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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1951

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Senate Majority Likely Sees Doubtful Seats Change

The report outlines likely shifts in Senate and House seats amid lingering uncertainty. Labour shows reductions in several districts while Liberal counts rise, with key figures like Mr Chamberlain cited and multiple country party updates noted as votes continue to be tallied.

Senate Kamn St the Partian Handbey Govrar Fh Hho Wat Thar Neat Toy Labour Wrdikely Liberal House of Representatives Renate Wate Kater Sgures Gabour Sach Scustor Wright Mr. Chamberlain Upperman Dedman Sguras Coumiea Perth Aunralia My. Freien Mr. Burke Te Darwin Atau Dac Vera Flack Ladoue Cabdaaten Magn Pourter Foster Ballarat Wannon Abwile Portal Wetem Laurill Jan Pomls Miles Ali Bulthietront Wiles Uwe Sna Norin United Nation Wnt Memibrys

Frasers Reduced Position in House Nomination Debate

Fragmented OCR notes indicate a House nomination contest involving W. J. Fraser and potential positions regarding a Confederate issue. Ambiguity limits precise names or dates, but the context points to a parliamentary vote and procedural counts within the House.

election figures fragment from New South Wales and Victoria voting rolls

In a clipped excerpt, names and party affiliations appear across New South Wales and Victoria districts. The list names candidates such as Anderson, Puller, Gardner, and Kelly with associated elector counts, showing scattered figures and party labels in a disjointed OCR fragment.

Fragmented Australian Senate and West Australia results

The readable text shows partial election figures with names and totals like LABOUR, TOTAL informal, and specific district or member codes. It references Senate results in Western Australia with entries such as Healy and Tangney alongside inconsistent figures and garbled OCR markers.

Prime Minister insists prices do not influence voters

Melbourne reports quote Prime Minister Montied stating prices did not affect elections. He cites metropolitan results in February and Sydney showing government support remains, with figures given for North Sydney Barton and broader senate and lower house implications. Overall, Labour’s fortunes are tied to regional voting patterns and potential shifts in the Senate majority.

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unfamiliar historical party totals from a manuscript fragment

Fragmentary OCR lists names, numbers, and totals across multiple political party lines and candidates. It includes figures for COMMUNEE Gibeon, Henry Grorgh Ustice, and CLERAL-COUNTRY PARTIE with various candidate tallies, percentages, and grand totals, though many entries are garbled.

Gibeon Bird Tregra Goig G'Donoghie

May Day Push Seen By Reds Toward Seoul

Telegrams report May Day expectations for a Communist drive toward Seoul. Allied forces throttle near Seoul with heavy artillery and tank counter actions while Chinese units move toward the Han River and the Seoul–Muncheon highway. Observers note concentrated enemy troop movements east of Chunchon and along the Han front, with no major Communist breakthrough evident yet.

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Red forces mass troops threaten Seoul in giant offensive

Communist forces reportedly sent tens of thousands of troops in a massive offensive near Seoul. Estimates suggest 70,000 soldiers available, with a rapid buildup and potential climatic drive on the capital as North Korean and Chinese units push forward.

Chinewe Eek Renerven Seoul Don

Menzies to Have Brief Holiday Amid Cabinet Talks

Australias Prime Minister Menzies expected to take a short rest as cabinet members prepare for a possible reshuffle. Reports from Melbourne indicate key ministers will not announce changes before early next week while security and defense positions remain tight amid border tensions.

Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Nationalisation of Anglo Persian Oil

London reports indicate Prime Minister Attlee will lead an urgent Cabinet session on the nationalisation move affecting Anglo-Persian properties. Ministers debate the plan's timing and potential immediate effects on oil supply and imperial relations amid ongoing negotiations with Persia.

London Attlee Dorrison Want Emaugne Thera Counvey Mohammed Miseadi Boogie

Crisis in Tehran and London prompts calm appeal

Amid rapid developments in Tehran and London, Dr Mossadegh assumes duties and may address the House of Commons. A broadcast appeal is planned to calm the population, while political shifts and market effects ripple through Persian and global markets.

Teheran Tawra Tovday Translmtlan H ‘Misma London Morrisey Wil Matentt House of Commons Mossadeg Aterred National Party Moanadeg Toranor Coluniat Tuich Party

Change Red Policy Urges Shawcross

London reports indicate Hartley Bhanerum, newly appointed President of the Board of Trade, urges Britain to shift policy with the United States and strengthen the nation’s military while pursuing peace. He calls for robust negotiations and renewed努力 to secure world stability.

Shawcross London Hartley Bhanerum Hoard of Britain Harting Europe

Advisory Council Vacancy and Interim Appointments

The Advisory Council remained without a new appointee after Sinn Peat Hlerioral’s resignation. The council considered extending interim members Soynt NL Lar and Homie Tomatinyg as potential continued appointees. If available, no vote is expected until after the Federal Election completes. The next meeting is set for May 13.

Sinn Peat

Bevan Warns On Heavy Cost Of Rearming

A fragmented speech at Ebbw Vale cinema by Aneurin Bevan warns that American stockpiling could fuel a costly arms boom. He says Labour splits over rearmament are pledge to oppose government policy while urging timely, controlled support for defense.

MR. Bevan Bevan

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