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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1949

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Soviet Move Aims to Lift Berlin Blockade

The report says the Soviet Union plans to lift the blockade on Berlin with Western powers seeking a four power meeting to discuss Berlin. U S Britain and France await a reply from Malik to arrange a Four Power conference while Truman announces General Clay’s release and continued occupation steps in Germany.

Paris Correpenton Wee Malik Talbia Berlin Council of Foreign Mey ML Btalin Bir Attlet Truman M. Quiulile Foreign Ministers’ Council Bauter Sage Het Manta Britain United States France Muxoa Ben Germany Co Hail Clay Ax Cla Fyce Humbner Htajor-Enaral George Hays Clay Miitary Munters E Civiliga Isaur Truman Ald Wester Sone Ned Acer Teeta Bintory

Allegations Against Montreal Ring Leader Dropped

Preda Linton, last of twenty held after a long police probe into an illegal ring in Cane Ada, was freed of piracy charges. The Crown and court said the release did not imply acquittal. If further evidence shows intent to participate in an overt act, charges could be revived.

Montreal Preda Linton Seel Cane Ada Linton Liston Omore

Million Italians to Migrate Under Bilateral Plans

A Reuters summary notes the Hallan government plans to migrate about a million Italians this year with initial moves to North and South America and Australia. The plan hinges on available funding and a set of bilateral agreements with twelve countries ready to proceed.

Nomi Wetanday Hallan Aye Reuter North America Australia

Suppression Claims by Jews Reported in Soviet Russia

The Amectivan notes an intensive survey of religious communities in the Soviet Union alleging oppression of Jewish groups. It describes restrictions on spiritual activities, cross-border church relations, and the impact on overseas believers, referencing Canadian parliamentary debates and religious groups facing persecution.

Amectivan Soviet Union Wauumnavo Canada Beaianong Teleions Vreaty Eure Tos Betina Canadia Euler

Royal honours seven doctors at Buckingham Palace

Royal honours seven doctors as the article notes a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The text mentions a white and red badge and a premier figure linked to the event, with emphasis on royal recognition for medical professionals.

ROYAL

Widow of Count Clana Receives Passport Amid War

Eads Class widow of Count Clana is issued a passport as plans are reported to proceed with wartime travel. Details remain incomplete but sources note she intends to act in line with wartime duties.

Eads Ciass Muasulin Count Clana Toms

Cyclists From Australia Reported In London

An OCR fragment describes Australian cyclists in London with unclear details. The medical officer Dr. Rane Green mentions the Norwan Public Wealth Department and riders, noting the period and a recovery phase for the riders after the event.

London Australie Rane Green Norwan Pubic Wealth Department

World Tennis Championship Offers 2000 Pound Prize

Report notes a 2000 pound prize for the Wembley world tennis championship with entries from Jack Kremer Bobby Pancho Gegore and Dinny already registered Donald Budge Wimbledon champion may compete as delays and dates stretch between May and June.

Wembley Jack Kremer Bobby Pancho Gegore Dinny Donald Budge Tires Times

Migrants Sail for Australia on Asturias from London

About 2 800 migrants will depart for Australia aboard the Asturias from London within the next ten days. The ship carries 360 migrants and is set to sail after a delayed start amid uncertain conditions and swamp of misprints in the report.

London Australia Asturias Valanet Ramahin

Air Pilot Loses Appeal in Airline Use Order Case

An aviation appeal by Captain Howard Whelton of Melaolenne failed before the board today. The decision upholds an airliner’s use order issued by authorities in a case involving the Cullan Concession Board and ACA pilot representatives.

Melaolenne Tila Iat Rangrort Mawes Aire Norte ACA Howard Whelton Asinilon

United States Plans 70 Million Liner for North Atlantic

Washington reports contracts for a 70 million dollar United States super liner to serve the North Atlantic. The ship will carry about 200 passengers at a painting speed, be 980 feet long with four turbine engines, in the 48,000 ton class, costing about three years to build and operated by United States Lines Co.

Washington United States North Atlantic United Sates Lines Co Weill

Dr Evatt to Visit White House for State Briefing

Dr Evatt plans a White House visit to review state matters with officials, including a briefing from a senior adviser. The forthcoming meeting is timed for a Monday session, with expectations of a concise overview of current bearstory state issues.

DR. Evatt White House Tharp. Ungermande Dealt Anheson

British policy on Ireland and military service debated

A contested report discusses whether Irish citizens in Britain should be subject to military service and loyalty tests under His Majesty's Dominions. It notes assurances that Britain will not compel aliens to serve unless proven willing to fight, and outlines implications for Ireland and Northern Ireland under the reorganized dominions framework.

