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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 02, 1949

Page

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Massive hydro electric scheme eyed for Scotland Highlands

A historical report outlines a colossal Highlands project to power Scotland with an output around 239 million units annually, targeting a 780 000 kW capacity. The plan envisions large dam sites, visitor facilities, and energy delivery to central Scotland within the next few years, while stressing environmental precautions.

Scoland Blanc Ceegow Highland Guin Bila Samote Lanta Sitland Warlt Tale Alvvet Entrhmien

Yugoslavs Rally To Aid Of Tito In Soviet Offensive

Yugoslavs rally to aid Tito amid Soviet offensive pressure as Belgrade seeks Western support. US and UK diplomats discuss possible Yugoslav complaints to the UN Security Council while a diplomatic approach aims to avert atomic-age escalation.

Tito

Soviet Restricts Movement on German Border

Hamburg report notes Soviet border measures along a wide stretch from Lubsk to the Baltic Sea near the Hart Mountains, with patrols and police steps to curb desertions. British observers describe tightened controls and increased border surveillance amid warnings of forthcoming manpower needs.

Hamburg Lubsck Baltic Hart Mountains Nina Queda Corman Trantee Boundery Brueauxs Iing Aervice Yugowtat Rover

Film Actress Oberon Dies In Cannes Crash

In Cannes Thureday files report film actress Oberon and her fiancé Count Giorgio Galandi killed when their two engine plane crashed after circling a party beach. The craft failed to gain altitude and struck the ground at the field near the hotel. Oberon waved goodbye as the plane veered and exploded, scattering debris and injuring others nearby.

Cannes Thureday Pana Oberon Count Giorgio Gal Hin Pile

U S Guard On Russian To Prevent Arrest

A U S guard aimed to prevent the arrest of a Russian figure. The World Telegraph reported Pironov claimed authorities planned to deter capture while in Washington. The details remain unclear due to fragmented text.

U.S New York Wefoq World Telegraph Pironov Ted Ehremis Esate Pirsgoy Dho

Czech border clash described in scattered dispatches

A fragmented Prague dispatch reports Czech efforts to close the Austrian border with officials noting tensions. The telegraphic text is garbled but references Czech actions, border controls, and reactions from Prague as authorities discuss the situation without clear dates or full details.

Nomination of J D Bernal Postponed by Science Society

In London yesterday the British Association for the Advancement of Science postponed the nomination of Professor J D Bernal, a key scientific figure associated with wartime research. The pause affects plans for recognizing his contributions amid ongoing debates within scientific circles.

London J. D. Bernal

Britain to Sowtrol Kaw Wool Exports

A garbled report from Friday cites actions in Manchester and London about wool export policies. Mentions Professor Born and The Exaectalion. references trade controls, licensing, and opposition to exporting raw wool to prevent price drops.

Britain Mancow Germany Red Army castle-on-Tyyne Alwaynhem Aeni MAES Australia Eee Oxport Licensing Sernetoga Co

Salys Minitster Returns to Belgrade

Rome dispatch reports Salys Minitster returning to Belgrade to engage with Yugoslav and Balkan tensions. Count Bors, foreign minister, notes Italy seeks to avoid entanglement while monitoring the region. A cautious stance aims to prevent broader conflicts in the Balkans.

Salys Minitster Belgrade Rome Karrie Martino Austria Fem Aumisla Tugoslav Count Bors Italy Balkans

Allocation of Marshall Aid Proposed Allocation Shows Nations

Unclear OCR text outlines proposed Marshall Aid distribution among many nations with numeric allocations and country names, referencing Britain, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Turkey and others. The fragment hints at approval steps in the United States and mentions a prior request for grain shipments and a shift to upwind uranium?

Varek Twursing Ie Uoverning Council of the Organization For Mabopean Bev Marahall United States Parantheben Ate Menince Golgi Dene Iar Greimaniy Tri Rono Austria Grover Crotand Tevland Thaly Netherlands Torwig Portugal Neodin Turkey LLM Britain

Truman Appeals to Mesa Pakistan Amid Storm Wreckage

An early 1946 dispatch reports President Truman appealing to Mesa Pakistan as Tokyo endures powerful winds and rain from a typhoon. The storm ravages Tokyo and nearby provinces, collapsing buildings and trapping occupants. A car driver injured amid toppled debris pleads for help as officials discuss UN settlement plans and responses to postwar tensions.

Adelaide Wool Bales Demand Dips In Weaker Market

A fragment reports Adelaide wool bale demand this Thursday was weaker than a prior period. The brief note mentions the market being subdued with fewer buyers and less activity, reflecting a softer trading day for wool in the region.

