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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 17, 1949

Page

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Full Military Honours For Air Crash Victim

Flight Lieutenant Generalhem Jack Edwards of Vietorie killed when his Mustang crash landed near Canberra. Funeral service to be held at Canberra cemetery on Monday with full military honours. Plane parts recovered and a court of inquiry held at Fairbairn. The deceased trained at Pt. Cook in World War II and served as adjutant to Plo. The coroner's inquest will take place next week.

Jack Edwards Vieterie Canberra Canberra Cemetery Meadey Wesley RAAF Permunnel Fairbairn Ragas Inia Li Caics Fairbairn Cook Lhe Clag Mauer Plo Klamter Mol Ehime

Family Escapes Mass Poisoning at Deniliquin

A Deniliquin report details a mass poisoning scare after a family of nine drank water from the Edward River that had arsenic. Ernest and a boy died in hospital. authorities warn others may be at risk as the contaminated supply is traced to a gallon drum used for drinking.

Deniliquin Cormier Cros Wint Ernest Ang Ing Edward Awa Follea

Tasmania closes Day Cinemas amid secretaries destroyed lists

The report notes action by Building Workers' Indagtyjal Union branch officials in Victoria facing pressure over evidence and accusations of destroying lists. Protests and tension surrounded the closure of Day Cinemas in Tasmania as authorities consider proclamations and possible penalties.

Malourne Indagtyjal Union Merriaries Adaynt Prehiputa Royal” Comraiaston Inc Victoria Leatle Thoms Vinh Braentol Wrinch Alfred‘Artonto Ind Pootaray Aubveeanan McVeigh Tate Cheaul Fan Holblayn Bern Tata

Melbourne Show Hit By Polo Epidemic Across Regions

Reports indicate a polo epidemic impacting Melbourne Royal Agricultural Show attendance with marked declines in interest and press coverage. Health alerts note reduced consump­tion and disruption spreading to multiple districts, though officials warn the situation remains under observation and continues to affect local events.

Melbourne

Incendiary Outbreak Reported in Chungking

A chaotic scene of fire and smoke described from Chungking as authorities report an incendiary outbreak. Dozens of homes and firms affected. Police and fire services respond to the blaze with casualties and investigations underway.

Loyalist gains in Bolivia in upheaval period

Fragmentary report notes Loyalist advances during the Bolivian upheaval that began earlier in the year. The text references key figures and dates but remains unclear on precise actions and outcomes.

Bolivia

L.B.C. Men Set for World Flight Challenge

A group of London broadcasters and technicians plan a world flight from London, with noted commentators Wynford Vaughan Thomas and camera operator Challey de Jaeger leading the mission. The team aims to document the journey for BBC coverage, departing near Monday.

Bydney BBC Wynford Vaughan Thorn Challey de Jaeger London

Three power bid to speed Austrian treaty

Reported moves in New York indicate three powers push to accelerate an Austrian treaty with Russian wool buying easing. Diplomatic sources say heavy Soviet purchases influence wool markets while the UNO faces questions on recognizing Austrian independence. Authorities anticipate a rapid treaty with short formal sessions and possible West acceptance if ministers consent.

Ataly Une Big. Bio Austria UNO Boviet Lacus MM. Vianiuaky Council of Foreign Ministers

Greek threat to cross borders raises UN dispute

Greek War Minister Tat Kanellopoulos warned Greece would cross borders if guerrillas were not eliminated, indicating plans for a new attack. He spoke after a conference with British and American ambassadors about escalating the Greece Albania dispute at the UN, with a decision announced for next week.

Athens Deana Waa Kanellopoutas Pauldariay Greece Albania UNO

Ships to Repatriate Jap POWs from Russia

Tokyo reports a plan to repatriate Japanese prisoners of war held in Russia. Officials indicate negotiations with Allied powers are underway while Japan seeks safe transfer routes and guarantees for prisoners' treatment and return.

Ulster Electricity Strike Affects Public Services

Workers in Northern Ireland walked out over wage demands causing service disruptions. The action began Friday with about 3000 personnel involved, though some essential duties continued under an emergency plan.

London Northern Ireland

Uncertain Fragments From London to Sydney News Note

Fragmentary OCR reads like a London Sydney connection item. Mentions JME Gawd Ling, Ludgate Will, and a 3) Sydney reference. Text is garbled with stray words about duty and payment and smoking terms. No clear event or outcome established.

Ned Bo Jme Gawd Ling Paartmarers Ludgate London Sydney

Austria Warned Of Communist Coup

A garbled report cites ministers warning of a perceived Communist coup within the government. The text references political factions, socialists, and alleged strategies to undermine state stability amid ideological tension.

Austria

U N O Membership Refused in Global Vote

A scrambled report notes widespread rejection of membership applications to a global organization. Only a bloc led by the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom supported some mandates, while Britain and the United States opposed most votes. Canada opposed all applications.

Taws Succiong Albarin Pamanie Mangolia Maplesepublic Hungary Britain United States Canada

Russia Charged With Incitine Satellites

A shambolic indictment from BELARUS and Yugoslavia era misreads court actions. The document accuses Russia of inciting satellites and supporting a plan to overthrow Yugoslavia. It cites alleged military aid and a broad conspiracy to destabilize the region during the war.

Russian troop movements on Hungary reported near Danube

Refugees from Hungary say about 12 Soviet divisions concentrate between the Danube and Tivza while tanks are seen east of the Tivza in Hungarian territory. The report notes Soviet forces moving toward or within eastern Hungary and includes accounts from refugees.

