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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1948

Page

4

Chifley says records either stolen or forged

Australia and Britain face secret information disputes as Mr Chifley and Mr Fadden clash over alleged stolen or forged documents about UK and US access to Australian atomic research. The debate centers on leaks, cabinet discussions, and potential investigations while denials fly and political fault lines deepen.

Chifley Australia Harrigan Country Party Fadden Security Service Cameron Janes No. 10 Downing Street Clark House Ria An A R Mrr Mr. Fadden Curtin Mr. Chifley Defence Dedman CGB Labour Holloway South Australia Mr. McEwan C.8. and South Australian Ines Department McEwan Wentworth House Mr. Calwell J.R David Rivett Commonwealth Mephia

Dedman revelations shake Australian government conduct

The Leader of the Country Party condemned a minister for a document alleging reluctance by UK and US governments to share information with Australia. The piece accuses the government of neglecting untrustworthy personnel and misleading Parliament, urging resignation if facts were concealed or action not taken. It criticizes ministerial responsibility and public trust in Canberra’s conduct.

Toclea Marguerite Marquis of Queensbury Rafferty Beasley Perth Fadden Australia Country Party Mr. Fadden C.s.lf U.K U.B.A C.B.I.R Mr. Ward Padden Presa John Curtin Winkler Udge Toohn Curtin Frm Documenta Mr. Curtin Defence Labour Stawe I Rnnitions Ayare House of Representatives United Kingdom United States Dedman C.a.lr. A Haa Commonwealth Clementa Elementa Ita

Fatal stabbing shocks North Sydney engineer in office

Charles Louise Gallien, 49, was found killed by seven stab wounds in his Crow's Meat office on Pacific Highway. A knife is missing and detectives pursue a motive and suspect amid troubling late night calls to a woman friend. Gallien’s wife and sons cite a troubled marriage as investigators seek the killer.

Charles Louise Gallien Pacific Highway Crow's Meat le Gallien le Galien Misa Betty de Groen Bent Street North Aver Hindf Miga de Groen Miss de Green North Sydney Police Misa de Green Abe Saske

Fragments note leadership shift and purge in Budapest

News in brief reports Graewal aa Netthie 61 named Commander Chief of the Far Cant land, a British joint venture. It also states the National Peasant Party purged 10,000 of its 18,000 Budapest members. A Pacific liner sale to Pan Am is hinted in US trade notes.

Graewal Budapest National Peasant Party

Church Services Across Denominations in Forrest and Kingston

A list of church services across Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Congregational, Salvation Army, and Christian Science groups in Forrest Braddon and Kingston Hall. Details include Holy Communion times, morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, and baptist and youth meetings with several churches named and times listed.

Presbyterian Church of Salvation Army Braddon Kingston Hall Bunduv Nelson Dunster

Canberra Forecast Readings From Fairbalen Station

Canberra forecast from the meteorological station Fairbalen for 24 hours starting Friday. Expect showers to the ranges west with cool broken cloud and southerly winds. Regions Tablelands or Cuan may see heavy falls and rough conditions.

Fairbalen Cuan

Canberra Weather Summary for 9 PM Observations

Weather data for Canberra shows core readings from 9 PM with temperatures 57.7 at 3 PM, 61.3 at 9 PM, and 40.1 minimum, 70.4 maximum in the 24 hour period ending 3 PM. Rain reported through 9 PM with gusts peak noted at 10:35 AM.

Iuchea

Thai police foil major plot to overthrow government

Police said a planned coup by a group including military officers and civilian staff was thwarted before dawn. A government spokesman noted the existence of the plot had been known for some time and more arrests were expected as officers were gathered for action.

Raw Reuters Bangkok

U S to Train Plane Crews for Berlin Air Lift

About 100 transport plane crews will be specially trained each month for the Berlin air lift. Training will occur at Great Falls Montana in a corridor simulating the 20 mile air lanes into Berlin. The site echoes wartime routes used to ferry planes to Russia.

Washington Berlin United States Hanepilota Great Falls Montana America Russia

Re-Election of A L P Officials Amid Federal Meeting

Mr A L P officials renewed leadership with A L P president A L P president A L P re elected. Mr P Kennelly was re elected Federal secretary. Mr S J Bryan and Mr T G Davign appointed vice presidents for Queensland and Western Australia respectively.

