29 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1951
Page
1
In Wellington, Sunday report says 14 men across three yachts started the Centennial race to Wallington last Tuesday and are feared lost. The rescue effort follows a deadly voyage through raging seas as crews were separated. ships abandoned when the seas grew too high and a yacht faded from sight.
A list of a dozen entrants from 38 at the Canbereiduenubeyan Legeey linee annual birth show includes Crilety Kirchner Merle Merman Este Brown Lally Taylor Harte Camis Buck Harbure Hetty Hanan Mareen Fis and others. The contest will judge 6 teams at Bagney Carnival near Cotter reserve with Hitting Muthey Methnow Cumberland and Winch mentioned among venues.
A garbled report cites the Miners Council considering reversing a strike vote amid government pressure. Officials discuss potential actions, with references to ministers, the Coal Board, and contingency measures for continuing power supply and industrial stability.
In a formal address the speaker urged rapid arbitration and labor harmony, warning of a future where workers receive only a fraction of their earned pay if disputes persist. The remarks followed a dinner with notable officials and reflected concerns over fair dealings by authorities.
reports from Kalupong indicate Chinese forces are withdrawing from eastern Tibet amid tentative reconciliation talks. The Dalai Lama and Tibetan leaders seek peaceful resolution while Beijing signals concessions to facilitate negotiations under international pressure.
Sydney report on the planned next month meeting with ministers and officials from India, Ceylon, and other South East Asia nations to discuss foreign aid and regional development under a Commonwealth program. Mr Spender notes Australian expenditure offers and aims to align with United States planning.
United States imposes price and wage controls linked to a broad stabilisation program. Officials note exemptions for certain commodities while industry leaders assess impact on markets and inflation, with reactions from business groups and economists on enforcement and effectiveness.
Sunday the United Atomic Energy Commission announced a test explosion near the Las Vegas proving ground. The commission said the blast was part of periodic tests to advance weapon performance and assist modernization programs. The test occurred in the desert with a yield aiming to reach several tens of kilotons, while officials described the event as a routine demonstration in weapon development.
A flood of AOL branch outages delayed services as executives proposed a plan to manage a broad network. Eight branches rejected the motion while officials worked to resolve the disruption, with further discussions expected as teams operated through the night.
News wires describe Mt Lamington erupting up to 25 000 feet and a quiet period after, with reports from New Guinea of fatalities and relief funds. Canberra announces relief totals, while discussions cover associated air drops and government aid. Also noted are Geneva talks and the death of Field Marshal Mangothvim, a WWI cavalry leader.
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