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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1949

Page

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Great Britain Not Barred From Reinforcing Middle East Army

British officials deny Britain is barred from reinforcing the Middle East force. Reports say Britain plans not to depart from support in Transjordan and Gulf of Aqaba areas, with diplomatic notes and UN injunctions referenced. UK hopes for favorable action as Transjordan requests guidance on air and ground support amid tactical movements near Mecca and Jordan frontier.

Great Britain Middle East Smyhen Britain E.N.O Caplan Mayhew Transjordan Pranardan Conor Nein Ion

Clash Near Tolmino Kills Seventeen Troops

Intelligence from Etalina, relayed via Trieste, reports that seventeen people, including women, were killed in a clash Friday between Yugoslav forces and anti-Tito partisans near Tokina. An explosion at a depot wounded others. arrests and heightened security followed in the region as authorities sought to quell unrest.

Etalina Trieste Gorizia Yugothy Troope anti-Tito Pudtillas Tokina Caer Det Gilles Am Tunivon Bar Aly Lena Bitanto Sanday Gia

US Agrees To Admit Gamboa Family

US immigration officials say the Gamboa family and two children will face no difficulty entering the United States, following an Australian offer to pay fares. The report notes conversations about admission without long delays and mentions related political reactions in Manila and the Philippines regarding immigration actions.

Gamboa Washington America Philippines Lorengo United States

Royal Navies Poised for Action Amid Coordinated Exercises

An Admiralty statement from London says the Royal and Canadian navies are ready for operation after a recent incident. The briefing notes no mock atomic tests but confirms coordinated exercises and naval maneuvers across fleets.

Royal London Admiralty Betivh Comedia

Air Exercises Over London During July

Fragmented OCR note describes bomber fighter command activities during July air exercises over London. It mentions training drills and anticipated wartime measures with unclear details and several garbled phrases. The item hints at air defense readiness and command operations in the capital.

London

U S Supplies Surplus Arms to Iran

United States ships surplus arms to Iran via Persian Gulf ports in a 28 million dollar deal. The delivery includes aircraft and light tanks to aid Iran's police and gendarmerie, with officials stressing the aim is to support internal security.

U.S Iran Washington Atos Peravaa Gulf Diplomattc Omelals Arma Molak& Non-Aftenalyoui Runaia Minlotatn Fhitersial

Delegation to study New Zealand dental scheme

Haven Alatralian daytime and Ine Director-General of Hesith Dr Aedy Metcaster travels to New Zealand to study aspects of the national health plan for children. The Australian Dental Association plans to examine the New Zealand scheme as a model for free annual dental care, dental nurse supervision, and training costs. The delegation, including De Metcalfe, will visit New Zealand for two weeks with Commonwealth support.

Haven Alatralian Hesith Aedy Metcaster Tav Zealand Ational Taenlth Mariner Dental! ‘Association Mrvcalfe Yesterda Realle Goversmarnt New Zealand Inipervigion Dentinia de Metcalfe Commonwealth

Segura Defeats Palle in Wembley Indoor Tourney

Pancho Segura defeated Diony Palle 4 6, 8 2, 8 6 in Unolr firat natch on the professional Indoor tennis tourney at Wembley. Segura won after an early miscue by Palle and took the match decisively despite a late surge.

Pancho Segura Diony Palle Wemblyight

Russian Violation of Potsdam Agreement Reported

General Lucius D. Clay, Military Governor in Germany, states that continuing Russian violations of the Potsdam Agreement could relieve the United States of its obligations under the Potsdam Pact. He says the U.S. cannot remain bound while violations persist, noting objections by Germans toward a separate Western Germany.

Berlin Germany United Luc Clay United States

Huge Flying Boat for Service Across Atlantic

In February a prototype flying boat is set for launch with a 60 passenger capacity and a cruising speed around 200 knots. The project includes four additional machines, each weighing 140 tons, to be delivered between 190 and 1920. The venture aims to establish transatlantic service amid ambitious plans and expert engineering.

Princena

U S Employee Faces Treason Charge in Grand Jury Indictment

A former government employee, Herbert John Burman, is indicted in a wartime treason case. The document accuses him of acting as a German radio male counterpart and assisting enemy forces during the war.

Washington Herbert John Bareman Desconeas Nad Burman

U S Not In Period Of Recession Says Officials

A rough draft summary notes that U S officials argue the nation is not in recession yet. The piece cites Federal Reserve actions lowering margin requirements to encourage lending and support consumer credit, while observers warn inflation could shape economic defenses and cushion measures might delay a deeper downturn. The article references President Behram and banker remarks on balancing economic support with inflation risks.

Ronaumer Credit Regula An- Hounoing Oman Sa Sxensity Galera Fail Behram New York Nia Brosdogst Bocas Beccles

Socialists Eyeing Russia and Marshall Plan Debate Sparks Row

The article reports heated exchanges on extending the Marshall Plan aid, containment policy, and potential Atlantic Pact. Senators discuss reducing U.S. commitments, feared bankrupting the nation, and the risk of provoking the Kremlin while debating ERP funding and broader foreign policy shifts.

Jenner Renate America U.S Kremlin France

Princess on barge hits wall at Tacoma dock

Fragmentary report describes Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh aboard a barge that struck a wall at the Liverpool dock area near Tacoma. Unclear details and several garbled phrases hinder full clarity of the incident and any injuries or outcomes.

