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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 16, 1946

Page

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Sydney waterfront idle as men challenge stevedoring decision

Sydney port workers refuse to load wool ships at Sydney or Newcastle amid a clash between the Clerks' Union and Daleecey and Co. About 400,000 bales of wool await shipment as 20 vessels idle. A Sunday trains ban debate prompts Melbourne executives to defer action. The dispute risks broader industrial action and disruption of shipments.

Sydney Australia Te Clerks’ Union Daleecy and Company Are and Clarks Newcastle

Vatican Excommunication Shocks Catholic World in Trial

Vatican declares sharp disciplinary measure over archbishop trial links and broader church officials. Excommunication targets those connected from the dawn of the case to minor police bodies, signaling a powerful ecclesiastical response.

Rome Vatican Morel Tite Congregation of the Couvelt of Btup Catolie Ghure Rl Tite Dawn Omietale Guolera Singere

New Trans-Pacific Air Record Set by Van Australe Aintinaa

An aviator named Thomas Mitchell aboard the Bkymastec set a new flight record from Burban Field Los Anglica to Mabourne arriving today. The craft completed the crossing in 38 23 minutes with a calm flight and no notable incidents.

Aydney van Australe Aintinaa! Wecomd Bkymastec Thomas Mitchell Mabourne Burban Field Los

Truce Donsaians and Partiae in Batavia Stir Ring

In Batavia, a troubled truce arrangement named Donsaians and Partiae faced hard tests as British, Dutch, and Indonesian officers confronted joint control. By November 30, disagreements within the commission were to be decided by the British chairman, with battlefield changes guided by the Commander in Chief of British land forces in East Asia Command.

Donsaians Partiae Batavia Eian Trice Cammiasian Gadar Bvitah Gadalone Commiagion Beithah di Went Buuth-1 East Asia Command

Bandits Burn Greek Village Reported Near Kosaina

The Greek divisional command at Kosaina said 200 attackers struck a village, killing several and burning homes. A nearby stage of Krievorial woe attacker reported no confirmed deaths, while discussions on a Home Guard to counter bandits continued. General Goma urged that no action be taken unless necessary, hoping for improvement.

Aviacn Tissdquartars Kosaina Alta Dres Dandita Goma

New President Named for Indian National Congress Party

New Delhi reports Turedi Abdul Asad not seeking reelection. Admeye Halen becomes new Presidant as Nehru resigns after leading Interim Government. Halen was active in passive resistance and among Congress members jailed under Defence of India cases. former political science professor at Benares Hindu University.

New Delhi Turedi Abdul Asad Admeye Halen Indian Natonal Congress Fundtt Nehru Rine Alan Congress Defence of India Aph Politica Benares Hindu Univerwr

Chinese Offer to Order Cease Fire and Battles Near Peiping

Japanese and Western reports describe a Chinese government proposal for a cease fire while military actions persist near Peiping. Communists retreat south of the Peiping Kalem line as Nationalist forces seize Biden and Palin in Chahar province and push toward Inner Mongolia.

Eauyg Gv Peiping Mwalial Kabahy Weyuan Suan Hwa Fu Hralgan North China Mires Yur

Big losses hit Orange Free State gold shares

London reports heavy trading losses as investors in Orange Free State gold mining stocks suffer one of the worst stock falls in years. Freddie 117, Otatter 7 6, Lydenburg 7 6, and West Privfntia drop with about ten million sterling lost and Western holdings down.

Orange Free State London Frew Srou Ays Oran Freddie Free State Development Envortment Corporation Otatter Orange Free State Investments Waatorn Holdings St. Efren Lydenburg West Privfnntia the Times Anya A Far West Commercial Exchange Boul Africa F. Marley Bers

Reparations May Lift Occupation Costs

A Times report discusses potential effects of German reparations on wartime costs and economic strain in the Orange Free State and broader South Africa. It cites opinions from financial figures and notes impacts on mining outputs and price movements amid global demands.

Railway Offence Fines In Sydney September Total

Seventeen or more details show 811 persons fined for railway offences in Sydney during September. Fines totalling 948 were imposed for breaches of the Tallways Act as authorities report multiple prosecutions and convictions.

Sydney Tussay Preet Pwr Winder Troapan- Ang

Trade Reform Sparks Singapore Food Import Protest

Importers protest a new October 2 rule requiring a certified local master, trainee, and gunner on ships between Maleye and the Boat ndien. They warn the change will disrupt hundreds of ships and affect thousands of weathered loads of goods amid unclear enforcement.

