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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
4
Local meeting discusses building a new play center within the next year. Officials set priorities for the coming year as plans reference education and youth services. The report notes 278 children under age in the area and outlines future community activities.
Reported talks aim to settle the BHP dispute with unions and management pushing for wage and condition agreements. Officials expect a decision by tomorrow as collective bargaining continues amid protests and industry pressure.
Barometer readings and temperatures from Canberra at 8 p m report a calm wind at multiple times. The text records barometric pressure, precipitation indicators, wind variability, and rainfall measurements over a 34 hour span beginning yesterday afternoon.
In a World War II era reflection, officials discuss Allied resolve to secure a Pacific bridgehead and deter Soviet influence. Australia may dispatch more naval units and a volunteer expeditionary force, with Parliament to consider emergency powers and a Communist party dissolution.
An official report outlines plans to increase police road patrols under the governor general. Proposals include recruiting additional officers, reassigning specialized staff, and enhancing safety measures while maintaining national security and public order.
An Australasian announcement reports Canberra ready to expand naval and air support in response to United Nations requests. Ministers discuss landing near Honalace and forced operations to meet demands, with Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister briefed on options and timelines. Chief of Defence studies UN request and potential ground formations to quicken effectiveness.
The report notes doubts about sending Australian forces to Korea, with speculation tied to Allied and Soviet positions. It mentions Western powers weighing additional aid to sway American public opinion and Australia’s cautious role in preventing escalation.
The Cantera aero drome remained officially closed from 11 a.m. yesterday causing delays as two Melbourne bound planes touched down after permission. Passengers discussed arrangements for return journeys to Melbourne while Canberra travelers faced overnight accommodation. Authorities reported no major disruptions to the TAAL service and no significant hotel inconveniences were noted for Canberra travelers.
A Federal Health Scheme aims to provide hospital beds for everyone in need. Acting Prime Minister Fadden invites State Ministers to a conference to review methods for easing the acute bed shortage and improve hospital maintenance and funding across Australia.
AAP reports Pyongyang radio and North Korean army headquarters claim halted American forces and sank a cruiser off the Kant Coast. A spokesman for General MacArthur disputed the reports asfantastic and unverified while Western outlets cautioned over propaganda and wartime exaggeration.
A military communiqué from unknown authorities reports ongoing operations in the Moluccas with a landing at Buru on July 14. Romi troops occupy Wamba after two days of combat. several rebels are captured while casualties and prisoner counts are unclear. Further landings expected as forces aim to isolate Ambon.
A fragmented clerical notice discusses refunds issued by a government department. The text references expected actions, a march or date, and mentions a 193,000 figure related to a strike or tax event, with scattered names and places unclear.
The ACT government reviews bartender staffing rules after an amendment to the Canberra ordinance. The Advisory Council, urged by the Allied Lodging Trades, opposed women working in Canberra hotels and urged ministers to restrict barmaids. Minister McBride noted two new site applications in Canberra hotels with prior approvals for expansion, while no accusations had been made.
Paris reports a cancer conference where Dr. Marion Levin cited that about 14 of every 1000 workers smoke would develop lip cancer and over 1,000 pipe smokers may get cancer, with higher risk for smokers than non smokers.
The third Test at the Sydney Ground is in doubt due to a heavily cut and waterlogged pitch area after recent matches. Chairman Mr L Jones and Australian Board of Control officials discussed postponement or relocation options. Captain Rineyt Ward and the Australian team hope for a dry day but the situation remains uncertain.
W. O. McDonald, managing director of Constructions Hey Ltd Canberra, urges overseas sourcing to ease postwar shortages of earth moving gear. He disputes claims by Mr. Withall of the Australian Manufacturers about domestic capabilities and warns against hampering local industry. He calls for more import orders to meet large needs for 80 hp plus tractors and drag liners needed for construction growth.
A midflight air crash near Vistinie killed multiple passengers including Drifeipal private secretary 0 Prine Mininer and Pandit Nenrit Or. The National Alou ound tram was reported to be involved with officials from New Deli and other entities confirming casualties.
Canberra resident Mr. M. F. Gamble of Turner ACT won second prize of £10 10s in the Australian section of the United Nations International contest. Others, including Gordon Power of Clifton Hill Victoria and James B. Webb of Hawthorn Victoria, received smaller prizes as part of the event. Webb will advance to the finals later this year in the United Nations competition.
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