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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1949

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Communist Forces Now Overrun Nationalist China

Reports from Hong Kong say General Chen’s Communist armies have overrun much of Nationalist South China including Swatow Amoy and nearby areas. Official confirmation is slow with evacuations and contested reports. Britain weighs Peiping guarantees while seeking asset rights and extradition terms.

Nationalist China P.-Reuter Hongkong Cheni Seaton South China Orang Ures Fab Island Romle Merding Chen Se Amoy Mihaawhi Tale Theat Poureen Rmuntats Fu Wve Te Ourfacer Tentionaljat Nadenailot Gmnels

Devaluation Rumors Denied by U S Officials

Washington reports quote officials denying any plan to raise the dollar price by altering gold standards or changing coinage. Treasury and State Department spokesmen state there is no intent to devalue or adjust the dollar rate, though discussions on exchange policy continue.

Washington Mate Dear Acheson Ic the Treasury Fayder Mc Greagy United States

Stands For Communism in Vienna Telegram Sparks Controversy

Fragmentary OCR notes report a Vienna Telegram claiming Austrian readers and Catholic groups align with communism. Names such as Milam Chriet and Saint Peter Hunter appear in garbled text alongside references to church authorities and performances.

Vienna Tunsday Gorge Hemmard Shaw Ino Leogram Tss Milam Chriet Saint Peter Hunter Saya Bair Joan

Two Way Trade Pact Aims £140 Million Japan Exchange

Tokyo reports a bilateral pact nearly agreed for £140 million in traded goods. Britain Australia New Zealand India and Ceylon would sell iron ore rubber steel textiles and wood to Japan in return for Japanese textiles and other products. Australia envisions a 60 to 100 percent rise in wood exports under the deal.

Aape Reuter Tokyo Aterling Arena Japan Wenn Tas Neil Avpuente Wxehangy Ater Tiwan Britain Australia New Zealand India Ceylon

Supreme Court declines review of contempt findings

The Supreme Court refused to review contempt findings by Judge Medina against a New York case. The seven to one decision left the appeal without explanation. The Veterans of Foreign Wars presented Judge Meding with its Citizenship Award for his conduct during the trial.

Wasilington Supreme Conse Ubi Medina New York Veterans of Foreign Wart OrRrinination Meding

Churchill's Daughter Marries Again in Georgia Sea Island

Reported secret ceremony in Sea Island Georgia links Sarah Churchill to Anthony Bemish Pip amid ongoing divorce dynamics with Vic Oliver. The event follows her 1945 American stage debut, noted earlier that June.

New York Tursiay Chiryhills Ami Anthony Bemish Pip Sea Island Cgeorgi Sarah Churchill Len Vic Oliver

Bantamweight to Return to America

The article describes a boxing bout involving bantamweight contender Seth Tvsispunm and Australian champion Eley Bens fet at Sydney Stadium. Manager Harry Miller discusses plans to return to America, possible rematch dates, and negotiations to bring in opponents including Ron nie Clayton from England to bolster the card.

Bydney Hinruldi Pad Eley Bens Sydney America Sieving Dade Hye Stadiuey Harry Miller Romesick Millee Paws Jaime Nogeris Wityrom Dade Oye Paver Fithat Wyats Atestbontdyatt Vin Fenn Ita Paitry Ewote Wwe Ameren Empler Ronnie Clayton England

British steamer Maystann sank after collision near English coast

The 2025 ton British steamer Maystann sank early today after colliding with the Albion near Farnt Valance on the English coast. Three survivors were reportedly picked up by the Albion as salvage efforts proceeded amid unclear casualty figures and continuing search.

London Maystann Albion Farnt Valance

Protest at Suspected Snowy Scheme Ends in Tension

Citizens gathered in Melbourne to protest a presumed prostitution ring linked to a Snowy Mountain project. Speakers criticized local officials and demanded investigation, citing alleged collusion and misuse of funds. Police monitored the demonstration as tensions rose.

Vic Snowy

Princess decries lowering of moral standards

Princess Ehaaveth condemned the lowering of moral standards during addressing an inviting of the Mathers' Club at Westminster. The event drew attention to social conduct and featured remarks on public virtue by the royal guest.

London Ehaaveth Mathers’ Club Wastminster

Moch Abandons Plan for French Government

Paris reports that Socialist leader Jules Moch abandoned attempts to form a new French government and submitted his resignation as prime minister designate to President Auriol after four days of failure. President Auriol then summoned former Foreign Minister Robert Schuman to the Élysée Palace to seek a solution.

