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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 05, 1949

Page

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Spies ran courier network in Austria trial of Czech traitors

In Munich on Friday a Czech and five Germans were tried for treason related to a covert courier service. The defendants were accused of transmitting U S military information through a wartime counter intelligence ring. A Czech officer and ally claimed involvement with American forces while alleging coercion and abuse in Prague.

Munich Teurier Wting Hetppanenties Castenet Asplenege U.S Alice Otakaraid Pavrionn Howe Het Aloen Cato Pragua Plana Tampa

D F C Proposed for Crew on World Flight

Fort Worth Texas reports a segment about crew selection for a world flight mission. The piece notes Distinguished service and mentions a tanker plank that refueled the aircraft during a test. An Air Force fighter searched for a missing lead plane, with unidentified names and dates implied in the fragmented text.

Fort Worth Texas He Be Cing Bom Auring Ts Sen Kasson

Fragmentary Foreign News Item From Unclear Event

Unclear OCR text describes Russian and Soviet actions near Frankfurt with references to an American spectator and a mission in the Serviet zone. The passage is garbled, with multiple misspellings and missing context making precise events or identities difficult to determine.

Frankfurt Tadia Teave Aid Apa Mays

Incomplete W Fince of Western Europe Mystery

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a discussion of a Western Europe union, financial or military supply aspects, and a Rome hour. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or events emerge from the readable fragments. Additional readable content needed for a proper summary.

Rome Eise

Patrol crosses Arnhem lamd patrol crosses Arnhem lamd

Fragmented text mentions patrols at Arnhem and Darwin with unclear names and numbers. Several proper nouns appear garbled, including locations and people, making precise details difficult. The readable nodes hint at a cross border or wartime patrol movement and arrivals but lack coherent events or dates.

Norway Eyes Atlantic Pact Participation Amid War Efforts

London report notes Norway’s defences and industrial capacity as Prime Minister outlines national plans to join the Atlantic Pact. He stresses a measured approach balancing military needs, pacific ties, and Britain's broader strategic economic strength, with manpower expansion and gradual weapon production underway. Opposing voices call for caution over commitments.

Timken Rater Bearing Coy Accused of Market Division

A Federal Court found Timken Rater Bearing Company of Ghig involved in forming and guiding a world cartel in tapered bearings with British, Allied and Preach firms. The case claims the companies divided the global market via fixed prices and restricted competition. The American government urged actions against this cartel and noted plans to expand in Australia during wartime, including a denied Australian plant.

Haa Timken Rater Bearing Coy Ghig Rallty Forming & World Caril Hsmartven yEnnapling Australien

Vampire Jets in Bomb Raid on Sydney

A fragmentary report describes vampire jet activity over Sydney with speeds claimed near a city mile per hour, but the text is garbled and incomplete. The readable bits reference a bomb raid and Vampire jets, suggesting a wartime or speculative plot with uncertain details.

Sydney

Scientific test of ashes for human remains in London

Report from London on a murder case linked to Dr Menderson and the Mcmwan family. Detectives seek the murderer as police probe the remains of a victim found near Ban-Jaington. The Daily Mail cites Yard officials debating interview access and the use of advanced detection methods amid sensational claims of throat-slash killings and blood draining rituals.

Ban- Jaington Euy Tiny Dr. Menderson Ail Hcatland Yard Wona Tore John George Margh Parend Hie Acton Haigh Hans Unas

Cardinal Organises Grave Digging Band in New York

A chaotic scene unfolds as Cardinal fronts a group described as a band of grave diggers during a bitter union dispute in New York. The goings on involve strikers urged to quit their junior posts amid claims of interference from a Communist dominated rival union. No corroborated fatalities are reported, but tensions rise as the night proceeds with banners and unrest.

Dutch May Act on Deportation

In The Hague the Dutch foreign minister discussed possible government action on deportation. The Indonesian wife of an Australian and her eight children were reported in connection with consultations involving the Indonesian Provisional Federal Government and the Dutch minister in Australia.

London Fei Bunwermaid Hague Avile O'Keete Bhikker Partisinand M Nlater Australia Holfand

Migration plan to New Guinea reported in wartime notes

Fragmentary OCR recalls Japan migration proposal tied to American influence in New Guinea. Text hints at Allied wartime concerns about population, white settlement, and control of the Pacific region. No clear dates or names clearly readable.

Darwin Dauth Minor Bia Se Patel Wen Serine Creatchle Ralela Ten Oupariot Hee Jol Manning Bainy Pacific United States Marley Avilesmid Adder

Soviet minister to NZ changes announced in Moscow

In Moscow a change of Soviet minister to New Zealand was announced with Alexander Almeandroy named to fill the post, replacing the former envoy. The terse notice did not detail reasons or dates for the switch.

Moscow Tore Alexander Almeandroy Hile

High Court To Decide Leave Of Petrol Rations Ars Mot

The High Court sits in Brisbane to decide on petrol ration leave in the Williams case. A court report notes the proceedings and the general context of fuel allotments pending ruling.

