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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1946
Page
1
Keran correspondent for the Daily Telegraph reports a Persian civil war flare, with Azerbaijan backed by Russia reacting to the new government’s bid for independence and liberty. The dispute involves local authorities asserting control over elections, while federal troops withdraw per an agreed Central Government accord.
Washington reports widespread disruption as a miners strike ties up production and transport. Government actions, court contempt hearings, and city measures in New York reflect broader labor tension amid wartime controls and electricity conservation efforts.
Report from Stuttgart notes Germans to assume administration in the American zone. Referendum on the new Constitution shows 91,181 for and 140,?79 against with 71 percent turnout. Party tallies list 108,604 for the German Peoples Party and 120,686 for the Communists.
Fragmented account describes a minister delivering sermons from a roof top during a campus gathering. Text references university, Maineworth, and opal car imagery, with unclear surrounding details yet implying a public preach event at a building complex.
The article discusses Australian wool supply and trade tensions with India. It notes that Australian wool prices are rising due to short-term difficulties, with China and India affecting demand. It mentions Australia’s reliance on wool exports and concerns about wool being in short supply.
Intercepted notices from Jerusalem detail writs issued and preparations underway. Authorities order actions tied to migrants and legal proceedings, outlining deadlines and required compliance in the wake of a reported incident and subsequent filings.
A Daily Telegraph feature reports a new giant magnet 32 feet across at Birmingham. Professor Oliphant leads the design team behind the machine for bombarding particles, with a project cost around $100,000, signaling a major step in atomic research and potential bomb development.
Torrential rains and gales disrupted rail services across England with water levels rising in South Wales towns. Roads flooded and stations partially affected as storms moved inland from the Ringlai coast. Two mail steamers were reported disabled but later described as being towed for safety.
In The Hague, Dutch commanders denied confirming reports that Indonesia reentered talks on a military agreement. Admiral Helfrich and General Kruis expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal, preferring caution about the military situation over the specific terms.
The speech underscores back-bench Labour concerns over potential rebellion against the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in a bid to preserve the government's home stability. It warns that further destabilizing conduct will be opposed to prevent recurrence and safeguard governance.
The launch of a 2900 ton liner by American President Lines marks a new vessel for Irene Pacis pervics. The ship, named by Dinar President Y Wosen, is intended to serve a pac ing trade route and will accommodate 380 passengers, with crew and port details uncertain due to damaged text.
Rescue teams airlifted the 12 occupants of the Dakota from a glacier in the Swiss Alps after a crash. Survivors, including a woman and child, received medical care in Interlaken before train transport to Vienna. One crew member carried a passenger on a stretcher, while others endured frostbite and injuries from the rescue effort.
A miner, his wife, and their two children allegedly hanged themselves with rope and were drawn from a canal near Bhaee Lille by bargemen and engineers. Authorities had warned Dumorter that his children could be removed due to confirmed drunkenness and neglect.
London report notes a Covent Garden recital by pianist Eileen Joyce with critics praising her technique and expressive playing at the Paliharmonie venue. The audience featured enthusiastic responses and the performance highlighted refined finger work and tonal control.
The National Association of Manufacturers reports cartels control a large share of world trade and urges the United States to promote voluntary agreements to curb cartel formation. The federation notes over 42 percent of global june wax and 11.4 percent of trade are cartel dominated.
Fragmentary report from Frankfurt dated Monday states the United States authorities handed over a group of Germans to Poland for war trials. The disjointed text references names and details unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Daily Telegraph reports with limited clarity on Allied and Axis assessments of Middle East defences. It notes Cairo discussions, Malta bases, and potential credits to strengthen resistance against a possible Western invasion while outlining strategic questions posed to authorities in Britain and Cairo.
In Gibraltar three inebriated sailors tried to seize a car from Lamy Mastwood, wife of a local official. Two civilian-clad servicemen pursued, leading to arrests inside a residence. Report notes persistent drunkenness among servicemen near warships.
Major G. Morrow who led an American salvage party to recover parts from two aircraft shot down in Yugoslavia denied the Yugoslav claim that Blends were taking photographs in August. He said there was no photo equipment aboard and that Yugoslav authorities were exceedingly secretive.
Greek minister Dragoumis declares Greece will fight for independence at any cost and rejects a totalitarian system. He cites tensions with Macedonian and Western Thrace, alleges interference by agents from Yugoslavia, and notes Greece sits between Russian ideology and Western life. He rejects new treaties with Turkey and discusses EAM arrests and deportations.
A report notes a half million offer was presented to a producer connected with a major public ceremony. Details on the proposer, recipient, and timing were not fully disclosed in the fragment.
In London on Monday reports say the Admiralty issued an order requiring all naval officers and men to attend church. Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton of Portsmouth criticized the move while acknowledging mixed reactions within the Navy. The decree prompted debate over compulsory worship and its effect on service duties and morale.
Efforts are under way among the Big Four to bridge differences between Betan and Joie over Russia’s demand for information on all troops in non-enemy SRay tetera tet. Talks aim to craft a middle course that satisfies Russia while addressing allied concerns about troop transparency and security.
Eyendt Thome reports Mt Eba near the test site where rocket bombs will be fired. Residents express little alarm noting Mt Eba is a desolate place with sparse population and homesteads nearby.
A fragment suggests abdication or succession talks involving a Tramsjorean king and potential throne claimants in Greater Syria. The garbled text mentions private discussions, formal letters, and a wife named Abdullake, with unclear roles and dates.
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