26 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1946
Page
1
Reports from Batavia describe Indonesian extremists firing at Bandong amid withdrawal of British troops. The Indonesian army struggles to seize control as explosions and fires devastate the railway yard and telephone exchange. Foreign troops are blamed for delays, while Japanese and Dutch forces appear to maneuver. Local districts endure smoke as air and ground assaults unfold.
Lord Mountbatten said negotiations showed progress on the Indonesian situation with Dutch parties open to technical discussions. He stressed Japan’s propaganda impact and hoped Allied forces would strengthen anti-Communist efforts while seeking restraint in postwar policy and prisoner relief.
Isaac Hart Duke, Timorese leader, argues a democratic Indonesia requires ties to the Netherlands Indies. He says independence in present form is unacceptable, favoring gradual guidance and cooperation with the Dutch to build self government while acknowledging Timor's need for external support. He leads the Timorese Democratic movement aiming for a united Timor with Dutch partnership.
In Darwin a Japanese police chief claims officers used rough methods of interrogation but denied beating natives. The report cites British and Australian figures, including Mountbatten and Chifley era officials, and notes charges against ten Japanese for alleged murder related to war crimes.
Monday reports state that the Palestinian Art Party leader Ienl Ghofy told the Commission there is no quarrel with Jews or Britain. He opposes partition and would revert any plan to divide the country, warning against British policy in Palestine.
Police locate three of a five man party missing in the Tinderry Range near Canberra. Jeffery Hall Neville Hayes and companions were biking from Michelago toward Canberra when separated. Canberra police and Bush Fire Control coordinated searches while three men were found and passengers aided by rescue teams.
Lord Louis Mountbatten said Japan offered no surrender until after Allied invasion plans were in motion and that atomic weapons, though discussed, were not ready to influence the decision. He stressed Allied prisoners, air support, and invasion timelines shaped the end of the war.
In Cape Town on Monday, the Taian High Commissioner Noa attended as lawmakers debated Asiatic control. The Prime Minister Weld Marshal Bill moved a second evading measure amid tense parliamentary proceedings, with attendance including 10 members.
A fragmented report recounts alleged Nazi starvation of Polish infants with scattered names and places, noting medical personnel and authorities involved. The text shows garbled references to locations and signatures, reflecting uncertain OCR.
London report notes a violent clash described with Italian involvement and police action. The chaotic scene included protests and arrests amid tense movements near Trieste, with Italian authorities and local groups depicted in a volatile melee.
General Yamashita, awaiting execution for wartime crimes, is quoted by the Infantry Journal predicting that future wars would be decided by air power. He asserts long-range bombers and atomic bombs would force ground forces to capitulate, citing Japan’s earlier failures due to insufficient resources.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Japanese ferry incident near Onigawa with over a hundred passengers involved. Early reports indicate a high death toll and numerous evacuees being rescued as the craft faced rough seas.
A wartime dispatch reports on captured records of talks between Haan and Cord Simon, noting Lord Simon and Dr Guthrie among attendees. The record suggests discussions on Germany pressuring Britain over shipping and conditions for any potential agreement, with Hitler resisting harsh terms while seeking a broader truce.
Four RAAF Mustangs and Mosquitos reportedly crashed on a flight from Labuan to Batu, Japan. Weather was good over mountainous terrain as rescue Catalina aircraft searched. remaining planes diverted to Batu after earlier delays at Okinawa.
London dispatch reports a Republican claim that 40 Spanish Marquinarda have crossed into Spain after guerrilla warfare training at a special school. France allegedly received 43 of them with arms from a secret dump on the border, with seven split into partisan groups to evade guards.
A garbled wartime note describes large areas seized for SEAC aims and an army of Japanese mechanics working days to repair a car so its commander could advance on a plan tied to Lord Louis Mountbatten.
A fragmentary report discusses wartime power stations and Japan’s supply failures. It notes Mountbatten commenting on Japanese logistics and the impact of losing plant capacity on railways and industry, including references to power systems, delivery sites, and large wartime expenditures.
The radio says Soviet troops are moving out of Persia while London and Moscow discuss a possible agreement. The Times and other outlets cite a US push for Security Council review and possible measures to enforce a new Russo Persian pact, with fears of wider conflict if withdrawal lags.
The United States Minister for Food declared America would increase food supplies and launch a program to reduce bread costs by two percent. He said Washington wanted to do all it could to relieve world hunger and ease war shortages.
A dramatic Yugoslav Parliament announcement reported the arrest of a Chetnik leader linked to James Mikhailovitch and his alleged alliance with German forces. Sources note past conferences with King Peter and involvement with reactionaries in Rome, with Nuremberg trial references cited by Reuters.
In London on Monday a speaking event heatedly critiqued Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. A. Homer urged deeper caution in Labour’s stance toward Russia, urging Bevin to stop acting as if Moscow led Britain and warning against domestic propaganda from the Conservative Party.
War crimes court in Rabaul sentences two Japanese officers to death for murder of three unknowns in the New Guinea territory. The defendants Tay Yamamoto Joyo Tae and Miyakai Enzio were reported as condemned. The ruling follows cabinet discussions and references to the wealth bank arrangements of the local administration. The date and exact terms of the sentence are noted without further detail.
Flooding rains sweep the north coast causing river rises and widespread damage. The Tweed River reached 29 feet, with many areas evacuated as water and debris threaten homes and crops. The cyclone moved south toward Richmond, rain expected to continue for days.
Tent dwellers in Bribbane faced heavy weekend rain that flooded streets and forced many to look for new housing options. The flood relief impact disrupted temporary shelters as residents sought dry, secure spots in the city.
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