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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1951

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Minister Castigates Dr Burton Over Resignation Remarks

Sydney reports a minister condemns Dr John Burton for not recognizing the High Commissioner's role in Ceylon and for publicly criticising his government after leaving Colombo. The minister cites missteps and questions the timing of telegrams linked to Burton’s departure and staff arrangements.

Burton John Burton Ceylon A.W. Borthwick Australian High Commissioner’s Office

Itinerary For Mr Menzies Schedule of 1930s plea tour

The Prime Minister’s itinerary outlines a multi state speaking tour with dates in Canterbury Memorial Hall Binawn Eloctorate Victoria and various towns. Appearances include Cairns Ipswich Hobart Perth Norwood Geelong Ballarat Wagga and more with memorial stone laying and wreath ceremonies planned in multiple locations.

Men- Wes Seaterday Canterbury Memorial Hall Binawn Pam Sydney Town Halls Ggnufbuen Aph AL Hobart Delorwine Launceston Bevonport Pan Burnie Fremantio Perth Norwood Adelaide Geelong Bal- Yerat Beyour Hendigos Wagga Newvonatte Rand Pam Ratville Sirinhane Waying Ena Tun Cheon Pringhill Rethien

Cabinet Discusses Policy Speech at Final Meeting

The Federal Cabinet held a full session in the Canmmonyrmuld Bank building as the final gathering before dissolution. Mr Spender outlined the return of the former High Commissioncy in Ceylon while Prime Minister Mr Menaies claimed the government would not be on the defensive and would push forward with policy in the coming election.

Avinry Canmmonyrmuld Spender Australis High Atick Wanleom Mearlew

Mr Bland Plans Federal System Reform If Elected

Professor A Bland, endorsed as Liberal candidate for Warringah, pledges to reorganise government to run smoothly and restore a Bobera system of power sharing. He argues the Commonwealth should handle defense and foreign policy while states regain housing public works and social services powers.

Sydney A. Bland Caindidets Warringah Bland Lonnay Bedera Aymam Canberra Commonwealth Atininine Feora

A L P Motion of Confidence in Dr Evatt

A.L.P. motion of confidence in Dr Evatt passed at a meeting in Traves Hall. The Labor Party outlined plans under the 1940 King Act to place Commonwealth Bank under a Governor responsible to the Federal Treasurer. The party pledged to block private banking interests from influencing the bank and demanded government accountability.

Sydnhey Priday Pour Laewue Traves Lewder Wi Urvit Givatt Howald Commonwealth Hank Buntenk Commonwealth People of Australia Te. Ayatt Shoul Bd Eny Auatrakts

Nancy Wake Leads Unionist Bid Against Evatt in Barton

In Melbourne on Friday Nancy Wake won a vote for a Labor seat opponent of Deputy Leader Dr Evatt. The unionist backing shifts toward Menzies as Wake joins the contest, reflecting broader support for the government and a sizable shift in Barton politics.

Nancy Wake Barton Feders Labour Party Evatt Holt Wales Torwinder Chiftey-Evatt Regims

Country Party endorses eight sitting members in state election

The Country Party re endorsed eight sitting members and endorsed candidates for the House of Representatives. Darling candidate Mr. Bi Whyte was re endorsed. Senate selections include My ALD Rela and Mrs Thelon Kirkby. The party also backed sitting member for Dubbo and Temuin, Mr. B G Medel and Mr S D Digkeon, with others noted in the ticket.

Country Party Darling Bi Whyte Fou Han Finder Wemants House of Representatives Lire Trelar New England C. Fi Doummond Ansons Haden Humes We Anderson Rivero Meh Roberson Tyne BJ Egeins EV Nyt Krumahoon Ishborne Chances Party Senate Ies Rela Thelon Kirkby Dubbo Medel Temiin D Digkeon RH. Cutulers

ACT Candidates Preparations

Dr be W. Nott and others announce campaign plans for ACT candidates. The Labour candidate Mra do Vramer is set to speak over RCA radio at 0.40 pm tonight. Brow eat and policy outlines will be covered at Cuumway Hall on Wednesday. The Literal party candidate for ACP WS Yetteh De Bee is elected. Fourth candidate J W Ashlin has not yet announced policy date.

