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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 21, 1947

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Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey Elizabeth Becomes Bride

Coverage of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and her groom at Westminster Abbey. Crowds cheered as the royal procession passed, the Welsh gold ring ceremony occurred, and the Archbishop pronounced vows. Attending dignitaries and foreign royal guests filled the Abbey for the historic ceremony.

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Difficulties in Indonesia Overcome In Cease-Fire Talks

Reports from Batavia say negotiations for implementing the Security Conference cease-fire in Indonesia have largely overcome initial obstacles. A communiqué from the Security Council’s Thres Nu! on Committee announced the agreement on the initial phase of implementation. Representatives met with joint committees and planned to reconvene Friday.

E-Matere Batavia Thunday Indonesia Recurty Council Thres Andonesia de Nt Ae Thal The Republic A Nas

Royal Abbey Bridal Ceremony in Westminster The Crown

The text describes a lavish royal wedding ceremony in Westminster with archbishop officiating. The bride Elizabeth and groom Philip are guided by nobles and clergy. The Archbishop of Canterbury administers the vows and the exchange of rings in a formal matrimony rite before attendants and spectators.

King Confers Duke of Edinburgh Title in Royal Ceremony

King George VI elevates Lieut. Philip Mountbatten to Duke of Edinburgh Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich and bestows the Order of the Garter. Mountbatten becomes the sixth Duke, joining a historic line dating to 1734. The ceremony at Westminster Abbey includes the accolade, prayers, hymns, and a royal procession.

Duke OF Edinburgh London Philip Mountbattes Earl of Linu Mountpatten Mword Win Innigal Lieut Mountsten

Wedding Ceremony Seen By Correspondent

A correspondent describes a royal wedding at Kensington Palace with Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary in attendance. The Duke of Gloucester, Princess Margaret, and Prince William are noted, as the couple exchange rings and receive the bridal train amid a crowd of about 1,000, including 37 invited guests.

Westminster Mr. H Wink Earl of Mit West- Miter Tite Michael of Kent Prince Witney Cloucester Alouandea Margaret Mary Gan Ine Montagu Courtas-Roatt Pamela Rew Reymour Maierin Canterbury Dean Elizabeth Queen Mary Kensington Palace Gloucester William Tim

Japan Warship Departures Regulate Remittance Rules

An unclear report from Japan discusses tightened remittance rules under General MacArthur. The article notes limited sending of funds, with emphasis on control over exchanges and the involvement of Japanese and foreign entities. Details are partially obscured but reference to the occupation era is evident.

Senate approves emergency aid plan amid wartime relief

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances a bill from the Truman era to authorize spending up to 26 percent of funds for relief supplies abroad, aiming to relieve drain on U.S. markets. Debate to begin on amendments while ensuring reliance on allied channels.

Washington Senate France Italy Austin Truman Committee Airman Vanden

Local Government Meeting Sets Cumberland Elections Date

Sypiney Thubsilay Thy Minister Yor Local Government Meeahillt announced Cumberland County elections on December Calo, with twenty years of appointment noted.

Sypiney Meeahillt Cutee Lhe Cumberland Calo Uveny

Arab States Propose Future of Palestine to United Nations

Arab states including Pakistan submit proposals to the United Nations Palestine Committee advocating an independent Arab controlled Palestine. The plan calls for ending the British mandate and withdrawal, separations, and a constitutional framework safeguarding religion and culture, with a stated funding of 890000.

Palestine New York Thorley Pakistan United Nations Palestine Committee Secoe Aion Pajenioe von UatRed Sisewiah Ratinnal Itertine Palen Wallons Mune Actin United” Nationa Uber Ven ArAus We Duwiah

Review of veto powers proposed by the UN Security Council

New York news reports the General Assembly committee voting 36 to 6 with 11 abstentions on a resolution to have the General Assembly or the Link consider veto power in Security Council voting. Australia reportedly withdrew from part of the agenda. Strong opposition from Russia as Bromyko opposes.

