28 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
1
The article lists broad rises in postal rates across categories. Letter and newspaper rates, telegrams, parcel deliveries, and private mail services all see higher base charges and added per word or per ounce fees. Increases affect newspapers, publications, telegraphs, and telephone charges, with penalties for bulky items and longer shipments.
A garbled report describes government actions in 1960 regarding wartime wage adjustments and living standards. It mentions Mr Anthony, proposed wage changes, and a plan to curb impact on workers while reviewing recruitment and civilian hardship. The piece notes debate over marginal adjustments and the need for practical action by authorities.
A government financial memo warns the department faces a potential 1951 52 deficit near 12 million pounds due to wage, materials and fuel cost increases. It notes wage bills rising about 8 million, procurement costs up, postage, uniforms and telephone directory costs surge, and overtime expenditure could top 2 million.
Mr Anthony outlined the debate over the THA reforms and the impact on the departments. He questioned whether higher costs could be met with administrative savings and the scope of maintaining services under reduced funding. He proposed alternatives such as using postal, telephone, and telegraph services to bridge gaps and reduce public burden while preserving essential work.
Fragmented text outlines postage and telegraph pricing proposals. It notes a 40 percent rise in some rates on commercial papers and printed matter, with concerns about nonletter mail handling costs. Mentions postal administrations worldwide facing financial strain and the U S Postal Service losing revenue on some mail forms.
Britain weighs a blunt warning and possible withdrawal of forces as Persian oil fields at Abadan face disruption. Sir Francis Shepherd may discuss with Tehran while Anglo Iranian oil operations pause. Tehran speeds troop movement and Iran pressures export channels as London consults allies.
House session erupts as gag orders are used repeatedly during opposition debate. Government maneuvers trigger 27 divisions, three hours of disruption, and calls for adjournment amid talks on supply and appropriation bills. Opposition claims suppression while passages on telegraph and telephone rate impacts are raised.
Reported efforts to clarify Malik plan include inquiries to the Sevier Government and statements from Mr Malik's associates. The sequence touches a fire incident and political maneuvering amid U.N. and international diplomacy chatter.
Secretary of State Acheson told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the United States seeks clarity on the Soviet proposal in Korea and Persia, warning a Korean peace would not end military and economic aid needs. He said a genuine settlement must involve withdrawal of Communist forces and adherence to Geneva agreements, with possible boundary guarantees.
London reports that Commonwealth Defence Ministers finished talks on Middle East strategic problems and South East Asia amid evolving alarmologic concerns. They will brief governments on defence contributions, deployment plans, and potential equipment programs, with each nation ready to act according to capacity and industry. Continuous shipbuilding and training will proceed under official guidance.
An Australian government summary outlines a visa agreement with Italy. The deal aims to exempt Australians and Italians from certain security visa requirements and facilitate tourism and travel. The instrument anticipates easing entry for travelers and simplifying visa processes for nationals seeking to visit either country.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a rider or driver losing a licence after a 1903 speed record in Melbourne. It mentions fines, a court appearance, and references to exhibitions and possible later trials or events. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
Telegraphic dispatches from Tokyo report continued heavy fighting on central and southern fronts. Signals from Chinese and North Korean forces hint at a pullback and a strategic widening of the supply front, as Allied pressure on central fronts intensifies.
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