W. Nott Nid Saint Vigoros RCA Cuumway Hall Wednessa Eh Acp Mea J W. Ashlin

Drowned student linked to wild Adelaide initiation probe

In Adelaide a prosecutor described an initiation in the University refectory as wild and chaotic after a medical student, 18, drowned. Five medical students were charged with unlawful act. five more faced questions over alleged assault during the ominous event amid a 200-student gathering at the boatshed. Eight men appeared in court, with allegations of horseplay or fatal violence, while witnesses described students being compelled to participate.

Adelaide Ts Te Scarfe Olin John Nett Cheltenem Gerald Manshery Twiward Haysood Kenseth Wedphilen Jonshan John Spurway Scarfe LU Neil Wan Mt WA Searle Hansbery Enllonk Heer Amvone Genaout Pivat-yeun Ptudenta Tex Mr. Scarfe Morne Rey

Fragmented Student Assault Report Incomplete Text

Incomplete OCR fragment suggests students involved in an assault with implied violence. Mentions a victim and potential river-related danger. Details and names are unreadable, making the event unclear and difficult to verify.

American Patrols May Have Crossed Parallel

Fragmentary OCR text references patrols, international areas, and Spanish names, with unclear events. Readable elements mention Sinaloa and international locations, suggesting a story about border or patrol activities and possible cross-border movements.

Liberal Selections Set for Today Across Regions

Liberal Party announces selections by committee for Lang, Wer ries, Eden Monarrow and Macquarie electorates with Eden-Monace and Macquarie committees meeting in LiUnen tonight. Twenty nine more candidates to be endorsed by Liberal Party executive tomorrow advancing a full slate. Senate and ACT candidates to be chosen by Liberal Party tomorrow, with state election committee including Liberal and Country Party nominees and cross endorsements.

Aydney Fruluy Walrn Liberal Party Lang, Werries Eden-Monary Ani Hot Ak Naw Country Party Senate Gerald Lin Nakw Anit Country Party Ewnideten Ion Endorned

Royal Highland Band Performs to Large Munike Oval Crowd

A crowd of about 4,500 attended a concert by Abe Tamuld Black Winten Band at Munike Oval. The Royal Highland Fusiliers First Battalion provided opening marching and Colonel Bogey on Parade. The program featured opera excerpts Col Inver and Cat Inver, with dancing, a public address system, xylophone, and Scottish tunes.

Abe Tamuld Munike Oval Mme and Uy Deawn Hin Majesty The Royal Hightend Feegimimt LM. Heke Pho Colonel Bogey Weevarpte Ui Jungr Ilisahsy Towley Publ Mr. Pratt Alex Jurden Btryker

Adultery Divorce Granted in Supreme Court

A woman, Gladys Mary McKennn of Mythar ng, was granted a decree for divorce in the Supreme Court today on the grounds of her husband’s adultery with her daughter. The ruling names the parties and cites the adultery as the cause of the split.

Britain Hopes for Korean Truce Amid Global Tension

Reported by Reuters from Tokyo and London, a cautious note on potential Korean Armistice terms. British officials urge renewed offers and a negotiated settlement as Beijing and Moscow press for careful handling of strategic moves.

Reuters Auplounac Saya Chinn Powud Wong London Rampheun United Drs Tokyo Ravy Re Peking General Law Arthur Arthur's Truce Offer Prim

United States Casualties Reported in War Effort

Fragmentary wartime casualty tally lists Army and Navy losses with totals and service branch breakdowns. Provisional figures show thousands wounded and hundreds dead across services, including specific counts for Army and Navy divisions.

India rejects arbitration proposal at United Nations

Fragmented report notes India informed the Security Council it could not accept the Anglo American plan as part of a Kashmir settlement. The council adjourned without voting on the resolution, while tensions over military renewal and regional pressures persisted.

India United Nations Kashmir Security Council Fn Nsighbaura Air Benegal Beauty Council Paleyian U.N Tolleck Seagel

China Russia rail pact to start traffic April first

China and Russia sign a rail traffic pact to inaugurate through passenger, baggage and freight travel on April 1. Peking Radio reports the agreement covers coordinated services and cross border movement between the two nations.

China Russia Peking Radia Radia

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