WEA Food Trade Singapore Tuemtay Akipa Einer Digbur Betwen Maleye

British Minister Calls for Franco Regime Removal

In the House of Commons, a British Minister urged action as Spain faces a tyrannical Fascist regime. He warned inactivity risks Britain and supported pressure options, including an economic blockade if peaceful moves fail, to force Franco to go.

London Britain Macier McNeill Megaaty Aml Orsey Spaia McNeill Spain

Yugoslav Delegation Withdraws From Final Paris Session

At the final Paris Peace Conference session the Yugoslav delegation announced it would not participate in the last meeting. Leader Mr Kardalj protested against what he called unjust decisions and warned Yugoslavia would not sign the treaty. The conference adjourned after a brief plenary, with deputies to continue work in New York.

Paris

Molotov Refuses Ride in H.M.S. Dido

Unclear reports claim Molotov refused transport aboard the British cruiser Dido after a prior offer from Britain. Speculation swirls over why the change occurred as details remain unsettled and unreadable in the dispatch.

Molotov Dido

Recruiting at Low Rate in Britain Strains War Effort

The article reports serious concerns over British recruiting as of September, noting 1,868 army reenlistments versus the quota for sustaining wartime wastage. It cites shortages across forces, with the Royal Air Force reaching only 32 percent of its April–September target, and quotes Lord Parker and other officials on government plans to review voluntary recruitment to prevent a repeat of postwar declines.

London Uni Ger Lord Pahen Faye Moo Neftege Vaniers Hoyal Alporce Sime Pak

Country post offices condemned by FMG in Melbourne

Melbourne report says Australia has about 3000 country post offices in poor condition and 40 years behind. Postmaster General Senator Cameran Letay criticizes the network as mostly glorified sheds due to material shortages hindering the department's 30 million pound spending on postal buildings.

Melbourne Australia Feders Ton Shines Cameran Letay Benatar Cameron Pont-Weag

Hangings of Nazi criminals to begin after midnight

Reported at Nuremberg that executions of the 11 condemned Nazi leaders will start one minute after midnight local time and conclude within about three hours. Details remain secret. observers note Bible readings by most condemned, while one refused comfort.

Nuremberg Stheiet Mowanbury Hitler Dr Schacht United Masten Hugh Grant Nos Presdent Trumen Room West Churchill Grant Sargeon Italy Kammel- Fing Enatelinws Lan Fon Germany Maxie Illiesrria Dangerou Crun Fit

Paris Concert Move as Opera House Lacks Space

Marjorie Lawrence’s concert is shifted from the Opera House to Paleis Chaillot due to demand. Two full time broadcasts of Tristan and Isolde, conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, are planned for October 2 and 9. Tours of Britain and Scandinavia will precede a New York opening on January 1, with planned legs to Canada, the Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand concluding in 1964.

Paris Opera Marjorie Lawrence Paleis Chaillot Tristan and Golde Thomas Beecham Britain Scandinavia New York Canada Mdia South Africa Id Australis New Zealand

Former naval ship to become world cruise liner

A revived vessel once part of the Australasian fleet is bought for a world cruise project by a private company. The Albatroat, built for the Australasian Navy and later a repair ship, will be refitted in Plymouth to carry 300 passengers, with a dining room bar and hangar space retained. The ship is slated to depart for Australia in December according to The Daily Mail.

London Rua Austrasian Mbatroat Daily Mall Atmouth Albatroat Te ‘Aurraaien Navy HBO Toal Australia Mys

Old U S Planes as Guided Missiles in War

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss converting bombers into guided missiles for use in combat. Mentions B-29 and B-17 era aircraft, and notes on production and strategic deployment concerns. Details are unclear and largely jumbled.

U.S

Truman Lifts Meat Price Controls Amid Debate

Washington report states President Truman ends meat and livestock price controls while signals ongoing limits on other goods. Observers note political pressure from advisers and Republican criticism of past policy, with warnings a broad price surge could follow.

Truman Millen Tas Washington New York Time Fie New York Areiarbfoune

Utnovin Witness Sought At War Crimes Trial

War crimes proceedings seek former Soviet Foreign Minister Litvinov as a witness for General Tojo and others. Defence argues the request stems from a diary recording with Kensuke Yosuinawa dated December ATI. Prosecutor contends documents show no basis for the claims.

Utvinov Toko Litvinov Tojo Batvinov Ati Litvingy Kensuke Yosuinawa Raman Otere Willian Webe Iether

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