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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows notices for public information bids and legal matters from the Interior Department and civil jurisdiction. It references reception deadlines, matrimonial causes dates, and court orders with scattered dates in June and July. The text is garbled but conveys official notices and bidding windows.
In a heated exchange across parties the Sxo nces communiste threat and the Australian Communist Party ban dominate debate. General MacArthur condemns subversion while Labour faces internal splits and pressure over concessions. Analysts warn that opposing parties risk political peril as amendments stir public indignation.
The Right Honourable W. F. McKell presided at a Federal Executive Council meeting held yesterday morning at Government House in Canberra. Proceedings focused on official matters and governance.
Fragmented OCR text describes a tender call for seating in parks and sports areas. Mentions department, Perko and carene sections, and Sanaa as part of the procurement context. Details are unclear due to garbled wording but indicate a supply tender process.
Engineers at Canberra Power House suffered a blackout during wet cold weather at night to avoid stopping electricity to Canberra suburbs. A failed welding joint and a damaged line caused a partial outage as crews worked to restore service after the peak demand and adverse conditions.
Canberra residents question how private home ownership affects government land value and capital gains taxes. The text notes concerns over valuations, rent paid, and whether residents should bear costs for dwelling ownership and maintenance, with dates and figures referenced.
Report notes artificial limits on sale of government owned housing and detached homes. It states temporary dwellings and common facilities complicate ownership and that rent previously paid by residents will not be counted toward new purchase prices. A one year delay may follow until construction and pricing are clarified.
A Canberra boy triumphed in a local exhibition for violin, earning top honors amid strong performances by peers. Judges praised technical skill and musicality, noting the young performer's promise for future competitions.
Sea salvage reports indicate wreckage from a Puerto Rico to Washington D C flight ditched Monday night. Merchant steamer Hope Hun recovered 37 bodies including the pilot and passenger remains. Anne buried multiple victims as authorities confirm delivery to US migratory farm district.
A Canberra debate discusses the Dutch New Guinea sovereignty held by the Netherlands and the potential for Australian involvement. Spender promises action in parliament while Soekarno’s claims and Australian reactions frame fears of native destruction and possible United Nations intervention if Indonesia gains control.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Pandit Nehru in Java during an Indies tour with accompanying naval escort. The garbled text mentions an Indian Navy cruiser and armed guard details, though specific events, dates, or outcomes remain unclear.
An ACT housing petition decries no government hostel for couples with children. Officials plan four immediate transit hostels and aim to scale to 10 000 homes with communal laundries to house families amid growing need.
Weather bulletin records rainfall and temperatures across Canberra and nearby towns. It notes rain, low-lying fog, wind speeds, and max temperatures over a 34 hour period with listed readings from various stations, including capital temperatures and a table of rainfall amounts and wind directions.
United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie launched a twenty year peace programme urging a new effort to end the cold war. He called for full use of UN Charter resources for peaceful resolution and warned that settlement of China issues and other major fronts could not be delayed.
Disjointed report from AAP notes a Tokyo police major involved in a torture related incident. Public unions and several hundred demonstrators demand accountability. Government officials and labor groups react, while an interim inquiry is promised.
Sir Keith Murdoch, leader of the Australasian delegation, warns Quebec that decree restricting newsprint prints could mirror Communist control. He states Britain faces heavy limits on distributing newspapers and urges reliance on newsprint from Canada to prevent shortages after June.
In a House of Representatives session yesterday MF Ouborne, Mr Anthony, and others discussed telephones and a price list tied to a suspect business name. The inquiry noted a misnaming of a party and an error in the listing as a crucial discovery about the business emerged.
Britain reports on parliamentary actions as the House passes three bills including a temporary expedient and proposed removals of prohibition measures. The record notes discussion by Mr. Douglas and Mr. Mughes about policy, export controls, and enforcement, with reference to a vote and legal implications.
The House will meet at 10.30 pm with questions preceded by general business to 12.45 am. Mr Hesluck will move that the Commonwealth Government work with State Governments to advance and protect aborigines. Open cut coal debate resumes on Mr Wentworths motion. Senate questions and a financial bill occupy time slots. Broadcast plans outline session timings from 7.20 pm to 7.55 pm if time permits.
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