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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 12, 1952

Page

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Plane Missing Over Timor Sea With Two Aboard

A small plane carrying two people disappeared over Timor Sea while en route from Korpang to Darwin. A wide search is underway as weather and rough seas hinder recovery prospects. Authorities note possible landing in the Timor area or forced water exit.

Timor Sea Mrn Harry Korpang Pagwin Dryaiele Minton Rea Cimbnals Ee Coast Intan Timor Gower Britain Fine Mowatha Darwin Australie

Yugoslavia to Adopt New Political Deal Under Reform Push

A fragmented report from the Press of the Nasional Assembly outlines a new deal for Yugoslavia. It envisions abolishing the current armed command and transferring power to a federal unit led by a President. The Presidium and government structure would be redefined, with secretaries and ministries reorganized under a revised parliamentary framework.

Iy neWe Tanjus Nasional Assembly Ure Presane Yugoslavia Feng Lium Ia Ivan Aber Tau Presidium

Engineers Union Backs Bevan At National Conference

Ambiguous report notes the Amalgamated Engineering Union meeting in London where delegates debated endorsing Bevan and opposing government plans. The summary captures a fragmented account of speakers, factions, and potential endorsements without clear outcomes.

Reds Reveal Heavily Armed New Jet Fighter

Soviet Air Force unveils a new heavy armed jet fighter aimed at day and night missions over Eastern Germany. The aircraft features dual cannons and advanced radar equipment, with production details and capacity hinted in a leak reported by a Journal of Aviation Age correspondent.

REDS New York Germany Hewalgne Ashton Batalle M.igte ADI

Canberra Parliament Broadcasts Describe New Transmission Delays

Fragmented report notes Parliament and ABC broadcasts facing delays in Canberra as lines fail during a period of reform. Officials express disappointment while Canberra stations prepare new installations at Chin Rann amid uncertain transmitters.

Canberra Wilnok ABC Tartary Lineamen Chin Rann Nanro

Textile Workers In UK Unemployed Amidst Slump

UK textile workers face rising unemployment as factory shutdowns reduce hours and orders. Government figures show about 22 percent of the working population idle, with women and migrants affected by reduced output and layoffs in March. The Ministry notes 76,000 on jobless lists in early March, averaging fewer hours per week due to supply shortages and material shortages.

London Bund Textile Industrien Tcaea Rome Aid Mar Loaing

Japanese Pearling Policy Stated By Mamxtey for Commune

The Mamxtey for Commune Mr Maltwen said yesterday he welcomed no assurances from Japan. He noted the Japanese government would not engage in yearling operations until an agreement had been concluded with the Allied powers. He emphasized the need for regulation and conservation under any treaty terms affecting fisheries and reefs.

Maltwen Ansuranes Bn Hsien “Aero Fapanoae Fisheries Panis Arme Tupin

Fatal Collison in Adelaide Claims Several

In Adelaide Sunday a motor vehicle collision resulted in fatal injuries. Mrs Miller, wife of a local captain, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to hospital. Deputy director Nave Fellow and other officials reported the incident and ongoing investigations. Local authorities urged caution on roads after the accident.

Adelaide Mrs. Miller Captaaltee Nirertay Nave Sen Rives Amaultier Wittiinslan Fo Adelaide Hoapital

South African War Reception Brings Veterans Together

The Acting Mah Commissioner for South Africa announces a reception to honor Boer War veterans in Australia. May date events invite families and associated groups to attend, aiming to coordinate a national day celebration and encourage veteran participation across regions.

South Africa Mts. Cel Canbeyra KS Sethie Halon Auslratia Alval Forde Whett Svsbordnye Iba Wil Cniheri

Eisenhower Urges Mediterranean Action Against Axis Threat

The political correspondent reports General Eisenhower pressed British Admiral against the Mediterranean crisis. He argued Soviet advance and German holds require strategic Atlantic and Mediterranean buildup, citing Gibraltar and Dardanelles as pivotal chokepoints and urging Allied power to exploit air and sea forces for a decisive campaign around Famagusta, Malta, and allied territories.

Aguinal Hemnaiaat Adratrul Fechtoér Sali Hint Gibraltar Bue Daidanelles Mediterranean Tactical Air Force Muth Angukt Tirsclod Abana Byekarti Famania A Clima Kyrla Tay Egypt

Red S Her Ring Landon Rasmus Ill Buy

Raucous city council meeting ends with unclear motions as officials debate a land purchase. Officials cite potential tax implications while residents express mixed reactions to the proposed site exchange amid shifting priorities.

