16 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
1
Debate on the endowment measure stalls in the Senate with opposition accusing the Government of gagging the debate and seeking a quick vote. Informal conference talks are considered to shorten proceedings, while the House of Representatives may receive amendments and report back conditions for adjournment.
A. S. Watt was appointed external affairs head amid cabinet reshuffle reports. The change followed Dr Burton’s six months’ leave. Watt cited shift due to war duties and work pressures. Prime Minister Chifley indicated Burton’s departure, with Watt to lead the Opposition’s political wing as a caretaker.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and places with unclear meaning and dates. Potential references include Mr Watt and Annie Me born in Crovdan with numbers and a Fire Society. The readable content is too garbled to extract a coherent event or outcome.
The Senate approved the modified Communist Party Dissolution Bill after Opposition amendments aimed at trial by jury for declared persons. Government aims to decide future steps during the weekend as the bill faces House of Representatives constraints. A division carried the key jury amendment 21 to 1 in support, with Governor General assent possible to convene as needed.
More than 300000 yen worth of rayon and other goods were seized from a Japanese unit in Sopranune War Crimes action. An Australian delegation official denied a report claiming a defense found the seizure, stating no such conclusion was made. The matter involves a Beedapaneen defense and the Australian War Crimes section coordinating with Geneva and Washington officials.
New York report cites Navy Commander Greenhalgh and aviation editor George Carroll, asserting Russia will have six atomic bombs by September and could raise output to 25 yearly within a year. They claim Western spies report Soviet production rising, with 14,000 Russians leaving the USSR since 1946 and ongoing advances in missile, bomber, and war plant capacities.
A fragmented wartime note reports that a high command claims 39,000,000 Russians oppose the Communist Party and government. It mentions 18,000 warplanes and 10,000 troops, with vague references to American authorities and military strength assessments.
Breasley wins at Ascot as Australians figure in a dramatic Hunt Cup. The report notes Wat Rylar as favourite, with Burnham and Hemgtis among rivals, and a late stretch effort from Unie Breavley to hold off a bold challenge.
The Navy Minister claimed New Zealand far ahead in anti submarine warfare with three British submarines training crews in New Zealand waters. He noted UK destroyers being fitted for anti submarine work at a cost of £400,000 each and stressed ongoing commitment to tackle future submarine challenges.
Vice Admiral Michael Danny stated Britain would likely not build more destroyers after completing the Daring. The plan shifts to smaller and lighter ships capable of handling submarine threats, signaling a change in equipment strategy amid ongoing wartime needs.
Duntrose cadets gain more contact with the community social life as Danie the Minister for the Army says cadets should have active social roles. He notes highly trained personnel should take part in society while cautioning against drinking and excesses.
Translated fragments describe Air France skymaster incidents with casualties and rescues. The report cites conspiratorial claims of sabotage, mentions 4 pilots and 11 aboard rescued, and notes another Air France crash in the Azores with deaths including a boxer and a violinist. It also references pilgrims flight to Rome and a later crash tally with dozens of bodies recovered.
Sydney and surrounding areas face severe floods and citywide evacuations as Hawkesbury River rises quickly near North Richmond. Condobolin and Lachlan River regions brace for Mood waters with towns preparing for inundation and residents moved to emergency shelters.
Torrential rain floods Sydney suburbs and coastal towns as cliffs collapse at Collaroy and Eileaheth Bay. Police warn occupants in danger and evacuations begin while gale warnings threaten further damage. Weather Bureau issues storm warning for central and south coast as ships reroute and highways flood.
In Capetown a crowd of about 500 mainly coloured men and women clashed with police using batons near Parliament during anti government demonstrations. The scene featured tense exchanges as political figures accused each other of Communist plots and government interference.
A fragmented report notes Smitts resigning from the opposition leadership after weeks of tension in Pretoria. The details are unclear due to garbled text, but the move appears related to parliamentary friction and internal party dynamics.
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