08 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
1
A chaotic session featured tributes, accusations against the Prime Minister, and calls to refer a private matter to Parliament. The motion of privilege was deferred to a later date as officials and reporters witnessed tense exchanges and department aides.
A parliamentary dispute centers on allegations of security police involvement in pressuring ministers and seeking confidential interviews with the King. MPs claim surveillance of opposition activities and protest government methods while pledging scrutiny of police actions and potential intimidation during the debate.
Paris dispatch reports Moshe Sherich said the Jewish and Arab leaders would sit for a peace conference in Palestine at any time to discuss a general settlement. He added Israel’s government had identified suspects in the Count Bernadotte murder and implied Stern gang members could be among those arrested.
The text reports pressure for wage hikes and a government response warning that capitulation could harm the economy. It mentions mining unions and industry officials, with references to labor leaders and price controls, in a tense dispute over pay and policy.
An eyewitness described a coordinated strike by uniformed militants in Malaya near Keriling, with Gurkhas attacked and soldiers wounded. Authorities claim foreign agents orchestrated the assault as part of a continuing insurgency, noting heavy losses for the terrorists and a pending offensive.
Washington dispatch says the United States waits for final Western Union Government decision on American military aid to Europe. Secretary of State Lovett warned that congressional approval is needed before any aid can proceed.
The note notes Italy’s entry steps and treaty provisions. Britain and America waived certain tele rights under the treaty while ships allotted to Uo thrin were BRaRAN Mp.
The report outlines rounds in the Dunlop Masters with players Von Nida and Donck among leaders. After 36 holes Nom Anida Hayes into second with 337, Daly and van Donck close behind, while scores show 13a for a lead and ongoing round-by-round tallies.
Radio dispatch says a heavy earthquake yesterday caused extensive damage and numerous casualties as reports from ayec and nearby Thuretay areas filter in.
Four named individuals including Edward Farrel and Jock Gere were adjourned in a timber fraud case linked to New Guinea timber. The adjournment to November was ordered as medical reports were reviewed and one defendant, Jock Dabtien, appeared in connection with the alleged conspiracy.
Vienna based Daily Telegraph correspondent reports a new Red campaign in Czechoslovakia with Czech workers accused of threatening Moscow aims and using provocation and sabotage tactics to undermine Communist authorities. Propagandists and agents are said to be deployed to influence domestic factions.
Export-Import Bank shelved a 100 million dollar loan proposal to Israel for specific projects amid Palestinian concerns. The decision followed negotiations and signals of government conditions shaping future financing to the region.
Paris reports Hodgson cites Soviet failure to verify earlier atomic control questions and says subcommittees are pointless. Mee urges the Boolee to avoid surrendering information on the new bomb, noting fears of Russia and Soviet influence in Europe. The discussion touches on security, power, and tensions across Poland Lithuania and other regions.
J Maloney resigns from the appointment as a member of the Library Board. The move follows a change in the city’s board membership and prompts a new nomination process.
Reported blast at a Georgia research site damaged a building and injured workers. Local authorities say a fire and explosion occurred near a power line and debris scattered around the area as firefighters and investigators arrived. No official casualty figures yet.
Britain pledges to implement the United Nations decision on Berlin in a debate over whether to resume cooperation with the Council. Alexander criticizes Roussin’s Berlin actions as illegal and forcible, while Western allies seek a new accord without abandoning commitments.
An Independent Chinese paper Te Kung Pao reports the government stronghold in Manchuria has evacuated following military conferences in Peiping. The move is said to align with opinions presented at the wartime talks regarding Chiang Kai-shek's policy.
Western powers plan direct negotiations with Russia on atomic energy after abandoning an earlier Canadian proposal. The move aligns with efforts for international control and detente, as the Atomic Energy Commission faces renewed scrutiny and debate within the United Nations General Assembly.
London report quotes Anthony Eden denouncing Communist propaganda as a weapon against weak spots and moral resolve. He links current strikes in France to a broader offensive and calls for united Western defense and wider stability across Europe and the Atlantic.
A wartime commission recommends a permanent clemency program for all Dachau prisoners. The action aims to address wartime sentences and provide a unified policy.
The immigration minister faced a heated exchange in the chamber after a report in The Gambare Times cited by Mr Daly. Cedwell accused the session of losing high parliamentary standards as he clashed with a member over remarks and conduct.
The Minister for the Army and SMES Chambers outline a boxing tour to support the Sire Battalion recruitment. A Northern Canberra branch aims to boost enlistment and public interest in a citizen military force.
The inquiry focused on claims that Representative Thomas demanded kickbacks from employees tied to a Unete walarian program. The probe considers improper benefits and conflicts arising from his chairmanship of the unvamerican Activities Committee.
The Intarna Joma Group chairman announced world stocks of apparel wool as of June 30 AMP would be about 700 million compared with 351 million a year earlier and government stocks at end June expected around 90 million representing about 2 percent of the rate.
The readable text references torts Thursday and Maine cabinet matters with unspecified proposals. It mentions representatives, occupation approvals, and an election context, but the content is garbled with missing names and dates and lacks a clear event or outcome.
Fragmented text indicates a local group or party planning actions against communists. Mentions a president figure and a national commission, with unclear details about percentages and amendments. No clear dates, places, or organizations are legible.
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