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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1951

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Britain warns Persia over oil control prodding stance

London dispatch says Britain will deliver a strongly worded note to Persia through Ambassador Sir Francis Shepherd, warning of grave consequences if Persia seizes the Anglo Iranian Oil Company. The note, to be discussed with Washington, aims to deter nationalization and safeguard British citizens and oil interests amid mounting tensions.

London Britain Persia Morrison Washington Francis Shepherd Teheran Fhurndey

Pakistan Expresses Sympathy With Persia Amid Crisis

Pakistan Foreign Minister Mir Zulfikar Ali Bhutto states sympathy with Persia while warning against interference in Iran's political process. He notes delicate regional balance and denounces outside pressure, as Teheran threatens moves affecting foreign firms and residence permits connected to Anglo-Iranian operations.

British Paratroopers Move Toward Persia Controversy

London reports War Office details unclear as Britain considers sending the 18th Parachute Brigade to Abadan in Persia. A State Department source calls claims of US approval “shear nonsense” while Britain weighs diplomatic risks and contingency planning.

London War Office Britain Elevien Tha Nr Stern 18Th Parachute Brigade Persia Washington State Department United States Parsis Londom Beltain Abbadan

National Service Training Plans and Registration Rush

National service training plans seek to mobilize trainers for navy and air force recruitment by late July and August. Around 13 000 registrants have submitted forms with 5 000 still awaiting processing. Trainees will be largely unmanned in the near term as registration efforts continue and new forms arrive from Queensland and New England.

Bydiey Tursany Navy Air Force Tampa Bae Delo ALC Caldwell

Judges For Jubilee Pay Competition

Prominent judges including General Berryman and Professor Keith IrRarity led the Jubilee Pay Competition. The panel featured notable figures such as Lieutenant General Browne and others from the Australian public service.

Willie Celta

Daylight Saving Inconvenience Across the Region

A fragmented early 20th century note describes daylight saving causing inconvenience. References to ministers and officials hint at debates over time shifts and public reaction. The text cites questions raised by Mtr. Daring I and mentions a prolonged continuity into March.

Woney Vaylighe Mtr Daring I

Marshall MacArthur plan warned of potential world war

General Marshall warned that General MacArthur's plan for expanding war in Korea could trigger a broader world war. He argued the U S must avoid actions provoking widespread Communist retaliation and emphasized limited aims and international defense cooperation.

MacArthur General Marshall Marenail Wae Tratny Henatote Pol Fey Generel MacArthut Sarghall Korea Ianeral Matthew ‘Rilal Truman’ Ley Denarel Nearahall Reine Cof Ag Miliary Lenter ManArthur Generel Korensien Aiarenall Mecastaur

Royal Tour plans include two doctors for King

Government seeks two medical staff for the royal tour to Australia and New Zealand. Reports say the Australian Wheat Board has been asked about sending 100000 bushels of wheat, with space constraints and international approval needed before August. The King’s entourage includes Major Michel Adams and Major Edward Ford, along with Lady Bevan and Commander Richard Culville among other aides and attendants.

Saeckanurio Amonday Ila Talla Corminonwapith Hee International Wheat Council Adin Australia Maine Ani Wal Bolttiys Mr McEwenean Speier Uae Mia Jenifer Bevan Tiajor Amono York Growaley Partisien Dewan Wan Telnepas Gatgaret Wuverne Diay Sonatenl Margaret Malton Ardes Sien Beven Pyenow Emily Waa Fen Princean Ie Hevan Wuld Miss Bevan Barbers Bevan Mid Aurel Sussex Goso Wan Bidenmeld Peter Towar Mantur Houshol Brien Wath Windsor Oliver Dawnay Giards Nomandy Royal Scots Spencer Wattings Horace Evens James Paterson Iigutou Horace Vans Paytician Roy James Ross Murgery UK University of London Saint Bartholomewe Edward Vie Owborne Ewn

India Offered Chinese Grain Amid Trade Tension

Reported during parliamentary proceedings India offered to supply China with four million tons of grain. Negotiations continued on the remaining quantity as the United States weighed potential impacts on strategic war materials and export patterns. The 1900-91 exports to China totalled £1,800,000, reflecting India’s trade stance amid broader geopolitical pressures.