Paris Jules Moch Auriol

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice

The readable text presents garbled items mentioning wheat, dates, and unspecified events. It references places or groups briefly but lacks clear names or actionable details. The fragmentary lines suggest a domestic or community notice with uncertain context and dates.

Loan Granted To Yugoslavia And Finland

The article notes a large international loan approval with figures around 2.7 to 2.8 billion dollars directed to Yugoslavia and Finland. It mentions financial authorities in Washington and a September action by a central bank or financial body approving the loan.

Washington Theatny Work Bane Ims Finland

Vyshinsky to Deliver Major Policy Speech

Vyshinsky expected to deliver a major policy speech at a Special Prest conference in Lake Success tonight at 8:40 pm. The Soviet Foreign Minister’s first press conference since his appointment adds significance, a Soviet spokesman said.

Lake Success Tuesiy Ander Viyshinwey Vyshinsky

Leopold accuses Britain of abandoning the fight

Belgium’s exiled King Leopold charged Britain with abandoning the war against Germany in 1940. He claimed the British United Press summary lacked warning as Belgium capitulated, and he called for a full explanation of the Belgian army’s surrender. The statement followed talks with Prime Minister Justin Rye Kens about a potential return to the throne.

Belgium Leopold Britain Germany Maamaratins Beitiah Hir Laight Beigu Canininler-Keehler Leonold Primler Juston Rye Kens Thwing

Rescue of Crew From Overturned Ship Near Seattle

A rescue ship picked up 17 crew members from the 1243 ton Salina Cruz after it overturned and sank in the Pacific about 180 miles west of Washington State. The Salina Cruz was gutted by a late cargo of umber.

Seattle Tunsday Salina Cruz Pacific Thi Washington State

World Leaders Cite Discrimination as Global Threat

Nehru urged world unity against racial bias as a top danger and called for peace and freedom. He argued independence for nations, ending domination and poverty, while stressing liberation of subject peoples and elimination of want and ignorance.

Wepree Caipmhia University Ubion Whight Ant Shane Sine County Amelie Pncial Paniil Nehru Indi

Germans Flock to See Visions at Bavarian Vision Event

The Associated Press reports more than 35,000 Germans gathered in a Bavarian village near Frankfurt to witness a reported Virgin Mary and infant Jesus vision. Police noted thousands knelt as some adults claimed sightings while children reportedly reported visions on successive nights.

Frankfurt Jesus Associated Press Vhildren Sohatie Guilertine PAIK Associatedt Press Father Galler Bernadette

LR O TO EXTEND PLAN GENEVA TALKS

Approval of a plan to extend the work of the United Nations Organization was assured today in Geneva. Twelve of the eighteen members spoke in favor as the extension would cover months after June 1950.

Geneva Thir International 1 Sune Spoki

Tito urged to release Archbishop Stepinac from prison

The United States pressed Marshal Tito to free Archbishop Aloysius Stepinac, jailed since 1946 for wartime collaboration with the Nazis and sentenced to 16 years in gaol.

Washington Tuos United States Marshal Tito Aloysius Stepinac Stepinac

Fate and betrayal shadow a game report

A workmate was condemned and shot after being reported for misconduct during a game. West Borking Court, per Reuters, sentenced the worker and the employer Max Retets Berger to 30 months for failing on a report to the Gestapo.

Reuter ‘Yeateriay West Borking NLR Seni noWuki Max Retets Berger Gaes Shikawaki The Gestapo

U S Generals Fight Unification Claims in Congress Hearings

Generals led by Marne Corps commander Gen Clifton Gates and Gen Atekaner Vandegutt oppose defence unification amid congressional probes. The Armed Services Committee wraps hearings amid Nixon era style jockeying and unsettled strategy.

Washington Maine Genereis Marne Corps Polis Cifton Gates Atekaner Vandegutt Agenat Unico Sones Peiciety Ain Ae Yymington Hoyte Vindenberg Air Bortle Stat

U S Denies Soviet Charge of Drill Ground in Germany

The United States State Department rejects Soviet accusations that Germany hosts a Russian drill ground and police force. Washington dismisses Soviet claims and reiterates opposition to Berlin and Western Allied actions. The radio notes Bulgarian and East German replies on diplomacy without detailing charges.

U.S Germany Washington Depactront Russia Sofa Radio Ostanjiah Geeniur Republic United States

Protest Sent to Australia Over Sharpley Communist Leader

The British Communist Party General Secretary sent a letter to Australia's High Commissioner and urged Prime Minister Chifley to quash the conviction of the Australian Communist Party leader. The protest argues for clemency and reversal of the sentence in a formal diplomatic move.

Australia Sharkey London British Communist Party HL. Polithc Mitel Chidey Australian Communist Party Chifley

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