18 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1950
Page
1
London reports Kenneth de Courcy editor claims new experimental atomic explosions occurred in Romania between March 5 and March 10 citing intelligence sources. The text contains garbled lines and uncertain details.
The article reports India's stance against any invasion of Nepal. It cites Indian officials stating that aggression would trigger a response affecting energy, POWs, and regional security. The piece notes international reactions and emphasizes cautious neutrality while warning against escalation.
Reports from Sydney indicate the ALP faces a major rift as Premier McGirr weighs resignation and caucus tensions rise. Observers foresee a prolonged struggle with leadership battles, possible cabinet shakeups, and a looming Upper House challenge shaping the party’s fate.
Senator Knowland urged Truman to convene a meeting with Australia and South East Asian Republics to discuss a non aggression pact against Communism. He said Foreign Ministers of Australia, China, Indonesia, and others could attend, while Senator Rutherford criticized current policy and noted a need for a firmer stance.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a sinking at 10 Browed Lane River with references to bodies and fear. The readable text mentions Suayaquil Besmdye and Rida Ah and hints at a drowning event and an investigation. Details are unclear due to garbled characters.
London reports Seretan Kham once exiled is due to fly home on March 10 to settle affairs. The government supports the plan while a legal bill for expenses allegedly incurred during the London visit remains under consideration.
Maritime tension in Sydney grows as ship visits decline by seventy percent amid dockside friction. Mr Te G Fry reports cost-cutting and disputes between painters and dockers unions drive stoppages delaying work and prompting adjournment for talks.
Widespread rains flood inland rivers around Broken Hill causing road and rail disruption. Floodwaters rise to record levels with trees and plants damaged. mails to several towns canceled. rail and air services affected. rescue efforts under way as weather authorities warn of continued heavy rainfall.
Melbourne reports air services halted due to unidentified weather and operational issues. Flights between Victoria and Hobart Canberra and Adelaide were affected with limited service returning later to normal routes.
Inland Queensland towns confront isolation as floodwaters rise in the region. Authorities urge caution while communities endure limited access to essential services and roads remain impassable in several areas.
A disruptive labor dispute triggers a broad shutdown as mines and steel works halt operations. Talks falter after a conference aimed at resolving tensions fail, threatening broader industry stoppages and job losses.
A large number of tram workers signed a petition urging Labour Members of Parliament to expose Premier Hallway over claims of union meeting coercion. The strike and related events prompted heavy coal losses estimated around 80,000 tons, affecting winter stocks and oil balance as government plans shifted amid party divisions.
A garbled 1920s style note claims a railway secretary warned that if employers exploited deregistration the union would offer strong resistance. It further notes the Melbourne drive and debates over using intimidation to break workers.
Melbourne reports a family found and mined gold near Wedderburn and Melbourne. Bent Smith, a veteran prospector, and his sons in law guarded a nugget valued around 1100 pounds. They claim a hidden gold vein behind a fence and a creekside paddock yielded substantial wealth. The Butterick property, bought three years prior, financed the venture with three sons in law joining.
The World Bank rejects Polish charges as unfounded amid calls from Poland and international bodies. The department states Poland withdrew from the IMF fund process and accuses no Kremlin influence in the matter.
A fragmented report depicts King Leopold facing parliamentary battles over prerogative as Belgium cools from political disorder. It notes threats and pressure to restore the king’s authority, with references to Prince Baudouin and looming strikes in Charleroi.
British officials discuss curbing movements of diplomats from Eastern bloc nations. Current talks in London center on restricting travel beyond a 30 mile radius of the capital. Home Office and Foreign Office officials weigh safeguards and potential penalties.
Disjointed reports describe Prague expelling Monsignor Ottavi Be Live and cutting diplomatic ties with the Vatican. Church circles debate the papal status and ongoing disagreements within the Prague state amid mounting tensions.
Prime Minister Attlee rejected claims the United States and allies weaken support for Western Europe by delaying German rearmament. He reaffirmed a united front with Britain, the United States, and France to deter aggression and maintain peace, while warning against another war and civilizational collapse.
Reported announcements indicate General Bir Brian Rahertaon, the Britta High Comm missioner in Germany, will leave in June to assume command in the Middle East. Concurrently Lord Teachort is named Shaikan of the British Joint Services in Washington with British representatives joining the North Atlantic military committee.
A garbled report notes police violence allegations and testimonies from Mears detective Cavill and others. It mentions a guard and ward laborers, plus references to a courtroom confrontation and a Wheat exports to Germany in 1951 context. The fragmentary text also includes names such as Meneses and Turner and hints at international trade details.
In a dramatic incident a masked man with a revolver climbed a window and menaced residents as a torch was raised. Neighbors described a tense scene with threats and a reported assault amid a noisy late night disturbance.
Soligtor wins national quiz title amid fanfare and congratulation. The event highlights the victory of Mee WW McOuinat and other contestants as presenters celebrate the national championship win.
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