17 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
1
Reported heavy flood on the Molonglo area with banks breached and water rushing three feet over a dam. Residents fear further rise as authorities monitor levels and prepare for possible evacuations.
Amid heavy rainfall the Molonglo River surged through Canberra area causing inundation along the river banks. Emergency crews evacuated residents near Causeway and Queanbeyan bridge while forecasts warned of rising water. downstream towns reported significant surface flooding and multiple road closures.
Reports from market gardeners near Wich indicate 3000 acres of wheat and onions at risk as rain affects yields. Nurserymen expect significant losses but exact figures are uncertain as farmers await clearer forecasts and irrigation options. In Canberra, transport and air services faced weather delays. Cairo authorities announce Egypt will deploy armed units to secure key sites amid unrest.
NSW flood crisis isolates hundreds of towns and forces many families from their homes. Rivers rise, crops damaged, and evacuation orders spread across Gundagal, Nowra, Coramba, and surrounding districts as wrecking rains continue. Strong winds and widespread inundation threaten rural communities and roads.
London signals show Britain unlikely to join truce discussions at Panmunjom as Defence Minister Laird Alexander confirms non participation. Officials cite own military and diplomatic constraints while United Nations delegates proceed with negotiations.
Wide floods in Western Victoria and Gippland force extensive evacuations as the Macquarie River basin towns brace for rising waters. Reports describe dozens of towns inundated with communication lines down and thousands displaced, while rescue crews battle debris and swift currents to reach stranded residents.
An unclear transcript describes Major General Harrison and Joe Communista in a tense exchange. They accuse Communists of endangering lives and planning further actions. The fragment notes a Kein Island reference and mentions a scheduled meeting and an agreement, with unclear officials and dates.
Two women living in Launceston were shot dead in their homes during the night. One victim, 22, died soon after the attack at her parents’ residence while the other, about 20, was killed at her own house. A male suspect reportedly used a rifle. police and emergency services attended but could not save the women. The incident prompted a large police presence and inquiries into possible motives and suspects.
Fragmented OCR recalls a large ammunition blast near Alvaxinte. The event prompts evacuations and widespread damage. Details are unclear. authorities warn residents to avoid affected areas as rescue and containment efforts continue. Officials confirm casualties and ongoing investigations.
Fragmentary notes indicate near-term focus on enlistment targets and the allotment process. Mentions a minister for deferrals and military personnel adjustments, with unclear references to locations and dates.
Sydney dispatch reports the Australian Labour Party conference in turmoil as a faction tied to the NSW ALP struggles. Key figures such as T. Doneherty and G. Dougherty face leadership challenges amid factional splits and calls for new executive members from various districts.
Lead miners in Montag Australia plan a daytime strike over fines and dangerous working conditions. The stoppage follows a mine accident and a Mining Act warning about safety and enforcement, with union leaders negotiating terms as workers halt progress.
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