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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1947
Page
1
Industrial and foreign policy notes reveal Evatt alleging Soviet aims in Greece while the United States plans tariff reductions on wool imports. The wool tariff cuts include a 23 percent raw wool duty and a 5 percent duty on woollen goods, effective January, with broader ad valorem reductions to follow.
A Balkan debate in New York centers on Greece and Yugoslavia with Evatt and committee members accusing or defending policies amid tension with Anglo American interests. Delegates dispute Soviet influence, European border issues, and U S alliances while the commission adjourns without a final decision.
The Times correspondent reports troops firing on armed Mo Hindus and Sikhs in Hissar district East Punjab. Up to 40 killed and many injured amid rioting. Refugees stranded and starving as evacuation and aid struggle to reach the front.
Britain accepts a bulk food parcel plan endorsed by Alderman Bartley to supply 300,000 parcels. Distributing offices in London and Liverpool will deliver within three weeks, reducing handling and rapidly aiding relief efforts.
London reports that King received the Prime Minister Mr. Alton at Buckingham Palace. Speculation grows over Mr. Alleyes list of cabinet changes and potential major reorganizations as the cabinet was to meet on Tuesday.
In New York a Palestine partition proposal debate unfolds with Iraqi officials and foreign ministers voicing caution. Reports cite Nuri al Said and Jamali urging practical steps, while others call for rights and safe migration of children amid European crises.
A short notice from Paris reports a cryptic exchange involving Taha Nowe and Beltranie with unclear details. The fragment suggests a local matter or misprint and provides no verifiable names, places, or dates beyond Paris.
The Republic Government reports it will release three Dutch soldiers captured after a forced landing by United States aircraft near Batavia on Saturday. Captain D J MacCallum urged their valuable release to continue work with the Canabler Comumlerton. The government hopes neutral planes will request passage over Republican territory and oppose Dutch occupants.
Twelve million yards of utility cotton goods from Japan have arrived in Australia and will be warehoused in Sydney. The government plans for an equitable distribution through Commonwealth channels as the Commercial Branch of the Department of Customs completes arrangements. Official notices describe the public sale event and the shift from wool exports to Japan in dollars.
A garbled report from New York on objections to the draft raft agreement. Officials discuss Article and Nauru text, opposing interpretations, and potential consequences for trusteeship law and international peace.
A garbled account traces a strange trip by Lord Nathan and Joon to a distant land. The narrator recalls a welcome, a train ride, and tensions from a disrupted economy. A faded sense of urgency and curiosity pervades the fragment.
A New York sending from United Press reports that preparations for the Marshall Plan and creation of a Communist organization may improve Congressional odds for stopgap long range Europe aid. The Times and Daily News discuss hopes for a postwar world order and Western Europe rehabilitation amid fears of renewed international tension.
London reports Major Roy Ferran, cleared in Jerusalem last week of murdering a young suspect from the Etima Gang, Kandineppotred. War Office warns of personal danger but denies intent to reveal Farran’s movements. Daily Mail recalls Farran who traveled with Keys in North Africa and later into Greece after the Allied evacuation, famed as the Pimpernel by the Free Alliance Movement.
In London a general session with Dominion delegates focused on hard currency costs and expansion in sterling areas. The talks reviewed export programmes and the central reserve system, stressing close communication and data exchange to support sterling area resilience. The gathering, chaired by the Chancellor, included Australia New Zealand South Africa Ireland India Pakistan and others.
Clarrie Hayes of Windsor, Maine, clocked a 100 metre time of 10.3 seconds to claim a world record during the Olympic trials in Tokyo. Hayes led early, finished strong and later ran an impressive 22.7 seconds in a transit event, marking a standout performance for the American sprinter.
British and Australian officials discuss a plan to dispose of former Malan colonies and other overseas possessions. The debate names locations such as Orkney, Czechoslovakia, and regions in Africa and Asia as targets for potential transfer or settlement as part of a larger imperial reshaping.
In Calcutta on Tuesday the Indian selectors named Maisingh and Sorwate along with Rangachar and Rewdavishi as replacements for the team touring Australia. The TON Blazers could not make the trip but will join the squad in Adelaide within ten days.
Fragmented account outlines international reaction to a rumored new communist coalition. Delegates in Poland and London discuss a Comintern revival, while U S officials watch closely. Diplomatic voices from Bulgaria Czechia France and other nations weigh implications for global political alliances and economic management.
Toronto reports Canada will produce about 4.308 million tons of paper this year, up 4.137 million from 1945, with production expected to reach 4.85 million tons by 1950. The United States consumes a large share of the Canadian paper supply, roughly one fifth of the world total.
Tokyo Tuesday a General MacArthur headquarters spokesman described a black curtain over Japan hindering democratic reforms. The Kuromaku reportedly extended control, delaying constitutional process and oversight.
The Daily Mail reports Britain faces delays in the Sulda atomic project Berkenhire. The official estimate warns the first atomic plant may miss the May opening with over 2000 workers required and industrial hurdles to harness atomic energy for experimental uses.
A wartime style notice from London urges honoring the war dead on Remembrance Day not in November. It mentions a two minute silence at 12 and calls for general cooperation in observance.
A large force of guerrillas in central Greece reportedly surrendered after a major assault near Campton, 30 miles west of Amman. Details are unclear due to damaged text but references indicate renewed fighting and limited surrender amid ongoing operations against Greek guerrilla groups.
Windsor, on a short visit to London, was received by the king at Buckingham Palace, in a formal audience. The meeting followed Windsor's arrival and touched on diplomatic interests and state affairs.
Two servicemen charged under the Du Servicemen's League faced allegations of threatening behavior at a meeting. The report notes attempts to attend by an individual named Metin and references strong political labels used at the event.
The immigration authority granted a one week extension for a Soviet agent’s stay in Singapore after a request by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The agent’s renewal was refused, and officials indicated he would be allowed to remain temporarily while arrangements were made.
Planes and surface craft continue the search for four damaged minesweepers after being towed from the tug. The crew of three watermen aboard reported the vessel drifted away, with engines failing and a cook’s kitchen in use. Visibility was poor as the convoy moved near the coast, radar limited, and the wreckage was seen about miles from the sighting, amid rough seas and long chases by rescue units.
A World War era report notes Malaya facing a flood of officials in London after a tour. five governors and a sports commissioner are mentioned as part of the entourage. The piece highlights Whitehall's handling of the situation and the delays caused by the official delegation.
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