U.N.C New York Security Council General Assembly Australie Lou Fay Cunaldoen An. Bromyko

Resignation of Ramadier as Premier in France

Fragmented dispatch reports Prime Minister Paul Ramadier resigning from the premiership amid political turmoil. The move followed cabinet resignations and worker unrest in Northern France. Government actions and reactions, including potential shifts in leadership, are noted as the country faces hunger and wartime strain.

PARIA Paul Ramadier Pnd Fremier Ramadier Blum Nantes France Leoope Pacis Leghart Mauinrial Pengie Ninhur Promaly Tovnight

New Zealand Labour Loses Ground in Municipal Elections

A crowd attacked Labour candidates amid New Zealand municipal elections with Labour suffering heavy losses. Dunedin saw four demonstrators clash as Labour failed to win council seats, and the Christian Democrat office changed hands.

Serra’ Rugetane Labour Waa New Zealand Tlon Counefis Dunedin Labour Vty The Christian Democrat Uhre Panty Ab

20 Killed in Air Crash in Italy

A chaotic report details an air disaster in Italy with twenty killed and scattered fragments mentioning locations like Salerno and Salerno Mal, and references to ministers and deliveries. The text includes garbled names and numbers, with no clear civilian or official identification.

Italy Stockholm Mt Boule Salerno Whetal Hidla

Australian polo ponies may be sold in USA

Customs officials consider shipping Australian polo ponies to the United States with potential sales in the American market. Experts note that buyers would require assurances on origin and health while officials weigh regulatory hurdles and possible duties.

U.S.A

Jewish terrorists shoot Arabs in Jerusalem clash

Fragmented report describes a Thursday incident in Jerusalem involving purported militants and police. Early details mention a sheik figure and gunfire between two groups, with casualties reported and a police response in the unnamed arena.

Boycott Threat To Australia Sparks Debate In Singapore

The Australian policy and migration issue dominate a Singapore weekly opinion column. The piece argues for abandonar White Australia, suggesting a limited non-European immigrant quota and predicts broader regional economic shifts as Southeast Asia evolves.

Reuteyay Ringapore Thureday Austell Maiaya Teador Satay Austratta Auustralia Singapore Australia Southeast Asia

Miners Clash Over Police Chief Amid Lynch Attempt

Reuters and AP reports describe a violent incident in which large crowds of miners attacked and attempted to lynch Police Chief There were hospitalizations for concussion among officers. The disorder involved damage to local headquarters of far right groups and widespread unrest spreading through the area.

Palermo Caltanasetta Theyolin Orgammnnions

Ualy Seeks Trusteeship of Colonies in Africa

London reports a request from Ualy for trusteeship of Tarmer African colony Libya. Ambassador Gallurat Roath blocked moves while ministers urged reformation of Africa policy. The ambassador said negotiations must be aligned with regional stabilization and popular participation.

London Waly Libya Bomaliland Gallurat Saya Africa

U N A L B A Relice Ends in China

Report by AAP Monterey says workers from Australia and New Zealand left Shanghai for home after aiding a major rehabilitation project in China. The operation involved aid to war devastated regions with U N A L B A personnel and equipment supplying recovery efforts.

AAP Monterey Hong Kong TNRA Shanghai Lo Lay Australia New Zaland Mullion United States Dellage Ite Celluneouk A. Auppiien Seonony Ching Aja New Zomland

Special postmark commemorates wedding event and legends

A garbled postmark notice recounts a commemorative wedding insignia with fragmented phrases about majesty, provision, and dates. Names and clear facts are missing, leaving a cryptic record of a philatelic tribute and implied significance.

Indians Relieve Garrison in Mirpur Operation

A cryptic communique describes a garrison relief in Mirpur with Kashmie and Sarak Erwops noted. Details are obscured by garbled text but indicate a prolonged roundel operation lasting several days and involvement of regional forces or units.

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Chinese Gains in Manchuria News Flurry

In Manchuria reports claim Minister Teng Wang asserts over 4400 Communists slain and more than a thousand captured, with Kirin area cleared. The official tally is disputed amid chaotic battlefield claims and evolving engagements.

Nanjing

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