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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
1
A destructive storm lashed two states with gales and heavy rain. Swollen rivers including the George and Lachlan caused flooding, halting transport, washing away boats and damaging properties. Roads and railways were blocked, with widespread damage and emergency alerts issued across coastal towns and inland centers.
Melbourne faced a dire flood threat with steady rain across the state. Weather officials warned farmers in northern and eastern regions to move stock and prepare as rivers rose. Snow and gales persisted in alpine areas, isolating communities while ships and inland assets faced disruptions.
Heavy rains in the upper Molonglo and Quesnteyan river basins caused a river surge that flooded low level bridges. Barricades were set up at Beott and Kennex with Commonwealth Avenue Bridge diverted. By midday the flow eased and engineers expected lower bridges to be traversable by Monday. Canberra meteorology warned of possible more rain as depressions move in from Swat EL and Williamtown.
General Omar Bradley warned Congress that the Soviet Union could overrun Europe if the United States failed to deter it, citing industrial strength and military posture. The hearing included unclassified sections released to monitor and gauge appropriations for defense and continental deterrence.
A turbine explosion at the Port Wemabis Power House caused a blast that shook the facility. Injured workers were treated at Wollongong Hospital as emergency teams responded, with investigations underway into the cause and damage.
A truck crashed through a safety fence on a Saturday night in the late weekend incident. The driver Zexinyp Adanvec from Ainhelegh was assisted by nearby passengers and pulled to safety. The vehicle sustained extensive damage at the intersection of Empire Chew and Franklin Streets, causing hospital treatment for one rider and minor injuries to others.
Report shows liner Kanimba reached port with 1HL000 tons output after striking a handrail and taking water. Passengers remained aboard until Monday with refunds totaling £5,600 while authorities investigated the incident.
An Australian ballad singer Burl Tween travels to Kalgoorlie for a special engagement by Western Australia Ltd. He hopes to complete the show by Wednesday as two penta are being fitted for a belts act. A Dove aircraft complicates the plan with a potential delay affecting three people.
An elderly man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of liquor in Canberra Avenue yesterday afternoon. Police report notes attempts at entering a residence at 5 40 p m Friday.
Fragmented OCR notes detail shifts in Soviet and British diplomacy, naming Ambassadors and key postings. Panyushkin moves to Peking, Zarubin to London, with Britain weighing new lines as Western Europe braces for broader Cold War realignments.
A garbled report quotes Alexander stating the Red Offensive would fail. It references General Clark, Chinese defense, and wartime strategy with mentions of allied forces, Navy, and artillery. The text describes battlefield observations, troop movements, and disputed claims about Communist forces and allied response.
The article portrays President Truman addressing the opening potential of atomic power. It envisions a new era with atomic merchant ships and submarines, transforming naval warfare and civilian energy. It warns of both vast power and dangers, urging cautious, peaceful development.
Soviet authorities claimed UK jets crossed about nine miles into East German territory near Thuringia on Thursday. The Berlin radio and New York agency accounts questioned the report, with varying details on the incident and timing.
White European inhabitants in a Belgian Congo like colony told the United Nations they faced discrimination by Black locals and authorities. They cited harsher enforcement and limited justice while urging protection and fair treatment under colonial rule.
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