20 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1951
Page
1
The government aims to cut public service spending by at least 10 000 jobs and pursue counter inflationary steps. Immigration program is under review. Prime Minister Mensi announced the cabinet discussions in Canberra addressing methods to curb inflation while considering depreciation allowances changes.
The government signals steps to raise income tax and indirect levies while prioritizing works and private capital investment. Menzies notes the budget will be far-reaching with a Defense Preparations Act in play, and a special committee to review public works within 44 days.
Officials discuss public treatment progress with private capital doubling over two years. They note budget timing issues after council meetings, with defence ration act potential capital shifts. Commonwealth committees set material allocations while Austrade flags staff and supply shortages affecting project readiness before the next council meeting.
A wartime report outlines a plan to reduce the number of Commonwealth employees by up to ten percent through a two-pronged approach. It calls for a broad examination of government departments and a targeted reduction in pay scales and positions to relieve fiscal pressure.
In London on Thursday women demonstrated outside the House of Commons shouting, waving, and pressing against bolted doors. Police called for mounted reinforcements as crowds pressed toward Parliament, seeking contact with a member.
The Commonwealth Public Service numbers about 56,000 employees with 40,000 to 50,000 permanent staff. Statutory bodies under government control include TAA Telecommunication, the Commonwealth Bank, Snowy Hydro Electric Authority, and the ABC. The Post Office employs 76,100. Works & Housing 16,091. Civil Aviation 5,300. and Army and other camps and services about 8,000.
Evatt urges immediate summoning of Parliament to address a national economic emergency. Opposition leader warns the rising prices of country commodities demand urgent action and public accountability. Government faced with criticism over fiscal stability and welfare policy.
In Melbourne a debate on wage pegging and reforms divides trade leaders. The ACCU President and Hout note the movement would accept some form of wage restraint if endorsed by the inter-state executive of the ACTU and adapted by national union bodies.
London reports the Persian government has withdrawn the residence permit of Richard Seddon, chief representative of Iconian Oil in Teheran. He must leave the country, amid alleged Megat activities and a disputed financial matter tied to the Persian finance ministry.
The stalled Korea peace talks extend the deadlock as delegates refuse concessions on withdrawal of foreign troops. General Ridgway returns to Korea amid slow progress and mixed signals from Communist and Allied sides, with Nations urging negotiations to resume amid rising tension.
New York dispatch reports that emissaries of Mr W Averell Harriman and Persian Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Mossadeq pursued talks to ease friction with Britain. The New York Times quotes sources saying progress was made but describes Mossadeq as rigid and Harriman cautious.
Reported remarks describe the incident as regrettable and note Egyptian officials seeking to ease tensions through formal channels. Western capitals, including the United States, Britain and the Netherlands, urged restraint while stressing the need for deescalation and diplomatic dialogue ahead of canal talks next week.
Fragmented dispatches report U S talks with Spain while Britain fears impacts on morale in the Western alliance. Acheson states arrangements with Spain won’t disrupt support to Western Europe and Britain signals Greece and Turkey admission to the North Atlantic Pact. General Franco may form a new cabinet to consolidate leadership and align with Allied aims.
A martial justice style report notes embezzlement guilt among several Korean officers. It references trials, sentences, and names tied to a broader corruption case in wartime governance.
A tentative royal tour schedule emerges from unclear notes. The fragment references an Asian state and a planned visit by a royal figure, with linguistic irregularities suggesting transcription errors. Further readable details remain unavailable in the provided text.
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