Uerewartal Tino Britain Servic Netle Greenieena Cacsadis Tealand Ita Lana Ei Ncethern Ireland Hneidak Parlement Bire Comterton Trishman Domi- Nowa Ualaas Wepr Montian Reidgnce i Orvland Uneir Alec

Munich Demands Restoration of German Army

Munich presses for restoration of the German army under the occupation regime. The Military Government says Germany must be rebuilt to defend itself while U.S. forces maintain control in Munich and other cities. Propaganda remains fierce as plans progress with no withdrawal anticipated.

Munich Barman Frootacs Creaton Besnand Aeve

Ten dead and many injured after fashion stop fire

Report from Guargow states ten girls are dead and four seriously injured after a fashion stop collapse in Aerie. Nineteen people are unpoured or missing as firefighters work from a turning tabine to rescue others from the blaze at the building’s top.

Guargow Wedneday Aerie Turing Tabine

Czech Military Leaders Arrested in Anti-Soviet Case

A garbled report lists anti government charges against Czech officials. Names read as Vosnulia are noted among those arrested, with references to treason and anti state activities. The fragmentary text references a veto and police actions but lacks clear context or dates.

Incomplete historic notice of medical honors announced

Fragmentary text mentions Professors and doctors receiving honours from a king. Names given include J. Pat and Lareen Woes with surgeon titles. five other doctors attended. Details unclear due to garbled OCR.

Mapesy Osns Seks Athemied Bish J. Pat. Lareen Woes Quees Lea Argiat

Shanghal Now Encircled Communists Halt Advance

Report from the front claims Shanghal is encircled as Nationalist forces retreat across a four hundred mile front. Communist commanders say 80 000 Nationalists have been captured or killed while Western Changjiang river lines hold. The piece notes fear of unified front against Communists and mentions Kuomintang resistance.

Saly Shegtel Tae Shane Natioonlet Ching Nanchang Tahana Kuerrilieg Semanmeene Mnet Oteae Ee Eres Vemare Fortan Detvieg Ila Kinkos The Emmys

Shanghai May Appeal To UNO For Assistance

Shanghai considers appealing to the United Nations Organization for aid. The city faces economic strain and defense concerns as overseas connections and regional trade adjust to evolving conditions.

Shanghai U.N.O

Soviet accommodating more than formerly

Benator Connally, chairman of the Committee, said that Dr. Evatt had withdrawn from a draft on international affairs. Another committee member noted a favorable attitude toward the North Atlantic Security Alliances and that Australia might fear a revival of Japanese military power but supports Japan's economic recovery.

Benator Connally Katt Bryatt Bertora Evatt Australia Japan

Parliaments Align for Commonwealth Council Reform

Members of the Dominion approve a set of constitutional changes to advance a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association framework. Key decisions include hosting the next council meeting in New Zealand in 1900 and selecting a practical path for ongoing cooperation among member legislatures. The Australian delegation, led by Beaxtor J. C. Crichy, supports the plan.

India Commonwealth Parliamentary Association New Zealand Wery Beaxtor J. C. Crichy M. O'Bulivan Anoport

Song of Peace by Soviet Composer Nears Completion

Moscow reports Dmitri Shontakovich as lead Russian composer nearing completion of a new piece titled Song of Peace described by Pravda as an hymn of insinuations democracy that will sweep the world.

Moscow Dmuitri Shontakovich Pravda

Police Raid Targets City Park and Home of Yves Rind

Mareva police conducted a raid at a park alley and arrested Yves Rind at his home. He was taken to quarters for questioning as part of a provisional investigation into an ongoing case.

Padi Mareevasional Allie of Sormimuntay Raters Anos Aid Ey Aino Une Altar Yves Mxrind Marus Provisiona di 11

Chiang to Live in Retirement at Formosa

Fragmented report states Murahal ababok, a former official, will move to Formosa to retire. The brief mentions plans to reside at a well known hotel and notes public interest as Chiang settles into private life.

Chiang Formosa Fe Ik Murahal Ababok Ing Chiang

Wool bale tops sale at Condah yard auction

The sale at Condah yard produced the top price of the day for a bale of super fine merino wool branded Craw ford Condah. Report notes JJ Hotapurt also featured with LOB consignments.

Liethovenn JJ /Hotapurt

Australia Rocket Range Plan Scrapped

Australian officials confirm the United States and Britain will not establish a long range weapons site in Australia. The decision cites cost and feasibility concerns, with no support from the State Department or military departments involved.

U.S Australia Washington Australis United States Britain State Department Air Force

Provisional Greek Government Weighs Terms with Athane Regime

Fragmentary note claims Omatal and Aseeanly discussed Grevke’s emigration stance and a provisional government nearing terms with the Athane regime. Source language is unclear and names are unsettled. core idea centers on Greece’s provisional authority seeking agreement terms.

Omatal Aseeanly Grevke Provisional Government of Free Greece Waa Eady Athane

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