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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 23, 1946

Page

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United States to Press Hearing of Persian Case

Washington Friday reports say the Security Council meeting set for Monday will not be postponed despite Russian objections. President Truman urged action on the Persian question as Soviet and other officials debated postponement and potential Big Three talks, with Tehran signaling readiness for leadership meetings on New Year celebrations and allied concerns over the Persian matter.

United States Washington Security Council Russia Truma Tee Slao Nq Ia UNO Ambasaador Gromyoh Blasiar Byrnes Waa Motors Gro Myke Stumle Sian Massiay Communist Party Apibaasador Tuaainn Aim Nla Occaaion Truman

Convicted in New Guinea murder plot in court martial

Report states Lieut Mutases, Major Takelunaki, Major Gianni, and Pvt Yiesuide Masag were sentenced to eight years jail for murdering two local villagers in New Guinea. Remnants of a Japanese regiment accused of similar crimes in Hongkong and Sumatra allegedly hacked and burned bodies before being moved to Rabhal for trial.

Australians in Japan comes under fire in Melbourne report

A Melbourne datelined piece reports complaints about an Australian contingent in Japan during peace time barracks life. The general, Northcott, is noted as assuring there is nothing to worry about, while observations say the men appeared well turned out and engaged in cabaret activities amid patrols and police supervision.

Melbourne Epin Northcott Toren Spences Abel

Wool Disposals London Report

A fragment discusses central structure of a joint association and wartime wool dealings in London. It mentions Mr JF Mur and Mr Charleson of the Wool Martalls, with references to government actions and commissions set to be completed in London.

London Bae Uatralien Kanduo Conmullabions

GERMANS PLANNED TO INCORPORATE BALTIC STATES

Wartime testimony from Nuremberg shows Goering and others discussed incorporating the Baltic states after the attack on Russia. He claimed they did not win the war and described meetings at Hitler's headquarters. Evidence references forced migrations, extermination plans, and concentration camp policy.

Baltic States Nuremberg Goring Fara Iowa Tielglan Hamburg Neuergamme Fanf George “Desme-Forber Berlin Fimbasey Bir Neville Henderson Ieotand Germany Britain

Plane crashes into school wall shocks villagers

A plane crashed into a school wall near a playground causing multiple deaths and injuries. A fire broke out in a public house as villagers fought the flames before two fire brigades arrived. About 200 girls were present at the scene.

Lar Fie Lea Sane Acto

Food shipments to London for Resident Minister and Beasley

Australian food supplies including seven 70 lb bags of sugar and two chests of ten were shipped to England for the Resident Minister in London Mr Beasley and Prime Minister Mr Chifley. Chifley said a permit was issued under customs instructions and goods were provided to support entertaining duties in London.

England London Beasley Dim Chifley Speneger Warringah Customs Jovani Cea Mipar J. ‘Chifley Chutomp Tnndtutta Wan Department of Commere and Agriculture

Nationalists Oppose Royal Visit to Cape Capetown

The article reports South African Nationalists opposing a royal visit by the South African Party led by Dr. Malan, arguing it would involve monarchic ties in politics. Smuts mentions inviting the King and royal family, while Malan warns against political use of the visit. Washington coverage notes U S debate over arms and military power in context of royal visit comments.

Capetown Malan Bonn Marshal Smuts Dusinicn Washington Pepper Benutor Ball Republicany United ‘Tates Rusa

Regimentation Opposed by BMA and Regional Organisation

London reports show the British Medical Association opposing a central plan for whole time registers and preferring regional organisation. Dr Guy Chait and Dr Dhaene Hui note that doctors should be distributed to meet needs while state hospitals maintain current regional arrangements. Meetings of doctors groups are slated across Britain next month.

London Mto BAMA Roctorn Wervanta Wald BMA Quunell Guy Chait Aalu Bowpitale BLMLA Jere BMA Dhaene Hui Britain

Japan to pay 256 billion yen reparations to Allies

Yomiuri estimates Japan will give 256 050 million yen in reparations to Allied nations. Of this, 250 000 million yen covers seized assets and 4 600 million yen paid to plant owners marked for seizure. Diet special section outlines reparation plan.

Tokyo Japan Yomiuri Alwradit Allied Economic

Bulgarian Leader Indicted Amid War Time Turmoil

Sofia reports Pestuhov a long time opposition figure faces indictment amid wartime turmoil. The text notes political charges and a contested leadership role within the Social Dumanrats, with references to nursing homes and security concerns during conflict. The record also mentions unrelated commerce and a boiler fowl price note.

Sofia Pestuhov Social Dumanrats Juin Nursing Home Tas Ben Maced

U S Consul at Darien Stayed Only One Week

Shanghai report states Mr Sturgeon the U S Consul at Darien returned unexpectedly after a week and declined to explain the brief stay. He said he would go to Tokyo to assume a new consular post. The American press note cites Soviet and Russian sources on the matter.

U.S Darien Shanghai Sturgeon Coney Af

Angux & Cone Lau Manager in court for stolen Navy cameras

In Joy Bay court, manager Matthew Barnett of Angux & Cone Lau faced charges of receiving two Royal Navy cameras knowing they were stolen. Prisoner Orion testified that a man named Pinto Smith arranged the theft, offering £100, and that cameras and a large box were transferred by lorry with the deal to proceed next week.

