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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

2

Australian troops in Malaya unlikely to be sent

London reports a British Government working party says industry needs planning and less interference to restore pre war efficiency. It notes Cripps and Bevan altered building plans causing delays. A UK minister says no Australian troops will be sent unless absolutely necessary, with regulars preferred to replace national service personnel in Malaya.

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Menzies Silent on Malayan Aid Request

Prime Minister Mr Menzies remained reticent on whether Australia had received any remediation from Britain regarding Malayan aid. Report notes his cautious stance during a Sydney briefing, with no firm statements issued on potential measures or timelines.

MR. Menzies Sydney Mr Moner

Additions To Cotter Dam Expedited

Expedited additions to Cotter Dam involve wet and sped up steps to improve capacity and pouring speed. New tickets and crate replacements from the Water Board are expected to streamline handling, enabling project completion by December with weather permitting. The plan includes increased spillway height not exceeding 28 feet and emergency generation to about 1500 kilowatts for local use.

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Four Hundred Dollars For Hole in One Story

Milton Paxson of Little Rock faced a sudden windfall after a hole in one led to a $400 prize. The event occurred at Fair Arte course and involved insurance and a yearly premium. readers are urged to note the unusual payout tied to a single stroke and the accompanying policy details.

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Good Neighbour Council To Aid Newcomers

More than 1300 displaced people in Canberra would be contacted if plans by the Good Neighbour Council are approved. Proposals include迎 welcoming newcomers with cards detailing council help and an introductory meeting with the coordinating council. The committee aims to reach Australians and establish support for displaced persons from December to March 11, 1990, with many from Poland and other nations. The ACT branch chair will attend an Australian conference in Melbourne to develop a coordinated plan for assimilation.

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U S Planes and Paratroopers Criticised in Defence Debate

Washington notes criticism of Bay Bomber force and airborne readiness after Operation Swarmer. Four Bay bomber groups planned with 30 planes each plus spares face Navy objections as experts call the program a million dollar blunder. Major-General James Gavin says paratroopers were poorly prepared in the big exercise at Camp Mackall North Carolina. About two thousand paratroopers reported, with 90 injured or killed in the exercise involving 600 airborne and ground troops.

Washington United States TEMG Air Navy Camp Mackeall North Carolina U.S James Gavin

Anti Partition League telegram to Attlee protests Queen visit

London report, Monday, describes a telegram from the nylonderry branch of the Anti Partition League to Prime Minister Attlee opposing a planned Queen Elizabeth visit to Southern Ireland in July. The message argues against partition and occupation and calls for united action.

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