Gamaonealing Power High Court Brisbane Wiliams

Early win for Newaric in light heavyweight title fight

The article reports Bla Claima securing a first round knockout against Eldridge Batman to claim the light heavy weight and heavyweight championships in Guatemala City. Lexcevich delivered the night’s decisive performance.

Arly Newaric Titte Beata Gua Lexcevich Eldridge Batman Tada Uberet

Dr Evatt Receives Audience With Pope in Rome

Dr Evatt was received by the Pope during an audience after arriving by air from Kambe yesterday. He then dined with Italian Foreign Minister Count Sforza and other ministers, praising cordial Italian diplomacy and discussing future trust arrangements for a troubled zone in Italy.

Rome Evatt Kamebi Count Sforza

Fire kills ten in New York and Michigan house blaze

Fragmentary report states a wooden home near Lake Wood, Michigan, burned after a stove exploded. Ten people died including a woman, eight children and a man. The disaster left a family grieving with several others injured or separated. Local authorities investigate the cause.

New York Shani Lake Wood Uichigan Ak Rat

Chinese Killed in Explosion on 800 Ton Hong Kong–Canton Steamer

Rumors say at least 10 Chinese died and 30 were seriously injured in an explosion aboard the 800 ton Hong Kong Canton steamer near Canton. Reports mention a cruiser Chunglung, once the Aurore, possibly deserting to Communist forces, stirring tensions in wartime port politics.

Frida Hong Kong-canton Canton Yee Matonalleg Benho Britain Chung- Lung Tormerly MMS Aurore Communista

Silica in Trees Boosts Resistance to Marine Borers

Australian researchers report silica-rich timber shows strong natural defense against marine borers. Wartime trials of tropical jetties revealed rapid decay without silica, while Australian turpentine timber demonstrated higher immunity, potentially saving millions in aquatic structure repairs and replacements.

Sd Poat Mall Ace Partici Enarge Jtrin Research Dedroan Jk Wan Dedenmania Tropics Mawati Tiwan Dover

Ships Dressed For Visit of Queen And Princess

Ships prepare along Allabips harbor as a royal visit approaches with observers and merchants adjusting to ceremonial duties. The scene mentions dock arrangements, crew readiness, and the presence of royal party members amid port protocols and anticipated ceremonies.

Eachon Adel

Gaps Harrowing in Wheat Agreement News

Washington reports a distressed scene as exporters scramble over a new wheat agreement. Officials say urgent talks aim to avert shortages and ruin for the industry. Despite late efforts, no final terms are announced and markets react with uncertainty.

Washington Prion For & Tew International Belgiora Dalagete Theaght

Washington faces fractured party campaign amid foreign pressure

Reuters correspondents report in Paris that U S President Tremes faces a split in the republicans and democrats amid accusations of foreign interference. The Commission and tribunal probe French sources for alleged collusion as tensions rise between Britain and the United States over recruitment and security matters.

Presideme Ee Rators Washington Peleg Tremes Fia Amaslans Tremes Meuniere Rena Toe United States

Atlantic Pact nations pledge strong defence unity

Readable fragments show an emphasis on North Atlantic defence ties with member nations reaffirming collective strength. The report notes shifts in UN diplomacy and potential changes in commitments among alliances amid uncertain offers and invitations.

Washi Naren Fensaddens Bowern Sageliitienear Onlas

Attlee to Visit Berlin Amid Security Measures

Mr Attlee will visit Berlin tomorrow with guards provided by security poles and Western Military Governors. The Prime Minister’s trip follows preparations by British service and officials for the Regina file SOROUP visit.

Berlin Mr. Attlee Regina Tormorrow Mr. Azadait Alan Ip Mow

Japanese Diet to try again on prostitution law

Fragmented report notes the Japanese government plans to push the cap ordered prostitution law through the Diet amid public apathy and renewed focus on venereal disease controls. No clear dates or names are readable due to OCR garble.

Uhelrene V.D. Arte

Father Divine 400000 Dollar Ruling In Belief Case

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a legal matter involving Father Divine and a large monetary figure. The text references a ruling or contending argument, an altar, and a forthcoming oath. The readable segments are highly incomplete and unclear.

Official charged cries for MPCATS adjourned to March 24

A hearing at Bowcourt adjourned to March 24 for an official charged with illicit activities amid claims of improprieties and prior accepted favors. The case involves witnesses including a man named Madfield and items seized from various individuals.

Bown ‘Court Idney Winton Atm Carpal

Russia seeks curb on MacArthur in Japan labour plans

Washington dispatch says Remna urged the Far Eastern Commission to curb General MacArthur in his handling of Japanese labour. The message hints at a secret approach to continue the Russian line against militant Communist forces in the region.

Washington Remna Geni MacArthur Comenuniat Cahenr Tapan

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