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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1947

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Labour Returned At State Elections In Australia

Sydney Sunday report on the state elections shows Labour re elected with a varied margin, facing potential losses in New South Wales and Queensland. The article outlines seat counts, key candidates, and the impact of postal and preference votes on majorities, noting Labour’s overall strong position amid Liberal and Country Party competition.

Sydney Labour Liberal Country Party Lang Beale Prateroncey Witageeala Coustey Auburn D. C. Padman Labor Party Labour Lumber Drisg Cockewm Cockrwiy Lllyy Marvon Hateren Tt Sr Machen Chanter Mittor Latour Medealt Mamel Manuilton Lae Medirr Oppan- Danketown Pury Trait Unie Socaaton Maas Noble Alps

Demand For Partition Shown At May Day Rally In London

Fragmented report details a May Day rally with references to Labour, state and federal figures, and calls for constitutional guarantees. Mentioned entities include the Minister for Transport Br Ward and various union leaders. The article notes political tension and alignment ahead of a Labour government, with distant mentions of Sydney NSW and Australian labour activities.

Maier New South Wales Br. Ward Australia A.r.v Aie Austin Vial ‘Couneil Mwa Ane Qoulsurw Biedwel CP Lab London Glasgow

Riot Looting Sparks Martial Law in City

Unrest erupts at 9 Wangshow as 300 shops are looted amid violent clashes. Government declares martial law in the city and dumps hundreds of troops to quell the turmoil. Citizens face curbs as authorities restore order amid disrupted life.

Mhanghas, Munday Violmnt Mrian Wangshow Rom

Desertion Rumor Untangles in Indo China Reach

A fragmentary report claims a group described as former Wehrmacht connected to the French Foreign Legion deserted toward Viet Nam and Australia. The text is garbled and uncorroborated, with unclear dates or sources, offering no verifiable names or places.

Wehrmacht French Foreign Legion Indo-China

Urgent Indian Action Demanded by Viceroy

London reports the Viceroy urges swift measures in India to counter Moslem territorial claims across Punjab North West Province Baluchistan Bengei and Amritsar regions while the government seeks to resist secessionist moves and preserve British authority. The discussion includes military and political plans as authorities weigh the North West Frontiers and Panjab issues.

Punjab Baluchiatan Bengei Astam Ame

Stalin Calls for U S Cooperation in Postwar Road to Peace

Transcript of Stalin interview cites desire for American Soviet cooperation, notes differences in systems but warns war would follow if one side tries coercive steps. Sees no future for atomic weapon use in war and urges international control, while predicting eventual mutual understanding.

Svalin Maine Stassen United Hatee Haemonions Cooper United States Tod Rania Russia Germany Balin Stasca Tall Bates Seth Rivevett Stalin

French cabinet confidence vote in Paris.

The French Government won a confidence vote in Paris by 360 to 187 with 62 abstentions. The outcomes related to wage peering and price sizing regulations announced by Premier Ramailer on Friday.

Paris Ramailer

Prisoners Riot at Fort Leavenworth Barracks

Reported at Fort Leavenworth Kaiwae SN a riot in U S Army barracks left one prisoner dead and many injured as guards fired tracer gas and shells to quell the disturbance. Over 200 tear gas rounds were used, with more than 450 white prisoners remaining inside while several hundred Negro inmates surrendered over time.

Fort Leavenworth Kaiwae Rat United Demi Pradner Eartier Siothing

MacArthur Not to Resign From Japan

A report states General Douglas MacArthur does not intend to resign from his command in Japan. The statement clarifies leadership continuity amid postwar occupation and policy oversight in the region.

MacArthur Japan

Russia And Western Powers Divided On International Force

The United Nations Military Staff Committee report shows Russia and Western powers split on three main issues for an international police force. Disagreement centers on troop contributions and how quickly forces should withdraw after missions, with the United States and Britain urging varied commitments while Russia favors withdrawal to own territories after ensured enforcement. The response reflects differing interpretations of the UN Charter and collective security provisions.

New York United Nations Russia Finithad Tee Peport America Chim France Frese Imelt Witen Fumla Britain China Gel Ami Cin Det United Atlons Nalts Blaitvitics Esset Penes Rumeie

British and Allied Nations Debate UN Roles and Armament

A wartime committee report discusses preserving national sovereignty, the use of UN forces, and the need for decisive action in the Security Council. Britain and allies push for stronger contributions and clearer guidelines on blockades and military action while notingMarch production shifts and broader geopolitical strains.

Farben Officials Indicted for Treason in Frankfurt Tribunal

An American military tribunal heard a 20,000 word indictment charging 24 Farben officials with treason and war crimes. It alleges the I G Farben combine aided labor exploitation, plunder, and weakening of cartel agreements while obstructing production in the United States and aiding enemy nations. The accused include Hermann Lehmita and George von Schnitzler among top directors.

Frankfurt Suinday I. G. Farben Tesford Vounael Sarkreuch Farben Supervisory Board Hermann Lehmita Ta Manesing George von Schnitzler Chia Taylor Parban Thorld Farben

Arrest of Vichy Air Under Secretary in tresa case

Police took General Jens Feanexyn, under secretary for air in the Vichy government, into custody on a tresa charge. Details remain unclear as the case unfolds and the investigation continues.

Paris Jens Feanexyn Vichy Air Tresa Tannekyn

U N C Debate Inconclusive On Palestine

Fractured session of the United Nations General Assembly leaves Palestine debate undecided as factions clash over how to address Jewish placement and support roles. Efforts to form a commission inquiry fail to secure a decisive path forward as rhetoric hardens between the United States and Russia.

Ravenseruck for War Crimes Trial Notes

Gobbled garbled report states Hemel al nition and 606 strae war ware charged at Hamels. Jury found guilty of aiding a war crime.

al Nition Strae Hamels Ors

May Day Parade Under War Secretary Scrutiny

A May Day protest led by Carnivat Party supporters prompted the War Secretary to consider steps to count martiel marcher involvement. Reported participants included about 1800 men in army uniforms from multiple beachside services, with investigators seeking evidence of participation. No firm proof yet found.

Prtlarson Martiel Evan Carnivat Party Sarria Nell Perea Silioan Tee Fatierson Themme

Whalers haul in an Tanonic VaaltMOTON report

Fragmentary text reports whalers hauling immense catches and monetary estimates from Antarctic whaling in a four month period. Names and figures are garbled but indicate thousands of barrels or delves, with references to Dr Ti ate meet and multiple nations involved.

Vaaltmoton Sandey Anta Ti Ate Americas

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