Audneity Wriday Mathew Barnett Angux & Cone Lau Joy Bay Royal Navy Abert Orion Long Bay Emata Raral Pinto Smith Angin Coote Barnett Big Box Montay

Bruce Will Not Seek Re entry Into Politics

Melbourne reports that former High Commissioner Bruce Hngtend plans no return to Australian politics. He said it would be a mistake for him to resume a parliamentary position while young men are needed in Parliament and offered to help Australia in private capacity if needed.

Bruce Melbourne Fridey Hngtend Win Australia Pew Mr. Bruce Chifley Liberal Party England

Prolonged Occupation Report Criticizes German Reeducation

A wartime commission report from the occupying authorities in Germany urges a prolonged occupation to shape democratic reforms. It prefers prioritizing des Nazification and reeducation over maximizing production, calls for trade unions on appeal boards, and proposes industry aligned unions with regular contact to influence German labor and governance.

Wat Industria WFTU Michal

Berlin Faces German Political Strife and War Detention Figures

Berlin dispatches reveal a military government plan for July 1 and a system to detain nearly half a million displaced persons in US hands. The Berlin SDP central committee tightens its campaign against pro fusion factions, expelling three members tied to pamphlets disparaging the merger. Reports say hundreds of socialists allied with the Soviet merger platform have gone missing, with rumors linking former Nazi camps at Buchenwald and Oranienburg.

Berlin Germany United States Enn United States Army Sociai-Democratic Party Han Communtate Nuya the Times Bern Rie Ln Plateor Daily Herald

Air Secretariat for Australia Air Secretariat for Australia

Fragmented OCR text from a 20th century aviation conference in the South Pacific hints at council decisions on air navigation and development. Names and places are garbled, but references to long-standing transport coordination and vital infrastructure appear, with partial mentions of profits, workshops, and regional aviation priorities.

Lonlgn Bouth Pacific Aviation Ay Boul Mavsie Air Tps Cornell Wien Rnite Devel Nicnt Vitale Ine Peis

British export markets target by new trade body Etro

A British export trade research body named Etro aims to expand British industry into priority markets including Australia and New Zealand. The Australian headquarters will be in Sydney, with a coordinating marketing group formed last year and operations starting in London. When fully organized Matto will receive trade and economic information from major world markets.

London Etro Australia New Zealand Sydney Heir Board of Trade Matto

South America May Join Wool Secretariat

A fragmentary report from Sydney notes discussion on Argentina Uruguay Chile and South American join Wool Secretariat. The item mentions a London meeting and possible shifts in meat and ration publicity, with officials from Australia and Britain weighing the impact on the world wool market. The report cites Sir Ben as food minister and references plans to meet in Buenos Aires to address internal wool industry issues.

London Sydney Australis Cute Austratien Dougie Te Boyde Mergusine Fae He Ketan Adutia Amd Inhae Seeeley Raton Amos Bu¢nde Aires

15 Millions Face Starvation in Coming Months

Atlantic City Friday report warns that five to fifteen million Indians may die of starvation next month. UNRRA head Sir Girija Shankar Bajpai cites drought, flood, and famine factors. France’s food aid, harvest prospects, and transport shortages add to the global crisis as tensions with Britain and Italy influence relief efforts.

Atlantic City Council of UNRRA Agant- Ganaral Washington Sir Gira Shanker Bajpai Aoa Bano Kranovec Vugonlivia Torais Preere Sehneiter France Brance New York Untrila Lehinad Fae Hoover Francé Rowth-Kuat Ania Biamene

Occupation ARLy 10 AVE More 1M PXMeping With Thames

A fragment notes a military leadership meeting in London on a Monday. An order discusses standards of training and discipline for officers in the British Army. The commander emphasizes moderation and setting an example in Germany.

Lunton London Havin Thames Mrnday Plaid Maranal Montgomery Germany Cioerw

Churchill to Dictate Memoirs Reportedly Halted

A garbled OCR note indicates Churchill may dictate memoirs from Now Haven with unclear timing and unspecified collaborators. The fragment mentions Mr Churchill and a Rowe-like name amid uncertain details and a possible financial figure, reflecting unreliable transcript content.

Haven Churchill Takune Rowe

New Deputy Ministers for Soviet Union Named

Moscow radio announced ministerial appointments including Eiadimir Dobanady and Alexander Lozovaky as deputies. Deputy Foreign Secretary for General Affairs Vynhingk named. other appointees include Sturabi Zhulov, Admiral Nicolai Ksnetaev, Col General Virodinin, and several senior leaders.

London Moscow Radio Eiadimir Dobanady Alexander Lozovaky

Am ericans Spend Billions On Alcoholic Drills Report

Commerce Department figures show Americans spent about 7.8 million dollars on an alcoholic drill in the year with an average of 56 drinks per person, including children, highlighting widespread consumption. More than 100 applications flagged for Airlines Commission general manager, with around 300 for a key airport position.

Orin Bill Washington Commerce Department Texation AUBH Melbourne Comminston Accreiry Aritain

Coal Industry Turbulence From Prolonged Strikes

The Commonwealth Board report on coal production notes war-time output of 7,700,402 tons and blames industrialists and political agitators for sparking unrest. It cites increased worker hostility, Communist influence, and failures of management and government to curb militancy, while warning of broader economic damage from strikes.

Ar Gataey Hs Commonwealth Board Up Te Luxttoe Chiley yollUcal Agitators Athall Bal Australia Hteelf Pita Lemale Florer

No Hope of Recovery for W. H. Bomald

Mr. W. M. Boon reports his friend WM Bom is ill with little hope of recovery. The man, once living in Madlute, longs to visit China, which he regards as his home, and his physicians have given a grim prognosis.

W. H. Bomald W. M. Boon China

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