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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1947

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UNO approves inquiry into Palestine amid Arab protests

New York dispatch reports Arab States protest the General Assembly’s approval of a Commission to investigate conditions in Palestine. Australia participates. Norway motion seeks order and decorum during session. Gromyko remarks cited. Soviet partition talk noted. Jewish Agency spokesman cites dangers of violence. authorities in Haifa and nearby districts prepare for security measures. The piece highlights international reactions and tensions surrounding the inquiry.

New York Arcamblyr Australia Palestine Slac Ae Tng Tey Cocina Cirut Communion Warea Auslins Austin Gromyko Tam Jewish Agency Deertmulem Haifa Ororinta Patestine

10 Years Gaol For Japanese General Adachi

A former Japanese G O C of the 18th Army in New Britain, Adachi, was sentenced to ten years imprisonment. He was charged with leading anti allied acts and crimes against Allied nationals. The two week trial contrasted with seven year sentences given to Hirota in a separate case.

G.O.C Japan New Britain Australia Hirota Ith Anny Mew Guines

Senator Calls for Free News Exchange Across Nations

U.S. Senator McParland urges freer exchange of news with Australia noting a daily flow well under 5,000 words due to prohibitions. He argues for broader access to American news while Australian publishers claim the quality and quantity are insufficient and hinder transmission.

Washington Australis Benator ‘McParland Musetralian Augociste Prota Me. Packer Reniator McParland Proprietora

Britain May Lose Stambard Naval Power Threat

Admiral Nimitz testified before the House Appropriations Committee that Britain’s deep debt and shrinking resources could prevent an adequate naval force in the western hemisphere, underscoring the need to strengthen American naval power for security.

Britain Washington Nimitz Een

Hat Trick and Rain Interfere in English Cricket News

Reports describe a hat trick for Warwickshire bowler Grove amid weather stoppages. Scores from Cambridge, Surrey, Notts, and other counties appear with inconsistent figures, while a Tokyo finance note and policy remarks intrude in the latter lines.

London Grove Warwickshire Bomiereat Cambridge Witate Batt Andaon Yorkshire Surrey Watts Marling Parker Cornford Busaux Ramanahite Place Oety Arnold Hill SA Bowth Africa Fullerton Nourse Warcenteran Ve Cooper Butler Jepsen Notts Harrie Thompaon Japanone Iter Bitrich Malarala Somanes Segee Tokyo New York

Resselaus Fights Pore IC War Crime Appeal

Field-Marshal Kemet counsel appeals 1 00000 merit in Kmeeiring death sentence for war crime. Remeleina’s fate prompts defense action as legal team pursues lateran ed with Baontader Weatelting.

Friaay Hana Fr Field-Marahal Kemet Eruinal Kmeeiring Lateran Remeleina

Disagreement Over Greece Aid Faces U S Congressional Debate

A fragmented report from the New York Times outlines a tense U S Greek aid controversy in Congress. It notes expected sharp contrasts between majority and minority positions, with emphasis on Turkey and Crete amid unnamed figures and unclear timelines.

GTORK New York Bulgaria Armenia Bulessan Nauley Atria Banat Turkey

Direct U S China Flights to Start in June

The first direct passenger service between the United States and China will launch June 3 with weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai, marking a historic expansion in transpacific air travel amid tensions following Pearl Harbor.

New York U.S Chine Tince Pearl Harbour San Francico Shanghai

Opposition to Finance Bill Takes Unusual Commons Route

London Friday: The Opposition plans to use the House of Commons fining split debate on the Finance Bill at its second reading on Monday. They contest the Budget provisions and argue the Budget fails to address Britain’s grave economic position.

London House of Commons House Britain

Australian Move For World Ban On Dutch Shipping

Indonesian Trade Commissioner to Australia advocates a worldwide ban on Dutch shipping. Australian officials praise Indonesia’s security link, while leaders including Sukarno and Hatta discuss policy. A widespread plan aims to restrict Dutch vessels. unions and officials debate the future stance and potential lifting of the ban.

Adr Campoent Auia Prmaidant Boekarno Tent Mohamed Hatta Melbourne Clarey ACLU Clarey Aaid A.O.T.U T.U

De Gaulle Demands French Seams Amid France’s Strife

General de Gaulle urged strengthening of France as the nation endures upheaval. He refrained from naming specific allies or movements, but hinted at framing a cohesive French effort to sustain the empire amid global danger.

Bordeaux General de

Rioting in Lahore and Calcutta Claims Heavy Death Toll

A chaotic update reports escalating riots in Lahore and Calcutta with significant casualties. The figures cited include at least 24 dead, reflecting widespread violence and unrest across the two cities as authorities struggle to restore order.

Canadian Olympic Games Sought in Montreal Letter

A damaged Montreal dated note reports a mayor urging swift funding for Canada’s Olympic effort. The missive to the prime minister criticizes rivals for prioritizing local issues over national athletic support and asks Canadians for monetary backing.

