06 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1950
Page
1
Canberra talks between the government and state premiers focus on federal funding formulas for inflation relief. States push back on reimbursement levels and tax allocation, with estimates ranging around 70 million pounds last year and requests for 70 million plus this year. The conference considers adding a future premiers’ conference to discuss financial relations.
Lawmakers debated taxation rates across states and the Commonwealth budget. Mr Mensaice argued that without certain revenue works the nation would borrow from the central bank, risking inflation, while Premier and ministers pressed for a formula and development spending to prevent stagnation and maintain defense readiness.
A Victorian conference debated replacing uniform taxation with state taxing rights to reduce deficits. Premier McDonald cited a 4.76 million pound state shortfall this year and proposed matching revenue with 8 million pounds from state remittances, urging a Commonwealth State conference to resolve financial relations.
Reports detail a United Nations naval operation near Korea as a Russian bomber is downed. The incident draws global attention with mentions of Moscow Washington and Tokyo sources. Analysts weigh Soviet blame and possible shifts in North Korea policy as U N Security Council meets.
North Korean allied forces widened their assault along the eastern front near Pohang and Taegu as UN troops defend a vital coast port. The offensive pressed toward Pohang, threatening to push west toward Taegu, with battles reported across the northern defense line.
RAAF pilot W. P. Harrop of Sydney is listed as missing in Korea after crash landing several miles inside Communist lines on Sunday. His aircraft was struck by anti aircraft fire during an attack on targets north of Wasgwan, leaving him apparently unhurt.
The Royal Australian Air Force announced the loss of Pilot Rotton Mbeya and a second airman in a crash over Malaya last Thursday. American helicopters search the Korean jungle for the missing RAAF pilot WP ip in enemy territory, presumed dead.
The royal couple and Princess Margaret are expected to tour Australia and New Zealand from mid 1951 to mid 1952. Officials confirm plans, contingent on King’s health, with Australia hosting a festival and potential stops in Canberra and Wellington.
Foreign Affairs said by Mr Spender that Bevin and he had not fixed a course on Communist China’s admission. He declined to comment on possible voting or further steps, noting uncertainty amid the Formnna dossier. The discussion followed Britain’s stance at the Cold War era UN conference on external affairs.
A fragmented wartime report recalls a North Korean siege around a U S battalion near Changnyong and Masan. Guerrilla actions by a Korean woman fighter are described amid heavy combat, air drops, and grim casualties as defenders hold under atrocious odds.
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