09 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1951
Page
1
Executives of the Australian Council of Trade Unions will meet with Miners' leaders at Trades Hall at 8 30 a m to settle the coal dispute. The day includes a resumed contempt hearing at the Arbitration Court for miners' leaders and discusses ACTU governance and speedy termination of the crisis.
Sydney reports that the Miners Federation leaders could not be held in contempt of the Federal Arbitration Court as no order related to the dispute existed. Dr Evatt defended the federation, arguing lack of particularity and scope in the undertaking, while discussing implications for wages, rates, and industrial relations.
Federal Opposition leaders signaled they will take all steps to aid a settlement of the current coal mining and waterfront disputes, aiming to resolve the impasse.
The article reports heightened defence commitments affecting overall national security and resource control. It citesPrime Ministerial statements on possible increased defence funding and outlines ongoing disputes between the government and opposition over arbitration and miners’ strikes. Legal proceedings and court actions related to industrial relations and the Coal Industry Act are described, with court rulings and potential settlements discussed among Barwick, Foster, and Dunphy.
Oon tary la A. Marina captains his team in a tense clash, earning a narrow win by Quare. Figures show 1 Guares NW A era, with strategic plays shaping the final score and securing the lead.
A special meeting of Buute Sabians is set for tomorrow morning to discuss possible easing of premat e Dower rent relations. The Premier sMx Metres announced the term. Cabinet subcommittee on rationing and representatives of electricity and a plant public wuation attended. An improvement Ae toch of onal wappting followed an announcement from the Coach Board.
Mr Healy reports his passport was confiscated by Commonwealth Security during a Peace Congress movement crackdown. He claims democratic rights are being interfered with as authorities conduct vehicle checks at the carport gates. Healy refused travel to the Australian host and criticized the seizure as unwarranted.
Melbourne reports a proposal for a new central wool authority to be formed in Britain Australia South Africa and New Zealand. The plan seeks a structure under a joint wool organization with a main board and arbitration panel. Cabinet was to consider the proposal yesterday with a likely date for action.
A fire in Auckland caused extensive damage tearing through a major structure. Authorities estimated substantial destruction with reports of heavy smoke and significant property loss. Emergency crews battled the flames but the extent of the damage raised concerns over repairs and insurance.
A chaotic parliamentary debate followed a government motion on steel industry and public ownership. Churchill led a Conservative attack while Liberals and Labour paired, with claims over production, unity, and reform shaping the session.
Warplanes took off as UN forces push near the 38th parallel. Reports say a lull in front activity, with UN troops advancing to within air range of Beout amid Chinese reinforcements. Allied ships bombarded targets to Nanam, while casualties tallied with hundreds missing or wounded. General Church announced Feb 24 division actions and noted UN air and ground pressure, as forces concentrate along the front.
A historic note reports a Thursday breakthrough with synthetic chloromyocetin and a warming drug effective against remtvent of jenionin, Lyphoid fever, choking cough and Werub typhus. It marks the first reduction in Australia this month, adding to therapeutic agents like pente cillin vaccines and autpha.
A garbled OCR snippet references cruelty to a horse and a court or custody matter, mentioning a sentence of 18 months in a cre ing and an attack. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary text reports a disrupted wedding involving Marie Jose arpentier and Camille Gay. Officials offered little detail about a young couple, age 16, connected to a ceremony officiated by a pope figure.
Miami report recalls former world title challenger Louis defeats Agramonte in a bout near stoppage, opening a strong attack in the eighth and ninth rounds. The winner showcased power and steady aggression, with Agramonte showing resilience before fading late.
Fragmentary report notes a new Bey and military cantonment at Dhekelia near Ramopa with reference to Cyprus. Mentions a person named Andrew Wright and a figure of several million Potimts in unclear context. The text is garbled with many misspellings and missing details.
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