04 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
1
South Korea’s Third Division chief Jung Re Hick says forces will advance toward the Manchurian border, aiming to reach it within one or two months, despite heavy doubt and wartime tensions.
Pro Nationalist Hongkong Times dispatch from Tei says Lin Piao commanded Fourth Front Army crossed the Yalu River into Manchuria and North Korea. The report places troops at Sinyichou opposite Antung, with details from the Tei despatch.
Russia calls for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of United Nations forces from Korea. The Soviet foreign ministry states the joint power framework aims to block occupation and opposes Western pacification plans while proposing a new United Nations commission to reorganize the Korean economy under Soviet influence.
The General Assembly debated charges of continued human rights infringements in Romania Hungary and Bulgaria as part of a broader concern over the failure of three governments to uphold peace treaties. The Australian Minister called for clear action and for member nations to submit positions to the Secretary-General amid unresolved treaty implementation questions.
An Australian officer and a private were killed today when their Bren gun carrier exploded on the bank of the Imjin River. A second private was injured as the Australian battalion, newly arrived in Korea, came under shelling from North Korean forces during a retreat near South Korea.
In reply to questions in the House of Representatives, Mr Verter and Mr Menales stated Australia would table a report on its obligations to the United Nations next week. They emphasized that all UN members pledge support to peace and security and that voluntary forces would remain an aid only.
In Canberra the West Australian State Executive moves to avert sanctions on the Communist Party, urging the Federal ALP to decide whether to support or oppose the Divolution Bill. Meeting set in Canberra to discuss party attitude amid broader strike and policy pressure.
The report details 1 059 tanks destroyed or damaged and 152 aircraft hit in Korea. It cites 689 inflictions silenced and 63 missing while noting 52 to 56 killed and 63 wounded among airmen. Stratemeyer warns of shifting air force doctrine toward fighters, citing 1 520 sorties flown.
Fragmented debate shows Mr Drensien and Opposition figures trading questions about replacements and amendments. Mr Cabwell and Mr Menkies spar over how criminal offences would be treated and the use of proof in court. The exchange underscores tensions ahead of the election and government positioning on communism and union influence.
Disjointed report notes French actions in Indo China as clashes intensify near key fronts. Mentions Minh forces, rebel activity, and shifting control while confusion clouds dates and places.
Two hundred skilled naval ratings from Chatham are being sent to London to take over in the North Thames gas works where 1451 men have been on strike for 17 days. A three hour secret meeting and shop stewards’ meeting follow summonses. The strike disrupts supplies and raises concerns over labor actions and government penalties.
A tense Senate debate featured Labour opposition and Communist allegations. MPs clashed over government power, mediaed voices, and measures touching on the Crown and trade unions. expulsion and amendments sparked heated exchanges as parliamentary decorum frayed.
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