15 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1946
Page
1
The report details a £59 million current year deficit after £20 million indirect tax relief, plus £104 million and £28 million loan provisions for Commonwealth and local authorities. It covers defence cuts, postwar charges, repatriation, pensions, and civil aviation funding as Australia plans demobilisation and reconstruction.
In New York a Soviet delegate denounces grain export policies of major producers Australia United States Canada and Argentina amid food shortage concerns. He claims production cuts and rising acreages reflect political influence on trade while outlining budget estimates and loan needs for public works and housing.
Wafdists in Cairo shout revolution and try to march on Abdin Palace to compel King Farouk to dismiss the government. Police raid the Wafdist Club, stones fly, and fire is used to break up the crowd injuring three policemen and two demonstrators.
Sixty nine Labour members who backed amendments to the King's speech were ordered to withdraw after a stormy three hour parliamentary caucus. The rebels, including Jenny Lee and four other parliamentary secretaries, faced possible expulsion. The vote on the motion stood 126 to 38 in Labour's favour.
Thuredo and ert le Blanc are linked to a case in which French resistance chiefs are alleged to have murdered German prisoners. Police report a body found at Le Havre and a suspect who escaped after a threat with a revolver. A promised return to Germany for £80 is cited, with details of arrest and testimonies.
The Hague reports a 17 point accord reached between Dutch and Indonesian delegates on Indonesia’s future administration. A two year transitional period would prepare for a republic with defence foreign affairs and common matters handled by the Union while each part governs its internal affairs.
Smuts states South Africa plans to administer South West Africa under League mandate rather than full annexation. Britain supports the move, while Soviet and Yugoslav delegates condemn the proposal as a Charter violation. Ukrainian and other speakers attack mandate rule as unjust.
A report notes an arrest in Glasgow of a Jewish suspect amid tensions over Middle East turmoil. It mentions a batch of Polish soldiers due, ongoing watch for extremists, and a Cunard liner Ascania due with about 1000 Jews from the Middle East including many university students.
Captain J R Wilson of Montreal made a crash landing at Prestwick when his Liberator’s undercarriage failed. The aircraft, with a crew of six, left Gander and kept one wheel down during the emergency as ambulances and fire engines attended. Wilson later had a safer landing after the attempted emergency.
New York report says Soviet officials push for changes at the Paris conference on Trieste. Amendments under discussion include a time limit for Allied troops in the Trieste area after the Italian peace treaty, and a proposal to administer Trieste as a free port.
William Jackson of the United States Chamber of Commerce warned at a National Foreign Trade Association address that a new totalitarian system expanding over Europe and Asia threatens territories economies and the mind of mankind. He urged effective action to avoid another world war.
American military police raided the Zellsheim camp housing 5 000 displaced Jews. They arrested alleged blackmarket operators and seized saccharine worth 1250 on the black market. Gold and coins were found, and 20 cars and darti were impounded.
Smuts defends segregation policy amid UN debate. Karachi reports note municipal authorities refused entry for African visitors and faced crowd concerns. The piece conveys the tension between colonial policy and global condemnation without graphic detail.
Albanian authorities protested actions by mine sweepers near Albania and New York waters. The protest questioned foreign ships entering Albanian waters while noting 23 mines swept, with two under examination and a call at the United Nations for withdrawal of forces.
Reported crash near Mt Cabrege involves Western Airlines Flight 19. All occupants are killed as the airliner nears the terminal area, with seven confirmed fatalities and ongoing details unclear.
Walter Pate, captain of the Los Angeles Davis Cup squad, said the United States has an even chance to beat Australia. He noted Kramer will handle one assignment and dig abbera will be decided later.
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