Hungary Vienna Danube Tivza

JM Estate to Power of Resumption

Sydney Friday Amid writ challenges the validity of regulations required for soldier settlement. The writ limited by P Magennin and Pey Usd following a proposal by the Commonwealth Indiate Government to Fort Anton ex Seat of 14 255 acres in the Queare Deyan Yass district for clover settlement. A declaration is sought to restrain government from proceeding with any plan for the resumption of the land.

Sydney P. Magennin Pey Usd Commonwealth Indiate Fort Anon Queare Deyan-Yass

Colliery Fire Delays Auction and Inspection Soon

A colliery fire this morning delayed the auction of Acave Tie and halted work as inspectors sealed the section. Around 10:90 a.m. rescue teams confronted the blaze while officials, including Northern miners and inspector MP 3. Blerrett, prepared for rapid reopening.

Price Increases Refused in New South Wales

The Prices Commissioner Ballemore ruled against wholesale price rises for bread and beer. A request on total wholesale beer pricing and butter price adjustments was discussed but rejected. The Commonwealth Dairying Industry Advisory Committee had proposed butter price increases that were not approved by state authorities.

Ballemore Byewerien Commonwealth Dairying Industry Advisory

Hungarian Trials On Treason Charges

In Sugapret on Friday the trial opened for Luasia Kaji a former Hungarian foreign minister and others accused of treason and espionage as they face charges tied to spying for America and Yugoslavia and plotting to overthrow the Hungarian government.

Hungenan Luasia Kaji Reve Othe Arcuwed Iney Abu Franky Moncoy Yemen Haji Wan America Yugoslavia Ctting Liv Utran

Bombers Crash Near Lake Worth Incur Major Losses

A Texins Friday report describes a catastrophic bomber crash near Lake Worth inflaming the airfield as engineers and officials assess damage. Four crew members are suspected dead amid the wreckage, with rescue teams coordinating recovery efforts and investigators reviewing flight data to determine the cause of the incident.

Vowet Worth Texins Bamber Inter Lake Worth Luaing AL Lenat

U S Preparing Trade Pacts With Ten Countries

Washington Friday reports say ten more nations are to be covered by new reciprocal trade agreements under Truman tariff powers. Negotiations in Annecy France produced recommendations so the measures may reach presidents and governments early next year. Participating nations include Denmark Italy Finland Greece Sweden Republic of Mexico Liberia Uruguay and Brazil. Senate approved reciprocal trade authorization amid party line votes. Truman gains freedom to lower tariffs on foreign wood and other goods after the vote.

Washington Truman Congress United States Annec France Oolobee Treenis Denmars Taly Finland Oresce Bwedan Republic of Mest Liberia Uruguay Mcaragus Department of Flals Une Urvader Rod United States Senate Mngs Pombe Ynardi

France to Ease Imports and Cut Tariffs

France plans to relax import quotas on October 3, allowing up to 10 percent of certain goods previously restricted to enter France. The move aims to lower trade barriers and boost exchange with European partners. Tariffs on freed items will not be removed, but import quotas will be loosened to permit limited inflows.

Mary Wrade Maurics Petadis France Marshall Ald M. Petache

Plane Lands on Golf Course in Sydney Prank Crash

A De Havilland Chipmunk landed on a golf course near Sydney after an emergency maneuver. The pilot reportedly guided the aircraft to a fairway, avoiding serious injury or damage. 周

Sydney Friany Prank Mooary de Haviland

Area NSW Wheat Harvest Output Report Described

Government statistics indicate an entitlements area of 257080 acres sown for the Vnean wheat harvest. Comparison shows 4,243,000 bushels actually harvested across 84,704,000 acres with 32,080 acres in another zone. Production figures are cited as AB22T.00 bushels and 124th wan is noted.

Sydney Stariaticlen Eneyer Anwar Way

Fragmented OCR Note on Political Race and Names

A garbled passage references Mr John and Mr Chifley in a Macquarie area political context. It mentions a person named Vertoen Atincyst Pedi ration and a date described as today with a plan to appear before a prime minister in a regional rest venue. The legible names suggest an election brief orCandidates.

John Chifley

Monetary Fund to Study Higher Price for Gold

The International Monetary Fund's gold committee proposed a study on raising the gold price to 42 dollars per ounce. The plan, pushed by South Africa's finance minister, signals a shift in U.S. stance, with IMF officials noting surveys on exchange restrictions and monetary reserves. Britain received authorization to purchase Canadian wheat and cover harbor dues costs under U.S. financing programs.

Monetary Fund Waahinotow Uywnanarae Tneernational Monrkacy Fund Ape Hal Rae Ila Execu iBouth Africaidimg Wold Dogethar South Africa Havenge Wan Americas Ohn Nye Duveloprmem Tas Gutseid Sineviasteas United States Staept Culy Teonomié Cooperation Administration Alto Britain

Russian Prison Cruelties Told in Wartime Escape

Gerlin reports Russian prison cruelties as Ameri can soldiers escape from Time tina prison in Teelin early today. The men describe harsh treatment including lice, malnutrition, and forced exposure to cold. They allege guards moved prisoners to a “ice house” and were stripped and paraded before officers as punishment.

Gerlin Aren Nriliett Ameri San Woldier Tina Prinan Teelin Taey

Police disciplined after station theft in unclear report

Disrupted text reports police discipline following a station theft. The fragmentary OCR mentions a supervisor and investigations lasting months with references to penal actions, but readable facts are severely limited and names are garbled.

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