23 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1952
Page
1
Sir Arthur Fadden said the conference aimed to raise production with more work but assured there is no plan to disturb wages or working standards set by arbitration. He noted potential overtime and debated impacts on Australia and Britain while outlining staged moves toward eventual convertibility.
At a Commonwealth finance meeting, Mr. Robert Butler outlined a long term borrowing option from the International Bank or other nations to strengthen sterling reserves while avoiding artificial aid. Ministers warned only real productivity and within nation balance could keep sterling strong on the world currency market.
A regional communique outlines preferred methods for international monetary policy, urging consensus actions by member nations. It calls for coordinated steps, long term projects, and unity to strengthen sterling, stabilize currencies, and prevent recurrent crises while preserving national discretion.
The article discusses economic balancing amid immediate drains on gold reserves, arguing for sterilization measures and gradual easing of credit restrictions. It cites officials and the Associated Chambers of Manufactures on goals to boost production, widen manufacturing, and maintain sterling’s convertibility while stabilizing world currency relations.
Tokyo dispatch reports Communist forces accusing the United Nations of planning bombs and missiles to break the armistice talks. They claim the UN has demanded stricter supervision and staged a firm stance amid stalled negotiations. Both sides reportedly show limited progress as deadlines loom.
Fragmented OCR notes show General Douglas MacArthur entering the Republican presidential preference in a contested primary. Mention of Harold Blassen and Senator McMahon, with Democrats Baier Kotaver and others referenced as contenders.
British trained gungle units in Africa deploy to Malaya to hunt Communist guerrillas. The Aral Nywsae land and Kenya battalions of the Indian Ocean theatre pledge swift jungle clearance, while Australian Minister for Ammunition Holt undertakes a bombing mission in Perak, piloted from a Lincoln bomber flown by Wing Commander Roberta.
Red diplomats face a tightening stance as officials draft an order to curb travel. Reports say the U S plans actions against foreign officials and detentions loom, with Moscow and other capitals awaiting further moves.
Wage updates show capital city rates increasing, with Brisbane to 9/19, Melbourne 10/9, Adelaide 10/5, Sydney 10/16, Hobart 9, and Perth 8. Rises apply from February pay period as the cost of living index for each state and city is recalculated.
A. E. Monk of the Australian Council of Trade Unions warns inflation will slow after a near term spike. He predicts the quarterly rise will ease by March and urges action to stabilize prices while noting rising wages fuel demand in the economy. The NAW secretary Wright adds urgent measures are needed to prevent worsening costs.
In Ottawa the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met Commonwealth representatives including C. D. Howe Canadian Minister of Defence Production, T. C. A. Histon High Commissioner for New Zealand, and Forde High Commissioner for Australia, with others present.
National President Mackay of the Ironworker Association defers answering executive inquiries, citing legal counsel. Laurence Short accuses disobedience of party rules amid a push for a central executive review. a district court summons looms against officials over union funds.
The acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr Carver reports living costs climbed by 5.1 percent in the December quarter from the previous year. The rise by country towns averaged 5.2 percent with clothing and footwear among the major contributors. Major factors cited include higher prices across items, with states like Brisbane, Adelaide, Port, Hobart showing notable increases.
Unclear notes suggest the ACT Conciliation Commissioner faces delays before a formal announcement in Canberra. Report hints at an immediate change in salary or duty terms, with references to wage scales and weeks of adjustment affecting the AWC.
The article reports a veto use at the United Nations by a coalition led by PARI and the Suytul Union. It notes contention over an application related to Libya and the broader implications for Italian membership and regional influence.
New York report says British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is confined indoors with a very bad cold and cancellation of a city reception. The physician directed him to stay indoors as plans for an expected visit and meetings were put on hold. The note mentions diplomat Bernard Baruch and other officials awaiting improvements.
A vast cache of more than 7,000 rounds of 40 mm ammunition and weapons was unearthed in a cemetery site. Troops moved in to secure the area at Tanvan Ahual and nearby Catholic graves, aided by a Roman Catholic padre and a British officer to prevent looting. A funeral was held for Brother Anthony whose death is under investigation by a court of inquiry. Generals and mourners observed the service at Holy Family Mosscar, with authorities confirming further inquiries into the incident.
Egypt Ministry spokesman Maknnul Azint Bey claims the wheelbag mystery linked to Sikler Anihany was possibly engineered by Britain to draw the United States into the Anglo Egyptian dispute. He states the church affair lacked support from other powers and denies Britain killed anyone, calling it a deliberate provocation.
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