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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1950
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR note mentions individuals Albert Jord of Wratworth Avenue Kingston and Merely Douging Whitavary. No clear event, date, or outcome is readable. text appears to reference a collusion theme and track mentions in London.
Fragmented report details rainfall totals and figures for Canberra in 1950. Notes a near record 384 inches previously, with observations showing showers and changing temperatures through the day. Includes measurements and times, indicating fluctuating weather patterns across the period.
The piece recalls United Nations Week and urges allegiance to the world body as a beacon for peace. It cites President Truman praising UN action, stresses support for aid to war and famine victims, and calls for global citizenship and closer ties among free peoples.
In parliament Acting Minister for Defence McBride said a Pacific meeting between Truman and General MacArthur discussed transferring U.S. troops from Korea to Europe. He noted ongoing consultations with Britain and the Western powers as plans for redeployment were considered.
A meeting presided by J McKall was held at Government House with attendees from the sa ps group. The report notes routine discussions and procedural matters during the session.
The Crown Prince of Tonge Jace Tung visited Parliament as the Prime Minister and assembly members welcomed his arrival in a formal House of Representatives session.
The Maritime Service Board will hold an inquiry within days into the collision near Besdieya Head between the Manly teery Betlubera and the overseas freighter Taunus. Initial reports describe a sighting of the incident with both vessels involved in the harbour area.
An international conference in London considers a Colombo plan style cooperative development framework for South and Southeast Asia including India Pakistan Malaya Singapore and Bhutan. The proposal explores private foreign investment government loans and international bank aid as funding sources.
Heavy rain caused Canberra area rivers and bridges to flood with water covering roads. Officials warned of further danger, outages hit telephone lines and transport routes, while the Cotter and Queanbeyan rivers rose and telecommunication systems struggled. Local farms faced pasture losses and potential crop damage from rising waters.
The President of the Employers’ Federation urged the government to consider an anniversary bonus scheme to boost production and curb inflation. He told the federation that the plan could apply to selected sectors, rewarding both management and workers.
United Nations Day will be celebrated in Canberra with a short campaign by AGT division of the Australia Association for the United Nations. Donations to aid distressed children of the world may be sent via Box 175 Post Office City Canberra and acknowledged in The Canberra Times.
In the House of Representatives the Opposition accused Postmaster General Anthony of favouring his own electorate by proposing a £195,800 extension to the Lismore telephone exchange. The motion to refer extensions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Burns Worke passed, with new regional radio facilities and other postal works discussed as part of a broader £40 million scheme. A radio regional station at Bega and other regional services were cited as urgent needs outside the Anthony area.
Report outlines verbal assault on Moyar of Representatives during supply bill discussions. Accusations target Emsley Government admin and Department of Works and Housing. Details mention statutory declarations, a clerk's barber visit, and friction amid calls for higher farmer production.
The Australian Workers Union applied to the Architractlon Court to incorporate a one pound wage rise for more than 75,000 members. The union cites industrial peace and asks the court to approve the increase in pay rates.
A blackout struck southern Canberra suburbs last night between 4:46 pm and 3:48 pm due to a failure at Bunnerong where equipment failed earlier in the day. Utilities report the outage stemmed from insufficient supply and affected the city’s electricity and water services.
London report states Foreign Minister Bevin blamed Britain's wartime ambassador in Turkey for leakage of key war documents to Germany. He confirmed in Parliament a case involving the ambassador in Ankara and a valet who set fire to documents, raising questions about security.
Deaver Motor Melbourne General Motors Holdens Ltd announced increased prices on cars and trucks effective today across inland capital cities. The new prices range roughly from 80 pounds to 94 pounds in most cases.
Yesterday the Seals completed the third day of debate on the Coun tot Party Dissolution with no vote taken. The Fill was returned for proclamation, and in the House of Representatives Supply, the Tranc conciliation, and public service executives were addressed. The Supply Bill was signed and both Houses adjourned until Tuesday.
A fragmented account reports a statement by M r Abd Premident alleging Labour stance on worker effort and wage shares. The text mentions Mr Cameron and Mr Monty, a Labour figure, and references the 4.W.0 organization. The incomplete report cites interpretation of workers' productivity and cement in a basic wage discussion.
Unclear wartime dispatch describes alleged Japanese and Australian clashes around Timor. The text references Marines, naval units, and a Major Crust figure, with fragmented phrases about battles and aftermath. Strong entities include Japanese forces and Allied leaders, though wording is garbled.
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs Fisher visit Canberra on November 15 16 as guests of Governor General and attend events at Government House Al Torre Hall and Parliament House. Attendees include Anglican clergy and women groups with receptions and luncheons planned.
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