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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1949
Page
1
Reported splits within the Victorian Country Party as Mesarsland Leinhop and allies push toward coalition talks. Premier Hollway to Lonsdale with supporters as McDonald leadership faces opposition and a late night party meeting adjourns without major decisions.
Melbourne reports Left Wing candidates won all office bearer posts in the Building Workers' Industrial Union and the Miscellaneous section of the Federated Clerks' Union. ALP Industrial Group will challenge postal votes in the Building Workers' Union, claiming overwhelming support for militants. J. Chandler elected secretary and K. Redfern assistant secretary of the Building Workers' Union.
Sydney Tuesday report that Premier McGirr said the state government may move to redistribute seats under the Electoral Act. Maps must be prepared, objections allowed, and a uniform quota of 21 500 voters per seat eyed. country and metropolitan seats would balance, affecting Newcastle areas and next state's May 1950 vote.
Washington sidelines indicate Bevin may press Netherlands concessions to Indonesians before the New Delhi conference. India’s role in East West relations grows clearer as Dr Evatt and Dr Burton prepare for Fremantle talks and U.N. appointments.
Eleven people were injured in a collision between two tramcars at Turonga Park on Tuesday. The crash occurred on a single track section, with details reporting damages and emergency response.
In Adelaide on Christmas Eve Sister Yvonne at St Josephs Convent Kew, after a year of complete paralysis from a heavy fall, spoke of feeling movement in her toes at communion. She reportedly stood and walked unaided, then continued to walk thereafter in a remarkable recovery.
In Valletta Malta, Jom Soorey owner of Maltan English language press had a prison sentence revoked on appeal for insulting and reviling Governor Sir Francis. The appeal reduced a two month printing license suspension to four days and a fine of 68 to 40. Soorey plans to appeal to the Privy Council in London.
British ministers have not approved Sir Basil Brooke’s proposal to rename Northern Ireland Ulster. The idea followed talks at Downing Street last week addressing issues with the Republic of Ireland. Any change in the king's title would need Dominions’ approval before submission to Parliament.
The Control Yuan of the Kuomintang government called for an immediate cease-fire in the civil war and proposed four points for peace talks involving Chiang Kai-shek Sun Fo Mao Tse Tung and other leaders. London and Washington debated mediation prospects as fighting continued around Nanking and Tientsin.
A British South American Airways Avro Tudor completed a record nonstop flight from London to Lisbon covering 1,116 statute miles in 3 hours and 31 minutes at an average speed of 333 miles per hour. The service launches London Central America route, carrying passengers and mail.
Queensland miners threaten a nationwide stoppage over a dispute with government calls and federation leadership. Mr I Williams of the Miners Federation and Mr Grant urged action ahead of a Brisbane conference called by the Queensland Government. The Miners Board delayed meetings amid the conference.
The Hobart conference of Australian and New Zealand science associations opens tomorrow drawing about 1,600 delegates from all states. Notables include Professor Copland of the National University of Canberra and Antarctic explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. Topics span medical science anthropology physics radio chemistry and geography.
Brisbane reports that within a month three more ships would carry Australian troops to Japan, increasing BCOF strength to 2700. Minister for the Army Mr Chambers stated no further recalls to Australia would occur after this token deployment and once the strength is reached.
United States General Lucius Clay warns of renewed Nazi activity in Germany led by Otto Strasser and a revived League for German Revival. Movements target postwar German political realignments as authorities monitor Strasser’s calls for a war opposition and a solidarist economic plan.
Latest reports say a British cruiser has arrived at Akaba as Israel accuses Britain of breaching a May cease fire resolution. Israel plans to present evidence of RAF reconnaissance over the Negev and a hostile display on the Transjordan frontier to the Security Council. Britain hopes to restrain provocations and push for stronger council action with US support.
The Commonwealth will not block a new light durable rabbit proof wire netting from Britain. The Controller General of Customs Mr Turner said import licences would not be required if the netting is wholly made in Britain. Aluminum nets samples are reportedly with the Department of Commerce and Agriculture.
In Hamburg on Tuesday only 18 of 21 workers under the British Military Government reported for duty at the Bochumer steel works forge shop. Eight disappeared and the rest worked slowly as a 20-man police escort brought the men to the factory for dismantling mechanical hammers.
Paris traffic has fallen as flu spreads across the city with many workers and drivers affected. In Germany Berlin reports few cases with prominent victims and health authorities claim near normal conditions, while Denmark notes no full influenza outbreak though precautions are issued.
The King and Queen sent a private message of sympathy to Mrs Handley on the sudden death of Tommy Handley, one of the Royal Family’s favorite comedians. Scriptwriter Tet Kavanagh said the Tommy Handley show would end, as Handley could not go on without Jim. LT MLA, Britain’s most popular radio program, was also broadcast across Dominions.
Announcement after a closed conference with parties. Speaker said the men should receive an amount less than originally claimed but more than the previous lead bonus.
Altered train services between Sydney and Canberra to operate from Jan 17, announced by the Department. The Federal City Express from Graney on week days will stop at Mune Vale at 10 20 am to pick up passengers at stations along the route.
Police report a battered woman's body washed ashore near Sydney with a bandage around the left leg likely used as a support for veins. The body showed extensive decomposition and bones were unrecognizable, with investigators noting the remains appeared in water for some time before a post mortem.
Sofia reports Peter Uvaliev a secretary at the Bulgarian Legation resigns rather than accept a transfer or return to Bulgaria. A government letter cites his wife’s statement calling the act in the service of enemies and predicts Bulgarian justice will facilitate divorce. The Bulgarian delegation in London confirms his resignation.
Washington Tuesday reports President Truiman's brief time yesterday overshadowed by Republicans and Democrats. Representative John Taber of New York, chair of the House Appropriations committee, said they would try to put the budget on a practical path. Representative Clarence Cannon of Missouri, chair of the New House Appropriations Committee, called the budget the most practical that could be presented at this time.
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