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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1946

Page

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Persia protests Soviet retention of troops in Iran

The Persian ambassador in Washington and Premier Mufterch pressed U S officials to confirm why Soviet troops remain in Iran despite Tehran’s 1943 pledge to evacuate. Reports say discussions framed as friendly but yielded no clear withdrawal timetable beyond generalities.

Bertian Spurten London Rusalé Waal Ington Huswein Alm Mt. Byrnes Hetain i Persia Ale Uriilles Teheran

Welcome U S Husbands as Bride Ship Arrives

From Sydney the Niner Monterey reached Fremantle with 082 Australian and New Zealand war personnel aboard. Two brides welcomed by snipes and bands faced delays as authorities vetted their husbands before the ship was cleared, amid crowds on the docks.

Sydney Monterey New Zealand Tisbanes Verity Cutalde California

Transport plans for brides to Australia

London reports war brides of Australian servicemen will receive 8776 bartha for March, with smaller prior allocations for January and February. Details were released by the Australian authorities and the Ministry of War Transport. Questioned in the House of Commons, officials said transfers to Australia would be made where feasible, with two troop ships arranged for Australia and New Zealand service.

London Bartha Australie Barthe Ministry of War Transport House 1 Commons Barna Australia New Zealand

Robbery Report At Auckland Hotel In Rutland Incident

An unclear report describes bandits entering the Rutland Hotel in Meng near Auckland and prompting the manager to open an office. Guests were present as the bandits fled after menaced revolvers. the assailants disappeared without further incident.

Auckland Tusete Rutland Meng

Greek Leftists Demand Reform Before Elections

London report notes principal Greek Left Wing parties issue a manifesto to boycott the March election. They accuse the government of staging a coup and call for royal restoration opposition to the vote unless conditions include a new government, purge of collaborators, voter eligibility checks, dissolution of armed bands and monarchist groups.

London Tusa Udde Parvea Ore Repre Collaboratora Plbonere Got Ng Tanda

Ill-Treatment of Camp Prisoners Sparks Court Martial Case

Ottawa reports a court martial over ill treatment of fellow prisoners of war after Hong Kong. Two soldiers, a Canadian and a British serviceman, with witnesses from Britain Australia and the United States, face charges for improper fraternising and mistreatment at Geysma prison camp following the Hong Kong surrender.

Ottawa Tweday Brittain Australia Unites Atea Fo Avidance Canadien Cbm Marcus Charieau Tupley Britiah Amc John Hugh Harvey Geysma Hong Kann

Arrest of British atomic expert in espionage case

Dr Ian MunneMay, a British atomic energy expert, was arrested by security officers after delivering a lecture at King’s College Strand. He faced charges under the Official Secrets Act for communicating information about atomic energy to a foreign recipient. MunneMay, linked to Cambridge and London University, had long ties with major Allied scientists and remained in custody at Bow Burnet Court with a March 19 remand date.

London Lipesial Ian NunneMay Sina Kine Touegetthe Strand Munn-May Cambridge de Rove PRD London ‘University Ste Wold Protemmr Oliphant Ie Sponge Telegraph Giait United States Oliphant Enwe British Atomi Branch Commission MunneMey Montreal Nunn-May Canada King's Caller Munnally Bowa Burnet Court Ministry of Supply

Warsaw Quillings To Die

A London dated dispatch reports a military council in Natowine Iem that sentenced several officers of the anti Government Party to long terms for planning to overthrow the government. The remaining defendants received ten year terms. A wartime message also states that Po net soldiers have returned from Britain.

London Natowine Rtn H. Warcave Momage Om Brita

Secret Test Flight Of New Fighter Aircraft

A secret test flight of Australia’s new fighter air craft was conducted with secrecy marks. AIS from the air force: the aircraft, powered by a twelve cylinder engine, was aligned and tilted at Fishermen’s Bend during the trial week.

Melbourne Australia Ralle Royer Griffin Fiaherinen

Nazi prisoners fight hard to save their lives

Nuremberg reports detail dramatic efforts by leading Nazis to portray themselves as victims of circumstance. Former Governor General of occupied Poland and other witnesses push claims to influence the court. Admirals and generals seek to challenge Allied war guilt amid questions over war orders and submarine warfare.

Nuremberg Tues

U S Loan to Britain Approved by War Mobilization Board

White House officials said the Reconversion Advisory Board of the Office of War Mobilization approved the proposed loan to Britain. President Truman had expressed support for the plan, signaling approval of funding during wartime recovery efforts.

Washington White House Office of War Mobilization Britain Preadent Truman Poeta Silat

Mannerheim’s resignation amid ill health

Lomo Tussany announces the Fitiniah people and says Marshal Mannerheim has resigned from leadership in Finland. Paasikivi takes over as Prime Minister while Mannerheim cites fatigue and claims the war guilt lines ended and Finland has met armistice terms except reparations, allowing retirement with conscience.

Lomo Tussany Mannehheim Paasikivi

Franco Promised to Help Hitler Then Backed Down

United States Army letters from France and Hitler shown to the French government reveal General Franco pledged Spain would enter WWII on two conditions and later withdrew. The documents detail plans for an assault on Gibraltar and Franco’s fear of Anglo American victory, with France pressed to support a joint attack while Spain stayed hesitant amid supply and military aid negotiations.

