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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1949

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Bidault Heads New Ministry in Paris

In Paris a three weeks crisis ended as Popular Republican leader Bidault formed a cabinet. A National vote of confidence yielded 367 votes, surpassing the 56‑vote margin over the minimum. The new ministry includes Radicals, Socialists, and Moderates with Pierre-Henri among ministers.

Bidault Paris Midault Tagen Ymilp Minster le Rene Mayer Radbcat Joubier Robert Lehw Foreign Affairsro Publ Warts

Communists In Norway Expel Leaders

London report states the Communist Party of Norway expelled veteran leader Peter Furobatn and party council members after a decisive election setback. The party failed to win a seat, garnering about 400000 votes from 1700000, while seven remaining council members formed a weakened opposition.

London Comretniat Party of Norway Peter Furobatn Counell

Government nixes plan amid Fiji votes and Ecuador proposal

The General Assembly defeated a proposed measure 44 to 4 after debates over a Pacific plan and Ecuadorian alternative. Leaders argued the move would affect governance and national assets as committees and parties debated the next steps.

Succasa Weil Anwembly Greese Bolo

Arrest of Madame Rak Reported in Vienna

Reported arrest of Madame Julie Rak, widow of a former Hungarian foreign minister executed for alleged involvement in overturning the Hungarian regime. Mentioned with refugees from Hungary in Vienna, noting six months in custody and ties to Communist leadership.

Vienna Hungary Julie Rak Wan Ris Wif Tad Ian Commun Ihe Woman's Union

Actress to Go on or I Divorce Social upshot

Hollywood reports confusion as Belte announces no plan to drop her film act and vows to pursue action. William Grant Sher Bherry stated a detram hed resignation call is off and a sale on a rial basis is agreed, with details to unfold Friday.

Hollywood Actrex Belte William Grant Sher Bherry

U.N. President Pushes Big Six Nuclear Talks

The U N President urged General Assembly leaders to press for comprehensive controls on atomic energy. He emphasized progress toward ending East West impasses and referenced proposed treaties restricting weapon proliferation and outlawing certain war techniques.

U.N Lake Success General Assembly Carlos Ron

Plane missing in Java sparks search across skies

A fragmentary note reports a missing plane in Java prompting authorities to launch a search. Details are incomplete, with scattered phrases referring to observers, countries, and locations near Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, hindering a clear timeline or aircraft identity.

Man Dies in Fall Down Abandoned Shaft Near Bendigo

A man identified as Mr Bourne or similar surname fell about 100 feet into an abandoned shaft near Bendigo. He died before reaching Bendigo Base Hospital a few hours later. The incident occurred in a remote area as authorities investigate the shaft’s hazards.

Mr.bourne Riday Willi Charles Miles Ryyiglohusyk Bendigo Ime Wajliwpern Bn Benth Base

Murder Charge May Be Laid In London Case

Scotland Yard moves toward charges after a violent London killing. Police cite three men as suspects and two people offering crucial information have received protection as investigators pursue the motive and details of the murder.

London Funay Duaniein Scotland Yard Setty

Britain Not Keen On Meeting Spain

London reports Britain remains opposed to Spain joining Atlantic defence plans and hosting Spanish bases. Several American senators say Atlantic powers require Spain to contribute naval access, though Britain favors no formal talks.

Britain Spain London Sparsh Parks Saya Atlantic

Truman authorises air programme expansion plan inching forward

President Truman signs a bill authorising a 2.24 billion dollar expansion of design and research facilities and a major four million dollar naval and air development centre. The programme foresees a large air engineering complex and a broad defence build up with estimates reaching into the billions as new aircraft efforts advance.

Washington Truman la Sipersone Strerali Alr

Australian cricketer injured in Durban

The Australian Test cricketer W. A. Johnston sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital after the car he was driving crashed. He was alone in the vehicle and the accident occurred near Durban.

Durban W. A. Johnston Ayn Sill Sir Adaington Autor

Woman Gives Birth in Planet Catins Writay Ambulance Left

A woman named Mrs Kier, traveling by ambulance, gave birth near OMOvitly Station, New Sau, with the baby both doing well. The superintendent at the hospital noted the birth as the ambulance crew aided the delivery en route.

Catins Calnern Ain Mra. Kiersinter

Channel Shipping Resumes in Northern Passage

Shipping activity resumes along the northern channel after a period of disruption. Agents report vessels arriving at Soul umptpan Tear Nae ark and nearby ports as crews adjust to new conditions. Local observers note renewed traffic affecting trade and supply lines.

Six Die As Air Crash In London Monoplane

An air crash near London involving a Cin­nau Avis monoplane killed six occupants and seriously injured another, with one passenger later reported dead. the craft carried passengers including Robert Altes and other named individuals. The crash occurred while the plane attempted to land, causing a fiery wreck and prompting investigations by authorities.

London Bis Hostitat Whey i Silwrior OH Co Cinnaun Avis Lonton Duane Robert Altes Pany Hanya Lewis Morais Meng Fathi Ubhaa

Nehru Not To Act As Mediator Amid Turmoil

Officials denied reports that Prime Minister Nehru would mediate amid regional tensions and military deployments. The incomplete dispatch cites unnamed sources and fragmented references to Taiwan, India, and international schools of thought, with unclear dates or places.

Nehru

Air France Constellation Crash Report Sparks Mystery

Chaos followed a disputed Air France Constellation crash report as survivors were not confirmed. Prominent violinist Ginette Neveu was mentioned in scattered notes amid incomplete details of the plane’s fate and failed rescue efforts.

AIR France

Soviet Attack on Chinese Nationalist Delegates

In a political committee debate on Greece Vyshinsky harshly attacked Nationalist China’s delegate Dr Chien Houkan. He mocked the Chinese claim of hardship, likening Chinese speech to a dying child and predicting the Chinese speaker would soon be unable to speak.

Young pilot dies after landing in Clearwater

Samuel Watkins, 23, a young pilot, reportedly shot himself shortly after a landing near Malan Paper WB Lane in Pinellas County. Police believe he acted after a conversation with a friend about an alleged error. residents reported hearing a report at 1:99 am and found him dead before officers could respond.

Rimac Clearwater Malan WB Lane Gamuel Watkina Watkina Agnonea Aimee Elf Frantia

Admiral Louis Denfeld Removed by President Truman

Washington Friday President Truman removed Admiral Louis Denfeld Chief of Naval Operations and reassigned him to other duties in hopes of improving harmony among the armed services. Navy officials cited resistance to unification and loyalty issues within ranks as factors behind the action.

Washington Truman Louis Denfield Naval Operations Admiral Denfeld Navy Matthews Naval Affcers Nervicon

Typhus Outbreak Reported Near Potsdam in Berlin Area

Fragmentary postwar dispatch notes typhus spreading near Potsdam with Soviet Army forces to the west of Berlin. The German Labour and Meat officials are not clearly identified in the garbled report, while the exact death toll remains unconfirmed.

Otsdam Berlin Soviek Meath

Unclear question on trial verdict and season's draft

The fragment asks about a court finding and a season’s selection but lacks clear names, places, or events to summarize into a proper news item. Unable to determine key entities or a cohesive incident from the text provided.

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