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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1946

Page

1

Man Arrested for Murder in Cooper Park

An elderly man was arrested in connection with a murder at Cooper Park on March 2. Police say the suspect was taken to the station for questioning after the incident at the Beatre at Death junction. A large crowd followed to the Waverley area as officers secured the scene and detained the suspect.

Cooper Park Gyoney Sanuraay Fe Igbl Death Junction Mra Ade Lambert Waverley Tex Murda

Ukrainian Delegate Shot In Cafe

An Ukrainian delegate was shot in a cafe in Manhattan and suffered a fractured thigh. Police said there is no implication of broader conspiracy as investigations continue.

Ak Awn Wr Mart Co Kl Fearne Thal Ah United Expressoemal Fogre Perullan Soviet Republic Af Bradnile A. W. Wal

Grave clashes at Haiphong escalate French injuries

Fragmentary report describes violent clashes in Haiphong involving Vietnamese forces and French troops. An incident sparked disorders and mortar fire as French authorities respond to unrest. Safety unclear and details partially garbled.

Mer Badri Haiphong Vietnam Etna Ofa

No Formal Advice Yet On McKell Appointment

The Prime Minister said no formal recommendations had been forwarded to the King on the Governor General appointment to succeed the Duke of Gloucester. He indicated that formal recommendations may have been made, and opposition leaders pressed the issue as negotiations continued on an informal basis under advising by authorities.

McKell Mr. Chifley Yasterday Due Gloucester W. Prymae Menalea Chitey Himaelf Australia Ware Desauer

Attempt to Fire Large Liner at Sydney Wharf

A fresh dawn saw attempts to fire the liner Royal Mail Asturias at Sydney Wharf. Fire on four decks caused damage while smoke and debris filled nearby rubbish piles. The ship, torpedoed in the Atlantis during the war, was later refloated and towed for repairs. Police charged two men, aged 21, with related offenses at Central Police Court.

Sydney Royal Mail Asturias Ak No Wonlamisa Sinvrurda Bettas Australia Penn Arventes Central Police Court Ahi

New Guinea Trusteeship Under Fire Debate at General Assembly

Delegates from India Yugoslavia and China join critics of Australias trusteeship plan for New Guinea. They argue the agreement lacks guarantees for native rights and questions whether federation with Australia is intended or feasible. Professors warn about long term development and humanitarian implications as the committee concludes its preliminary examination.

Australia General Assembly Krein Menon India Australis Mr. Menon Agate Burin Mtwin Boviet Ralley Wronee Aire

Molotov Withdraws Proposed Yugoslav Customs Union Plan

Fractured reports from Friday indicate Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov withdrew a proposed Yugoslav Trine customs union amid pushback from Britain and the United States. The talks touched on wartime troop withdrawals, Trieste control, and Yugoslav military migration issues, with Canada noted as a potential facilitator for repatriations.

Molotov Mntalo New York Cortnell Leet Trine YuRvels Vin Naisan Byrnes Ottawa Fridey Trieste Mointoy Ferilitie Yugoslavia

Arrest in Paris Meat Supply Denial Case

A report from Paris notes an arrest tied to denying meat supplies, alleging the suspect received only a tenth of the livestock needed. Authorities investigate irregular pricing and distribution tied to the alleged shortfalls.

Pasis Fridey Cloud Jenob Furie Paris

Indian cricketers to tour abroad after second class

The Indian Cricket Board announced that players who visited agrond this year will travel abroad during the tour to five matches at different centres. The announcement notes a first-class tie and a future India team voyage, while Durclet LONDON reports on the handling of the second class status and the timing of the travel plans.

Bombay Indian Cricket Board Agrond India London Aswhraity Tras

Horses Sprayed With Acid At Races Reported

London officials of the National Hunt stewards warned trainers after horses at a vacant meeting were sprayed with acid. The incident prompted safety cautions and veterinary actions, with authorities investigating the attack and ensuring protective measures for horses.

London Briday National Hunt

Postwar Talks Seek Unified Troop Reposition and Disarmament

A fragment from a wartime report describes Allied leaders debating troop redeployments and broad disarmament. British Foreign Secretary Bevin proposed merging military repositioning with disarmament into a single UN discussion track, referencing Hitler and Germany while noting Allied mobilization costs and future security aims.

Palestine Talks Delayed Again Await Zionist Decision

Reuters reports Palestinian talks postponed to January 1947 as Jewish leaders urge delay until after the Zionist Congress at Buale next month. A spokesman for the Jewish Agency said measures have been taken to curb territorial activity in Palestine but did not specify them.

Reuters Zioniat Buale Jewish Agency Serumlem Palestine

Greek bill to seize newspapers reported by parliament

Athens Friday report says the Minister for Justice presented a bill to the Parliament to empower seizure of newspapers and publications deemed to attack the regime. The measure targets defense news and movements of armed forces and authorizes penalties for printing material deemed against public order. A tribunal is being established with powers to suspend publications.

