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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 13, 1951

Page

3

Heavy Legislative Price Outline for New Parliament

Parliament opens amid crowds as McKell directs the House to admit the Governor General. Senator Rankin is elected to chair committees. McKenna notes opposition cooperation. Government outlines defence prep and production strategies, Japan peace talks, and postwar trade aims.

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Governor General McKell Pledges Defence Emphasis In Speech

In a broad address Governor General McKell outlines plans for strengthened defence and security measures. He signals potential parliamentary amendments, foreshadows legislation on banking and public finance, and vows to bolster industrial relations while pursuing overseas trade and regional security arrangements with the United Kingdom, Commonwealth, United States, and New Zealand.

Commonwealth U.K Dominions McKell Australia United Kingdom de Bellas Commonwealth America Pacific Zone New Zealand United States

Development of Territorones Policy Reform Plan

A terse policy outline proposes adjusting telephone and telegraph charges to align with regent day costs, planning rapid territorial development. It calls for overhaul of native administration with retention of key leaders, improved native education, and strong employment growth.

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Search in Lavers Case at West Wyalong Mine Shaft

Tuesday raid at a west Wyalong mine shaft aimed to locate William Henry Lavery believed abducted. Officials and townspeople searched a shaft about 100 feet deep while a witness statement suggested items had been dumped underground.

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Melbourne libel trial opens in criminal court

The Melbourne libel case against Francis Joseph Hardy opened in the Criminal Court with Hardy pleading not guilty. The trial centers on the novel Power Without Glory and alleged defamatory passages about Ellen Wren, wife of John Wren. The prosecution argues the words could breach the peace, while ministers note hundreds of pages are irrelevant to the case. A contempt motion regarding Hardy’s birthday is adjourned as details are debated.

Melbourne Turkey Francis Joseph Hardy Day ‘Hardy Mra Elien Wren Mille Engire John Wren Mmag Nelle West Ween Herdy Wren Ellen Wren Xavige Winnicke Campbell Justice Martin Ine Mr. Winnicke Tinoe Tay Nist

Butter Shortage Sparks Panic Buying Across Australia

Panic buying worsens butter shortages as lawmakers discuss causes and potential prioritization of Australian butter. Debate centers on export impact and winter stock depletion with calls for restraint and policy action to ease supply.

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