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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

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Tremor Shakes Dalton and Gunning Buildings Last Night

A strong earthquake-like tremor struck Dalton and Gunning last night causing damaged shops, dislodged goods, and hotel walls cracking. Residents reported shaking around 11 PM with some witnesses noting only slight movement while others described vibrated interiors and property damage including a picture theatre in Gunning. Local postmaster and residents from Dalton and nearby areas reported the quake’s effects and potential further aftershocks.

Cahill Wisber Akalres Gabilleate Petleveen St Delton Lesan Ghana Colin Drown R. Nich Gunning Picture Theatre

Political stunting in Britain alleged

In London a row over a private members bill to improve child birth rights spills into the Commons. Speaker and government allies clash as critics call the measure a political stunt. Bevan defends the bill as aimed at health, not politics.

H ‘Baylior Minicher Britain London Charg Anautin Bevan House of Commons

Communists Disloyal to Own Country Amid War Turmoil

Fragmentary report from London notes alleged disloyalty by Communist leaders and workers amid wartime pressures in various states. Text references Red armies, sabotage, and antiwar sentiment across nations, with unclear attributions and damaged quotes.

London Faslala Awine Ube Crnaral Péapia Retain Rte Haitiey Herven

Prison Doctor Awarded In War Camp

During the war a prison camp physician, identified as Ingapore or Waternote, received an award for service. The readable lines describe the award or commendation given to the doctor serving in the camp setting.

Ingapore Ceang Camap

Compton Heared Latting Lists On African Tour

Compton scored at an average of 84.8 during the African tour while batting. The report notes wickets and innings details, with Palmore noted for best performance. The article mentions the MCC and undefeated status, highlighting a late inning surge and standout players from Universitice and Swin Agzican.

Compton London Wednanday Dente MLB Magne Palmore MCC Swin_Agzican Peaso

London Hall of Com rafts Missed Airlift Plans

Fragmented wartime note reports members of a craft hall failing to advance an airlift policy. It mentions Berlin airplane efforts, airlift development, and a blockade context, with unclear dates and figures. Key names and places are obscured in the garbled text but the overall topic is wartime logistics and blockade strategy.

London Hall of Comrafts Berlin Berita

Britain debates insurance nationalisation plan

Commons consider whether to push legislation to nationalise the insurance industry amid rumours and conflicting reports. Debates focus on potential impacts and political ramifications as officials assess feasibility and public response.

Fragmentary report on Soviet and Western diplomacy

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Soviet bands, Yugodlaea, and Tito, with scattered phrases about migrants and immigration. It hints at diplomatic quarters being cautious about rapes in a punitive movement, and a Foreign Office noting that Tila was to meet Western representatives on the stand of Brion, seen clearly by observers.

Sumageern Seportz Tila Brion

Third Major Rebuff for President Truman

A disjointed report notes Truman faces a major rebuff as Be Benalor Walkeren is rejected for National Resources Board chair. Senate filibuster fights pause for recess to consider a compromise amid Democratic and Republican backing and tensions over a stalled plan to end the filibuster.

Be Benalor Monrai Walkeren National Resources Board Truman Sethern Democratic Henat

Oritain Seeks To Develop Trade With America

Trade experts in Washington assess plans by Oritain to deepen commerce with the United States. Analysts warn that imported goods may face tougher competition under the proposed arrangement, with predictions of limited impact on the broader market.

Oritain America Wamkington Betieh United States Ace Brerdaned Beitis Wade Esperta Kel Wan Arieed Turvey Relesan Ae No

Soviet Mamde Back Versus Cruiser New Torr

Fragmented report describes the Soviet Mamde Back engaging a cruiser, a battle date noted as Wednesday, with a final outcome of the former U.S. cruiser ending its five year service in the Ba Fient. Milwaukee area references indicate a sale or salvage by the Delaware UB Navy for scrap.

NEW Torr

Fragmentary Early Modern Scribbles in Odd Phrase

A garbled OCR fragment presents scattered words including London and mentions a king, a quest, and progress of some operation. The readable content is highly fragmented with no clear event, names, dates, or coherent narrative to identify. The piece appears to be an incomplete historical note or transcription artifact.

Fede Lot Ged to Talking In Unsigned Snippet

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person named Norman and a reference to Ga with unclear context. The text is incomplete and does not identify a clear event, date, or organization to form a coherent news item.

Ir Norman

Argentine Government Faces Shaky Market Outlook

Buenos Aires reports stir in the stock exchange as political editors and foreign-born observers debate Argentina's economic policy. Unclear names surface in a clumsy OCR text, but the piece centers on market reaction to government policy and commentary by a German-born editor.

