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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 02, 1946

Page

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Greece votes in quiet plebiscite amid fears of violence

In Athens the Greek plebiscite on restoring the monarchy proceeds quietly in one area where a Communist attempt to disrupt voting is repelled by police. Officials report casualties including gendarmes and civilians in clashes, with figures varying as reports filter in from Patras and neighboring towns. The government denies broader violence while opponents claim many deaths.

Athens Ton Maree Gendermeria Patycumbs Spokwariies Senate Katt Rught Tis

Talks at Jerusalem Conference Influence on Middle East

Fragmented dispatch from Jerusalem and London reports discuss a Sunday conference with Arab states, Britain, and leaders in India and elsewhere. The Executive is urged to invite a grand minister and to dispatch ships and technical aid to Palestine as part of pacis efforts.

Jerusalem Britain Teri India Truman Na Uberation Pacis Truident Jewlaty Pals

Australia Will Not Keep Silent Peace Conference

Sydney reports the Australian foreign minister addressing a nationwide rally criticizing wartime diplomacy and urging steadfast justice and security. He condemns intimidation and supports free from war, citing actions in Europe, Africa, and colonial liberation efforts as part of a broader Pacific peace aim.

Ustralia Bydney ATRL Bert Pri ‘Arti Evatt Europe Porta Africa Halle Paris Pacific Australis Eta Mmive Mk. Brain Kone Wwe United States Mum

Delegation Alarm Over Russian Moves in Far East

A U S House Military Committee delegation touring Japan was startled by a confidential High Command report on the Far East. They urged a stronger U S Pacific position as dangers cited include Russian military and diplomatic moves.

Tokyo Tnited States House of Representative Japan Russia United States Pacific American Associated Press High Command Far East Roots Mairnak

American Urges Retention of Overseas Bases

Senator J. M. Mead, chairing the committee, calls for keeping overseas bases only if wartime necessities persist and warns against abandoning them after the war. He asserts strong defense requires ready international peace machinery and warns bases are costly yet vital for emergencies.

Washington Pintawaere Plage J. M. Mead Truman United States

America Charged With Appeasement in Postwar Debate

In a New Muxtoot dispatch from Munday, Major-General Hurley, former ambassador to China, condemns the United States for appeasement plans. He argues that U.S. posture in Europe yielded to concessions, reflecting a broader critique by Benatar Hiker of New Mexico in the current party discourse.

America Hurtey St Wa China Benatar Hiker New Mexico Hurley Europe

Huge Sale of U S Surplus Gear to China

The United States yesterday sold China 800 million dollars worth of American surplus stores and equipment, excluding weapons, munitions, and aircraft. The sale, signed by the Liquidation Commissioner Thomas McCable and the Premier of China Dr. Sun, aims to aid China’s economic recovery, with the Communist side saying it would support Chiang Kai-shek’s civil war efforts for two years.

Shanghat United States China Poreina Thoass

19 Countries to Meet in 1947 Talks on Trade and Jobs

New York dispatch says the United Nations invited 19 nations including Australia and New Zealand to meet in London on October 10 for a world conference on Trade and Employment in the summer of 1947.

New York United Nations Australia New Zealand London

Russian Manpower May Dominate World in 1970

The article projects large Soviet manpower by 1971, predicting a population around 250 million with about 32 million aged 20 to 34, including 22 million in the 20 to 29 military age group. It compares potential of Russia with England and America and notes Baltic states contributing to the pool.

Ashing England America

Preference cuts imperil empire growers warned

A London dispatch reports that abolishing imperial preferences would harm colonial and Empire industries. The memorandum argues a cut would damage economic development in colonies, reduce crown colony revenue, strain trade balance with Britain’s partners, and threaten canned fruits and dried fruits sectors integral to Commonwealth and Empire agriculture. It notes potential declines in export power and higher aid needs from the Mother Country.

Erith Exportaye United Kingdom America Empire Empire Musbandry Ottawa

Tito Would Not See British MP In Athens

Athens on Sunday reports Britain's youngest MP, Captain Francia Noel Baker, touring Greece during the plebiscite, was diverted to Yugoslavia to meet Marshal Tito. Reuters notes an audience was arranged but details are sparse.

Tito Athens Waterloo Lion Southampton Normal Mighell Gamse Lore Frelians Mighell Tout

Scotland Yard Men to Probe Gold Frauds in Australia

Scotland Yard detectives arrive in Australia to continue inquiries into a major gold and cattle fraud case involving British shareholders. Detectives to stay for months, with a chief inspector temporarily promoted as the investigation expands into art treasures and related losses.

Scotland Yard London Tor Australie Britain Saya Mina Hugland Australia Dawes Ieee Ila Police Abe Eouopers

Repudiation of Free Germany links by US and leader cleared

London reports that the United States officially repudiated any salary or ties to the Free Germany movement. The statement says no connection existed between Karmech and the Free Germany movement committee set up during the war, and that Wegler Keemeck is not the person to be prosecuted.

