr Frechett Jonson, known as the Red Dean of Canterbury, arrived in Paris to testify for the defence in the Kravenenta libel case. The Soviet born author Victor Kravenenko is implicated in heavy anti Communist claims.

PAPGB Frechett Jonson Dean Af Paria Kravenenta Victor Kravenenko Faiming Heavy

Church Leader Pleads Salty Plea Amid Treason Trial

Sofia Monday reports a church leader pleads to charges of treason and obstruction in a case involving senior church officials. The defendants, linked to alleged plots, face ongoing legal proceedings as authorities pursue accountability.

Sofia Fas Ta Bularia

France May Lift Unity on Senators Deputies

Paris reports a government move to request waiving of certain duties for senators and deputies. A French captain was arrested and charged with conspiracy to endanger external security. Other Communist Party members in Paris are to be questioned by an examining magistrate.

France Paris Farterien Spety Flautera Aageal Aye Dehenes Ine Minty Sry Commuist Royaires

Son Sent For Trial For Murder In Melbourne

Coroner Mr Burkze committed Richard Hall, 20, for trial for the murder of his father Slade Hallie, 98, a pensioner. The widow Valin testified of years of abuse, and that a later attack involved strangling and stabbing. The jury found the shooting accidental, but Hall faced trial.

Melbourne Burkze Richard Halls Slaude Hallie Mra Valin Hallie

Fragmented note hints at school dinner plans

A fragmented OCR line suggests someone wearing blue clothing at a school event. It mentions being called for dinner at a location that reads as Ba0 with unclear text. Names and exact places are unreadable, but the fragment indicates an informal school dinner arrangement.

Churchill cheers and hoots at European unity rally

In Brussels a crowd of about 15,000 heard British Prime Minister Churchill declare that European unity could avert another world war. Communist protesters were muted as thousands of leaflets circulated, with chants and counterhails highlighting Cold War tensions at the event.

Brussels Britain Comumuniat Europe Bel- Wan Ators Me Churchill Ajo Ceean le Acta Ee E Siurealta

Hoffman Praises Aid to Britain and Western Europe

Warlington dispatch reports Paul Hoffman leading the Economic Cooperation Administration proposes 940 million new aid to Britain. He warns cuts would hit recovery in the United States and Western Europe, stressing the need for American aid and close economic cooperation to prevent serious consequences for all participants.

Warlington Paul Hoffman Economie Addminie Atic Britain Hoffman United Malan Europe Exparta Ser United Western Europe

Aircraft Manoeuvres Over Canberra Display Air Power

Large fleet of Royal Australian Air Force planes will perform a daylight mobility exercise over Canberra to show gathering strength. Mustangs Mosquitos Lincolns Dakotas Beaufighters from Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane will join the run over Fairbairn and Parliament House. Planes take off around 1:30 p.m. and are due to pass over central targets before returning to bases.

Aircra T Canberra RAAF Peirbairn Brisbars Era Sydney Rathmines Melbourne Fairbairn Grill Ieren Parliament House Pam Mynderra Panne Fairbairn

Whale meat cargo returns from Rash voyage

A damaged report notes meat cargo retrieved by ZOKORAMA on a Monday voyage, returning 800 tana of whale meat to Kintascte. The vessel Samm.ipeneee whey at he avason to return. The cargo was obtained in the Rass region.

Zokorama Kintascte He Avason Rass

Atomic Bomb Aircraft Carrier Action Report

Fragmented OCR summary describes atomic bomb carrying aircraft engaged in a mission. Mentions carrier ships and destroyers, with reports of successful attacks but limited by aircraft. Indicates continuing operations and efforts to destroy targets.

Man Juan Cine Dagtroyer Munk A. Pomb

Brisbane Engin eering Industry Aims for Major Expansion

Cabinet committee approves negotiations for English engineering firm to leave marine works and build a heavy electrical power plant in Brisbane. Plan includes eight acres for expansion and new factory properties in Finsbury Adelaide Sydney, with the Brisbane industry to grow postwar.

Commonwealth Brisbane Indus Minster Dedman Gabe Rie Bydney Meelbourne Adelaide English Enneering Company, Ltd Ti. Dedman Anta Perme Evdne Deskima Ahd Hrusy Daikon Sonoarned Ft Tocklew Salem Finsbury Ade- Marya Bydney

Burmese Launch Attacks On Karen Troops RANGOON

Burmese government sources report heavy attacks by government troops on Karen and Communist rebel positions near Meiktila and Mandalay. Casualties are reported as advancing forces clash with defenders, while Australian and British officials arrive in Rangoon for informal Burma talks amid the conflict.

Rangoon Shar States

Provisional Crisis Rumors Reach Taber and Surrounds

Unclear text suggests concern over drastic countermeasures impacting Taber and nearby areas. Fragmentary lines reference possible rent actions and regional tension, with no clear entities or dates discernible.

North Atlantic Pact talks move forward amid committee approval

A secretary of state with backing from committee members signals that negotiations on the North Atlantic Pact can advance. The statement suggests a timetable toward agreement with key parties and a push by allied governments to finalize terms and commitments.

Uecret Cee Vandanbers Dean Achernon Democrae Wadena

U S Air Force to Stay in Japan

An article notes the U S Air Force will remain in Japan with multiple groups stationed, including bomber units. It references reinforcement plans and training implications, indicating ongoing postwar presence and strategic considerations in the region.

Jock Garden to Appear Before Royal Commission

The Royal Commission hearing on irregular payments continues as Jock Garden is set to testify. Evidence reveals attempts to influence witnesses and possible coercion, with testimony highlighting a 200 pound payment and dictation letters linked to Hancock and Garrett. The session adjourned amid disputes and ongoing inquiries into coal production and related political dealings.

Senate Howe Royden Mueray Mandais Hancock Garett War Britain

Indian Talks On Burma Unrest At Delhi

Informal talks in Delhi today between British Aboriginal and Australian officials and Indian leaders followed unrest in Burma. Nehru said reports showed the strike had not been enforceable by violence, cited recent disruptions in Calcutta and Burma as disturbing. He warned the government may act to protect the working class.

Delhi Burma Britain Tdi Australia Jami Nehru Calcutta Cartain

Power to Retire By Chrarch Assembly Power to Retire

A fragmented OCR item notes powers or measures related to retirement by an assembly figure named Chrarch. The readable text hints at a canal reference and tentative timing or approval, mentioning ore and a date like mon 4 but details are incomplete.

Chrarch Assembly

Communists to Impend Commons Sit Com Plan

London Monday. The Communist Party executive announced an impending general lipetions. (Text fragmented. key entities: Communist Party, Commons, London.)

IM Commons London Communist Party Santa Af

Organization Lacking at Glen Davis Mine

Fragmented OCR text describes lack of organization at Glen Davis Mine causing low production. It cites management failures and unclear data handling as key factors. Names and coherent details are missing or garbled, leaving the core claim of poor oversight and reduced output.

A W U Threatens Court Action of Miners Federation

A garbled early AP report notes the AWU threatening court action against the Miners Federation amid internal disputes. The fragment implies legal moves or appeals connected to federation leadership or considered actions by AWU officials.

A.W.U Miners’ Federation

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