Geelong mayoral aide involved in Ballarat car tragedy

Brittay Melburits Arnald died after a car crash near Ballarat. Mr Opperman Liberal for Caria and daughter Carole with Romemary Lee were traveling when a girl fled from a cemetery claiming a bite. Opperman treated the wound with a substitute venom antitoxin. the girl was taken to Ballarat Hospital and by nightfall was out of danger.

Brittay Arnald He Opperman ALY Caria Geelong Led Mea Opperman Carole Romemary Lee Ballarat Clarendon Wautuke

Wrong steering naval disaster investigated at inquiry

An inquiry into the collision of the destroyer Hobson with the aircraft carrier Wasp in the Atlantic on April 16 hears witnesses from the Hobson. Lieutenant William Boets says he was on the bridge as Commander Willson Tierney gave a steering order. Lower officers claim confusion and misdirected orders may have contributed to the loss of the vessel.

Yonne Oun Hobson United States Wasp Atlantic William Boetts Tomimander Willon Tierney Hower Therney Terner W.ty 'Aa Goa Bernet United Mietenard Roviel Fitter Peter Une Mare Sériolin Cautkov Thure Boviet Authoritien Ratnive

Death of a Cardinal in Naples Shocks City

Naples reports the death of Cardinal Asceteal, Archbishop of Naples, who led the see after Cardinal Arccles. The church figures say he died following serious illness late February and the city reflects on his long service and the loss to the archdiocese.

Naples Alaanie “Asceteal Arccles

Unclear OCR Narrative on General Ridgway and Allied Forces

Fragmented text discusses General Ridgway leaving command and North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces. Mentions Far East, Supreme Commanders, and interwar upheaval with garbled quotes. Includes references to a Prime Minister and a formal audience with General and Mrs. Ridgway, but details are incomplete.

Tokyo Ridgway Far East Graseal Nistary Reece Ag Ce ‘Sondithamas Harry Billie Fosiida Ae Ales

Child Dies After Pony Attack at Barbare Lane Scene

Eight year old girl Wed to death by a pony at a home on Barbare Lane Fing tana street Stosmen. The pony, owned by Barry Cranmer, was being ridden by a friend’s father when it caused the fatal injury. Cranmer employs the animal for the children. The incident occurred as the children were playing with the pony. The girl sustained a severe wound to the hand and died later.

Syonmy Munday M Bhellan Mosman Burnire Jim

Unclear historical notice on Japanese stock and locomotives

An unclear report mentions Revver Japan arranging stock dealings and Bharyo Belen executive figures in Japan. The fragmented text references locomotive orders including steam engines, payments, and transit between locations such as Pango and Toleya, with mentions of costing and deliveries.

IAAP Japan Pukiauan Hitwabu ‘Tokunake Bharyo Belen Sangert Maan Sat Ina Toleya Pango Pamsenwor Eoacyem Madern

Unclear text fragment on war prisoners and Geneva conventions

Fragmentary report references prisoners of war and Geneva Convention concerns. Mentions generals and interrogations, with inconsistent OCR wording and missing clear events or dates.

Fragmentary Historic Notice From Unequal OCR

An incomplete OCR fragment mentions names and places in a legal or public notice but lacks clear actions or dates, hindering full interpretation. It preserves only scattered terms and proper nouns without a readable event or outcome.

Communist Prisoner Exchange Talks Amid Turbulent UN Dispatch

The Nations v Sau Sun gate net tale shows 70,000 nets in Union pending Chinese and North Korean return after mistice. Vice Admiral Turner Joy hints that Communist representatives remain noncommittal. Reports describe exchange plans and prisoner conditions as UN forces seek clarity on repatriation timing and terms amid Cold War tensions.

Nations Sau Sun Gate Ted Cir China North Korea Turner Joy Hited Multons United Nations Turner Nam Tl North Kor Pridoner Londons Commonwealth Mir Jean Urnice

Reds Bar Berlin Road protest and Soviet era tension

Military authorities faced protests at Reds Bar on Berlin Road as Allied observers and locals watched for changes. Police maintained routine traffic despite tensions at the checkpoint with tram routes restricted and officials cautioning the public during the event.

Berlin Allies

Turbulent Talks Over Trieste Stance At Postwar Conference

Fragmented text reports postwar power tensions over Trieste with Yugoslav and Allied positions. It mentions Tito and Italy seeking stronger administrative control, Allied assurances, and looming debates on zone status and occupation dynamics involving the United States and Britain.

Don Agnéat Trieste United States Italy Triaste Teleste Pentowl Marehal Tio Mild

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