08 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1951
Page
1
A Melbourne or Adelaide era report warns that within 18 months wool costs could surge, risking a severe national economic crisis. It discusses price control measures, government investments, and shifting farm stocks amid fluctuating wool markets.
A discussion on national development plans and Australia’s economy. The text argues for investment in public works, universities, and industry to expand capital formation. It highlights migration, heavy industry costs, and the need for government-led projects to sustain growth and employment.
The discussion examines wool price stabilization, export levels, and Australia’s external balance. It notes a potential $185 million trade gap, the need for productive reform, and the role of imports, capital equipment, and labor productivity in sustaining growth amid defence spending and national income.
Indonesian authorities arrested about 500 persons in connection with riots at Djakarta harbor Tandjong Priuk following a night of clashes. No official statement on cause or casualties was released.
Mr Caney travels to Puma and Tokyo to meet Bath Morvan President Dr Ayndaman Hwy and the UN committee for Kerens unification. In Tokyo he attends a reception at Commonwealth House with heads of Tarcima Missions and other officials.
An Australian news agency report notes a missing Auster plane near Goroke and Madang in New Guinea with only the pilot LOlhoerd aboard. A second plane vanished since yesterday, prompting a radio call from Pere Maras to broadcast warnings and villagers to help lookout.
Reports from Korea quote Chairman of the National Council on prisoner welfare as saying 10 000 American troops and 100 British captives are treated and fed better than before during wartime. President Dr Bher contends a larger plan improves prisoner conditions, while questioning Japan’s role and postwar arrangements.
A garbled report notes East German youth delegates expected at a West Festival in four waves over a fortnight. It mentions political aims, economic themes, and debates on sanctions and state control, with emphasis on youth participation and ideological alignment.
Fragmentary report cites parliamentary debate on British wartime policy and Egypt’s welfare. Text notes U K stance, Egyptian independence, and objections to delaying evacuation of British forces and troops from the Middle East amid calls for stability and completion by September.
In a Central Court session today two men faced charges linked to a fatal traffic incident. Names and exact charges are unclear due to damaged text but involve alleged speeding and negligent driving on a city highway.
General Ridgway calls for renewed negotiations as a path to calm, while the Communists demand guarantees and insist on a broader pattern of concessions. Officials say the tone signals a potential easing, but no date or terms are yet set, with dialogue centering on easing hostilities and the neutral gate issue.
A New Zealand note protesting Suez Canal transit restrictions was handed yesterday to the British ambassador in Cairo. The note urges Egypt to restore unrestricted passage, while Foreign Affairs Minister Doldge hopes UN Security Council action will remove restraints on transit. A Security Council meeting is set, with delegation talks and possible further measures planned.
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