12 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1954
Page
1
An incident near Hyeecen House involved a man stepping into the path of a royal car escorting the Royal Yacht Gothic to Colombo. Police aided the Royal guard to restrain the individual amid confusion on the roadway.
Rain deluged the Colombo ball as Queen and the Duke of Burgh sheltered under a canopy in the gardens. The Governor-General and officials offered protection while the dawn brought calm as the Royal couple attended the event with a musical program and dancing.
A disjointed report describes a conference proposing compulsory voting in union elections. Speakers from the ALP and Communist groups discuss tactics, labor recruitment, and changes to the Arbitration Act to enfranchise miners and sustain party support.
Dil Drilling To Be Speeded Up in Western Australia after Petroleum Pty. Ltd engages a recent American drilling contractor to accelerate operations for the year. Manager Price of Bed Wy Thoman notes progress as the WAP ELT organization plans national work with cooperative government support.
An 11 year old boy William Neal Thompson of Lowry Street Cardi drowned at a creek near a railway line in Carat verany. Police said he was with his younger brother when he vanished. He was recovered and taken to Wallsend Hospital but died.
Sydney Apnday report on the Premier Cahill addressing the Nah Ad B. Industral Groups conference. Government weighing extra effort to let people own their homes. minister notes policy aims to place home ownership in Labour policy, while denouncing forced collectivism and praising royal visit conduct.
Minister for National Development W H Boor Jr told a Narrandera meeting that Snowy River power, once connected to the West Coast grid, would benefit inland industries within six months. He corrected impressions that only future generations would gain. the scheme could provide 60 000 kilowatts initially and 180 000 kilowatts later, aiding inland infrared prospects.
A translated parliamentary report discusses Australia’s strategic posture, urging stronger air force protection and naval support for sea defense. It emphasizes deterrence through air power, modernizing weapons, and international cooperation to counter potential aggression. The article notes calls for coordinated air and sea defense and ongoing development of new aircraft and missiles.
A British Comet airliner crashes near Naples after takeoff, with fourteen passengers and crew feared dead. Investigations consider sabotage as a possibility while pilots and engineers seek the cause, noting tire failure patterns and cockpit equipment readings. Authorities vow a full inquiry and rapid testing of Comet models to prevent further tragedies.
A motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Currong Street and another road injures two people. Injuries include probable fracture and facial abrasions. one driver pulled clear to avoid a truck. Emergency services attended and treated victims at hospital. Minor accidents reported at other nearby intersections with two vehicles involved and no serious injuries.
A UK backed proposal seeks a United Nations five power disarmament subcommittee to begin talks. Britain, the United States, France, Canada, and another power would meet to discuss disarmament limits and the path toward reducing front line tensions amid global anxiety.
Police investigate a baffling area case with a missing woman and unconfirmed theories. A body was found near town with investigators uncertain about motive or suspect. Officials pursue leads amid fragmented OCR notes and possible connections to a widow named Mary Pryle Pager.
Fragmentary report describes a foreman and several named individuals involved in a chaotic event. Rescuers attempted aid after a midair incident with a glider and a Tiger Moth aircraft. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
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