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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1946
Page
1
In Sofia Monday the first results of the Bulgarian monarchy restoration referendum show overwhelming rural support for return of the King, with village turnout below five percent in some districts. Reported totals list 3,801,160 for the monarchy and 1,900 for the republic, amid uncertainty over the referendum’s path and future rehabilitation.
Washington report cites Sumner Welles warning that a Russian Western powers clash over Greece is the era’s most serious issue. He argues Moscow seeks to extend control in the Mediterranean while Greece remains a bulwark of Western democracy and postwar order.
A fragmentary report describes eight radio broadcasts showing time modulation and new form of signal control. Observers note demonstrations of discontinuous sound patterns and improved reception across multiple channels.
London report states a firm caused the Avro York airliner crash that killed two occupants near Bath. A woman survived the fire after the plane traveled twelve miles from the tal end and reached an altitude of 3 000 feet. The fire cause remains under investigation.
Prince Philip of Greece attended services at Balmoral Castle with King George and Queen Mary while Princess Elizabeth was absent due to a cold. The royal visit coincides with a Western church service in Scotland.
Australia plans a wool exhibition in New York as part of a broader United Nations Work event. Australian officials, led by Mr. Makin, will showcase wool from the Australian Mains and demonstrate evolution of wool usage. The display aims to overcome sample shortages and highlight trade and-fabric applications amid logistical constraints.
London Britain and America press the Austrian government to slow nationalisation of American owned concerns until compensation is set. The report cites British and American viewpoints and notes ongoing debate over policy actions and financial terms.
A garbled report claims an atomic bomb was used as a pellet and dropped on a target, killing 200,009 people, with officials in Washington uncertain about the weight and details. The piece notes secrecy and doubt among officials about public knowledge of any atomic weapon specifics.
A new accord cuts the working week for 140,000 wool and textile workers from 48 to 40 hours weekly. The agreement, affecting both employers and unions, takes effect in the Brat pay diy to November and allows for flexible scheduling. Unions back the move as a step to boost postwar industry.
The Minister for the Army predicted forthcoming tax reductions as war expenditures slow down. The government outlined a plan to adjust taxation when military spending declines, signaling relief for taxpayers in the near term.
Fragmentary report claims Yugoslavians interfered with Allied road traffic in the occupation zone. Mentions tax reductions, disrupted telephone lines, and signs removed. Notes concern from Fourth Army commander and ongoing specialist duties.
Warsaw dispatch reports Polish deputy prime minister Gorulka denouncing U S plans as Berlin border talks falter. He vows Poland will keep lands seized from Eastern Germany and rejects any discussion of revision. Byrnes speech in Stuttgart sparks protests at Warman and Me, with Hungarian and Russian papers also attacking Byrnes.
The report notes Australia’s vital interest in joining a new world commission on food and agriculture. It mentions Dr. Bilso and Mr. Bulcook discussing FAO representation and timber pricing to secure steadier global supplies. The aim is to identify non exploited areas with potential timber to ease world shortages.
A military court in Warsaw sentenced a Nazi camp commander, Monnay Feamion Gonthe, linked to a Krakow area camp, to death for the murder of thousands of Jewish inmates. Reports from Frankfurt note arrests connected with Dachau prisoner experiments and claims of ongoing investigations into the extent of inhumane trials.
Paris reports the Big Five foreign ministers recommended delaying the UNO General Assembly from September 23 in New York to October 33. No decision was made on changing the meeting venue. Ruma suggested Paris or Geneva as alternate sites. The minister advised UNO President Trygve Lie and informed the general secretary of the change.
London announces new air speed marks with aircraft achieving 1046 miles per hour in an official test. Reported times include Donaldson first at 610 mph, second 623, and fourth 620. Waterton shows 420 mph first, 408 mph second, and 620 mph third amid rain conditions.
Fragmentary text discusses Christianity as a road to peace amid world tensions. It cites Archibald Canterbury and remarks on democracy, ideology, and persuading nations like Russia and Romania to adhere to peaceful principles. The garbled OCR limits full clarity.
Amsterdam reports a Dutch mission preparing for talks on Indonesia with high political stakes. The plan involves troop movements and the shift of security roles as Britain withdraws from Java, impacting the colonial balance and potential Indonesian leadership under foreign influence.
Torrential rain devastates crops across Southern England with prayers offered in churches for harvest relief. Weather causes road damage and widespread loss of potential yields, leaving farmers hopeful for salvage from ruined fields and damaged vegetables.
In Meoul on Monday, General Hinige criticized but did not name Communist agitators, stating America will stand by Korea amid violence and unrest. General Hodge marked the anniversary of American landings and opposed reactivating the joint commission to run Korea, highlighting repatriation and settlement figures in the region.
A report from Jena states that during the occupation about 46,000,000 worth of material was taken from the Zeias On-Una Works. Company directors declined involvement, while four Russian soldiers allegedly oversaw the transfer as an American correspondent observed the interview.
Arab leaders push for Arab participation in the London conference despite expected abstentions. reports say the Grand Mufti and Jewish Agency leaders may influence outcomes, with Palestinian violence and railway attacks fraying nerves as tension rises over invited attendees and possible deportations to Cyprus.
Peiping reports that Adelbert Schultec, head of the Nazi Gestapo in Peiping, has joined the Chinese Supreme Military Council's Bureau of Occupation and Statistics for North China. The move signals German influence in North China during the occupation and reflects tensions over allied efforts to curb Nazi presence in the region.
Five killed, 31 gored, 188 Robbed? residents amid riots as 281 arrested. Police report one detainee parried two feniyes and 39 found ammunitions. gun not located. Government says curfew due to end tomorrow may be extended unless situation markedly improves. Curfew also imposed in Calcutta with arrests.
A Lincoln bomber and crew of 11 depart London to research fatigue overcoming methods. The mission aims to examine long range operations amid riots and current events in Austria, with emphasis on advancing aircrew endurance and mission readiness.
Reports from the Big Four show tentative accord on an unrigorous clause in the peace terms. Balkans Committee to redraft the Furmanian treaty clause on reciprocal rights and property. Italian treaty annexes on war materiel disposition approved. Bebler seeks amendment on Yugoslavia and Trieste, with broader vetting left to subcommittees.
A scarce readable item reports a fatal aviation incident at Nevers on a Saturday two planes collided and debris was found. Occupants were not clearly verified in the fragment. Authorities investigate possible casualties and cause.
More than 1,000 residents involved in a record surge of occupation as mansions and luxury flats in central London fall under squatters. Police provide basic services while government weighs eviction orders and owners face disruption across areas including Kensington and Marylebone.
A Malayak woman attacked an ARMM member in Singapore, seriously wounding two people. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text. Authorities investigate motive and exact identities.
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