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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1950
Page
2
Melbourne report says Frank Gedgman beat former Avis Cp star Adrian Quist in the quarterfinals at Kooyong, taking the match 8-4 7-5 7-5. McGregor then beat Don Candy 8-6 6-2 6-4 in another quarterfinal.
In Canberra dispute, Dr Evatt quoted Mr Casey claiming inflation is Australia’s top problem. Casey denied remarks. Speaker called him to order. Debate touched on government promises, excess profits tax, and a looming National Resources Board. Menzies pressed for an excess profits scheme and warned of Communist influence amid rising prices and production shifts.
Cargo shipments to Communist China were halted in San Francisco as nine sailings were held up while government agents examined cargo manifests to prevent exports to Communist China. The Commerce Department order restricting cargo for military or non military use took effect Saturday, signaling an effective cutoff of much US trade with China via Hong Kong and Macau.
A heated session features Mr Calwell denouncing a gag as an outrage while Mr Bpender pushes the motion through. The adjournment is defeated with votes 85 to 81 as Evatt's bid to adjourn fails. A plan to secure state government cooperation for a service inquiry is described as having collapsed.
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