London Franco Hitler Spain France United States Germany State Department Reuters Paris Giralter Algeria Gibraltar Ambancador Madrid Mbythard von Brohrer Muncalvnl Hitter Atce Documenta Naver Dayn Span Momrundwin Adda Khan Alredy Ssimiar Crak Com Imunieta Sosaliate Orata Fry Washington Moscow Rusia Britain America

Trial Pending for Major Cousens

Aitor Charles Cousens, alleged to have browsden at Japanese propagands while a prisoner of war, will be brought to trial. The form of trial has not yet been determined, with Army legal authorities reviewing the report submitted to the Minister for the Army, Mr. Forde.

Aitor Charles Cousens Brosden

Italy cedes Trieste as premier hints at accord

A fragmentary report notes Italy's premier and a government leader discussing a treaty ceding Trieste. The text is garbled but indicates approval of a cession with no resistance to aid any Italian interests.

Rome Italien Forviga Gniater de Ganpert Pce Trieste Algu

Trade Collapse in Japan Under New Currency

Tokyo faces a capital drain as the new currency system causes business failures. Empty streets and shuttered offices reflect widespread downturn. Former millionaires seek loans while restaurants and housing suffer, and unemployment rises as people register for jobs or pensions amid the upheaval.

Japan Tokyo

Sweeping Antihilter Law Drafted in Germany

London report from the Berlin corresp ondent notes a sweeping new law drafted by three German ministers that could punish eight million Germans with up to ten years in punishment camps or confinement for aiding Hitler. The American punishment ranges suggest reparations and property seizure, with officials warning the United States could intervene.

Lonndon Toraldine Hiller Berlin Savouf Depterica Déremnor

Wartime Amenities For Wyndham In Australia

Wartime link in Australia's aerial defence. Named after Paumce Australian war ace Truscott. Equipment to be transferred to Wyndham for local population use. Civil welcome extended by Wyndham residents to receive the gear including refrigerators and motor cars. Western Australian Government undertakes transfer of new equipment to Wyndham.

Darwin Tuseday Truscott Miifield Australia Binigy Truscott Woontroo Wyndham Mimgrd Reaidonta 4 Nett

Four Canadian Civil Servants Face Espionage Charge

Four civil servants named by the Prime Minister face espionage charges in Canada. Accused are Emm Wolken a cypher clerk Captain Sordom Cuman of the Canadian Information Service Edward Wilted Maserat Medrignerginerr and Katnigen Mary Willaher working with the British High Commissioner office. Evidence shows an undercover network aimed at obtaining secret and commercial information including atomic and radar data and wartime troop movements. Wolken pled guilty. others contest the charges as they await March 11 court remand.

Emm& Wolken Sordom’ Cuman Canadian Information Service Des Mary Willaher Amr Mindlomures Moscow Aiid Tshstin Waa Yauk Wyisa Pubs Samuel Rogor Boikoi Callilary Alaltit Tyor Gow Pacific Research Council Nocusea Rumali Mra. Wolken

Floods Submerge Towns in North Queensland

Devastating floods inundate Home Hill Ayr Townsville and surrounding areas in North Queensland. Water reaches deep levels in Townsville and Townsville area towns. homes, farms, and railway lines suffer extensive damage. Rescue efforts, aircraft relief, and government communication follow, with warnings of extended outages and hardship for residents.

Queensland Brisbane Home Hill Ayr Rockhampton

Australian XI rout Auckland for heavy innings win

Australia hammered Auckland by an innings and 180 runs after four New Zealand batsmen fell cheaply. Australia scored 519 in first innings while New Zealand were all out for 138 in reply. Notable names include Pearman Whitelaw Johnson Rett Tallon Wallace and O'Reilly.

Auckland Austrla Y New Zealand Recone Pearman Touhuel Whitelaw Aariea Tb Johnson Rett Tallon Toanacke W. Wallace DO Reilly G. Wallace Ibw O'Reilly Lowery Landwall O'Renty Parke Lindwel

North Atlantis Air Blake Conference Opens

The report notes the opening of the North Atlantis Air Blake Conference with remarks by officials and attendees. It references players and teams such as Lindwanl Toshack O'Henry and Minkelar in relation to bowling figures and match details. The text mentions audience attendance and the ongoing industrial and commercial discussions linked to the event.

O'Reilly Dumlin Tunney Australia Welch Ate Lindwanl Othar Arvar O'Henry Domagn Minkelar Industry Lemum North Atlantis Air Blake

Blackmarket dealings in JAF currency exposed

Four American officers and seven Japanese arrested in a U S Army inquiry into blackmarket operations. Reports state several million yen involved with two deals totaling large sums and a transfer of around seven thousand dollars. Details given by the Army Criminal Investigation Division remain tentative.

Por LO Inveton Bivinson

Pore Attempt On GM Luxury Liner Reported

In a tense incident, strong patrols foiled an attempted attack on the luxury liner tied to the Heine Cel Pacillon at Syerpont dock. Fire was set but extinguished, with investigators tracing a trail from the scene toward Inasa, where warnings were issued and water patrols intensified.

Lonron Tymeday Syerpont Dock Ely i Inasa

C P Candidate Withdraws From Candidacy in Far North Seat

C P candidate for the Kadon Monaro seat withdraws from upcoming election. Holgate, a Cosme resident, cites personal reasons for the withdrawal and notes the move is final.

Tuewlay Country Party Kaden-Monaro Saat Holgats Nopoautant Cosme

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