23 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1951
Page
1
The eruption sent a cloud of ash over the region as hundreds fled the slopes. Survivors described chaotic scenes with fires, collapsed buildings, and scarce water while doctors and nurses rushed to provide aid and deliver essentials.
Bombers landed in England Saturday morning after a long range test flight from the United States. They reportedly carried 9 different munitions and arrived in Rangland with 10000 rien in hand.
A 31 year old woman from Wemern Trescott Gladesville was committed for trial on a murder charge in Sydney Central Court. The accused Isabel Ruth Witchison appeared with her husband James Hutchison as key witness during today’s hearing. The alleged incident involves Dorin Lena Towns near Gadenville on November 14 with Towns reported injured after a confrontation and a car body pushed into a fire as per testimony.
Fragmented report mentions a lion roaming Rome in twilight with unclear references to individuals and events. Details are jumbled, but the piece hints at a striking animal sighting and a related accident or incident involving a trainer or attendant and a casualty.
In Canberra a stock of ten pairs of crutches was found missing from the Canberra Common stockpile. The items were acquired by patient deposit, but many crutches had been out for too long, raising concerns among board members about the value and security of the supply. The market value and handling policies are being reviewed by the Sevan for crutches.
Fragmentary report notes serum shipments from Brisbane to Townsville and Port Moresby to Port Mory. Red Cross plans to deliver 80 more bottles in Townsville, Port Mor and other areas if another shipment arrives from New Guinea.
Delegates from across Australia arrive at Parliament House for the convention opening. The Governor General, federal ministers, and Canberra schoolchildren led the ceremony as migrants and performers from a migrant camp display colorful costumes and a ballet celebrating welcoming nations.
A convention opening at Albert Hall drew nearly 200 delegates from various organisations. Mott urged migration to Australia to strengthen its future, saying the policy should aim to attract European migrants while managing Asian influx, warning of apathy and the need for a sustained program to maintain population momentum.
Fragmented item reports a chaotic, garbled note about Santa Claus potentially losing a local school team. It mentions London, a Monday date, and references to a reindeer and British trade context. The text is unclear but centers on a threatened loss affecting a team associated with Santa Claus.
United Nations patrols advance north of Seoul amid limited resistance. Ichon and Osan re-occupied as forces move within about 20 miles of the capital. Reports claim Eighth Army goals near Tehon Kumyangiengal with heavy Chinese and Communist pressure and subsequent withdrawals.
Wounded in Korea notes appear garbled with several names uncertain. The fragment mentions a ministry official and three or four individuals such as Vincent Sinclair White and Maxwell Gillalan among others, referencing on duty injuries and military context.
Major Thirlwell of Martwell Melbourne, former commander of 8 Company, notes Australian troops in Korea wore U S basic clothing during the bitter winter. He returned to Australia aboard a transport with other veterans. The diet and supply situation forced reliance on American gear and rations.
The Darwin aborigines refuse to work at Berrinah Reserve while private residents continue to labor. North Aviation Workers Union Acting Secretary Peel says aborigines are organized with NAWU support and aim to secure financial and organizational backing in their strike efforts.
Fresh avalanches sweep Austrian Swiss and Italian villages as rescue teams race to reach camps and towns. About 200 workers are trapped in a camp near the Glase Glockner in Austria with little hope of survival. Across Belgium and Switzerland, dozens more are feared dead as trains derail and buildings collapse under ongoing snow slides. Officials report continuous avalanche activity hourly and ongoing search and recovery efforts through the night.
An incomplete report notes several deaths from an illness this year, including a boy from Erin and a student at Prince Henry Temple. The Health Department is referenced in connection with the total death toll and a rename of the department during the period.
A historical commentary recalls 1945 to 1950 as years of net outward migration, noting 15,000 more left than came, with 1947 and subsequent years showing smaller or negligible gains. The speaker warns that sustained emigration could erode community life and stresses fears of a “critical year” for European displacement and further migrant losses.
Officials discuss migration as vital to development and national strength. Governor-General and ministers frame open borders and aging population as key factors while addressing security concerns and public opinion amid a tense international climate.
The text discusses Dr Pobey and Mr Fadden in a debate on immigration policy. It notes that preventing immigration would harm migration and suggests that Australia in 1960 should seek better opportunities through skilled labor and development. The dialogue hints at temporary and permanent settlement plans and party positions.
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