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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1950
Page
2
Suspected terrorists attacked a village in Johore as Intex bombers were repelled by villager resistance aided by Roar-engined Lincoln aircraft. Two villagers were injured by bullets in the clash, with locals reporting the attackers fled after a failed assault.
Sydney reports the opening of the 36th NSW Parliament with the Speaker announcing the minister for Labour and Industry Finnan in dispute. McGirr government could hold a majority, aided by Labour members, as emergency measures and a budget are planned for debate.
Police think three young Scottish migrants may be in Sydney after a nurse Sheila Proctor 25 vanished from Poll’s Point Randwick and other centres. Detectives consider possible foul play as searches widen.
A weather bulletin notes a typhoon approaching Japan with centers near Tokyo and moving slowly inland. Observatories warn of potential impacts as the cyclone tracks 12 miles per hour toward central regions, prompting precautionary measures.
Lieut General Walter Bedolt Smith, ambassador to Mom from 1946 to 1940, contends the Keenilin plans for war. He argues the Soviet Government has adopted an aggressive line that could lead to conflict. He notes Soviet aims in Asia are temporary and denies a long term boundary.
Ige E Brown joins Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for the Captain Andy part in Show Boat while touring Australia with the play Har very. His previous film Tender Years was from 20th Century Fox in 1947.
Australia announces four prototype radio beacons to assist civil aviation pilots on a Sydney to Melbourne route within two months. Beacons will be installed at Systems, Yaus, Caruwa, and Melbourne as part of a Commonwealth effort costing about 100,000 pounds to improve position accuracy and reduce existing hazards.
Orie Pickworth fired a record 64 to win the Dunlop Cup at Yarra Yarra, finishing 12 strokes ahead of runner up Martin Smith. His total 138 established a new course record and marked the best round in Australian golf this year.
A moderate earthquake was recorded by selamographs of the Indian Meteorological Office with its epicenter likely in the Aleutian Inlande area.
At a bicycle race near Kobe in Naaruo on Saturday night a four hour riot injured one police officer and three ticket sellers. About 150 people were arrested as 20,000 spectators fled the scene.
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