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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
3
Ambiguous notes describe talks near de Janeiro and Montreal with references to a broad pact. The text hints at a nonmember Russia and an appeal related to a regulatory or military context though details are unclear.
Canberra hosts high dancing awards with multiple gold and silver medals awarded. Notable recipients include Mat Siraian and Tunbel Aarakat, with many finalists listed among judges and participants. The event featured a Quickstep competition won by Mr Ker and Mohamad.
General Ike Eisenhower, former European commander, denounces war as driven by human errors and ignorance. He calls for organized national effort to remove war from inevitability and to prevent conflict through industrial and community attitude changes.
Lt General Hodge testified before the House committee that Russia seeks to turn Korea into a Communist satellite. He warned Moscow is waging a wasting propaganda campaign to exhaust American resolve and force withdrawal from Korea.
A Twilight Homes for Canberra deputation will wait on health officials to discuss future development of the project. At a night meeting of Organisation Y President W Crawford said government support is in question as the committee nears twelve months of work.
A Combined Services revue in Canberra at Albert Mall last night entertained about 200 with light humor and lively acts. The program ranged from Diggers’ Male Quartet to ad libbing comedians and included Minx June Hammond’s ballet and performances by current and ex service personnel. Mrs Julie Fett es also appeared in sketches and a lively cast of Engilahmen and others contributed to the show.
Consent was given to raise public service salaries by up to £480 a year with total annual cost of £1.6 million. the Prime Minister noted adjustments pending Cabinet subcommittee review and potential July 1 effective date. In Canberra 389 homes are under construction with 3,800 families awaiting housing, and Housing Minister Lemmon blamed prewar planning neglect for delays while aiming to double homes within a year.
A New York VA spokesman said Australia will subsidise fares for American ex servicemen seeking to migrate there. The offer is unprecedented and depends on Australia's housing position. US pensions may continue after retirement. Australia has seen growing American inquiries about migration.
The Dionne quintuplets marked their 18th birthday with a party in Ontario. Father and siblings received more cards than ever as the Catholic Archbishop of Ottawa blessed a grotto at the rear of the Dionne home.
The opposition split on a proposed £500 yearly rise for MPs. The Liberal Party moves to send the measure to an all party committee, while the Country Party has yet to decide its stance. The Country Party is expected to back the bill with most members except three.
London reports that Lord Pakenham submitted a Ruhr visit report to Foreign Secretary Bevin and signaled a forthcoming statement on an Economic Council for Britain and America. Reuters notes the statement, delayed by technical reasons, has reached general agreement on its form.
The Australian Council for Aeronautics will be replaced by a government committee to advise on aeronautical research and the national programme. The committee will not suspend the council’s functions but will consult all parties involved in aeronautical work. It will review research and advise on development and production within government departments.
Police comb the scrub along Tyorbil Road near Ci boollure in a bid to locate Ralph Kirchner who has been missing for 30 hours. Officers hid Wednesday as dawn broke and intensified the search effort.
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