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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1950

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Three Pronged North Korean Drive Hits Teagu

North Korean forces launched a three pronged advance on the provisional South Korean capital Teagu. The main thrusts came from the Lat and 13th divisions from the north, with additional pressure from the Third Division to the west and the Tenth Division near the Hyperpung bridgehead thirteen miles away. American and United Nations air and artillery support responded as U.S. bombers and naval units intensified operations against supply lines and troop concentrations.

South K Korea Teogu Taege Taegu

Australians and British Troops in Korea Report

Fragmentary dispatch describes Australian and British forces engaging in near coastal operations in Korea. Report notes fatalities and injuries among allied troops as battle lines shift with new drone and artillery activity.

Man Drowned in Cloudburst at Castle Bay NSW Coast

A heavy cloudburst on the New South Wales coast washed an elderly man to his death in Stanwell Creek near Brani Well Park. The victim, Henry Orke, 74, newsagent, remains unrecov ered as floodwaters caused havoc across Nowcastie Manly Narrabeen and nearby suburbs. Police and officers battled rising water and structural damage including a collapsed wall and submerged roadways.

Sydney Stanwell Creek Nsw Henry Qrke Newsagent Brani South Cota Hix Clarke Wanda Ateau Nowcastie Manly Collarey Narrabeest Gentrice Elvey Campbelltawn Atamiell Ako Meyer Te Ann Andl Cauxeway Ube Nyie Banke Naula Coudiiret Whuck V.m. Keorey Mopn Offiece Newradtp Pottee Fialeer Iheoukham Jergpounwl Callarny Trafic South Canal Phir Ataniell Park Newcaat Brursow

Train collision kills servicemen in Pennsylvania

A troop train collided with a diesel locomotive near Coalhouseonbound line, killing several servicemen and injuring others. Most aboard were asleep when the crash occurred, about eight miles from the line’s start, as the National Guard unit recently sailed for war duties.

China Crain Catia Taat If Coalhoeton

Guided Weapons Chief Appointment Aims to Speed Development

The British Army Ministry and the Ministry of Supply announced the appointment of a Guided Weapons Chief to unify research and development work. The role will coordinate actions across defense projects, focusing on rapid progress in new technologies. The move signals a dedicated lead for streamlining efforts in guided weapons programs and related research.

Air Ministry of Supply Ind Caryios Apie Air Hin Dlaemia Fos

Polio cases rise in Canberra hospital ward

Six confirmed and four suspected poliomyelitis cases fill the isolation ward of Canberra Community Hospital. Health officials report most victims from Turner Connor district and notes closures of Turner play centres as authorities seek to contain the outbreak. Public health measures include limited play activities, medical monitoring, and calls for contacts to isolate and seek care if symptoms appear.

Canberra Community Hospital Fivin Mt Lenet Eityy Gvatonday Harine Cnala Fayermothervent Vanters Nota Mrennermente Pemalts Vailente Newent Pollo Departmental Andrien Netorm Ageny

G B Shaw Breaks Leg in Garden

G B Shaw sustains a leg injury while in his London garden on a Monday. The incident is reported as a minor accident with no further details provided.

G. B. Shaw

Rain Halts Search For Missing Miners

Rain halted the mine rescue as miners remained trapped underground. Teams battled flooding, with air and water levels rising deep below the shaft. Rescue parties worked through the night, aided by telephone contact, as efforts to reach the trapped workers continued amid dangerous conditions.

Dutch Destroyer To Visit Australia

Dutch warship to visit Australia and New Zealand as its voyage proceeds from New Guinea. The ship’s route includes citations of ports and expected arrivals in Australia, with references to a command at Cammaminte and naval operations.

Australia Er Kortemare New Guinea Prin! Minter Mir Imaging Annnimeot Yeterday Maging Wall New Zealand Netherland Shurtont Poantine Rulitr Cammaminte 1 Apel Auatratin Halland

Troop airlift from Australia nears completion in Korea

Tokyo reports the transfer of about 500 Australian troops to reinforce the Third Australian Battalion in Japan. The plan began two weeks ago with volunteers from Australia, moving toward the battle line in Korea as a carrier flight from Sydney arrived with fresh reinforcements.

Tokyo Korea Aniatia Japan Sydney Saimering Unin Bute

General Kenney Foresees Early War Victory Scenario

General Kenney declared that if a new war started the decisive fighting would occur in the first days. He warned Australia would be involved and noted Allied bases in the Pacific, while stressing measures to prepare for any future conflict. He spoke during a visit with Allied air forces in the Pacific theatre.

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Memorials to Airmen at MU Courtyard Plan Emerges

Memorials to airmen rise in Commonwealth war memory plans spearheaded by architect Maite and the Architeeth, aiming to commemorate years of service. The project, tied to the Tempest War Grave Committee's imitation and a Tiger Theme at Runnymede Phinsul, envisions a grand shrine near the Tyra for remembrance, with winged lancets and an emphasis on courage and justice.

Architeet Magnifeent-Xite Nerrinok Runnymede

Modern arms could sway the balance

A garbled report discusses military power and alliance aims in wartime, mentioning Dean Acheson and US policy shifts. It references the strength of various forces, calls for establishing broader East Asia ties, and notes attention to Germany and Korea within a postwar balance of power context.

Warrington Dean Wade Eton Rothy Ulm

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