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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1952

Page

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Amount 500 Toe PER 2 Occurs as AW

A fragment notes a numeric amount of five hundred and references toe PER 2 and AW as part of a larger table or list. Readable context is limited. no clear event or names emerge.

ACTU May Move In High Court If Margins Case Not Reopened

Report outlines ACTU contemplating a high court move if margins case remains unreopened. Mentions electricity commission and Amalgamated Evic Fineering Union, with figures such as Mr Calvin and Mr Galvin cited amid a backdrop of new evidence and potential reopens.

A.C.T.U Newier Gustord Bere Eldmos U. Alfeers Omeiaty Stein Amalgamated Evic Fineering Union Torday Mi Aalvin McDonald Ana Toe Electricty Commission OM Flint Inter Ist Ie Galy Galvin Calvin Finde Vy Australian Capital Territory

Dockers Resume Warning Amid Strike Talks

Melbourne labor dispute unsettled as conciliation official Mr Mooney mediates between dock owners and workers. Provisions limiting work time and strike duration are under review with unions seeking extended limits while owners push for tighter enforcement.

Melbourne Tuvsiay Mooney Rae Tary Berar Ataries Hreizelion Hicks Chocilitivin Mr. Galvin Prolonkee

Unclear Waterfront Strike Report Shows Mixed Labor Actions

Unreadable OCR notes describe a waterfront labor event with references to overtime, workers, and management responses. Mentions of unions, employers, and a potential parade of dates and names are obscured. Overall, the fragment hints at a labor dispute with scheduled actions and possible wage discussions.

Prisoner exchange talks rise after Tokyo visits

TAUMSAN Tuesday reports early resumption of inter prisoner exchange talks to break the Korean armistice deadlock. Vice Admiral Tumrer Joy and Rear Admiral R. E. Libby returned to Munran and visited Tokyo where arrangements were discussed for a broader exchange framework amid voluntary repatriation questions. Officials warned the talks could hinge on alignment with Soviet and Allied positions as delegates weighed prisoner categories and possible bargaining levers.

Taumsan Inter Tumrer Joy R. E. Libby Munran Joy United Nations Libby Iaave Tokyo Actationa Ubren Uuullocka Korea Aled Tom Fe

Watersiders Dismissed in Western Australia

About 400 Waterside workers were dismissed as a general strike spreads. Metal tradesmen in Western Australia join the stoppage with 960 metal workers and 800 railway men on strike, threatening broader disruption and potential government action.

Nettomr Mevedaring Indualty Board Siey Keleton Staten Metal Trades W.A. Puath Lowey Abe Nara Hugh Sally Atria Tin Studer Eirike

Attempt to Shoot Wife Leaves Melbourne Couple in Crisis

Police in Melbourne report an attempted shooting targeting Viviane Wang Ta and Hien Vivien by an unnamed assailant. The couple sustained multiple gunshot injuries including a head wound. both are hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. Authorities investigate motive and suspect details amid a troubling domestic incident.

Melbourne Wangaraita Vivian Rarewinger Aloo Hien Vivien Mas Viviane

Censure in Africa Leader Opposes Government Budget

Opposition leader in Africa attacks government stance on the Supreme Court segment of the separate Representation of Salvaged Voters Act. He demands the government accept the court's decision before supply measures proceed.

Africa My. J. GN Brealion Itay Dy. Maltin Ny Ls House of Assembly

Sydney man paddles surf ski to Newcastle

A Sydney engineer paddled a surf ski through Sydney Heads tonight en route to Newcastle. He is John O'Brien, 94, of Haberfield, who hopes his voyage will demonstrate endurance and technique for long coastal crossings amid wartime stresses.

Sydney Thaday John Obrien Habertfeld O'Brien Eaitie Pam Tongerow O'Mirren Hopen Akla Olain Wawetene

Ward calls urgent world labour peace conference

Sydney audience reports EJ Ward MP urges ALP Labour and trade union groups to convene an urgent conference to draft a common world peace policy. He wants workers worldwide to unite to prevent another war and seeks public support for a shared plan. The proposal links political action with industrial action to deter future conflicts.

Sydney EJ. Ward Abede Orgadours Achair Tata Ward

Hydrogen Bomb Test Likely At Eniwetok

Washington dispatch reports United States considering a hydrogen bomb test at Eniwetok atoll. Data from officials and experts indicate ongoing security reviews and potential timing, with coverage noting prior atomic tests and debates about feasibility and implications.

Eniwetok

Floods Drive 20000 U S Families From Homes

Fragmented OCR notes describe widespread flooding across states, forcing about 20 000 families to evacuate. Mentions Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Texas and nearby towns with rising water and property loss. Specifics are garbled but the scale of displacement and danger is clear.

