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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1954

Page

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Evatt Appears as Counsel in Petrov Royal Commission Turn

Sydney August 16 Leader of the Opposition Dr H V Evatt dramatic turn as he represents two staff members in the Petrov Royal Commission. He argued the commission now acts as a court of justice and that all who are named deserve access to full documents. Winds yer offered copies of extracts from document J for study. He also sought originals of the extracts.

Sydney H. V. Evatt Petrov Royal Commission Evatt Alan Dalziel Albert Grundeman Wseger Sion Justice Philp Justice Prud Ae Notlbourne Windeyer Comite Formes Siatermenty Natakon Werinesses Boul Tve Prinetple Gwen Owens Asia Ats Osuihvan Iiven Hum Wien Eval Ossiivan Windesee Dutire Owen India Leeder Evelt Bac Denis Rarregng Jusber Owen Youir Auhetine Paynter Royal Commis Weom Iiroands Wiedeser Ceber Counsel Tefare. Tel Commission Widerer Justice Dr. Evatt Jer Dr. Evatts Pekbarsey Tas Newsgency Tas Melbourne

Proceedings Highlight Tense Exchange During Royal Commission Hearings

Fragmentary transcript shows Justices, Evatt and Windeyer debated cross examination, witness orders, and admissibility of documents. The dialogue reveals tensions over evidence handling and the commission's procedures amid a heated public inquiry context.

Fragmented Court Transcript on Testimony and Witnesses

A fragment from a court transcript discusses procedures for evidence and witness questioning. It references Mr Evatt and Dr Eye, noting an exchange over a possible frame up and whether certain names were mentioned before the June sittings.

Evatt Sends Message to Labour MPs and Senators

Dr. Evatt releases a formal message to all Parliamentary Labour members and senators. He cites defence of staff integrity amid attacks by Labour opponents and notes his views on party issues were discussed with the party executive. Evatt says the full rationale cannot be given in Parliament and pledges support to his staff.

Dr. Evatt Se Svenat Nas Sz Gis Aocumenea A Cts Sydney Royal Com Ee Labour Herbert Evatt Gat Caucux Gunarras Senate Bettectioo Savi Union Embery Canterra Cenberre Fulpert Lockwood Mtr Grundeman Cocall OM Seberra Lockwood Caullern Evatt Caultnva Camberrs Dave Grumdeman Grundema Lockwoot de Evatt O'Sullivan Aue Australis

Caucus meeting inquiry on Evatt leadership amid party tensions

A transport of fragments concerns Dr Evatt testimony before a Royal Commission and caucus mood as Labour members consider leadership challenges. Witnesses recount interviews, locations like Canberra and Melbourne, and alleged improper conduct while Windeyer and others weigh Evatt's defense and the party's stance.

Communists in East How Americans viewed Eastern Asia

A fragmentary OCR text discusses Communist influence and American interests in Australia and Southeast Asia. It references Burma, Siam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Tug-of-war between colonial powers, plus questions about Lockwood and Sullivan, with stray notes on penetration and intelligence. The fragment is unclear and interleaves questions and incomplete statements.

Australia Meyer Reed Lockwood Che Pamela Paket Weckwood Leckwood Rolonov Leckwoot

Foreign Ministers to Meet Over EDC Treaty Revision

Six European Defence Community foreign ministers plan talks in Brussels and Paris to discuss possible changes to the original treaty. French and British officials indicate Britain may resist changes without broader consensus while Paris presses for ratification by the French Parliament. the issue dominates the agenda as political maneuvering intensifies.

Paris A.ap European Defence Community EDC Britain Emtune Priel Tees Raitheson Steader France Mendes Prince Ang Sedanger Sulureay Flrathy Jacauen Wisk

Labour Mission Talks on Trade Problems and China

Reported discussions between Labour Mission and Chinese leaders about Western East trade frictions. Attendee details unclear, with mentions of Chew En-lai and possible Chinese council actions. Trade policy, detention matters, and potential measures discussed amid a broader push for clearer relations and market access.

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Rain Delays Unloading at The Caine Wharves

Rain slows work at the Mulgrave and Han mills as ships unload at The Caine wharves. intermittent showers interrupt operations, delaying unloading and related duties while crews await clearer weather.

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