27 Sep 1947
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1947
Page
1
In a chaotic sequence a mass casualty event is reported at Amritsar with casualties among Muslims and Sikhs. Refugee train attacks near Kamoke involved thousands of Muslims, with hundreds killed or wounded among attackers and escort troops.
Reported appeals describe American help sought by France to quell unrest and secure stability in a volatile region. References to India and British actions hint at broader imperial tensions and potential violence affecting civilians, with mentions of Bombay provisional government and Junagadh.
Harold Percival Christmas of Potts Point founder of Woolworths in Australia left 405000 to his widow and two daughters. Air Thaming Buckland left CAN000, near 21,000 to relatives and funds to charity.
A fragmented report cites a New York satire about a novelist lambasting Britain’s handling of poverty and the state’s response. It mentions a Wandering critic and alleged party machine influence while debating freedoms of individuals amid sharp critique of government policy.
London reports say U S and Commonwealth delegations continue negotiations on reciprocal preferences. Under Secretary of State and the Board of Trade discuss proposals linked to overcoining the deadlock. Britain reportedly favors gradual reductions, with a five year transition and continued preferences for Canada while Ireland should speed up later.
Ambassador to Australia H R Putin will return to Washington for an official visit, signaling a planned family and retirement considerations. The exact dates and itinerary remain unclear as the report notes drafting delays and limited confirmations from officials.
A fragmentary report from New York cites a French Communist party newspaper clashing with US policy. It notes restrictions on foreign journalists and mentions Czechoslovak and Soviet attendances and the UN context in Washington and Paris.
A statement by the Arab Higher Organisation calls for protests across the Arab and Islamic world against UN Paleatine partition reports and urges October 4 strikes and demonstrations. It appeals for meetings prayers articles statements and boycotts targeting foreign embassies and consulates. The London faction notes Syrian government opposition to Britain and a Baghdad conference outcome influenced regional actions.
Berlin dispatch reports Germany faces a dire economic outlook as officials say current conditions hinder recovery and delay productive output. Secretary Up thr U8 notes efforts to stabilize and improve the economy for Europe.
A Friday dispatch from the independent Maushin Post reports 100,000 Communist forces attacking Liensnan near the crucial Manchurian railway hub 85 miles northeast of the Great Wall. Government divisions are said to be destroyed, with reinforcements rushed to the south and clashes disrupting the Tientsin Mukden line. Armoured trains patrol the line as the conflict threatens northern China. In a separate item, Matthew Olison faces a hundred pound fine for building without ministerial consent, with a 30 square foot overrun noted.
Washington reports the United States Atomic Energy Commission outlines plans for stronger atomic weapons and broader wartime research, with President Truman naming a new leadership team including a noted atomic physicist as chair of a research and development agency and General in charge of the artillery department.
Unclear telegrams suggest Japan aims to buy wool from Australia with barter credit. Australian officials reportedly wary of large prearranged deals while the wool industry seeks support from its association and government.
In London on Friday British miners prompted by a walkout threat accepted a provisional offer from a Board of Trade. Union leaders said they would sacrifice special holiday pay and other allowances as talks continued. The agreed plan would raise costs for the Coal Board by 5,060,000 pounds annually.
A court record discusses Nazi deadly gases including sarin and phosphorus agents, noting that American clothing and masks offered limited protection. It references J. Farben Company and tests conducted by a British intelligence service on concentration camp inmates, alleging Farben’s awareness of the tests.
Toru eniminu, 79, a member of the privy Council implicated in wartime actions, leaped into the sea near Tokyo and committed suicide. Shimlau, previously purged for postwar duties, faced inquiries about the abdication of the emperor and the abolition of the tenno system amid Japan’s postwar realignment.
Indonesian premier and foreign minister will steer negotiations with the Dutch on future talks, as the United States Commission oversees the process. The report cites Batavia and Surabaya sources confirming the high level leadership intent.
Dr Evatt was unanimously elected chairman of the committee addressing Palestine matters in New York. The assembly noted that Yugoslavia was represented, and the speaker did not indicate a broader aim. The deputy chair was to be filled by another representative.
President Truman announced that Congress may be convened to address Europe’s economic crisis and food shortages. He urged Americans to join a food relief drive and said a commission would devise plans to mobilize resources without overburdening citizens. He cited U.S. consumption and urged thrift to help prevent wartime want in Europe.
In a New York dispatch, officials say the United States asserts Europe holds initial claim amid turmoil. China faces dwindling foreign exchange resources and a push to boost imports from sterling nations. The report notes U S warnings against Germany’s recovery at Europe’s expense and discusses the Bulgarian security council debate and Soviet vetoes shaping Eastern Europe policy.
Paris reports three thousand armed police and guards are watching routes toward the Pyrenees foothills for thirteen prisoners who escaped from a camp near Agen. Authorities say the escapees, all serving terms for collaboration, fled after overpowering guards and are believed to have fled toward the countryside.
At the Security Council meeting Colonel Hodgson accused the Soviet of attempting to blackmail the Goynail into admitting Soviet satellites as United Nations members. Poland Hungary and others opposed Italy’s admission, while Gromyko defended the main agreement and urged fair handling of all applicants.
A proposed project in New Zealand involving construction and plant for the aluminum industry aims to invest over £40 million in the South Seas. Canadian engineers assist as machines and equipment are assembled, with about 60 thousand tons of output expected and up to five thousand workers to be employed.
Fragmentary note cites American United Press on trade balance with dollar areas, mentioning a July record and a figure around 18,075,000 dollars, plus a reference to ex parte takalled Bs 800.
Fragmented lines describe cholera impact and a minister’s actions in Egypt. Mentions of education minister and opening of schools and universities appear amid disrupted text. Names, dates, and precise places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The minister announced Britain would cancel its mandate in Palestine, withdraw troops and administration, ending colonial control. The move marks a pivotal shift as British authority dissolves and local governance begins to assume full responsibility.
A damaged fragment notes woollen manufacture in Batley where workers began a four hour week in response to a call by Stafford Crippe and a bug in the Art of O. 7 and 7 Taylor Lid.
British dispatch bluntly states Bulgaria aims to erase remaining influence of opposition. Note argues the Petkov trial shows judicial murder to silence those who opposed the regime. It notes officials held suspects until the trial and portrays the Bulgarian government as minority-controlled, silencing diverse views.
Anglican clergy insisted ministers from their churches could serve in United Church of South India, Reuters reported from London. The debate touches on unity within the British Commonwealth and the broader communion amid new church structures and 1,200,000 members in the Anglican fold.
A mosaic of garbled items reports a range of topics from sports to politics, with names and places mostly indecipherable. Amidst the broken text, references include ocean flights, price controls, earthquake notes, observatory comments, rugby results, and Antarctic dispatches, all presented in a jittery, incomplete fashion.
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