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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

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Wool Duties Jeopardize Geneva Trade Talks

Australian leaders warn Geneve negotiations over wool duties risk collapse. Dr Coombs and Prime Minister Coombs return to Canberra to brief ministers as America’s proposals disappoint Australia. Canberra signals strong backing from allied nations and readiness to press long term marketing concessions.

Australia Commonwealth Chiflister Por Chifley L Hy Geneva Coombe Alain Galt Gedmai Beasley Dla Coombs Tals Iopmenia Geneve Dr. Combe Ita Anplian Tnt Chandioch i 2Nac

Sovereignty of Egypt under British Troop Presence

Cairo reports the Egyptian Premier condemns continued British police in Egypt. He insists withdrawal is demanded by the people and vows to send the Egyptian delegation to the Security Council for revision of the 1935 Urwaty. An ambassador to London will lead the talks in June.

Cairo Egypt Sudan Nile Valley Security Council London Amir Pasha

Meeting of International Tide Conference Opens in Vancouver

Report from Vancouver notes the International Tide Conference opening with attendees including naval officers and regional representatives. The event discusses maritime trade, naval cooperation, and regional sea routes as attendees exchange updates on shipping and fisheries.

Vancouver Perkl Amuhierea Shipmant of Oren Melbourne Toleen Bettiah Columbia Med Salman Das Mm Natralle

Fragmentary line reading unclear in weathered historical page

OCR snippet shows a garbled sequence of letters and stray names without coherent event or context. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or places are extractable for a meaningful summary or headline.

Bacteriological War Investigated by U S Journal Report

A declassified wartime note outlines the threat of bacteriological warfare. It cites diseases spreading through air and targets, including pneumonic plagues, cholera, typhoid, and venereal diseases, with defensive measures like vaccines, masks, medical labs, and fog-based dissemination risks.

Woking Agitate Medical Laboratories Phaive Defence

Unclear political primary results and by election note

A damaged text fragment reports a special primary for a Democratic nomination in Mir. Bavage and Henry A. Wallace backed by Amita Troy. Bavage polled 10 452 votes, Troy 11 40. Bavage a former union official will face Republican Russell Mack in a by election on June 7. The vacancy stems from the death of Pred Norman, a Republican who defeated Savage in 1946 by 6 600 votes out of 88 805 total.

Olympia Chipressan Yate Charine R. Bavare Henry A. Wallace Amita Troy Truman Demerat Washington Bapour Union Oficial Ate Russell Mack Ubliaher Pred Norman Repub. Mean Savage Coat

Riot fires rage in Lahore amid communal clashes and shootings

Roving mobs set fire to several shops in Lahore as gunfire erupts between rival factions. Police and Gurkha troops intervene while casualties mount with multiple deaths reported in the suburb, and authorities seal off the Marble Market area as strikes and evacuations spread through the city.

Lahore Ainisrent Face Hotere Central Foor Tahore Ammunton Patra Meet Ware Whoo K Ares

Empire Youth Sunday Observed in London

Observances marked Empire Youth Sunday across Britain with Dominion representatives and over 1,000 young people from 28 national and international organizations in London. Rev Colin Cuttell warned that selfishness, apathy, and indolence threaten the nation’s character and the Empire’s future without individual virtue.

London Britain Dominion Colin Cuttell Puthward

Detained for Feud Sparks Unclear Street Incident

A fragmented report notes a detention related to a feud aboard a street scene. Names and specifics are obscured by damaged text, leaving the central action as a detainment tied to an ongoing dispute. No clear dates or locations emerge from the readable fragments.

Britain plans atomic power station at Drigg site

Britain moves to build an atomic power station at Drigg in Scotland. The project aims for output exceeding nine million kilowatts, with construction to start within five years and involve importing around 3,000 tons of uranium ore. The plant would supply a substantial share of national electricity and mark a major expansion of nuclear energy.

Scotian Planta Aly Sprinatels Pyesten Drew Q “Ia Bite 'Ndw

Song of Russia and Communist references collide in odd transcription

Fragmented OCR text mentions Song of Russia, Communist terms, and names like Robert Tee and Severn. The garbled lines discuss ridicule, aidance, and a tense last week. Context and entities are unclear due to broken phrasing.

