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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
2
Ex servicemen were advised to avoid government built homes due to uncertain replacement costs and maintenance expenses. ACT branch president Mr Joyce said valuations show most houses under £2000, with few buyers expected. Canberra architect warned local costs average around £250 a square for a typical home, and valuations will be done per dwelling with limited daily caps.
The best available military evidence suggests the Soviet Union intends to keep the cold war in Europe for now. There are no signs of unusual military activity from the Iron Curtain from the Baltic to Bulgaria. Yugoslavia and Western Germany remain focal points, but no buildup of Soviet troops is detected. Some Bulgarian troop concentrations have appeared opposite Yugoslavia, but likely veiled by public heroes' rhetoric rather than a real war threat.
Ensign Norio Knodo, former Japanese naval officer, sentenced to life imprisonment by the War Crimes Court for the 1942 murder of five Australian prisoners of war at Gasma New Britain. He was convicted of murder and taken to the Los Negros compound to serve his sentence under guard.
A Canberra power outage disrupted services after a circuit breaker explosion at the power house caused a fire in the main switch room. Power was largely restored within thirty minutes as crews worked, though the cause remained under investigation. The blackout interrupted a Federal Cabinet meeting in Parliament House where candles and emergency lighting were used during deliberations.
Coroner Mr Bott ruled the woman’s death an accidental railway crossing collision in Sydney. Mary Peyton of Hotel Cronulla died from injuries after a car she drove was struck by a train at the crossing near Como.
Wellington dispatch reports Governor-General Sir Bernard Freyberg signaling a possible royal visit to New Zealand. He noted plans to resume the normal eight year term, but Prime Minister and cabinet indicated he would stay another term, during which the royal visit is hoped to occur.
A fragmented news item notes Indonesia framing a master plan for Ambon with references to Ambon harbor and peace mission delays amid political contention. The report mentions a government and regional actors, with a focus on wartime and insurance components tied to territorial governance.
NSW population increased to 3 175 000 at year end from 2 084 834 a year earlier. Sydney metropolitan area reached 149 590, rising from 14 614 400 a year prior. Government statistics office figures released today show overall rise.
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