16 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
1
Nineteen Australians travel from London to Poland for the Peace Congress via a Cech Airlines service. They are escorted through departure formalities with Civil Aviation oversight, and the group is described amid travel and political preparation.
A disjointed report notes debate over rising postal charges and related costs. It references government figures, opposition responses, and calls for policy reviews, with mentions of action deadlines and potential impact on unions and public services.
A C T U leaders warn the government that the strike will persist amid mounting tensions over arbitration and constitutional challenges. Officials discuss potential compulsory conference and the reaction of labor bodies to the ongoing disruption in major transport sectors.
The document accuses Mr Dedman, former lex-Minister of the Crown, of frequently using an official car for private reasons. It questions whether he retained use under the first contract and notes opposition leader remarks about ongoing concerns.
In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. Molt urged Victorian railwaymen to heed the Arbitration Court judges and return to work. He called for amendment or Australian Act support and noted the court’s mediation as a path to end the disruption.
Report from CARACAD describes the killing of retired General Manuel Armina, reportedly during an attempted escape from custody. It recalls a period of Latin American dictatorships and suggests guards used premeditated methods to kill escapees.
A Royal Australian Air Force officer died from burns after a tent fire in a wartime camp. The incident occurred Monday night when an Australian type tent caught alight. AAP reports the blaze felled the tent onto two sleeping officers, who perished in an American hospital. The officer’s name and details remain unrevealed.
British and American intelligence warn of advanced Soviet jet designs seen in reports. The Daily Telegraph cites unnamed sources claiming a single-engine fighter similar to the MiG and Lavochkin lines is being developed by a Russian designer. Projections place testing nearTrostine ruidument with large European deployments anticipated.
A frame recovered from a cart two miles east of Merewether Reach was identified as belonging to an older type aircraft. Investigators confirm the find relates to the aerial craft reportedly seen in the area earlier.
London reports that Britain demanded consular access after two British men were detained in Germany and then held by Soviet authorities. Sir David Kelly, Britain’s armaments envoy in Moscow, pressed Moscow about the fate of Flight-Lieutenant and Private Jake William Bennett and another British detainee. Soviet officials cited weather and transfer circumstances, urging verification of asylum practices amid political tension.
The Chinese delegation led by a Chinese Communist group traveled from Peking to New York to discuss American aggression in China, presented by the Central National Chinese Government, per Moscow radio. The United States ban on Communist entry is noted, with alignment to United Nations accords permitting some entrants, as the Mecarity Council prepares to meet about Chinese Communist intervention in Korea.
A Canberra gathering at the Golf Club and Hotel Canberra adopted the public service report after a lengthy debate. Press access was restricted with statements from officials suggesting portions might be edited or deleted. The chair indicated the report would be amended and the meeting approved the revised document.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr. Cisey telling Mr. Dean that the minister would dismase with the Minister for Customs provision. Mentions dollars for Oregon and imports of a thin type of wood. Allocation for this year cited, with an excused 7% for cenl.
Intelligence reports indicate about 100000 Chinese Communist troops are on or behind the North Korean battlefront. There is no current plan to use them offensively, with signs of defensive posture and ongoing reorganization within forces, as winter conditions hamper movement.
Wounded soldiers from the Australian forces in Korea are reported in the official casualty list released yesterday. Names include Neville, Gerke Mallan, Henry, Richard Marin, Michael Watson, and William O Maley, among others. A government statement confirms several were wounded and evacuated.
The text reports alleged direction from outside parties to the Public Service Board on pay adjustments. A representative notes that board decisions could affect pay next week and questions whether the board acted without government consultation. Discussion includes expected abuses, board independence, and potential government influence.
The Hague hosts a conference between Dutch and Indonesian leaders on November 24 to discuss the future of Dutch New Guinea with Australia reportedly highly involved. Australian External Affairs Minister Spender responds to Indonesian claims and notes Washington’s interest.
The report outlines India’s support for Tibet’s claims, noting possible shifts in regional alignments. It mentions concerns over military activity near Tibet and the impact on regional peace and stability.
A jumble of garbled text appears to reference people and events, but readable details are minimal. The fragment mentions names and dates in a distorted form, creating an unclear preview of a larger story without coherent facts or outcomes.
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