Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Page 1

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1947

Page

1

Final sessions this week of BC conference

British Commonwealth conference delegates meet in Melbourne for final sessions this week. Evatt presiding outlines Allied supervision plans, linking postwar trade and economic coordination with a UN agency to ensure Japan can be peaceful. Delegates use the break to advance positions on supervision and relief measures.

Seasion Japan Tyne Evats Evatt United Nations Melbourne

Australian visit hints at Australia plan and tensions

A fragmentary report from Washington cites Australian visitors discussing possible moves by the United States and its allies. The note mentions suspicions about a new plan involving Western Australia, naval matters, and potential production shifts, with cabinet discussions under way.

Aqericen Lta Epa Pany Western Australia Fate

Ambush Claims Police in Town as Attacks Rise

A hundred policemen faced a deadly ambush as African natives attacked with stones in Jobannehautg. Reports say officers fired in self defense after being struck, with chaos spreading through the township as residents described the assault and ensuing casualties.

Jobannehautg Te Ara

Alleged Theft of Atomic Secrets in Los Alamos Case

A garbled OCR item references alleged theft of atomic secrets linked to Los Alamos National Laboratory. The fragment mentions government involvement and a topic around the Los Alamos plant, with unclear names or dates due to damaged text.

Los Alamos Bow Alamos

Stunt Flyer Wins Bendix Air Race

Stunt flyer triumphs at Bendix air race in Cleveland. Competing pilots push Mustang and other craft, with notable performances and a dramatic start sequence. Jury tallies reflect a strong field and a vivid display of aeronautic skill.

Bendix Cleveland Funday Pau Mints Truth Imorna Oac

Arabs Arm to Resist Palestine Partition

London dispatch reports Arabs arming to resist partition plans in Palestine. The Jerusalem correspondent notes Arab forces trained in Palestine, with substantial military equipment and weapons, may form a significant militia aided by regional networks and Arab leadership including Amin al-Husseini. The piece covers potential British and American reactions, refugee movements, and proposed landing and relocation plans for Jews and Arabs amid tensions.

London Palestine Jerusalem the News of the World U.N.C Cis Palestina Huseein Khalidi Prema Re Wolgataars Tenporiet Bae Praia OX Company Niprovincial Conaulaten Jon'rniday Nigat Bim

U S A Pauses In Sending Troops To Greece

U S officials weigh delaying troop deployment to Greece amid a tense situation. Washington reports indicate a shift in strategy to avoid escalation as Britain pressures for a rapid resolution while U S seeks stabilizing options.

U.S.A Greece

German General Paulus Returns to Berlin from Moscow

Reported by a British agency that General Paulus was moved from Moscow to Berlin after capture. Claims say he helped found a “Free Germany Committee” in Moscow and that German officers with him may have been trained for future operations.

Berlin Moscow Paulus Bertin Plamians

Paris Theatre Disaster Leaves Many Injured and Dead

A Paris theatre balcony collapse injures numerous patrons during a Sunday show. Witnesses describe a fall from the upper level as a crowd of about 800 surged toward exits. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and several fatalities were confirmed at the hospital.

Arte Paris Paris Alburben Plamen Bearchers Hays

Russian Force Near RNA Sparks Debate on Fall of Whom

Fragmentary report notes Russian forces near RNA amid questions about the fall of a key figure. No clear names or dates are readable. content remains ambiguous.

Planes to Evacuate British From Indian Inferno

Britain plans a Dunkirk expedition to evacuate Europeans trapped in India and Pakistan. Officials say offers have been received to mobilize all available aircraft as part of the rescue effort.

London Britain India Pakistan SP Boag Quistion Europania aMclal Thera Os

Pakistan and India face refugee crisis amid train charter cancelations

Reports describe a chaotic evacuation of Muslims from New Delhi toward the Pakistani border. Trains were halted by government interference, leaving thousands stranded and refugees exposed to hunger and violence as armed guards and mobs attacked camps and stations.

