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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
1
A Brisbane dispute surfaces over potential charges linked to a waterfront hold up. Government and unions clash as amendments fail and officials push for a compulsory ballot before registration. Industrial arbitration discussions follow with charges regarding tender manipulation and alleged funds for weakening the union.
A chaotic labor flare up across Sydney prompts ironworkers to back stop work protests. Union leaders advocate extended action while government and courts weigh charges and potential penalties. Naval union ties and waterfront tensions loom as workers clash with authorities and plan declarations on wage and policy reform.
A CLS raid on Coconalion From printers and publishers at Cares Lane, with ten wireless patrol bystanders nearby, seized a quantity of papers. Gazette printer Goronat.cm screen led the operation and a special warrant was issued by the Attorney General. Officers guarded the building. searches proceeded without warrants for some items.
An Australian ambassador designate to the United States faced questions in an interview highlighting tensions over alleged communist influence. The discussion touched on Australia’s role amid mounting global concerns and referenced ongoing political activity and uncertainties surrounding allied relations.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a Rolla area event linked to a crooner and a spouse, mentioning a venue and a street or avenue with uncontextual names and phrases. The readable substance is minimal and lacks clear dates, participants, or outcomes.
An official at the pit top reports dozens of miners dead after a mine explosion. Efforts to reach trapped workers continue amid dangerous conditions and rising fatalities. Rescue teams endure gas, heat, and hazardous passages as they probe the wreckage.
United States and United Kingdom governments plan a separate peace treaty with Japan within two weeks and invite Russia and China to accede. Australia and Britain are expected to participate, with broader postwar arrangements under discussion.
Outsider wins the Derby by six lengths with Wy Sarpatee or Bana bo Mraialomeyi among contenders. The Queen, Princesses Elise Beth and Margerst attend, while Belmont and Neprew figures appear in race notes. Sybi's Nephew and Bignal Baa listed with odds 20/1 and 33/1 respectively. Won by six lengths, between 2 and 3.
An inquiry is sought into shipping services in Australia with focus on tactics and wheel storage. The commission would examine inadequacies in the current system and assess governance and efficiency. The request names officials and aims to establish accountability.
Rite Banks reports Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth's stalled negotiations over a possible one billion dollar divorce settlement. Hayworth refrained from confirming any agreement while staying at a Lake Tahoe resort after the Nevada Inn acquired the property for the split.
A large crowd gathered as the body of Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey was taken on a gun carriage to Fawkner Cemetery for cremation. Police, military officers, and government leaders from Australia and Britain paid tribute, with messages of sympathy continuing from Britain and the defense ministry.
A special conference of the National Maturity Resources Board and Defence representative will discuss how grain resources can be balanced between defence needs and civilian priorities. Prime Minister Menies, chairing, said the world faces grain allocation issues and how to reconcile them with vital civilian imports. The session, postponed from morning, will be attended by Defence Minister McKiA in the afternoon.
The government weighs wheat salability and India relief under the Colombo Plan. Officials study how Australia, Pakistan and Ceylon can supply grain and agricultural machinery, with possible forms of aid including loans or grants to boost India and allied countries' food security. Cabinet closel y monitors actions and timing.
Amid stiff Communist resistance 26 miles inside North Korea, Allied forces press toward Kanwung and Yanggu as South Koreans trap enemy units at Kansong. Reports say roads remain contested, with night convoy activity south and southeast toward Yanggu and Hwachon, while civilians and build up areas receive guarding attention.
General Ridgway warns that the United States and China could employ aggressive forces after a two day effort to visit General Willys seat. He outlines planned actions and expresses concern over the escalating conflict guiding future moves. Police report two men linked to underworld activity being sought.
Persian Prime Minister Mohamad Mas signals willingness to meet Anglo-Tehran Oil Company directors to discuss the nationalization crisis. British officials and government ministers express cautious hope while stressing no immediate takeover. Talks aim to avert a broader economic clash and preserve oil flows.
A disrupted meeting of the ACT Advisory Council prompts uncertainty over a replacement for Mr YB Keun as vacancy rules are debated. Reports allege violent incidents during the previous election cycle involving a European hunter and a local police officer, with investigations continuing into motive and responsibility.
Fragmented and garbled text describes an unsettled climate as Israeli officials warn about troop movements and border tensions. References to Arab countries, debates in parliament, and regional security imply concerns over possible escalation and civilian impact along contested frontiers.
The king cancels plans to travel to Belfast on Friday amid indicated threats and ongoing security measures. Police will maintain tight controls around Buckingham Palace and surrounding areas after the recent bombing and alleged plots linked to Republican extremism in Northern Ireland. The decision follows a period of heightened danger and the expected visit by the Queen to Dublin.
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