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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1946

Page

2

Britain to Decide on Palestine Policy After Consultations

London reports the Foreign Office will study the Anglo American Palestine report and not announce a decision until it has consulted the United States Arabs and Jewish leaders in line with prior government pledges. The U S also commits to similar consultation before any decision. The Arab League Council meeting in Damascus was noted but not explained.

London Foreign Office Anglo-American Committee Palestine Iix United States Arab League Council Yas Damascus

Australia Eyes Pelagic Whaling Return with Land Base Plan

Australian plans to reestablish whaling involve pelagic operations and a large factory ship. Negotiations with Western Australia pursue a land base at Twofold Bay, while Canberra weighs international recognition and timing. The government stresses no final commitment to any site.

Adestralia Allan Fraxer Eden Monaro Beally Commonwealth Ssa Australia Commonwealth Fraser Twofold Bay Thme

Raeder Admits Responsibility At War Crimes Trial

Admiral Raeder testifies in Nuremberg that he accepts full responsibility for the 18 years of German fleet rebuilding against the treaty. He states he bears full accountability for the actions and outcomes of the naval leadership during that period.

Nuremberg Raeder

A C T Unions Defer Strike Threat Over 40 Hour Week

Canberra trades and labour council debated a general strike over the 40 hour week as the opening of Parliament approached. The motion to strike was referred back to unions for consideration after attempts to contact the minister failed. Some officials urged patience awaiting government action.

A.C.T

Unions Condemn Board Over 40 Hour Week Action

At the A.W. and A.C. Trades and Labour Council meeting Mr. Gardiner moved a no confidence motion in the Industrial Board for not hearing 40 hour week claims. It failed nine to five but an amendment censuring certain unions passed twenty to? The union cited displaced workers and trench diggers as evidence of hardship while blaming government for lack of action.

AE. Gardiner A.W A.C. Trades and Labour Council Industrial Board Gardiner Leo O' Dut Canberra Bryles Oneill

Naval rating admits car thefts in Brisbane case

Eugene Jackson a U S naval rating testified in Brisbane court that he walked into Eagle Farm aerodrome and sold three stolen cars for £200 each after taking them from a car park. He claimed funds were spent on liquor and women and linked others including Percy Harris father and son to receiving stolen vehicles. All charged defendants were remanded to AML May 33.

Brisbane Eugene Jackson Nevy Coxawain Eagle Farm Aerodrome Manila Sydney Heyegan Jackson Percy HL. Harrie Stanley N. Harris Eric J. Nicoll Jackson Snr Aerorome Harrie AML

Rehearsal Flight For Victory Parade Over London

Sixty RAF Mosquitoes Spitfires Hornets Tempest Meteors roared over London in a rehearsal for the Victory celebrations on June 8. Other aircraft including Sunderlands Lancasters Beaufighters and Vampires will take part in the Battle of Britain flypast.

London Wednessay RAF

American challenger claims world heavyweight title glory

An erratic report covers a 15 round world heavyweight bout between Lesnevich and Mills in Britain. Both fighters display courage with fierce exchanges as Mills appears close to recovery after knockdowns, while Lesnevich secures the decisive lead in the later rounds.

London Britain Lasieich Wil Freddie Mila ‘Lesnevich Milla Mills

Railway station robbery and assault case in Sydney region

At Bardwell Park station last night a railway porter Ernest Hanson was assaulted by Stanley Fogarty, W. Fa soldier, and Arthur Hansen 30 labourer seen armed with a revolver. They allegedly stole 15/186 belonging to the Railway Commissioner and were found with an unlicensed revolver. They were remanded to May 24 without bail.

Bydney Wile Pun Muiother Bowng & Poafe Tempe Ann & Mast Hunrry Kogarah Stanley Fogarty W. Fa Arthur Joseph Hansen Ernest Hanson Bardwell Park Ball

Dentist Ordered to Pay for Falling Flower Pot Incident

In Rydeny District Court Roselle resident Om Mra Barachte sought damages after a window pot gifted to city dentist John Albert Maraden toppled in November, injuring her shoulder. The court granted compensation.

Rydney John Albert Maraden Roselle Gran

Unification Plan Talks Ordered by President Truman

President Truman summoned Secretary of War Patterson and Secretary of the Navy Forrestal to discuss difficulties in unifying the armed services. He directed the two to reach an agreement on unification by May 31.

Washington Truman Secretarian of War Mr. Patterson Navy Forrestal Armed Services

Labour campaign opens for Goulburn by election

Sydney reports the Premier Mr McKelly will open the Labour campaign tomorrow evening in support of Labour candidate Mr J Tully son of the former member and barrier.

Sydney McKelly Goulburn J. Tully Barrieter

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