Remy Berm China United States Hina Co Nut Ching Ius

Miners Seek ACTA Role in Gallagher Award Talks

Uprooted by labor tension in Australia, miners push ACTU participation in Gallagher Award negotiations. Mr Grant said the Fate vation group and Central Council of the Federation would meet in Sydney this week to press for a fair trial and to avoid stoppages. Talks aimed to keep work steady while addressing unemployment and industrial disputes.

ACT Minora Melbourne Incu Mineta

New Zealand Strikers Reject To Resume Work

Wellington report states members of the dismissed Workes Union rejected terms for resuming work proposed by Labour Minister Satthivarn. They demand repeal of emergency regulations, favoring a government timetable and continued strike action until conditions are met. About 400 miners gathered in Wellington and endorsed their leaders stance, with further meetings planned.

Popeater Wellington Workes Union Labour Satthivarn Ted Ma Weil Realanl Mr Walliven Pest Union Bullivan Governion Chg Weil Ranch Aeven Tha Ahmuer New Zealand

Bowes Docks Folk Steer Toward Rescue Training Vessel

A fragment notes the Neltur tender en route to Atlantic training with a complement. The Navy rescued 160 survivors and crew members were admitted to hospital after the collier Thomas Trotey was involved in the incident.

Neltur Atlantic Navy Alt Thomas Trotey

Atomic City Rumors Reported in Turkestan

Unconfirmed dispatches claim a Russian style atomic city exists in an unidentified area of Chinese Turkestan near Central Asia. Reports mention a European connection and a scientist born in Thalia allegedly working on atomic research, with transit links through England and Finland.

Taipem Tursday Stesort Uhie Hitle Asie Fontsee England Benndineyia Tinjon Finland

Reds Move South WW Heavy Rain

A wartime dispatch reports Chinese Communist forces moving south as heavy spring rains hinder Allied operations. Frontline notes the weather and terrain slow advances, with possible attacks as Communist reinforcements concentrate near Yangyu and Chunchon. Allied air power and naval fog ranges are limited, probing the enemy lines and bridgehead expansion.

Tokyo Yangyu- Chuncon Chunchoo Marallel Alles Beau Yangiu Tomilas Raoul Ewechon Choyang River Chunehon

Woman and lodger die in shooting incident

A woman and her lodger were killed in a shooting at a home. Mrs Archer, struck by a fatal wound, died en route to St Vincent's Hospital. The victim’s mother reported hearing a thud before discovering the scene as a motorist reported bystander Swanson. Police investigated with a rifle found beside the body and a book titled Two Gas Eid on the bed. The radio was on.

Chonabot Moi Hal Bullivan Tod Pation Mhre Archer Mra Sullivan Brad Hirs Ulliver's Maurion Joseph Sullivan Mra. Archer St. Vincent's Hospital Swanson Bulliven

Arson Suspected At Hostel Fire In Canberra

Fire crews battled a hostel blaze in Canberra early tonight with light damage reported. Investigators doubt a deliberate act as a suspect reportedly used towelling and left the room after locking the door, while a foreign message was scrawled nearby.

McOre Canberra Ura Krp Pormon Scrivell

Rita Hayworth to Seek Divorce From Prince Aly Khan

Rita Hayworth plans divorce from Prince Aly Khan following their separation agreement. Her lawyer, Mr Crumskit, confirmed yesterday, stating formal steps are underway and the couple remain legally separated though their marriage is unresolved.

Rita Hayworth Iy Nan Waelnad Mr. Crumskit Yeatorday

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