26 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
1
A dispatch from the Five Nations conference mentions Red China agreeing to a conference on Korea and Korea truce terms. The report notes potential shifts in Chinese policy and a possible three-phase approach to a cease-fire mediated by international powers.
Reports from Sydney say ministers and business leaders fear a major industrial upheaval in Australia. A special conference is planned with Prime Minister Me, Labour Minister Hit, and NSAV officials to discuss safeguards. Mrs. Faden warned the crisis could be among the most severe in years, prompting emergency measures and government readiness.
Washington reports the new economic stabilisation administrator Eric Johnson says a price stabilisation order is likely to be issued today and may be followed by a wage freeze. The nation faces deadly international communism and domestic inflation as key threats.
A historical wire service summary reports a sharp diplomatic split between the United States and Communist China amid looming crisis. Washington officials warn of severe penalties while advocating restraint, with UN discussions framed around potential military and political consequences.
Washington discusses aid measures for Asia as part of a broader US strategy. Officials say the United States will participate in international cooperation and assist in relief efforts, with statements noting involvement from diplomatic and economic channels. The report cites unnamed sources and references a meeting of a Commonwealth committee in Cahimao on March 12.
A truck overturned after crashing through scrub today near Sydney, killing two men and injuring five others. Injured include James Thompson of Marrickville and Thomas Fitzgerald of Oberon, with several other workers listed among the injured as investigators probe the cause.
Sydney reports miners at an aggregate meeting in four states voted to hold a one day stoppage weekly as protest against incentive payments. The Central Council of the Miners Federation is set to name the stoppage day at its Tuesday meeting.
Amid disrupted lines and unclear reports, observers note heavy activity along the western front with artillery and air operations. Estimates suggest thousands of troops engaged near key supply routes as commando units struggle for footholds and communications falter in shifting weathered conditions.
In a metropolitan gathering ministers and union officials confer on power duties after assurances there would be no blackouts soon. The Justice Minister Bowring leading discussions with 52 members of the Prades and Lab Mtr council, the Breiner minister GUrr, and Deputy Premier Cab coordinate with Works and tocel Government on the issue.
The London Diary by James Benwall faced scrutiny as Australian authorities prepared to allow entry amid controversy over explicit content. Senator O'Sullivan criticized delays, while reviews faced official pushback and questions about obscenity laws and censorship.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr Bevin Ml London and names likely Miss Devin or Devin, with garbled phrases about positions or roles. Unable to determine a clear event, date, or institution from the readable material.
Melbourne reports a one day rail stoppage across Victoria as workers from the Australian Railways Union protest main claims. The strike affects urban and country services with trains cancelled and crews grounded. No timetable details provided.
A garbled report describes a special meeting and plans for a national emergency due to continued industrial holdups. It mentions government actions, equipment, and collaborations with industrial sectors, with references to Lake Croke and various agencies, amid uncertain details and damaged OCR text.
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