Adelaide

Australian Charged With Speeding

In New Rochelle a court revived a March case involving Douglas Sharp, Third Secretary of the Australian U N C Mission, with debate over diplomatic immunity. Judge Faso weighed whether Sharp could be prosecuted and if Page-Sharp’s absence would affect proceedings, amid questions about immunity for diplomats.

New York Douglas Sharp U.N.C New Rochelle Thamas Faso Uch Atlon Aban Sharp Amd Masone Oake Pian Sean Lula Americas San- Yoys Unido Sit Iphaad Iuinea Australia

MacARTHUR Sees Bright Japan Future After War

General MacArthur expressed confidence in Japan's future, saying a formal peace remains possible and Japan can trade with communist China while rebuilding. He asserted surrender terms were fulfilled, urged self sufficiency, and warned that occupation would continue to shape Japan's fate within the Allied framework. He noted gains in governance and anticipated women’s influence in politics as a force for democracy.

Japan China Macarant Aedor Asa Taman Persia Fatavons Mackmnur Nell Pulvic Indiividak

Unclear OCR Fragment Report Disaster Near Ab Thige

Fragmentary OCR text describes a maritime incident with vessels from Yokohama and Amang region, including a 5 000 ton American freighter Citrus Parker and typhoon related damage near Lewes. It mentions ships berthed or moored, signals, and ground events affecting a village.

Iveatoul Ps Kael Mar Pany Yokohama Barbour VM Amang Venaela Artenmaan Mert Citrus Parker Ahn Toa Tahee Lewes

Detains Varsity Students in Eastern Germany Incident

Washington reports Secretary of State Acheson called the Soviet subordination and the U.S. attorney students scandalous and improper. The note claims a cycloby vanation affected the area as Soviet influence increased.

Washington Turowy Biate Dent Acheson Outrageou Germany Wm Amerisen Atwerney Studerts

U.S. and England to Discuss Atomic Reactor Exchanges

U S scientists will visit England to exchange technical information on atomic reactors as part of a three nation program. The talks span September 11 to 15 and cover non military topics only, with no policy commitments implied.

U.S England Atone Energy Commission Eld Jong-enablintyst Three Nations Exchange Tchnical Iormalion Hun Boris Soniye Te MM Waa

Compromise Proposal on Marshall Aid Approved by Committee

The Joint Armed Service and Foreign Affairs Committee approved a new plan on Marshall Aid. Senator Connally said there would be broad support, with both Democratic and Republican views reconciled. The package outlines cash funding and equipment subsidies, aiming to provide significant relief while balancing budget considerations.

Prvicee Len Connally Rma Connally

Secret Photographs Spark Anger At Vigilant Club

Top officials and a photo club react after a secretly taken image appears on a wall in a city venue. The shot, captured from a near 49 000 foot high-altitude jet, shows urban layouts and installations under bright illumination. The photograph, produced with a new high altitude camera, triggers government and private security concerns.

Wanrington Trursusy NevelaMotia Weetet Recret

British golfers eliminated from US golf tournament in split match

British players faced elimination as Perowne, 18, battled through the fourth round in St. Ankhil yesterday. The field saw strong showings from Joseph Varr of Detroit and Kenneth Thom of Canston, while reactions from the gallery followed every shot amid uneven play and uncertain outcomes.

St Snkhilt Yasterdny Sven Perinene Willa Campbell Perowne Bik Air Snutcher Joseph Varr Detlin Kéimoth Thom Canslon Norml Rminehas Tetuen

Korea appeals to U S A for arms support

The Korean Amdae sect or leader John Myung Cheng appeals to President Truman for weapon aid to deter a possible Soviet attack. He stresses urgent action and a swift decision, warning there is no time to delay in securing defense supplies from the United States.

Washington Thurs Amdsee John Myung Cheng Truman United States

Roosevelt Divorce Reveals Complex Family Strife

In New York on Thursday Franknn D. Roosevelt Jr. won the battle surrounding the marriage of Roosevelt and Perrin. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s residence as legal actions and settlements unfold, with future plans hinted at but unclear amid shifting personal and political roles.

MW York Franknn D. Roosevelt Inte Presid Surande Perrin Roosevelt Dupont

Bromwich In Form At Tennis In Yonest Hills

Bromwich shows form in a tennis event at Yonest Hills. Sparse readable lines mention players like Selamatanu Frank Sajrids Benidrrer Cernik Tribut Jane and Ronald Saul with various match scores and results including Cavell beating B Beh.

Bromwich Yonest Hills Srommeich Nity Snevel Patna Mich An Jennie Jin Awoerd Betes Selamatanu Frank Sajrids Benidrrer Cernik Tribut

Fragmented OCR snippet about study and findings in 2387

Unclear damaged text mentions a senior member of an implied institute and a reference to a Bain area. Some numbers appear, including 758.090 and seven found, but readable facts are minimal and disjointed.

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