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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1950
Page
4
A sweeping Labour Executive move in Australia aims to outlaw the Communist Party. The plan, challenged as political, draws pledges of public support, while unions threaten further action and the government weighs a double dissolution to resolve the crisis.
The text shows Dewey urging Eisenhower for the presidency while avoiding ties to any specific party. It notes his reluctance to identify with a particular political side and hints at cautious, nonpartisan positioning amid a December context.
Education authorities plan three new school buildings at Telupen Park and Ainslie to cope with rising demand. Temporary prefab walls were cancelled after an export warned deliveries would miss April. Existing facilities to cover demand until permanent classrooms arrive. construction not expected to start next year.
In Forrest yesterday a motorcycle collided with a car on a road near ADtht Street. Frencie Josepha of Bircet Queanbeyan was injured. The car driver Angus McKay of Arthur Circle was uninjured. Both vehicles were damaged.
Fragmentary weather item notes temperatures around 38.0 degrees and a calm breeze in Canberra region. Mentions temperatures, wind speeds and a dated daily reading, but many words are garbled and unclear.
Cotter Reserve seen improvements as assessed by Cotter Rival proprietor Mr 0 A 7 Lads. Officials report pool gearing by weekend and a 309 yard area cleared for use. Canberra and Tourinta visitors flock weekly, with hundreds of cars and over 200 campers at the kiosk function Sunday. Plans include marquees at the pool next week and potential amenity additions for visitors.
Morrewston sets tentative dates for a Sisnamring project and a week of inspections. Mer. Le Lat from the Department for the Interior will conduct a femare thie inspection this week. The annual meeting of the Canberra Life-Baving Club is planned for later this month. AL Doe will meet Mr. Lett to report on the Te- connection about patrols.
Fragmentary OCR reads names and titles including Dr Koehler Montes and Derich Koehler with references to a president and a German context. The legible items suggest a biographical or organizational notice but lack a clear event or outcome.
Transport officials discussed a Kingston traffic hazard revealed at a conference with Canberra Rotary and government figures. A new access road north of the Power House will replace the dangerous rail crossing near the workyards, following months of Rotary and Labour input and multiple truck train incidents.
Enquiries rise as a Mer Colina rep discusses Swedish imported prefab homes that could be erected in Cat Dera district within five weeks. Shulae prefabricated units planned for Canberra by the Department of Works and Housing include built in cupboards and wardrobes with brick foundations. Five workers could complete the erection in fly wire structures. Two to four bedroom variants offered, with a Canberra demo house to be built and a display home planned for Queanbeyan after ship arrival tipped for December, then January landing at Sydney.
A driver named Avan was hurt when his car rammed into a tree near Shea Sees north of Roy in Goulburn. He suffered lacerations to the forehead and was treated at the hospital. The other car sustained minor damage.
The Y men meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the grobrooms for a program with Barkechen players. Open to all. camp development and January activities discussed. Applications for boater Swallatin anticipated. camp to run during the last two weeks of January holiday.
Manager Me, Le W. Marin announced Woolworths will complete upgrades adding 130 feet of counter space at Westprite, Sam St Fingaton, with three works. The basement will be serviced and counters stocked, aiming for a more extensive, varied display.
Melbourne faces ongoing disruption as the Victorian rail strike broadens with 8500 rail workers including Australian Railways Union and Federated Union of Locomotive Engineers members protesting. Government and unions clash over conciliation mechanisms as services edge toward emergency arrangements and partial operations amid widespread impact on freight and passenger movement.
A rail workers strike disrupts services across Melbourne and Victoria with freight being rerouted via Adelaide and Bracken Mine. Government officials promise to refer the dispute to the Railways Commission and Council of Arbitration as industry leaders and union presidents plan a compulsory conference to resolve stalled wage and working conditions.
Melbourne reports show Guarda unions forming committees to organize pickets in the Melborne area and nearby counties. Drivers are urged to abstain from certain tasks while joiners and supporters rally behind the strike as officials attempt to maintain order.
Soviet delegates push a United Nations style plan to ban atomic weapons. A Russian delegate presents a resolution to a League of Red Cross Societies board meeting calling for global peace ideals and disarmament. Delegations from 87 nations plan to discuss the measure.
A charity variety program in Queanbeyan features Dulcie Gyo Mina Auten and guests with act names like Pho Rainbow show. The troupe, directed by Mrs. C Byrnes, supports the maternity wing of Queanbeyan District Hospital and has appeared in Canberra events across the years. Notable participants include 11 year old Pelee Sanith from Ceema and Scottish dancer Kath squids, an eisteddfod prize-winner.
The Sanbersa Ambulance hosts an event on June 22 at Albert Hall to raise funds for worthy causes and for emergency youth equipment in Canberra. The evening features Pipe Band dancing, a contribution from Pogion’s Band, and an independent judging panel selecting a Queen of the Ball.
Government and Opposition agree the withdrawal of opposition to the Communication Bill removes any chance of an early election or new party solution. Ministers express ill fortune with the election and Labour’s role, as the Senate and House maneuver over constitutional changes and price controls amid ongoing debates. The Opposition argues for strategy in the Senate while Labour faces dissolution pressure as Parliament contemplates a swift move.
In Parliament today the Howe of Rag settatives sit at 2 30 pm after question time Nationalist Mr Caney will move the second reading of the Housing Loans Bill and the House will then proceed to debate the bill The Senate will meet at 3 pm The business agenda includes the resumed debate on the Opposition Prices and Bil The executive of the ALP yesterday may influence the Opposition to permit immediate resumption of the debate on the iat Party Dinel
Cabinet discussions in Sydney reveal a new state plan with references to bequests and referendums. Leader of the Country Tasty and Premier Ms. Mafirty are central figures as deputies prepared for a referendum while noting forthcoming pledges and house questions.
Fragmentary London era report notes proposed fly screen installation and approval steps. Mentions Mr Taylor and a secretary of the interior, referencing standards and commitments tied to a general plan affecting windowed spaces and housing construction.
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