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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1951

Page

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No Undertaking by Miners Says Dr Evatt

In a Pull Arbitration Court session Dr A V Evatt KC declared that three miners leaders had not given an undertaking to place law above union rules. He opened final arguments in contempt proceedings against three miners officials and the federations. The judge quoted past judgments about enforcing declarations to uphold legal authority, noting the election of futures and the risk of union rule supremacy over law. The hearing adjourned to Monday.

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Callide Coal Imports Boosted Amid Australian Plan

The Prime Minister in Wellington outlines increased use of Callide coal and imports to support national energy supply. He cites widespread supply through Callide and imports, with Cabinet expected to approve more measures to expand coal use and power generation across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia.

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Proprieties Attitude Criticised Over Conference Attendance

The report cites the joint coal board dispute as minister Holt notes proprietors refused to attend a conference. He says owners claim to press for better terms while authorities urge compliance with arbitration. A Melbourne arbitration inquiry is involved amid ongoing strike tensions.

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Coal Negotiations Spark Weekly Mine Shutdowns

Weekly Friday bulletin from the Sydney Moore of the Mint in Redecation reports miners to hold one day weekly stoppages in protest over an award and pay terms. Mine owners refuse to attend talks. the strike action and political obstruction threaten a broader dispute with federal government involvement.

Sydney oMer Redecation Menaien-Fadden Reid Swaikers Twatte Budtekin Jeane Irene Manus Maume Ant Edetian Gallagher

Recenita for Austeatin and the Commonn Grant

A garbled report references Recenita for Austin and a Commonn grant. The town shows a faded note about the tinted mandom and an aloof Austratian figure, with unclear date lines and scattered names.

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Nationalised steel stock pays 34 percent in government terms

London reports that holders of nationalised steel shares will receive Government guaranteed 34 per cent stock at par redeemable 1979 to 1961. Treasury announcement notes entry price aided by compensation and size of entitlements. Estimated total value to institutions about £100 million.

London Stock Exchange Treasury Iran Pat

Censure Fails On British Defences In Parliament Vote

In a heated Commons debate the censure motion by Attlee’s government failed 308 to 287 as Liberal and Labour MPs split. Bevan warned of Yugoslavia’s threat while Churchill clashed with the Prime Minister over defence policy and the atomic bomb pace.

Major Visua Senate Labour A. Bevan London Winston Churchill Kites Britain Atuce

Churchill and Bevan Clash Over Atom Deterrence View

In a heated Commons exchange, Churchill and Bevan debated American rearmament and atomic deterrence. Churchill argued the 4,700 million three year plan would deter Soviet expansion, while Bevan questioned reliance on the atom bomb and warned against restraint.

Eisenhower Churchill Europe

Fierce Fighting Near Post as Chinese and Koreans Clash

Reports detail a night battle at a garrison post with hand to hand fighting. Chinese troops allegedly fired on advancing allied reinforcements after breaking into a brush pile. Casualties and confusion follow as mortars misfire and some Chinese troops are killed.

Oko Nothuniane Battalion Kors Gonte Chinon Concales Oations Hilla Nutte Ottwire Nto Billa

Britain warned of atomic attack as Churchill speaks

In a late night Commons speech, Mr. Churchill warned Britain could become a bull's eye for a Soviet atomic strike. He said Britain lagged in atomic bomb production, accused the government of weak defense plans, and argued expanded conscription and a stronger American base presence were needed to deter a massive paratroop and missile assault.

London Britain Jon Churchill Hover of Commons Russia Anglia Aly Porce Boviey Elba Churchill Mr. Church

Eisenhower Sails To New Command

General Eisenhower heads to assume command in France after long travel from the United States. He vows to advance plans for peace as allied forces move toward the continent. Aboard a transport vessel he travels with aides and officials toward the new theater of operations.

Eisenhower New Command Friany Eisahower France Trent Whitenhowwer Aise Beth Hin

U S Civil Defence Plans In Case Of Nuclear Attack

The article outlines civilian defense preparations in New York and nationwide, detailing panic prevention, shelter plans, volunteer training, and public instructions. It notes expected shelter construction, ambulance readiness, radio alert procedures, and coordination by civic defense leaders to shield civilians and minimize disruption during an atomic attack.

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Reds Hold Ground as Chinese Forces Pile Pressure in Korea

Tokyo dispatch reports Chinese Communist units press toward Wonju and Chipyong with heavy losses to Allied forces. British troops push north of Kyongas toward the Han River while Allied air and sea power attempt to blunt the southeastern advance near Pyongmning.

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High Prices for Cattle Reported in Sydney Market

Sydney market notes record high cattle prices with buyers at Toronto and Tenterfield yards. Hareford reports prices for Durham cattle rose, indicating strong demand despite uncertain factors. Local traders anticipate continued strength in livestock sales.

Sydney Wignent Toronto Tenterfield Trigety Hareford Durham

Defence Power Investigated in Crumbling Fragments

Fragmented report discusses defence power use to recruit more personnel and divert materials. Cabinet discussions and High Court briefings outline wartime and peacetime mobilization questions while Parliament weighs further steps.

Oulpul Ff Moe High Court Sumter

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