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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1954

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Indo China Cease Fire Talks and West Asia Policy

A London based report in The Daily Express outlines divergent British French and American views on an Indo-China cease fire and potential Geneva negotiation. It notes Whitehall caution toward forced agreements while supporting a united Western stance and possible defence pact details. The piece references U.S. President Eisenhower and a two China approach amid Sino Western tension.

Whitehall West Asia Exprene Bellain Oen Anna Cutler Ellen Larader Waller We United Nations Security Cou Welingown Aiscunstun South-West Asia Indo-China Elieves Telter Wunice Geneva Lene Peking Einenhower Teuter Washington Enhowe Iegre Concen China Bixenhower Ione

French Beat Off Attack on Hanoi Frontline Powell

French defenders repelled a post outside Hanoi as Communist forces pressed along the Hanoi Haiphong corridor. Hanoi reports 19,000 regular troops and thousands of guerrillas mounting daily assaults to threaten Dien Bien Phu era fortifications.

Hanoi Haiphong Len Won Phu Vo Nguyen Giap Dien Bien Fhu

British Rugby League Team Set For Canberra Match Proceeding

The British rugby league squad will travel to Canberra for a forthcoming match. Details in the fragment indicate a tour schedule with plans to play in Sydney and Canberra during August, though the passage is garbled.

Canberra

Tongans Defeat Williams In Leichhardt Bout

Tongan fighter Tongan beats Williams in a 12 round match at Leichhardt Stadium. Lasse secured a late eighth round stoppage. Williams showed resilience, trading attacks with Teellon while Ayoney and Alan Williams offered brief resistance.

Ayoney Exer Kitione Lasse Umight Defente Ann Teellon Alan Williams Nequired Leich- Bardt Stadion Lave Desi Willams Lee Yennres Jacke William Wax Obviousut Hiss Lala Williams Ahawed Titer Ugh An Yu Ao Nate Tor the Tyan

Parliament Proceedings Mention Adjournment and Bills

In Parliament the Senate met at 11 am and adjourned until Monday after laying and passing items on customs, dairy, export, and related departments. The House of Representatives opened at 10 am, approved seven supply bills, and planned to meet again today to discuss patents.

Senate Mouse of Representatives

Five Nation Warning Talks With Paking Discussed in London

The Hiner Foreign Soattery and Mr Anthony Eatin met Avahalan and High Commissioner in London this afternoon to discuss the American proposal for a five nation warning to Paking about Indon Chinese aggression. The Foreign Office announced today that High Commissioners Sir Thomas White and Sir Frederick Deidge will call jointly on Mr Eden.

Hiner Foreign Soattery Anthony Eatin Nhs Avahalan Wee Eulaod High Commimionar London Foreign Office Thomas White Australia Frederick Deidge New Zestend Eden

US Plans Major Boost in Atomic Production Says Strauss

Admiral Lewis Strauss testifies before a Senate subcommittee that the United States will spend nearly 223 million to expand nuclear weapon production. He outlines President Eisenhower's program to accelerate uranium and hydrogen weapon development, stressing safeguards and national security.

Washington

Waterside impasse over Radnor loading plan described

Reports state waterside workers may refuse load of Radnor while government and French authorities negotiate. Officials claim no delays will be granted and that arrangements with France are politically sensitive. Authorities say Australian policy governs, with potential ship loading proceeding if labor actions do not disrupt operations.

Sydney Wraterplitens Kromet Furcus Vin Meentor Kattanam National Service Hel Mae Ara Iaded Mts Pardue Keen Ifich Radnor Espctoy Holt Australis

Government ships not sold amid price and maintenance terms

The Commonwealth Government indicating it might accept offers for the ships but conditions on price and maintenance were not met in the firm offer received. The government thus appears to refrain from selling the shipping line at this time.

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Broadcasting Board Recommends New High Frequency System

The Australian control board recommends approving the introduction of frequency modulation broadcasting and high frequency services. The Commonwealth Government plans to push the proposal later this year, seeking broadened use of very high frequency channels to reach listeners.

Australia House of Commonwealth Ddee Jon Ing Broadcasting van Honngpenes Iran

Compromise on Petrol Hours in Sydney Rumors

Sydney reports indicate the State Government may set petrol station hours rather than permit unfettered trading. Industry sources and BLute Labour MP Landa suggest government members expect a compromise today. Landa to confer with colleagues and government about a 10 March deadline.

Sydney Tatuani Industry Landa Blute Labour Party Industet

Surprise Witness Contradicts Evidence at Police Commission

A witness at the Police Commission hearing, Mrs Fellenbeth May Reeves, disputed testimony from Neville William Witton regarding alleged police beating and an arrest at Fairlington Police Station. Reeves questioned details of Witton’s account, while Witton faced cross-examination over consistency and prior statements. The hearing also touched on related claims involving photographer Studley-Kuxton and MP Boal.

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Ward accuses Works Dept of defrauding by Sydney firm

Mr Ward claims the Works Department was defrauded by a Sydney building company. He cites inflated prices and mismanagement, alleging government politics and pro Japan alignment. He names a former Sydney salesman and a government fraud claim tied to defence funds. The charge centers on inflated contract costs and alleged departmental changes.

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