Buenos Aires Wed Iran Harnenet Buenos Aire Heed The Stock Exchange Ienaed Rodolfo Kaw Chal- Kata

Defence Minister Rebukes Conservative Defence Minister

The Defence Minister sharply rebuked Air Commodore in the House of Commons for remarks about jets. The exchange questioned the statements and raised concerns over misreporting and accountability.

London Defence Me. Alexander A. Am House of Commons

Israel May Clash With Transjordan Front

Tel Aviv reports additional North Central observers and military officers sent to the Central Palestine front as fears rise of clashes between Israeli troops and Arab forces near Tulkarm Nablus and the central front. Discussions mention maritime activity and a nonbinding UNC accord amid tensions in the Gulf and Arab triangle.

London Gulf of Tel Aviv N.C Central Palestine Front Lteeli Sath Tulkarm Nablue UNC

Communists Foment Strikes in Australia Conference Claims

The report quotes a party conference alleging Soviet direction of Australian Communist activity. It claims Moscow orders and Panamanian links guided strikes and protests to influence wartime tensions, with assertions the Labour Party could be pressured back to power amid public opinion shifts.

Liberal Party Dke Doneid McDonald Ruaiate Moscow Pana Labour Party Adabat Aussie Parte Costfields

Tokyo Moscow cable service suspended order from Allied HQ

Allied forces ordered a halt to the Tokyo Moscow radiotelegraph circuit. Ninety messages are to be sent or received after daybreak Tokyo time, with censorship in effect and papers noting the suspension as part of the control move.

Tokyo-Moscow New York Wed Tokyo

Secretary of Building Workers Union Speaks On Huts At Appleton Docks

The secretary Mr Thomson declared back the huts near Appleton Docks are unsuitable for housing Balta workers on the job, objecting to using strike breakers at the site. He noted fittings were used at the camp while ordinary amenities could not be provided for Australians. Camps at Pell, Larundit and Watoonin are linked to relieving housing mortgage in army camp relocation plans.

Melbourne Wedneday Die Building Worker’ Union Bon ‘Thomson Appleton Docks Thomson Balta Pell Larundit Watoonin

Trials Discontinued Of Japanese War Crimes Case

Disjointed OCR text discusses an official directive about discontinuing trials related to Japanese war crimes. It references the Emperor and potential charges, with unclear names and dates, and mentions criminal responsibility and immunity ideas.

Four Years Gaol For Fraudulent Case Summary

Four years’ gaol for fraudulent acts reported in London. Disjointed OCR fragment mentions Walter Coerles and an unnamed defendant, with references to fraud and charges. Text is garbled. key names and details are unclear but indicates a conviction and prison term.

Taxes to Remain as Counter to Taxes to Remain

A fragmented, garbled note discusses taxes and a counter stance. The readable parts mention taxation and a debated position but lack clear names, dates, or places to identify actors or outcomes. The item reads as a stray OCR fragment without a coherent event.

U S Soldiers Charged in Prague

London reports two American soldiers held in Prague since December 9 face serious charges amid embezzlement and theft allegations. A Prague court is expected to decide, with U S authorities seeking formal handover and further probes into Army misconduct.

London Prague

Vatican City allows Catholic missionaries to pay homage

Vatican City relaxes a rule permitting Catholic missionaries to observe a special ceremony in Europe. The pope has authorized exemptions, with sources indicating celebrations may occur with modest food instead of lavish vestments or rites. Reuters reports cautious phrasing from informed officials.

Vatican City Lionel Entoraion Artain Mane Reuters Ray Snomisa Alby

Rumanian Arrests and British Comment on Release Terms

Fragmentary report notes Romanian arrests and London reactions as the government and French minister discuss securing the release of seven detained individuals amid tensions in Tel Aviv and broader European diplomacy.

London Weanemiay. Goverment Vehavist Tel Aviv Aecure

Quelling of Korean Revolt Expected

A government report notes the authorities plan to restore order in Korea within marching months. Troops are said to be equipped with wooden guns and bamboo weapons to subdue unrest. Local leaders are under pressure as security forces build to quell the uprising.

Govan Aland

Nurse Handed To French Nurse In Hospital Mix Up

An unclear OCR fragment notes a hospital mix up involving a nurse handed to a French nurse. Reads as a brief report of a potential transfer or misassignment with no clear names or dates. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.

Unclear OCR Note Reveals Transfer to Union Event

Fragmentary OCR shows mentions of a transfer to a union and a writer name plus a week totaling millions. Details are indiscernible, with many garbled words and broken phrases. Further readable elements point to a labor or association context but lack concrete facts.

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