Athens Pera Yne Annalista

Meat price inquiry follows decline in market

The Prices Commissioner reviews recent Meat orders as he weighs whether the price drop is justified. Blackburn confirms the minister will proceed with an investigation into the market decline and its causes.

Bourmet

Paralysis Threatens America as Soft Coal Stopage Looms

In a New York Times cited assessment industrialists warn a soft coal strike could trigger massive factory shutdowns and national economic paralysis. The piece notes soft coal provides about 75 percent of industrial energy and 67 percent of electrical power, risking widespread disruption.

New York United States New York “Times American Associated Prats

Whyalla water scheme for rocket testing project

Government officials discussed establishing a rocket test range in South Australia with a research station at Mt. Barker. The plan would limit testing to a 3,000 square mile area, with initial capital costs around 48 million and annual maintenance near 6 million.

Mn. Johanyvaterday South Australia Whyinia Br. Jotingon Perimental Dedman Commonwealth Austria

Trafalgar Battle Tale Promises Political Move

A garbled report links a Trafalgar Battle theme to a Parliament vote. It mentions Captain Albert Nelson seeking to sustain a 25 000 pound annual income for a Fourth Earl through a Conservative line in the House of Commons to amend the government will.

London Frigay Albert Francin Joentio Nolnon Vmestine Gas Prospector Air Australie Don Trafalgar Trafalgar Flouse Wilshire Horatio Nelson Albert Nelson Line House of Commons Dle Kari Einon

Diamonds Hidden in Bank of Japan Vaults After War

A United Press report describes diamonds and gems stored in the Bank of Japan vaults and other sites by the Allied powers. The valuables reportedly included opals and other stones owned by wartime procurement agencies and buried on orders from the High Command to fund underground activities after surrender.

Albert Washington Edward Nelaun MacArthur Earlie Edward Ls Malaya Japan Inter Voldbred Vautta the Prem Association Banke of Japan Ramage Opala, Sacophiere Preeia United Prem Koolidan Frade Control Association High Command Uney

British notes on Dardanelles in August 1940

The British Foreign Minister tells the Romanian Government Britain may attend an international conference to review the Montreux Convention. He emphasizes any revision must align with United Nations principles. Britain supports the Soviet view that the future regime concerns Black Sea powers and expects Aramid to defend the straits.

Wellington Kuo Geners China Molotov Getisate Bevin Maio Eltaln United Nations Mobil Mindle Sandord Livin Mr. Bevin Ste. Bevin Mitler Germany United Nations Res London Dardanelles Bavin Ruanan Beitian Montreux Britain Eurney Farkeay Jahnuid

Hu’s War Service Connects to France and Australians

In France Hu forged notable links with Australian forces and the Allies, reflecting a wartime role that tied to broader Allied political currents. The account highlights international cooperation and a significant personal connection formed during hostilities.

GaNipati Ward France

Second Exodus of Jews on Decline in Vienna

The second exodus of Jews from Houston Europe to Austria has greatly diminished in recent weeks. Refugees arriving in Austria show a drop from August totals of 236,700 to about 20,000 in September and under 8,000 in October, with November around 4,200. Total refugees in Austria now near 38,000, including over 000 in the American Beek.

Stock Exchange Wileapraud Justice Department Washington Bok John 1 Lewin United Mine Workers America Touri My Lawin Lewis Wadusaday United Promtanys Kgainst Lewis Smith-Connally Pila Wor Seltimt Lewis Aad Apokaamen Itan Pennsylvania Anil Vienna Houston Europe Austeia Oeter Inder Austria Prowlent

Tobruk Protection Sought for Name as Noncommercial

The Attorney General directed to study placing the term Tobruk in the name category as an ana element not usable for commercial purposes. Mr Haylon stated Tobruk protection appeals to the government for safeguarding the identity and heritage.

Dir Ziyatt Tobruk Haylon Mammdy

Government Wins in Romania Controversy Reported

The British agency notes that 414,000 votes counted favor the government while 1796420 votes were not cast. Liberal and Matias parties oppose the government, alleging election irregularities and cabinet disagreements. The report cites alleged propaganda and a clash over parliamentary cooperation.

Fuimanten Viectiona Seres Cid Het Reavive Suvernement. ‘Nally Matias Pea Cnt Eam Ane Wa Reetanes Tedders Wretianu Mania Leremwlae United Pras

Judge Rules Rail Terms Invalid in Melbourne Arbitration

The Arbitration Court ruled a provision in a settlement between the Rail Commissioners and the Federated Union of Loco Engineers invalid. The clause tied time and halt payments to a variation of the award, prompting rejection of the application for crave and operation changes.

JUDGE Melbourne Prituy Toro Arbitration Court

Australian aircrew found dead after New Guinea crash

An American air observer located wreckage in the New Guinea highlands with remains of Australians among eighty aircraft crashes in the region. No survivors were found despite searches across Techni and Kal groups in northern New Guinea, while DARWIN and AAP reports note the grim discovery of crews.

Darwin Bridap O'R AAP New Guinea Ares Norte Wewerm Bahan

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