07 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1951
Page
1
The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a dramatic trial of Grazier. Crown counsel urged conviction amid testimony about cyanide poisoning and a complex motive, while the defense highlighted circumstantial evidence and questions of credibility. Courtroom crowds dispersed as the foreman delivered the verdict.
United Nations Secretary General Mr Trygve Lie warns that full impact of rearmament may trigger serious inflation in the world economy. He notes that wartime controls and postwar readjustments, amid rising defence needs, will shape economic trends as nations face new production and price pressures.
In a Newsweek interview, John Foster Dulles outlines Soviet and American views on Japan. He discusses Soviet influence, potential clashes with the United States, and Japan’s role in regional security, noting strategic ties with allied factions and the need for economic preparation.
The fragment mentions greamy and numbers 124 i and names Boburee and Set, but the readable bits are unclear and lack a coherent event or identifiable entities.
Fragmentary report notes a device found at a Mr Menzies meeting near a waterside site. Police or attendants reportedly contained the scene as crowds gathered and a Prime Minister received a broad reception amid unrest over security and disruption fears.
Sydney Thorney reports a court case in which a schoolgirl received 2250 pounds in damages after a disfiguring incident. A prior jury had awarded 600 pounds, with further consideration of additional damages. The case involved local figures and the bus proprietor linked to the incident.
An American unit reports heavy fighting as a Communist assault presses along the ridge line near Hagin Buyer alley and pushes east. Allied forces counter with renewed drive as casualties mount and armored support attempts to reach trapped troops.
Fragmented text reports Allied and Communist forces during a Korean crisis. Messages reference Kaesong details, possible UN action, and Ridgway remarks on neutralizing incursions. Ambiguity and garbled language obscure precise actions and dates in this unknowable excerpt.
Report from the conference shows Russia's attitude toward a peace treaty remains unclear as delegates debate rules and territorial concessions. The session saw motions by Mr. Gromyko and others, with calls to limit prolongation of talks and party lines shaping the proceedings.
Harvard physicist James Conant predicted there would be no world war, noting optimism but acknowledging global tensions. The forecast, relayed in New York from Australia, touched on nuclear age risks, diplomatic efforts, and the need for collective security within evolving international conditions.
Acting Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Andy McLacy says government will not stop butter exports to maintain supplies at home. He notes July and August exports may rise as inflation and shortages push consumers toward domestic supply. cites markets in the West Indies, Hong Kong, and Ceylon as existing customers while stressing the need to support production and avoid shortages.
A government order to prevent butter from interstate sale aims to hold prices above 2 shillings 8 pence per pound. The order, issued by authorities in New South Wales, seeks to restrict shipments to states seeking higher prices tonight. The measure targets traders and coast guards to enforce the fixed price locally.
A damaged, fragmentary report details an exhumation tied to a murder investigation. Police involvement is noted, with references to preliminary findings and the broader implications for future prosecutions. The text remains unclear in several areas but emphasizes ongoing inquiry and concern.
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