05 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1951
Page
1
Australia braces for a severe clampdown as the Doh ministry warns of a harsh response to communist inspired stoppages across all industries. A civilian volunteer program, emergency powers, and potential parliament action loom as the nation faces a wave of one day strikes by miners and broader labor unrest.
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Darwin police questioned acting secretary of the North Australia Workers Union Mr. T. Peel over a recent aborigine strike. He refused to answer after conferring with his adviser. A native named Lawrence was convicted of paying another aborigine to work. The Northern Territory Administrator noted authorities may detain natives, with attention at Bagot Road reserve.
In a North German town after a carnival commotion, police faced prankish disorder. The police chief appointed a new liaison officer to help manage the unrest and maintain order during the festival reflections.
A garbled 20th century news fragment describes political violence and military actions. It mentions a Communist party, trade leaders, Archbishop and Vatican references, and Turkish bayonet use amid northwest advances. The text blends distorted phrases about paralysis, assassination, and political struggle, with few clear events or dates.
Fragmentary wartime note states troops are prepared to operate mining gear with suitable machinery. The message mentions locations and officials including Waco and a commander urging readiness for action tonight. The source text is garbled but preserves the core claim of imminent mining capability and asserted readiness.
Sydney reports Friday's cabinet emergency moves against union leaders amid power shortages and looming strike risks. Three miners federation officials are summoned to face contempt charges before the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, with potential sanctions and wage implications discussed.
An article reports on Cold War era diplomacy with mentions of the Anwembly, the United Nations, and a British delegation reacting to a Peking statement. It notes cautious official interpretation and potential paths to a peaceful settlement of the Korean War amid high level doubt about immediate action.
A meeting of ACTU representatives was planned after discussions on miners’ strikes and trade union issues. A national conference would address miners’ training, port labour, and establishing a committee of miners water riders and workers to publicise the union’s aims. Port Kerla and Kemble Ironworks were mentioned in context of the discussions.
Fragmented OCR text discusses labor disputes and tensions between workers and government. references arbitration, communists, and attempts to control labor actions. Mentions Waterside workers and 21-hour stop-work meetings, with a focus on maintaining order amid unrest and the role of arbitration in labor conflicts.
In a period piece, the article discusses Union tactics used to sustain disruption without full work stoppages. It notes leaders claiming the aim was to keep events moving while avoiding total strikes and highlights claims that the Communist World Federation of Trade Unions advised weakening democratic defenses through staged, periodic interruptions.
The document cites charges against China over Formosa and alleges US air force activity limited to operational training and travel. It mentions a March detainee and notes a small number of US military personnel in Formosa. The text also references attempts to prevent the spread of conflict and protect UN forces, with claims of bombing near Yalu Maver bridges on the frontier.
Washington officials acknowledge fading faith in General Eisenhower's ability to deter aggression, amid debate over sending more American troops to Europe. State Department and other agencies express concern over Korea campaign fatigue, public opinion showing mixed support, and calls for renewed congressional backing.
A garbled transcript outlines Canadian units joining U S command and potential deployments in Britain and Europe. It notes generals and staff planning, mentions Allied forces, and references supply lines and strategic objectives amid ongoing conflict. Names and places are partially obscured by OCR errors.
A garbled OCR snippet references British government policy limits on legations near a city, a Japanese shipping increase with 101 ships and 4,000 tons, and mentions censorship and purge notes. It mentions New York, London, and Ottawa, with vague wartime actions and diplomatic restrictions.
An account from a local incident recounts a swimmer fending off a shark attack using a small penknife. The event prompted praise for quick thinking and noted bystanders restrained panic as the swimmer remained calm and acted decisively amid the danger.
Fragmented readable text mentions a crash incident with unclear names and places. The scattered phrases reference injuries, a location near a water area, and a possible hospital or event context. Details are garbled and require clarification to identify persons, organizations, or exact events.
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