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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe Privy Council reasoning on bank decision lacking a Commonwealth High Court certificate. The text cites terms like commonwealth, trust, and section references, but the readable content is garbled, leaving key names and exact actions unclear. The fragment hints at challenges to jurisdiction and possible appeals without formal certification.
A report discusses fears among bank officers over back door methods and possible nationalisation. Mentions Mr J B Card, Dr Evatt, and the Banking Acts of 1940 and 1948, with Ottawa sources noting regulatory bottlenecks hindering development in Australia and Canada.
Vatican rejects Czeth attempt to seize church authority as tensions rise over church governance. Officials view the move as a breach of church sovereignty and warn of potential diplomatic ramifications with other states. The situation centers on statements to superiors within the Cred organization and related leadership factions.
Soviet Union calls for the recall of Yugoslav ambassador in Moscow over ongoing diplomatic tensions. The Yugoslav mission in Moscow remains active as the dispute continues.
The unnamed New York private college will receive oil and mineral rights valued at 80 million dollars in perpetuity to teach white supremacy and anti-minority ideologies. The arrangement involves a long term grant by a donor and raises questions about institutional responsibility and education content.
Fragmented notes state Australia rejected allegations regarding displaced persons in Denmark. The mission chief notes only those meeting requirements would receive release opportunities, while others faced limited chances under ongoing procedures.
A garbled fragment mentions an overture by French for Australia and hints at a speech or performance by a man named Margaced or similar, with references to a geospatial or geographic note and a possible speaker.
A shake up looms in the US Navy as sources name Vice Admiral W. HP Blendy to oversee Atlantic operations. The move signals potential changes in command bearings and strategic aviation oversight within the fleet.
A report from Lake Success notes India and Pakistan push for six amendments in the International Labour organization debate. The Rural Committee aims to draft a resolution addressing unemployment, with Australia involved in the discussions.
The piece reports on cautious economic expectations amid low mood in America. It cites Mr. Crompton of Washington and references the United Nations Economic Committee, noting worries over imports, multinational exchange, employment, and public works demand. It highlights fears of unemployment, limited bank credit, and slow government response to expansion pressures.
Fragmentary text indicates 12,138 unemployment claims with references to agricultural industries and general claim categories. Details are garbled, names and places unreadable, with no clear dates or institutions identifiable.
Cr restructures note reports Crech demanding recall of a U S Attache over alleged espionage while the government orders another Attache to leave within hours. A second figure, Tanac Patch, also faces departure amid suspected misdeeds as diplomats face mounting scrutiny.
An unclear Darwin notice reports a medical resignation and reassignment to a new post involving the medical department. Details are fragmented but indicate a personnel change and related official action in Ban Ukon area.
AUSTERITY dispute rips through the TUC with leaders divided over government policy. William Lawther urges strong support for the government, while others press for hard facts and straight talk amid postwar fiscal pressures.
A disjointed passage reports a ban on Sohus shares being reimposed in London. The garbled text references the Chancellor, a statement on dividends, and possible financial market actions, but the details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Rome reports a new inquiry by the National Refugee Organisation into the conditions aboard ships carrying displaced persons to Australia. The panel will reassess after receiving fuller information on the deaths of three children on the Anna. Further details await official word.
Severe gales and heavy rains lash Britain slowing shipping and causing damage. A vessel lost cargo near Dover and a gale at Bandgate and Folkestone damaged Sandgate Castle foundations. Rescue efforts underway for crew.
The report claims communists influence at the BBC with Viscount Lisbon addressing forum. The article notes arguments about introducing commercial broadcasts and cites members discussing policy changes and media control. The piece presents a skeptical tone on communist penetration and media independence.
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Australia population totals by region with figures like 3,008,980 for the West and 335,307,? but contain garbled words about Aboriginals and states. The text attempts to report population changes and regional counts, but details are unclear and multiple words are corrupted.
Amid unclear wording a wartime dispatch in Cairo notes secrecy around air maneuvers. The fragment mentions Irish planes and a radar or band related term, but details and context are obscured by garbled text and missing lines. The item reads like a brief police or military bulletin with limited readable facts.
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