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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1948

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Arabs Battle Near Jerusalem In Early Gaza Conflicts

Arab forces within sight of Jerusalem attack positions around Tel Aviv and Gaza amid air raids by Egyptian backed units. Reports describe aircraft losses for both sides, with Arab forces claiming capture of supply posts and a swelling scale of fighting impacting stations near Hamaniyah and Ras Tikes as the conflict widens across the coastal region.

Hamiany Jerusalem Lathan Abdullah Shaan Tiberina Yaaray AMM Dhahran Baylor Amesion Duchaly Gaza Berishott A. Techah Satta Una Jaffa Tela Alexsaytyia Winsinis Atreize Ie Wal Ionista Jena Lin Ee Sherk Jaerun Old City Ras Tikes Allenby Jerusalem-Tel Conlon Wey Laruchina Amimautye Fenenturane Hn Novinera Palestine Bamakh Nwinbng Arab Liberation Army Tel Aviv Banka Enele

Frank Parley Urged by French President

PARIS Monday. Auriol speaking at Macon urged action to end unjustified proclamations and bring real reform. The French leader warned that evasive acts and false promises threaten public patience and call for decisive steps to ease tensions and restore faith.

Frank Parley Auriol Macon

Egyptians Attack Jewish Forces Near Palestine Border

London dispatch reports Egyptian troops conducting a first direct attack on Jewish forces near Nirim in the Negev along the Palestine border. Cairo claims to seek restraint while asserting potential action if attacked, as both sides exchange warnings amid rising tensions. Arab and Jewish leaders issue conflicting statements on surrender and civilian safety.

London Nirim Negev

Body Recovered From Air Crash At Jounannarburg

A body recovered from an air crash near Jounannarburg was identified by authorities. Rescue teams continued search efforts for further remains as weather hindered operations and officials pledged a full investigation into the incident.

Girl Can Smile Again After Surgery at Bartholomew's Hospital

Olla Murray, 11, of Beacon division Western Australia, regained ability to eat and speak following surgery at Bartholomew's Hospital London. The operation enabled her to return home and resume normal life, ending a period of illness and isolation.

London Olla Murray Af Beacon Divi Western Australia Bartholomew's Hopital England

Prisoner Walked Out of Gaol in Atlanta

In Atlanta on Monday, Jesse James Roberts, recently aerated, fled the gaol for a sum of 100 thousand dollars. He seized identification papers from a nurse who was to be released, and authorities were alerted as the escape caused embarrassment to the police.

Atlanta Georgia Jesse James Roberts

State Government Calls On Striking Gas Workers To Resume Operations

Sydney Monday cabinet met to address the gas strike affecting the Sydney metro area. Government proposals include possible seizure of the gas industry and arbitration. Workers threaten mass action as union leaders and employers clash over awards, hours, and leave benefits. The dispute involves North Shore Gas Co and Mortlake works with about 330000 homes affected and rationing discussions underway.

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No Steamship Run To New Zealand Amid Delays

In Wellington on Monday the Wahine departed Beanie for New Zealand on a four month Tasman voyage with no regular passenger service expected. About 5,700 people are awaiting passages to Australia and as many from Australia seek to return home. Officials cite ship reconversion and chartering delays as the main causes of the gap.

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Wool on Wheels Display Tours New South Wales

The Australian Wool Board’s traveling display unit “Wool on Wheels” continues through June covering Hothbrook, Gundagai, Orange, Blayney, Bathurst, Lithgow, Mudgee, Tamworth, Inverell, Glen Innes, Grafton, and Lismore. After 6000 miles in Victoria and NSW, about 80 000 attendances mark its popularity as it presents wool growing instruction and exhibits to farmers and towns.

Australian Wool Board South Wales Hothrook Gundagal Victoria New South Wales Australia Bim Western NARW Atha Tor Woolgrowsrm

South Africa faces trade worries amid export plan talks

South Africa seeks new trade outlets as import restrictions by Britain dampen industry. Chamber of Industries proposes a blueprint to boost African exporters and expand the continent's role in regional trade, amid concerns over market access.

Johannesburg South Africa

Austrian Nazis Sentenced to Death in Vienna

A Monday dispatch reports the Austrian Nazi conspiracy case, with sentences ranging from 40 to 380 years. The executions were carried out for Magal decisions in Lower Austria before Allied arrival.

Gitle Tree Lays Apel Umm

Tas Purchases Port Arthur Buildings

Tas purchases Port Arthur buildings as part of a settlement. Meats Gavamiret of 21 buildings and lend at Port Arthur are involved. Old town area to be preserved except hotel and several other structures. Residential area to move toward the old Lewnahip, which becomes a government reserve.

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Two Sydney Women Arrested After Steamer Berth

Two women from Penshurst are arrested in Melbourne as the steamer Lake Ricamous docks at Port Melbourne. Roberta Melville, 21, and Katyison, 20, will appear before the City Court tomorrow on charges related to a change in plans without consent.

Melaourm

Charity golf match at South Hertfordshire course

D J e en and AH Padgnam played two charity foursomes against Norman von Nide and Bill Shankland on Saturday. Respean shot 64 in the morning and won the better-ball competition by four and three. Von Nide and Shankland carded 67, losing by two holes.

London D. J.een AH. Padgnam Norman von Nide Bill Shankland South Hertfordshire Respean von Nide Shankland

Missing launches spark search and hopes fade

Patrols and boats comb the Hawkenbury River estuary for nine men and three youths aboard two launches. Weathered by a drifting current, the crew face hunger as rescuers press on with little sign of the missing craft.

Stunday Anding Hawkenbury BAAS Joyce Abe Byrl Joyes Batuntay Utwan Patong Bisherman Newent Sumiade Morrows

Law Student Scales British Embassy Wall in Paris Incident

A law student attempted to scale the British Embassy wall in Paris, triggering a police response. The event involved royal figures including Princess Elisabeth and Prince Philip in attendance elsewhere, with scattered details about conversations and a night club encounter in Paris that night.

Paris Trent Atresia Seudene Esabenay Princess Elisabeth Prince Philp Pringeen Duke of Erin Amertom

Cura For Malaria: Early Experiments And Prospects

The passage notes trials on human volunteers exploring cures for malaria. It mentions substances like Paldrine and claims they may affect early parasite development, potentially halting liver-stage growth and offering a route to new treatments.

British Motor Cyclists Win at Geneva Event

British riders dominated the heavy machine race with a first and second place finish. In the lighter divisions, Brition idem claimed top spots as French Swiss and Czechoslovak riders also competed.

London Brition Raptor Geneva Aera Brition Idem

Turkish fears of Russia in Adelaide briefing

In Adelaide Brig. PA Burrows of the RSL warned that Turkish officials fear Russia and worry about Ava tralla's Totruk memorial delegation in Istanbul wearing civilian clothes. He noted officials believed the disguise would lessen any claim of an invasion while preserving friendly ties with Britain.

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Davis Cup Matches Highlight Europe Roundups

Czechoslovakia defeats Ireland and awaits the Belgium Argentine winner in the third round of the Davis Cup European zone. Sweden leads Switzerland as Lennart and Bergelin defeat Olbrecht and Bourder, while France and Hungary draw, with Belgium up 2 1 over Argentina after doubles loss.

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incoherent cricket play recap with terse events

Fragmented OCR notes describe a cricket match with mentions of a bowler taking a catch, a run added, and a dismissal before lunch. The text includes stray names and potential scores, but many terms are garbled, yielding an unclear sequence of events and players.

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