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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1945
Page
1
A news report from New York cites American press agencies claiming Australia will likely be first to complete wartime crimes prosecutions. It notes hundreds arrested in New Guinea and British territories, with thousands more in Asia and the NEI, detailing alleged Japanese atrocities, names, and ongoing investigations.
A London report describes a new antimalarial compound, Ely and malarial drupe pal Aine, shown to be more effective than quinine as a prophylactic. Early tests suggest improved protection, with potential for broad medical use and easier production.
Dutch plans outline a future Indonesian government with a central system of a mobile representative body and ministers under the Crown. It states an armed force will be formed to defend the nation and a round table conference is proposed to involve Indonesian nationalists and Allies.
Fragmented text from a British dispatch cites Greek youths detained amid regional unrest. It mentions the Greek Renlatunice Movement and foreign involvement. The piece references a 40th term and a World Vast effort. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Reported from Yenan indicating Chinese Communist forces deny American involvement in clashes in North China. The White House professed no U S troops were engaged and accused Communist propaganda of exaggerating or misrepresenting Washington’s role.
A correspondent reports Indonesian masses near Central Java amid Dutch plans to control a small area. Gunfire resounded around the governor general’s palace as clashes break out. one Dutchman killed, one wounded, amid unrest.
A fragmentary wire from London reports a captain sending a message via cable to the crew of a liner named Bhaw with several unrelated names and phrases. The garbled text mentions Indonesians, Albion Lea, and Gunnatae, suggesting a disrupted or unclear transmission aboard the vessel.
An Australian initiative traveller with 2400 Indonesians on the Kaperanen Bay reported only two pistols were found during a search of two Indonesians before they departed. A thorough search occurred before the party left Beinn.
In Auckland on Tuesday report that 200 aircraft and gorgalra, valued at 13,000,000, used in the Parryc war are to be scrapped as they are no longer required.
grim reports describe Indonesian nationalists attacking Indian prisoners during the weeklong violence. decapitations, blunt force, and mutilations are cited as mobs overran gaols, killed, and injured soldiers and civilians. accounts mention a British officer found decapitated, Indians bound and executed, and Dutch and British personnel among victims as chaos spread across the region. police and guards struggled to control the crowds amid mounting casualties and displacement. the Kalunim Sourebaya reef reference appears as further evidence of Indonesian brutality.
London reports that two mailer troop ships totaling about 47 million cost will be built for Peninsular and Oriental Line and New Zealand Shipping Company. The vessels, each around 10 000 tons, will carry refrigerated cargoes and general freight to Britain, with delivery planned for mid and late year.
Partisan clashes occurred between about 100 Milkhaltovich Usane partisans and a detachment of Tito's forces in Greece. Greek guards forced the attackers to withdraw, and the partisans surrendered Anemaciver to the Greek authorities. Meanwhile a Lancastrian air service completed a flight to Austria and Britain, with Lancastrian pilots flying from Lancaster to Burnelvodt on November 2.
Official confirmation that the decision on German administration will be made in Berlin or another city as Britain, America, and Russia move to establish a central German administration against France. The report outlines Allied plans for directing German assets in transport, trade, and industry, with numbers of Germans affected and the British, American, and Russian roles, including anticipated troop and civilian movements and political cautions from officials.
President Truman urged labor and management at a Washington conference to resolve disputes democratically and soon curtail wartime powers. He stressed collective bargaining, wages, and full employment as key goals and suggested government conciliatory roles to salvage the domestic economy and international leadership.
A tidal wave surged into Madras Province causing widespread flooding and farmland devastation. Tens of millions of rupees worth of damage, affecting rice lands and threatening famine in the region as officials assess casualties and relief needs.
Tokyo reports the Japanese government is instructed by an Allied directive to cease dealings with neutral representatives and to route future contacts through General MacArthur. Trade, finance, and communications are being cut, signaling full isolation as neutrals withdraw and military programs are curtailed.
The London The Board of Trade notes a circular from British Industrial that Britain seeks German machinery as reparations. The "Evening News" reports representatives of German industry discuss timing and quantities to demand. The paper suggests reparations would curb Germany's repair and impact British industry and employment.
Financial talks between Britain and the United States reach a decision point on a proposed loan of at least 3.5 billion dollars with a repayable period of 20 years and no interest due for five years after signing. Both nations push postwar trade rules while Britain resists Empire tariff cuts and the two sides discuss imperial preference modifications and tariff directions.
Fragmented report details a large contingent of war prisoners arriving from Singapore aboard the Circum. It notes medical staff and civilian aid workers accompanying the group and mentions expressions of approval by General Rewibthy. The piece references observers in Sydney and Brisbane and includes chaotic OCR fragments about sightings near Barbour Bridge and supposed Japanese actions.
A fragmented report references cricket, players Miller and Mankad, and match details. It mentions weather conditions and winds through a list of names and partial scores, including partial overs and wickets, in a period-style sports snippet.
Fragmentary report discusses calls for nationalisation of communications in Australia. It references statements attributed to Thinley and mentions Cable and Wire Ltd and predicted war effects. The text is garbled with uncertain attributions and locations such as New York and London.
Police thwart a strike barricade as 1,008 vehicles clog city streets in unprecedented traffic jam. Following a dispatch of 259 provincial police and Royal Canadians mounted pallor after an attempt by city police to disperse the barricade.
An Australian corvette reportedly endured a magnetic mine explosion near Sydney on a Tuesday. Fragmented OCR text mentions auxiliary lines and repairs aboard ship Severlen Apoorva, with garbled references to crew, dates, and locations.
Britain and America face a looming famine as Central European nations brace for a harsh winter. Officials warn of rising hunger and disease in Hungary and surrounding areas, with millions in need of relief as rationing and shortages deepen.
A distorted report notes upcoming Romanian elections in Lgrane with references to key political figures and past government members. The text mentions Mevembar and a youth connected to the Tritien House of Cannaie, implying electoral stakes and possible regret over prior governance.
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