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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
2
The Malayan plantation sector remains under tight security as police and armed guards protect workers facing constant saboteur risks. Guarded roadways, armored vehicles, and reinforced police presence aim to safeguard rubber tea and latex supply lines while workers endure long shifts and guarded living quarters.
Reported attendance reached 8000 as a three day session faced muddy ground and slippery rounds. Jack McGee rode a horse to a key moment, bringing the animal down safely. Another event was postponed due to weather, while McGee and TA Fields shared top spots in the Olympic Hunt with Holmes and Worie Holmes close behind. Price notes from Adelaide May 8 context.
The U S general at a civic reception in Town Hall discussed Dutch requests for protection in North Guinea. He described Western alignments against Russia and warned of the dangers to Pacific stability if American power is not used to deter aggression. Professor Cain, an international affairs expert, argued for Dutch avenues to approach Australia and a broadened Pacific Pact including India, Pakistan, the Netherlands Indies, and the Philippines.
Goods and transport discussions in Sydney focus on a petrol price increase announced by Mr. W E Richards of the General Secretary office. The move aims to curb overcrowding and support private motoring, with petrol costs rising by an unspecified amount as authorities urge care over usage and supply.
Readable fragment notes an OK status for Wu TandE Tr with a phone reference JLTBS.
Melbourne reports several motor cycle crashes with fatalities and serious injuries. Augustus Wellington 29 of Boyt Avenue died after a collision on Dun Yenong Road Oakleigh and Peter Stevens a seven year old boy from Sandringham was admitted with severe head injuries after his bicycle collided with a motor cycle on Dine Word. Thomas Cros of Surrey Hills was thrown from a cycle after a wheel trapped in a pothole on Ponrake Road Canderwell and remains in serious condition at Alfred Hospital.
A Lanciates Chamber president outlines two paths for Australia amid import restrictions. He notes monthly imports near 100 million pounds and proposes trimming to 40 million while boosting exports and production, arguing the measures may not be permanent. The record cites a worsening trade balance and four week averages of import value against prior months.
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McEwen stated that American defense projects delaying agricultural equipment supply to Australia under the ordinance have left about 7 million dollars worth outstanding. American production has been cut and manpower reduced, with little chance of early delivery.
The backlog of traffic summonses will be heard starting May 20 with about 100 cases set for trial before May 2. Mr. F C P Keane said many long-unheard cases have been scheduled for the next three weeks.
CAPE TOWN Monday South Africa curtails funds transfers to non sterling countries to conserve foreign exchange. The Treasury announced restrictions on remittances for entertainment acts including dance bands gingers boxers wrestlers and related personnel to those nations.
Vie Arnley cites Ovaltine as a scientifically secret formula tonic beverage. The copy extols sleep preparation and energy restoration with a rich malt and milk base.
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