Pakistan Dvarmas Airwave Corporation Aya Ta Newavnt Searad Ty Sistate Haw Aire Ioe Oy Ned Marsch Pakioten Akery Lahore United ‘Prese Maor Delhi Wigreud Pamawae Pallatan Lester Amritanr

Wives Arrive in Japan Aboard Duntroon Troopship

Reports from Kure Wharf describe the arrival of B C O F wives and supports aboard the transport Duntroon at Fort Abas area. The commentary notes a positive tone from Brigadier RG Teving as he welcomes the party to Japan and references prior naval actions including the towing of tanker near a reef and earlier ships seen in passage.

Aaraneera Toryg Pollan An Andran Durirnon Kure Bow Brigedier Ie Teving Walcoming Ayasiia Maran Fort

Dutch Stand Firm in Indonesia

Dutch policy amid turmoil in Indonesia remains firm as Governor General Mow, via radio, asserts the Netherlands will not interfere with internal Indonesian affairs while urging goodwill and impartial observation. The message references Jakarta and Jogjakarta, noting international interest and potential for change amid regional tensions.

Batavia Netherlands Slomala Glebl G Eneral Hsar Jan Mook Hague Indonesia Wilhelmine Prapat Gentral Jaen Aniguat Ala Ballard Eaton Waterstood

Miners in Queensland Clash Over Coal Board Control

Queensland Premier Hanlon warned of central government control over the coal industry amid disputes between Queensland and New South Wales on management. He noted the push for a joint coal board and argued Queensland should retain significant local say in production and local mine decisions, while NSW advocates for broader Commonwealth oversight.

Bribhane Bunday Queensland Mr Hanlon Haron S. Opal Depodita Wasdarine New South Wales Guesnaland New South Water Commonwealth Quernaland Queenaland Hanlon Miners Federation Osa Queesaland New South Wale Board Queenslant Gavan Iangd Queenaland - Cummmwaelth Coal Board

Australian Davis Cup hopes fade in Forest Hills

Australia loses key Davis Cup match as Bromwich and Behrroeder struggle against Kramer and Schroeder. Palls, Long, and other Americans dominate the singles and doubles, leaving the Australian camp facing an uphill task on day one with 10,600 in attendance.

Forest Hills Weedf Kramer Bromwich Lchraeder Long Kener Wehroviey Doullen Amul Behrovder Whiel Austria Watertiay Cowling Behroeder Menroeder Cremer Schroeder Maperis Esid Palle Anihe Nmuah Palla Ale Keamer RFK Ales Faith Palle Aterird Pail Tour Californien Bret Gwine i Mramer Paiis Kremer Vaann Kranveren Wiln Aheaa

Artiet Vachtimak an Untold Soviet Conflict Tale

Fragmentary report references Artiet Vachtimak and alleged actions by Russians. Text is garbled and offers few verifiable details beyond naming individuals and a naval/barrier setting. No clear dates, places, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable portions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alla W. Eccurani Waumington Washington Uyak Soevrog Jim Rune Temas Nank Ube Ag Galight Bre Partition OF Hamburg Jond Apealorn Toliyo Aiipe Poppendort Asd Ane Gaa Lubec Sereanea Rnp Weil Tranap France Haganah Beiter Atta Elsneg Siz Persia Remburg ii Gu Pritz Pelagia Ily Tr Lp Montha United States Ne Bate Asa Us Poe Les Henderwan Tonce Tate Rna Cummons l Carnage British Oversig Aircraft Corporation Scottiah “Athine Ayro Inalator B.C.O.F van Mook Wome Ahr Rseimes She ‘Ave Sumatre QLD. Coal Australia Achenekor Eros Krkier Pasta Titus Geauh Branwich Faylanc Ares Droeder Rell Fea Reem Wick Behrovdar Achroedar Anon Behrovski Pune Wall Brymwith Eho Romnder Danpite Bela Binger Benroeder Benrowner Ryanit Baldine Atvice Grea Neighte Eich Bramwich Ping WeaMy Real Cutiery Atromed Owen Drrume BronWich Hremwich Simratty Sebroodar Ril Vadrich heesiWrrel Beno Oeervicy Sines Data Neues
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication