25 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
1
Port Moresby reports a volcanic disaster near Higatury in the New Guinea highlands leaving between 3000 and 4000 indigenous people killed or injured and 11 Europeans dead. Rescue teams describe widespread destruction, collapsed buildings, and bodies found across the area as officials coordinate medical aid and aid distribution.
A damaged report describes a catastrophic event near Atgaturu with about 400 dead and many injured. It lists Dowrd of Minions members, including Rav. Robert Porter and Aire. Lane, amid uninhabitable areas from eruption and flood. Water contamination spreads as the area remains submerged.
An analysis by Commun vanith Jubiiee Citlanahip Com argues large scale migration programs may reduce migration and fail to deliver internal stability. It cites Sir Douglas Copland noting that even if migration lowers unemployment to four percent, long term costs include economic and strategic risks. The piece links development framing to higher defense costs and rising overseas export prices.
Readable portions describe Australia’s plan to sustain annual investment near £1,000 of goods per capita, with about 200,000 migrants per year and 80,000 new entrants to the workforce. The text links migration to renewed development after wartime disruption, noting impacts on industries, exports, productivity, and rural expansion.
Australian Foreign Minister Evatt cautions against admitting Germans amid wartime fears and shortages. He cites inflation, housing scarcity, and coal rations while urging cautious policy scrutiny before proposing to admit up to 25 000 Germans per year.
The Buhne Minister Dr Stikker resigns after criticism from three parties including his own Freedom and Democracy Party over the Dutch Government’s New Guinea policy.
United Nations forces backed by war planes and artillery captured Yongwol and moved into Won- to seize airstrips. Western front patrols, led by armored units and anti aircraft guns, pressed north of Osan and Cheon, fighting small units, taking a prisoner, with no enemy casualties reported in brief clashes. Ground units reported strong air support as they advanced about ten miles, maintaining a defensive umbrella of aerial protection.
A KLM flight from Amsterdam with nine crew and passengers was quarantined by Darwin authorities on arrival late at night due to influenza symptoms. Medical teams assessed crew members and placed the ship in isolation while awaiting further checks.
An Associated Press dispatch reports that Washington remains firm as the UN coalition negotiates with China. Western powers evaluate China’s intentions after the Soviet bloc and allied nations accuse the Chinese Communists of delaying peace talks. The article notes Western unity on pressing Korea issues and hints at Australian support aligning with U.S. strategy against Communism.
French cabinet members voiced support for the United States position in the emerging resolution on China. They emphasized observing points in the draft to limit the conflict and avoid broadening hostilities while aligning with Allied Powers.
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