25 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1950
Page
1
A wartime dispatch reports Red Chinese shelling near the Manchurian border and attacks on the city of Tourybon. Allied forces push toward the border as North Korean advances slow amid high casualties and surrender reports. South Korean and United Nations units extend patrols along the coast and inland fronts as international observers note shifting front lines.
Melbourne reports rapid spread of the rail strike across South Australia and New South Wales as the Federal Conciliation Commissioner states a settlement may be possible. Austin, representing unions, asserts no immediate agreement, while a Melbourne meeting contemplates an undecided, day-long session.
The Federal Labour Party executive led by Mr Isley vows to press major banking reforms and will not back down on the bank bill. They plan to refer the proposal to a committee for examination and push through the Bank Board appointment provision, aiming for action in the House of Representatives.
Fragmented OCR notes cite Senate delay over government price policies, Labour opposition claims the delay harms the public. Mentions Senators O'Sullivan and McKenne, Prime Minister Ferently, and a disputed programme affecting prices and fiscal measures.
The article reports on a cabinet dispute over ministerial roles and the potential replacement of key figures. Statements from Mr Menzies and Mr Harriman address the interior department, cabinet unity, and the need for a fulltime minister in Parliament, reflecting tensions in early government leadership dynamics.
Melbourne reports brisk Merino lambs wool sales at the Galong Wool sales. Top bids reach £2 4s per pound for superfine merino, with multiple bales selling at high clips and buyers from Merri ton Westbrooks, Taesdale, and nearby properties. Strong demand drives live records and high prices.
Paragraphs describe Mr Chifley denouncing Korean and Philippine governments as corrupt and guilty of torture. He accuses allied nations of failing to uphold the United Nations Charter and warns of international fallout. The statements reference Bali and Indons relations with backers amid accusations of bribery and political maneuvering.
The Prime Minister and Cabinet prepare a full dossier on Professor Bruno Pontecorvo who disappeared while working on atomic research. British and Soviet-linked agencies are cited in inquiries into whether a Romanian agent influenced his disappearance at Harwell and in Canada.
Swirling floodwaters of the M river tonight threaten Warren in northeastern New South Wales. High levees around the town hold back three-quarters of a square mile area as residents rush to shore up defenses. The river had risen sharply in April, and late tonight communication is by wireless as bridges and roads flood. More than 3,000 residents are homeless in Forbes after floodwaters forced evacuations upstream.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Commonwealth, government controls, and an unspecified committee or meeting. Details are garbled, with mentions of May, cabinet, and possible opium or cost terms, but no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
The president argued the United Nations can prevent war and resolve conflicts peacefully. He urged quick and efficient action under UN leadership, urged disarmament, and called for international control of energy and broader cooperation to sustain peace. He emphasized three principles for a peace plan and urged readiness with allied commitment.
Melbourne police aided by St Augustine's Orphanage in Geelong seized tickets worth L100 related to the orphanage annual Melbourne Cup event. Authorities report the operation disrupted a major ticket ring tied to the institution and noted arrests without release of names.
An air gunner involved in a wartime incident at a recreation area near Sussex Inlet is cited for a decoration. The report notes a nighttime bombing event and parachute deployment, with crew actions and fears of further danger in the area.
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