London Eliabeth Duke of Edinbi Tacoma Wall Laverpool Dock

Woman Applies For Police Chief Post In Small Kentucky Town

Tern ten Peso Burrus, a resident of a mountain town in Kentucky, has applied for the post of police chief held since August. She says she will not carry a gun if offered the job and tells the mayor she is not afraid of a gun and can handle any man in Ryatta or Kentucky without one.

Exington Tern Peso Burrus Han Olive Chet Kentucky Ferwin Ryatta

Union of U S Forces Pledged in Johnson Oath

Louis A Johnson swore in as Secretary of Defense and pledged the Army Navy and Air Force would act as one to oppose aggression and defend the nation, signaling a united front in foreign policy.

Washington Army Navy Air Force Louis A. Johnson Defence

Princess Dines with Lord Mayor Amid Riot Cheer

Princess had tea with the Lord Mayor in London on Tuesday as crowds gathered outside Beintol Drill’ Hell. After earlier events the Princess walked the street beneath roaring crowds, while boys cheered and a sense of ominous weight hung over the scene.

London Hell

Empire Talks in London April 24 With Attlee Leads Talks

Prime Minister Attlee announced attendance by Commonwealth, New Zealand, South Africa, India, and Palestine, with Canada represented by undersecretary Peter Kix ternal Affairs. Topics include constitutional questions to be discussed at October meeting. privateMag meetings expected.

Empire London Mr Att #0 Common Canade Soma Penraon

Hamlet Controversy Sways Academy Film Award Rules

Hollwood figures clash over whether future Academy ratings should be limited to American made pictures. Jenn Barshall, president, leads dissension amid rumors of a Hamlet related dispute and potential policy change discussed at the association meeting.

Holl Wood Jenn’ Barshall Motion Picture Academy Whierlam Week Hollywood Ieee

Australians Drop Parie Tale From Second to Third

fragmentary OCR notes mention names Jane of Belgium and La Erbin of Frome, with references to Munich, Sentier ling, and content in Germany since the war. the garbled text hints at a postwar context and plans but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.

Parie Tusaday Fegueian Jane Belgim la Erbin Frome Birom Amold Munich Germany

Seventh Child to Chaplin in Santa Monica Mystery

A fragmentary item from Santa Monica notes Chaplin and a family event. It mentions a seventh child connected to Chaplin and references a daughter and other ages in uncertain wording. The snippet hints at a family context without clear action or outcome.

Santa Monica Chaplin

Atlantic Pact and U S Senate April Ratification Stalled

The Atlantic Pact faces delay as U S Senate scrutiny stalls ratification amid domestic political debate. Atlantic powers plan a study of the North Atlantic Council while exemptions and invitations ripple through Portugal and Canada, with Norway pegged as pivotal in forthcoming decisions.

European Council Agreement Prenews Draft Proposals

A preparatory conference for the Council of Europe reports broad general agreement on core principles. Foreign Office states the aim is to form common proposals for a meeting of Foreign Ministers in London after Easter. Western European planners favor steam, electricity, and coordination of inventions under Marshall plan nations.

London Council of Europe Council Foreign Office Iamue Taster Europe

U S Soldiers Sentenced in Espionage Case

Prague reports an American soldier receiving hard labor and another ten years for espionage after a secret trial. The United States authorities were not informed of the proceedings. The defendants include former officials connected to the Communist regime and accused of illicit foreign ties. The embassy denied charges of a covert mission.

Prague Wax Sen United States Urpasan Dlementia Denny Favale Pgs Senki Caec M.o.jan Papanele Tye

Allies Face Dilemma Over Italy Pact Demand

Western Allies may have to back Italy as Rome joins the Atlantic Pact. The Times Rome correspondent notes political pressure and ongoing debates among Britain France and America about supporting Italy, amid stalled security council moves and a planned 68 180 000 land program to improve Europe in one year.

London Italy Rome Times Formar New York Rieala Britain France America

Referees suspended after Massi ton Square Garden bout

Harry ibbets and Harold Barnes were suspended indefinitely after a contentious decision at Madison Square Garden. Judge Tnarley Shortell presided as the commission, led by Chairman Mr. Biddie Kauran, vowed further discipline despite objections from Villemain supporters.

Harry Ibbets Bax Sige Harold Barnes Penn Alaston Lamotia Robert Villemain Massi Ton Square Garden Tnarley Shortell Villermain Biddie Kauran Bamnea Commission

Untitled fragment notes casualties and memorial mentions

Fragmentary notice mentions a plan to honor Lieutenant James Crawford after a fatal plane crash. It references a 13 000 mile journey and a widow’s care for the return, with unclear details on the year or location.

W&o Jame Crawford

No Limit to Meat Rations in Britain Claim

A parliamentary inquiry heard that meat rations would stay at current levels as Dame Edith Summerskill told the House of Commons the government faced no plan to maintain supplies.

London Edith ‘Summerakil

Fractured text hints at a crew forced down at sea

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a crew and a forced descent in the Pacific near Zomati bio Ts Bree, with drift and algae bearing. No clear dates or names emerge, limiting concrete details but suggesting a maritime incident at sea.

Teal EA ‘Tupmiay Anid & Crew If Pacifa

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