Montreal Markensle Ong Genre Pii Anata Urehythe Stitute Olympic eAidale Wird Sri Ete Saeed Sereda Hon Gare Canada Andi

Grain supplies rushed to Ruhr from Allied ships

United States and Canadian convoys head for Hamburg docking before end of May carrying about 400,000 tons of grain for German millers. German food committee at Berlin warned British and American zones to extend rations for three to four weeks to 1000 calories per day, noting the official 1900 calorie standard was not being met.

United States Hamburg Biulipertham

German Plants Sent to Russia Report Outsiders

Berlin dispatch reports that German plants were sent to Russia and that a high official noted activity in Asia during the past year. The note mentions visits or actions related to Belgium, New Zealand, and Australia, with unspecified details and authorities cited.

Russia Berlin Ueur-General Aiasia Belgium New Zeeland Aus

Minerva Film Corp Tragedy Claims 36 Lives at Fire

Police say a stock room worker at Minerve Film Corporation caused a devastating blaze by dropping a ignited pile near stored materials. John Jackson, director of British Lion Studios, has been found dead. Police arrest 14 employees who claim the fire resulted from company negligence.

Minerve Film Corporation John Jackson British

India protests Britain over sterling balances note

New Delhi on Friday sent a note to Britain protesting sterling balances policy and urging that any liquidation decision be made only after consultations between the two governments. The Indian government warned that any unilateral move would harm Indo British relations.

India Britain New Delhi Ariaine Inia

Fragmentary note on Tan at Woolwich incident in Bohol

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Tan from Alée 6 Antinas in Bohol and a person walking love via atroety at Woolwich where he was devamied.

Dor Antinas Bohol Woolwich

American Dead to Be Returned From Overseas

A Bulletin notes that most families prefer private ceremonies rather than a national service. About seventy percent of the dead would be returned to the United States for private burial, with remains prepared for private viewing and interment rather than a public cemetery.

United Staten

Tourists for Russia Permit Amid Postwar Talks

fragmented OCR notes discuss Russia easing entry for American tourists and wartime restrictions. Commerce Department officials referenced no clear dates, mentioning potential July travel and broader postwar travel plans amid unclear language and stray names.

Grave food shortage in Germany shocks wartime talks

London and Hertford reports cite Bevin stating Germany bears responsibility for postwar food crisis while Britain pledges aid. The forum secretary warned of a grave shortage in the coming three months, amid war consequences. The Duke of Cambridge inspected British units as part of related proceedings.

London Germany Bevin Britain Hertford Duke of Ghenady jn.Chiet

World’s Future Hinges On London Conference In November

In Commons Bevin warns that unless East West tensions improve by the London conference in November the world may face an uncertain course. He urged assessing reparations, disarmament, and the timing of postwar peacemaking while noting Britain's stance against harsh German reparations and potential alternative settlements. The foreign secretary condemned Moscow talks as a failed path and warned the world could drift toward renewed instability without a workable settlement.

London Mr. Bevin House of Commons Bevis Interton Garmnany Society of Nations Min Bevin Firitain Ater Hare Hayng Keane Germany Britain du Pot Bevin Moscow Ben Fimats

Proposed Reforma In Canom Laws Of Church

A report outlines a proposed reform tied to church law and court action. It notes involvement of the Privy Council and references a church official or figure named Ruy aagur. The document discusses the process and potential adoption of changes within canon law.

Ong Ruy Aagur Amyine Church Manation Tee Court Bounell

Politicians Demand Peace Talks With Communists

A fragmented report notes politicians urging renewed negotiations with Communist forces. The piece mentions stalled progress, calls for improved conditions, and questions whether any settlement is near.

Renault Workers Win Back Pay After Strike

About 1,400 Renault workers who walked out on Monday will resume work after an agreement with the Ministry of Labour. They are to receive back pay estimated at a specified amount. The dispute centers on missed wages during the stoppage.

Parie Pridey Renault

EW Chairman of BOAC to resign amid world tour

Lord Knollys will leave Ban Pres cleo for Australia by AMA on May 32 during a world tour. He will be succeeded as chairman of BOAC by Sir Cero Marts ey.

New York Lord Knollys Ban Prescleo Australia AMA Bo.a.c Cero Martsey

Fragmented Voice Outlines Political Fear and Reform

A garbled passage hints at fear of communism and a political meeting. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but references to a national concern and calls for action emerge amid unclear syntax and damaged OCR.

Unclear historic legal note on medicine morals

Fragmentary OCR text references law and moral philosophy of medicine with scattered proper nouns. Content is garbled, unclear, and omits verifiable facts such as people, places, dates, or organizations. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.

Otago Court Fines Man Five Pounds For Offense

In Londob the Otago court fined a man five pounds for a late night incident. The case centered on use of a hand and unclear charges but resulted in the noted monetary penalty. The hearing referenced a prior event and a separate ten pound bond related to the matter.

Londob The Antares Otago Ernest Shee Kilpain Pion

News in Brief Lane Ramemky Arriver FAIS STOMEY

Friday report notes an incident where a worker was fatally injured after being crushed by a branch at a Wongueriili site. Details are limited and authorities continue preliminary investigations.

Lane Ramemky Arriver FAIS Thleven Wongueriili Sone

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