Mandar Rusia Mayer Wile Baing Robert Tee Yat & Severn England

Driver Maintains Presence of Mind on Viaduct Incident

A pilot engine driver steadied the vessel during a near edge collapse on the viaduct. The crew and passengers remained upright as the train halted, with two others positioned near the edge and a fireman among the crew noted for his quick action.

Indonesian unionists press to maintain Dutch ban continuation

Indonesian labor leaders call to extend the ban on Dutch rule and seek World Federation of Trade Unions support to withdraw Dutch troops. Congress endorses a policy combining nationalism with social and economic priorities, urging local workers to resist foreign-owned industries.

Commgrens World Federation of Trade Unions Ducen Indonesia Congress Movient'a Seti 16

Navy Lieutenant Commander Faces Treason Charge

Washington reports reveal a secret naval court martial in which Lieut-Commander Edward N. Little of California stands accused of passing information about fellow prisoners to Japan. The sensational case centers on alleged treason within the U.S. Navy and ongoing wartime security concerns.

Washington Drew Pearson Edward N. Little

Rally on Mrs Truman Protest Maintained Amid War Crimes Claims

A disrupted rally in Fukloke district drew participants from British, United States, Australian, and Dutch allies amid allegations of war crimes. Witnesses testified to violence and a death linked to the era, while officials noted the event’s purpose remained to press policy rather than condemn officials personally.

Fukloke Panteon VIEW iMlysourt Tru Nat Katie Feault Littie Amert Mornis Bor Saul

Blatlon Arrest Sparks Questioning in Totten Case

A man identified as Blatlon was arrested Monday and taken for questioning related to an ongoing case involving a patient. Police said the arrest stemmed from the investigation and additional details were not released.

Rom Sam Cae

Plane crash at school ground shocks New York town

A Navy plane misfired and crashed near a school ground in Burlington on Monday. The incident involved a crash into two houses before hitting a schoolyard where several boys were present. Five youths were reported injured with two hospitalized. others escaped with minor injuries.

New York Navy “Coreie Agater Burlington Bincka

Chiang appeals to Chinese students to resume studies

Reported by the American Associated Press Chiang urges Chinese students to return to classes amid government fear of unrest. A city council meeting condemns student demonstrations as threats to order, communications, and public safety, warning of drastic measures.

Chiang Bret Ganges Press de Thana Cvertney Eduplod & Geries Jul Maanirag Condenaing Mantatrone Penpie Ormeninat Br Stodante

Martial Law Proclaimed In Changchun

Reported last night in Changchun as martial law declared amid rising Communist activity. Heavy fighting reported near Mongin and Ahanting Province. forces move toward Taizan and Huaiteh with government claims of halting advances after air raids. Observers doubt a peace movement will gain ground as authorities tighten control.

Nanking Changchun Great Wall Tyhh TR Ching Taizan Shanad Lealao 5 Mongin Ahanting New York Herald-Trbane Emany Comida & Hogetint Berce Fang Gomrnln Yas Chun Gerriaon Huaiteh Chungchun Mar Wionatista

Commemoration marks 153rd anniversary of Gasthof Yom Murra Wangne

Fragmentary OCR recalls a colonial ceremony in Britain honoring an Australian brought in 2708. It describes Australia igi Commisa Jonen and wreaths, framing the event as a pledge by the Commonwealth to assist natives and promote a white race policy. The piece reflects era attitudes and calls for natives to be allowed a rightful place.

London Britain Australia Bensley

Regulated Powers Debate Over Population Based Rates

A fragmented report discusses executive and parliamentary proposals on proportional rates by populations. It notes councils may set rates assigned by authorities and considers economic governance principles. The text reflects a period voice on regulatory balance and public power.

Unclear fragmentary text from a local page

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a round with unknown terms and partial names. Insufficient readable details to determine a clear event, participants, or outcome.

Frank Parker Mo 3 and Sor Mee an Ba Sere

Fragments from a La Jolla news page noting names and events include Frank Parker and other items in a Monday edition. Details are incomplete but indicate local person notices and brief community items.

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