28 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1951
Page
1
Sydney reports J W Burton named official Labour candidate for Lowe in New South Wales. Burtons return from Ceylon follows selection by the NSW ALP Executive. other Labour contenders and senate preference details are outlined amid the April 28 election plan.
Overseas buyers of greasy wool showed strong demand with large sums: France 638,337,000. Belgium 24,617,000. Italy 18,167,000. Japan 780,000. Australian buyers are noted but figures are garbled.
Reports say Teheran has been under martial law since March 20 following Prime Minister Ali Razmara’s murder on March 7. Police thwarted an attempted uprising near the police headquarters led by Fataliyan supporters while Tehran’s military governor Abdur Hejani faced mutiny rumors and unrest spread through oil centers like Abadan amid domestic turmoil and regional tensions.
Dr John Burton, High Commissioner in Ceylon, sparked political turmoil by leaving his post without authority to seek endorsement as a Labour candidate in the Federal election. Minister Spender branded the move as unprecedented in the British world. Burton was later selected as Labour candidate for Lowe, NSW, while Canberra preselection ballots and parliamentary responses unfolded in Sydney. The episode drew criticism from Opposition figures and triggered discussions with the Commonwealth Treasurer.
The speaker argues he has had little opportunity to discuss government policy in the past nine months since arriving at Barwin. He notes that no clear intent to resign or to comment on alleged records has been made, and emphasizes uncertain official capacity and limited access during the period.
U N consolidated position as Reds mass near the 38th parallel. South Korean troops recaptured a village three miles north of the parallel while three Allied task forces linked with UN units above Seoul to widen the border defense. Reports say North Korean troops mass along the Amna Loki line with enemy tanks and infantry pouring into areas below the 38th parallel asMacArthur’s forces press the front to keep the enemy off balance and advance where feasible.
A fragment summarizes debates among U S and allied officials on Korea. It notes a joint obligation by the DAR and United Nations to seek a united Korea with sovereignty. It contrasts views on moral obligations and independence, referencing discussions about intervention and strategy.
In New Delhi two members of the Indian Legislative Assembly say a ministry in London and the high commission placed a 21 million note for 2009 with a bogus British firm. The firm’s capital was far below claims and contracts were misspent. An investigation found large overstatements and unserviced trucks.
The report captures Mr Menzies attacking Labour over rising prices during a speech in which he argues for a conservative approach. He asserts the government should survive a general election and criticizes the Opposition for being slow to act.
A chaotic election summary notes candidates racing to register by Friday April 4. Parker cites anticipated amendments and outreach at Civic Centre while other leaders including Nott Ashton Rabton and exiles discuss uniform taxation immigration reform and Canberra amenities amid national and international concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Labour and Communist tensions, arbitration court terms, and parliamentary attitudes. The text references Mr Mensles and Mr Eyatt, noting Labour members in Parliament who detested Communists and reacted to defence remarks.
Indonesian President Sartona accepted a mandate to form a new government after the resignation of Prime Minister Br. Maal. The move follows the Andonsaian Nationalist party’s push for a rational coalition and a broad-based cabinet.
New York reports cast doubt on sensational Argentine claims about Peron era miracles. Writings describe attempts to bolster legitimacy of Peronist state actions and economic measures amid disputed embargos and social programs. The piece notes skepticism from observers about the authenticity of purported miracles and the broader public reaction.
A nine year old boy and two men died in separate accidents around Sydney. In one crash a cyclist was struck by a vehicle on a main street. in another a pedestrian collision occurred near a tram line. Police and investigators attended the scenes and are examining the circumstances.
Fragmentary notes mention Joann Isu Rae Robby Locke and British pen Kitts with a nautical or coastal theme. Referenced locations include South Africa and FTTH. Partial phrases suggest yesterday’s items across sports and arts, but details remain unclear.
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