Council Refuses Tunis Issue at UN Security Council

New York to United Nations security Council last night refused an Asian African request to table the Tunisian dispute. Eleven Asian and African nations urged the council to abate the crisis, arguing it threatens international peace. The vote followed a Chilean compromise proposal to place the Tunisian question on the agenda only if both sides agreed. The truce died as nonparticipants withdrew amid protests.

New York United Nations Security Council Nuilong Burma Egypt India Indonesia Persia Iraq Pakistan Philippines Gaudi Arabia Yesweet United Nation Chile

Bus Tourists Rescued By Rowing Boat In Sydney Storm

Heavy rain caused flooding and road blockages on the Princes Highway and near Gerringong. A coach carrying travelers was stranded when a tree and debris halted their route. passengers shifted to safety via a rowing boat and window exits as water depths rose. Rescue crews aided by boats and locals supplied clothing and assistance. bridge washouts and continued rain disrupted travel into the night.

Sydney Roga Bago Vivors Puneet Tura Bega Henry Hage Baltig Wwea Peng Beery, Wan AL Broughton Bridge Gerringong Princes Highway Baxu

Screening of Woomera Tests in London Threatens Scientists

The London Mail reports that two hundred British scientists face screening for atomic weapon work in Australia next September. A private life investigation of each scientist and contacts will occur, with warnings to modify personal practices. The Australian government will grant consent and provide security measures for the tests. The piece notes fears over Africa's role and Britain’s plans for airborne defense and strict regulations.

London Turaday Australia London Mail Temeuna Beloe Atu Sonea Neal Aiasone Daily Mail Britain

Wartime Demands Prompt Royal Forces to Fortify Coast

Amid tense operations authorities order large scale mobilization. Royal Navy and Royal Marines plan defensive measures at Viansle port with about 100 technicians coordinating scattered units. Preparations target late September or October deployment to secure the area and support a forthcoming work assignment at Fre mantle.

Melia Iucachaag Wil Man Brillah-Austanae Bert Ail Revaantie Cai Hart Darth Amervite Royal Baklbeere Rayal Marines Atomme Tewla Sete

New Jersey Vital Primary Vote To Be Close

A late New Jersey primary forecast shows tight race dynamics as Eisenhower and Taft camps mobilize in a bid for national influence. The piece notes fluid support, shifting endorsements, and the pivotal role of New Jersey votes in narrowing the field.

N. Jersey VITAL NEW Ight Rinenhower Robert Taft Cer Harald Stausen New Jersey Hoald Broeddewat Eimenhower Driscoll Rentter Taf Pound Ubet Standen Ofan United Areas Eisenhower Taft Ean Atcome Vothg Ube New Wampahire

Rail strikers set to return as talks planned

In Bridway and Enfield workshops, about 20 000 rail workers plan to resume work after a conference called by Railways Commissioner Mr da P Austin. Talks aim to avert a wider strike, with unions seeking safer conditions and a resolution by March 37.

Wallake Bridwy Enfield Ts Rainey Kydelyn Tate Ser Winsor Winrar

State Cabinet Delays Key Appointments to Major Boards

Burney Turney reports Cabinet met to discuss appointing chairs and members for the Meat Board and Milk Board and the N.SWV Commission, but no decisions were made. Premier Cubill asked ministers to prepare recommendations for the Federal President, Morgition, and others, with no timeline set.

Burney Turney Meat Board Momphala Soniqusion Anniary Cubill Naif Fim Mane Morgitun

Two Escape in Air Crash At Mauncbeton

An air crash near Mauncbetoninjured several people including Brian Whorey and Ped ’oroke. Parmer and Rack cont were admitted to hospital after the wreck that occurred in the afternoon as wreckage and emergency teams responded.

Brian Wes Oke

Five Seek Indian Presidency Amid Election Push

Report notes five candidates vie for the Indian presidency with campaigns intensifying ahead of the May 2 election. The leading contenders include Sir Rajendra Prasad and others as parties rally support and outline platforms.

Iberian Defence MAMA Cruepuag Incoherent Totals

Fragmented OCR text about Iberian defence and political figures mentions General Prance and Madrid, with garbled phrases about a pact, Ure Beane and Dr. alsa refences, suggesting a disrupted historical military context and unclear attribution. The passage is not coherent enough to identify a clear event or outcome.

MAMA Cruepuag Prance Pritts Ieee Tata Madris Peane Alsa Pais Portugal

Weaver Declines Deportation of Japanese Wife Proposal

Frank Legal Weaver, an Australian serviceman, confronted a Japanesewife marriage proposal and later said he would leave Japan voluntarily after authorities declined deportation. He claimed the incident involved a Japanese woman who attempted to smother an Australian soldier and cited changing immigration policies as context.

Tokyo Frank Legal Tormec Riniahodi Japan Alice Bie Wify Bachiha Australia

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