29 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
1
A Foreign Office spokesman said Britain and the Commonwealth governments would not comment on press reports that Sir M. Malik af bake Success on his Chase Fira proposed to the Ambassador in Moscow that a truce should take place between Britain and Korea in the field.
A diplomatic note from Persia urged President Truman to mediate in Middle East tensions. It demanded the return of gold and accused a Russian occupation force of obstructing Persian negotiations. The message was delivered after a Cabinet meeting and to the U.S. ambassador in Tehran.
Reports from Tehran and Abadan describe Persian assurances to British and other technicians amid mounting oil crisis tensions. Evacuations of nearly 1,000 British and Iranian employees proceed as Abadan refinery operations face disruption. emergency moves include interim evacuations and shifts in oil company management amid international pressure and wartime safety concerns.
Secretary of State Acheson warns Congress that the United States cannot endorse a long term oil agreement with Iran and urges changes in the Iran Britain partnership. He says recent efforts to secure cooperation in implementing the Persian nationalization law threaten morale and retention of Iranian employees.
Nonsense OCR fragment mentions costs and a Board of Trade announcement yesterday with vague references to July and Fanco SERAeTn a BMT on women's shoes 60/12/10.
In Victoria, two children died from bulbar polio and a third died within hours after falling ill. Parents Dir and Mee Wright reportedly remained uninfected. district doctors confirm no other cases. Angela and Night McClusky from the combined Cosel Polt group are named in hospital records.
A northbound goods train rear-ended another at Rhodes near Sydney killing the guard and injuring three crew members. Rescue crews battled fire as trucks and tank wagons spilled petrol, with inquiries to determine fault and prevent a repeat occurrence.
A garbled report indicates the government discusses selling Commonwealth ships soon. The minister mentions possible cannery operations and support for British power and a tipping service along the Australian coast, with unclear details and dates.
Fragmentary report describes early attempts at rain making by a group linked to a council or society. The article claims progress toward practical rainmaking, mentioning experiments with various substances and methods but notes substantial work remains to achieve usable results.
Firemen sprayed 2000 gallons on Toum during a storming incident amid wreckage of the engine and two carriages. Four were hurt despite efforts to extinguish the blaze as damaged cars were carried along by wreckage. The crash occurred near a yard from Rehealew and Mathegg, with both trains bound for Nowcastle.
In Canberra debates, Mr. Fennwr urged restraint as hotel tariffs controlled by the Government were slated for rise. Ministers and MPs clashed over the impact on travelers and state housing while calls were made for a commission to examine pricing. The opposition pressed for relief measures and questioned the cost burden on low and middle income guests.
The minister outlined a plan for a committee of experts to lead a thorough inquiry into an encephalitic outbreak. A special medical commission will verify the virus involved and direct immediate research at dedicated facilities. A clinic at Royal Northshore Hospital will coordinate the investigation under government oversight.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions valuable stamps dated 1831 and a Seer Rae Rae reference. Readable bits imply a collector’s note on penny stamp values and historic issues, with unnamed locations and unclear details.
Reported moves toward a truce in Korea spark interest in renewed discussions among United Nations and Soviet backed commanders. Officials in Washington and New York weigh possible terms, with emphasis on reliable guarantees and limited Chinese Communist participation.
Ministers stated in the House that evidence does not yet confirm cases of fraud or involvement by the Newel crew in labor recruitment. The government believes some crew members of the Aurangi and others sought work elsewhere while remaining passengers aboard. Union engagement offers were discussed, with authorities planning investigations and engagement with the Union Steamship Company to pursue inquiries and potential actions.
A fragmentary item mentions Thursday and sailing in a rough, garbled line. Names and clear details are unreadable. the readable portion centers on a planned sail or event occurring next Thursday with unclear context.
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