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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1950

Page

3

Truman to back Acheson on Formosa policy

The United States debates Formosa policy as Secretary of State Acheson clashes with Truman administration factions. Jessup signals caution on China and potential arms action, while Britain and European powers weigh recognition of the Chinese regime and possible implications for a broader anti Communist stance.

Truman Acheson Formosa Johnson Own Acheson U.S Formoda Hrave Ierougin Chieta Starr United States China Philip Jessup Seanary Hknuwland Gaid Nak Krowland Enid Haritain Europe Azin

Manning River defeats Newcastle in country week tennis

Manning River upset Newcastle in the Country Week Tennis Carnival at White City, winning the men's A Grade round and posting 49 games to 45. Armdale had earlier defeated Manning River in the previous round, while strong serving by Banoa and Longworth aided Manning River’s victory. Newcastle’s Bendecich and Vincer were below their best, with notable results from other clubs including Albury, Canberra, and Orange in the mixed and women’s events.

Sybney Newcastle River White City Manning River Armidale Mannings River Banoa Longworth Redman Bendecich Vincer

Farewell Address Marks Canberra Magistrate Paton’s Departure

Mie A J Paton, SM, bids farewell after 15 months as visiting magistrate in Canberra. He thanks police, court officers, and the Attorney General’s Department librarian for fair reporting and decorum, praises Canberra’s people, and congratulates Mr. FG F Keane on his appointment.

Canberra M.A. I. Paton Peices Ara Wien T.hebe Richarts Paton Attorney Generals Department Preas Joretty NSA Neon FG F Keane

German Doctor Claims To Tell Sex Of Unborn Babies

Frankfurt reports a German physician named Wilhelm Witzel claiming to predict the sex of unborn babies by observing pregnant American women. He told American authorities his ten years of trials produce a reliable result, to be tested in four to six weeks when births occur. An American Army doctor who watched dismissed the claim as a hoax.

Frankfurt Wilhelm Witeel Clini Witzel

Aborigines Die as Epidemic Strikes Groote Island Mission

In Arnhem Land Gulf coast missions an epidemic has killed sixteen Aborigines mostly children at Groote Eyelandt. The Native Affairs branch orders isolation of north coast missions and bans movement to other communities. About 240 natives are attached to Groote Eyelandt. Two nurses battle the illness as Dr. A Humphry plans a flight to the island.

Darwin Groote Arch Gulf ‘of Carpertara Native Affairs Copatel Arnhem Land Melville Bathurst Island Groote Fiyelandt Nisenr Terrritory A. Humphry

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