A.lp A. 8. McAlpine Australian Labour Party P. Kennelly Vic J. Bryan Qid T. G. Davign West Australia

Visit of Church Chairman to Canberra

The Rev. C. H. Denny M A chairman of the Congregational Union of New South Wales arrives in Canberra today. He will conduct the morning service at the Y W C A at 11 o'clock. During his stay he is the guest of Mr and Mrs A L M Purnell of Mugga Way.

Congregational H. Denny Comrertigial Union of B.W W.C.A J. Denny M.A C. H. Denny Congregational Union of New South Wales Canberra Y.W.C.A A L. M. Purnell Muggaay

Berlin Power Co. Bankrupt Raises Winter Electricity Fears

Berlin Power Co. has declared bankruptcy complicating plans to provide power for this winter. The plant, once sponsored by British and American ocean authorities, faces uncertain future and potential supply gaps amid financial collapse.

Derailment disrupts Southern Line traffic and delays

Thousands were late for work as breakdowns hit the Western end of the line and a derailment occurred on the Southern line near Taln. The Bourne Express was delayed for two lines, an electric train motor failed at Lidcome at 6 45 a.m., with services not restored to normal until late.

Sydney Clawarre Taln

Bees Swarm Cows Kill Animal in Tokyo Incident

Kinjiro Matsuda reports vindictive bees attacked his cow after it killed a bee with a tail switch. About 60,000 bees from a neighboring farm joined the swarm, driving the farmer away as the cow died from overwhelming stings. About ten thousand bees reportedly died in the battle.

Tokyo Kinjiro Matsuda

Building Trades Resolve on Sedition Charge in Victoria

The Building Trades Federation meeting in Urne paused a resolution demanding withdrawal of sedition charges against land Communist Burns. The federation, spanning 13 unions and 30,000 members, condemns the federal government for anti working class legislation.

Urne Building Trades Federation Burns Federation Victoria

Truck collides with jeep at Kingston intersection

A United States Embassy utility truck collided with an army jeep at the Oxley Eyre Streets intersection in Kingston on Saturday afternoon. Neither driver, Mr. T. A. Bertone nor W. O. R. Kilgour, was injured. Both vehicles were lightly damaged.

United States Oxley Eyre Streets Kingston

Autish Food Talks With Rumania

In Bucharest on Friday Frank Pietocsky of the British food ministry held further discussions with the Romanian authorities. He met Assistant Trade Minister M. Barladeau yesterday morning to discuss food matters.

Bucharest Frank Pietocsky Representaive Authoritee Im. Barladeau

Jewel Gang Cleaned Up After New York Robbery

Mrs Sonja Loew divorced wife of a member of a wealthy theatre family identified two of three men who robbed her of £23500 worth of jewels on Wednesday. Police captured the suspects and recovered all the jewels. She exclaimed in a high spirited mood about the arrest.

New York Minday Sonja Loew Jerday

RSPCA Officials Elected in Sidney Presidency Unopposed

In Sidney on Friday Birected report states Mr. 8 M Moore was elected unopposed to the presidency of the LB P C A with Mr. F G R as treasurer and E F Z as additional council, joined by D Allard Darry and others. The roster includes several ladies and Messrs. Staple, Collins, de Monchaux, Jamieson, Layer, Ross, Thornton. AFRICA FAVOURS SEGREGATION.

South Africa Delegates Oppose U N Charter on Rights

South Africa's delegates at the U N Social Commission attacked the declaration on human rights. They argued the charter would outlaw racial laws and grant equal opportunities, which they said cannot be accepted. They claimed the obligation to end social segregation would undermine their policy of racial development.

Parib South Africa U.N.C Social Commit

Fadden Reads Document Questioning Government on Defence

Mr Fadden refused to disclose the full Downing Street discussions with Mr Chiley and the British Cabinet. He held up a sheet to base his case on why the Government should not be trusted with defence administration under Minister Deiman.

Fadden Defence Administration Deiman

Government Invited to Prosecute in Upbeat Commons

A sitting mood in parliament sparked a heated exchange over government handling of sensitive information. Mr Ward and Mr Fadden clashed with Mr Calwell over stolen documents, alleged betrayals, and ethics. The debate touched on British Cabinet files and the impact on Australia UK relations, with calls for legal action if documents were proven stolen.

Huntleh Calwell Harrison Well Giles Fadden America Australia

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