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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary 1930s style notes hint at Persian tribes seeking home rule and internal conflicts. References mention Averill Hee and various unnamed figures resigning from a BritishStan administration amid foreign policy debate.
Teheran reports heavy competition in southern Persia between government troops and strong forces vying for control of suburbs around Shiraz and district ports. Tribesmen in Ganaveh cut Tehran–Bushire communications and approach Jafahan, moving on 4p similar to the Gulf town tactics.
Disjointed report describes explosives found aboard Jewish ships and related incidents. British and Allied authorities face protests and security actions as naval and ground forces respond to alleged hoarding, invasions, and diaspora tensions. Names of places and groups appear inconsistently due to OCR errors.
An appeal related to Monde Toryg and the Frode case centers on prior 1940 execution plans. The document notes Rosas and Bertani figures, a potential clemency plea, and questions the intent of the original order while describing efforts to save a life amid a controversial capital case.
Melbourne Monday Minister for Post-War Reconstruction Dedman released a Y2-1 report on the Snowy project. He said irrigation and drainage would be key to the economy with water supply to be shared by Commonwealth and State governments, noting the Murrumbidgee river system already holds large water reserves and local irrigation prospects depend on further construction.
The Big Four outline plans for the future of Italian colonies as a wartime treaty framework evolves. They seek to determine territorial dispositions in light of welfare, with possible UN Assembly referral if consensus fails. Discussions include present colonial status under occupation by British and French forces and calls for Dominican and other dominion participation.
In northern Norway near Mardanger up to 15 Australian airmen are believed buried in the search for the graves of Al tied and others from No. 430 Squadron and No. 458 NZ Squadron who took part in a mission against German shipping. The hunt continues across Europe as relatives await identification in a prolonged, cautious process.
Reported recall of the Soviet Ambassador to Moscow follows withdrawal of the first secretary and entire embassy staff from Athens. The embassy began moving after Roy was recalled on August 27, with the envoy serving as ambassador.
In Rangoon the big strike paralyzes the city as 20 000 government employees join railways and postal services in a one day walkout in sympathy with municipal workers. Police in districts report strikes affecting order during the nationwide action.
Copenhagen Monday government statement rejects Faroe Islands bid for independence. It says the plebiscite does not alter the political status and the Danish government does not recognize any unilateral move by the local parliament to declare independence.
Russian police seized Anton amid chaotic claims of forced transfers and relocation threats from Austrian steel interests. The report notes pressure on the Eira family to move, with references to bank transfers and orders from authorities, alongside mention of machinery seized from a German factory for reparations.
Britain and allies push to salvage stalled negotiations as Foreign Secretary Beving rejects delays and urges immediate guarantees. Soviet envoy reportedly pressed Britain while May correspondent notes cautious support for continued talks amid tensions.
New York report outlines rifts among U S policymakers over Pacific governance after the war. Army and Navy push direct control over areas including the Carolines and Marianas, while State favors trusteeship under United Nations review. General MacArthur seeks Pacific command, Navy favors split theatres, and a compromise plan edges toward shared authority with base access terms.
Cardinal Olivey lamented that permanent peace is farther away than ever after a civil welcome at City Hall. He stressed efforts to prevent another war rely on spiritual welfare over material strength and urged continued worldwide goodwill.
Mosley denied use of a Rail at Victoria for a book club meeting by a 12 member literary group. Officials refused the hall and the plan to convene in a London venue faced last minute cancellation amid confusion over arrangements.
Greece proposes to dismantle frontier fortifications at the Balkana Military Committees session. The amendment seeks the destruction of existing forts and the cessation of further fortification construction.
In London on Monday a rare Polish Council display backed Minister Beirut asserting Poland will keep its newly acquired western territories. The Warsaw assembly condemned German frontier revision and Molotov’s stand, framing the debate as a test of internal party unity and international resolve amid calls for reform within Germany.
Reported in New Delhi on Monday as two stab incidents, one fatal, triggered renewed racial unrest in Bombay. Security forces and police patrolled disturbed districts while outside powers debated a response. A Greek-Bulgarian tension backdrop influenced the broader foreign minister discussions.
A Times correspondent reports that the Leopardmen, credited by cal popuece with supernatural power, were hanged in the Calabar Provinces of Upper Guiana Africa for a string of ruthless murders and terror against primitive tribes. Government rejected public execution to deter natives. instead invited local chiefs to witness the executions and inspect the bodies for reassurance.
Fragmented report describes raiders forced across the Greek frontier amid military activity. Communique mentions clashes near Mont Beles area with Yugoslav border authorities. Five killed including asserted bandits. two trucks attacked. several wounded.
Reports say squatting has spread to Calcutta as tramway workers occupy unoccupied houses of a tramway official. About 1,000 tramwaymen faced destruction or abandonment of homes amid ongoing weather dangers. A strike involving 44,000 South Indian railway workers has ended.
An article from Melbourne discusses rising concerns about Russia as a world problem. It cites remarks by Italian fascist General Preed and criticizes expedient political repression, starvation, torture, and labor camps attributed to the regime.
Britain's hangman Abert Pierre pont travels to Austria to direct their execution methods for eight youths accused of murder and rape. He will supervise the process and remain two weeks to train Austrian officials in the penalty system.
Reported from Lisbon on Monday, a Belgian fascist suspect identified as Lacn de Grain, described as the Belgian Panchet reader, was wounded and treated after a shooting incident. He and two companions reportedly escaped from a hospital while under observation. one man was fatally wounded in the exchange.
From New York a report notes sunspot activity disrupted American radio and cable communications yesterday. Transmissions to Europe and South America were intermittent while Australia, and other regions faced eight hours of outage.
Britain to stage another test in an effort to raise the air speed record. Experimental craft from Vickers and Haviland work under pressure to surpass current marks. The Swallow aircraft faces delays as engineers seek improvements and safer flight, while officials pursue the hoped-for breakthrough.
French forces move to secure the frontier to curb smuggling amid tensions. Local officials report tightened patrols and checkpoints established along border roads. The operation aims to interdict contraband and reinforce border controls, with deployments focused on identified smuggling routes and key crossings.
A fractured Paris dispatch reports two rail crashes in France injuring and killing passengers and workers. The Lyons express collided with stationary goods trains near Belled and at another line between France and Switzerland, leaving fourteen dead and many injured.
US ambassador arrives in Auckland with plans to meet officials tomorrow. Buller cites uncertainty about length of stay in Australia as he discusses mission to maintain talks between tarp countries.
The Minister for Justice rated the police on the Communist Party at the war and trusted from evidence the government acquired during the recent mobilisation of 50,000 native milder workers. He denied that police action represented unwarranted activity as one part of the government.
Mon day reports describe a tense demonstration tied to troop landings at the Dutch port area. Police opened fire during protests, wounding one, as factions debated maritime movements and new wage plots. Leaders call for unity amid evolving security measures following the incident.
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