London United States Free Germany Walyer Keemeck Wetwern Karmech Germany

Five Found Dead In Plane Wreckage

A search party located the wreckage of the plane named RAY on Friday between Bootland and Kent. Five occupants were found dead, including a patient and a doctor, while a warrant was noted as missing.

London Aia Bootland Kent Pa Dent Wax & Havel

Molotov Returns to Moscow Forcing Paris Meeting Cancelation

Paris reports that Molotov left for Moscow without warning causing the Big Four meeting scheduled for tomorrow to be canceled. Reuters cites a British official source saying the cancellation stemmed from lack of immediate needs. High level decisions on Greece and diplomacy are expected after Moscow’s return.

Paris Molotov Moscow Reuters

Too Much Publicity For Peace Making

Halifax Nova Scotia reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King, returning from a peace conference, cautions that talks will be lengthy and suggests the event is generating excessive publicity. He notes photographers and press attention as a distraction, urging restraint.

Halifax Scotia McKenzie King Paria

Basher Tactics In Manuka Cafe Brawl

Three unknown Air Force men aided a rescue at the Liberty Cafe in Manuka after a dispute over the bill. They tackled attacking youths who assaulted Notaras and his wife as bystanders rushed to help. Police have a full description and pursue action.

Amed War of the Liberty Cafe Manuki Ifr Wataras Notaras Air Fores

Nazi War Criminals Defiant In Last Nuremberg Pleas

The Nuremberg trial closes with key defendants like Ribbentrop Keitel Frank and Himmler’s successors denying crimes while some claim ignorance or fate. Witnesses and defense tactics mix with psychiatric notes as the tribunal weighs guilt versus denials and morale effects on Germany. The Associated Press dispatch summarizes courtroom atmosphere and personages amid bleak reflections on accountability.

Nuremberg

Sweden Claims World’s Fastest Plane

Sweden asserts a record setting feat claiming the world’s fastest plane as Stockholm reports rival nations dispute the claim and question the measurement method.

Sweden

Fists and Charges Fly in Congress at Rio

An incoherent report describes a chaotic congressional scene with violent incidents and heated exchanges. The Beacilian Congress faced disruption over tariff and rights debates as politician tensions escalated and a Catholic priest allegedly punched a colleague.

Congress Rio

Returns from War Conference at Cambridge

Lieutenant General and party attended the Empire War Conference and returned to Sydney. He spoke of discussions at Cambridge State College Hagland where General Rowell chaired. Britain and the Dominions move forward on tactical warfare with Field Marshal Montgomery deeming the talks the most important yet.

Stoney Oenere Sydney Camberey Stat College Hagland Rowell Britain Dominions Montgomery

New Democratic Party Urged in UK Conference Debate

London reports a muddled plea for renaming and realignment within UK politics. Vic MacMillan and others urge a conference of democratic elements from Conservative Liberal and Socialist factions to oppose current trends, with discussion planned for October.

NEW Democratic Party Vic MacMillan Cnew Democratic Party Churchill Nd

Japs Sentenced for Deaths of P O W S

TOKYO Sunday report on trial of two Japanese military personnel for the deaths of prisoners of war. The sergeant Munich Temimoto and medical orderly Nishiyama were convicted by a military tribunal for their roles in mistreatment leading to POW deaths. Sentences range up to 32 and 40 years respectively.

Tokohama Torus Munich Temimoto Nishiyama Aurea

Army Leader to Govern Queensland Governor Appointment

An army leader, recently returned from Washington after winning a heat in the Australian Military Music contest, will leave the army on September 15 and assume duties in Queensland early next year. The appointment, announced by the lieutenant-governor, aligns with the defence ministries and naval chiefs.

Australie Washington Bir Jobe Melbourne Abe Liqut

English cricket farewell and season averages reported

English players bid farewell at a Kingston promenade gathering after a test match season. The report lists batting averages led by Hammond with high scores and totals, Bowling leaders like Booth and Matthews, and notes on top aggregates for Washbrook Compton and others. England matches and county results from London and Lord’s are briefly summarized, with scores against Middlesex and Notts.

Hammond India T Booth Batamen—Hammond Nainge Washbrook Fink Compton Sai Punteke Ins Rind Sai Hitt Bowting Clay Matthews Robeson Bowes Parker Weasel Hotes Gofdard Foung Wright USCB London Middlesex Lorde Tae Haare Modt Ysteri Cumes Yorkshire Sellers Turner Notts Lancashire Mase Dex Hampshire Arnold Squires Surrey Baewe Gloucester

Exhibition Cot Eer Arrives in Queen Mary for Display

A cot eer arrives in the Queen Mary for exhibition in Chicago and New York. His Majesty expects to lend part of the collection. Special armed guards will be provided from the segment.

Chicago New York

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