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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1955

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Malayan Areas Declared Free After Terrorist Elimination Push

The Malayan government announced white areas after operations aimed at removing terrorists in Pal and South Trenggat. Authorities promise eased movement restrictions for residents once three to four terrorists are eliminated, with control measures to allow normal travel and trade.

Ingatond Emus IAAP Tater Marge Neon Malaya Miley Have Hie Panang Uihoura Tino Road Anil

Washington Subcommittee Backs Hearings on Atom-Powered Ship

A congressional sub committee decides to hold hearings next Tuesday on President Power's plan to develop an atom powered vessel for a goodwill world cruise.

Washington Herringa Ower

Early ACTU Move to End Wage Freeze

The AC TU contemplates approaching the Arbitration Court to unfreeze the basic wage. King and other officials indicate the move, with forthcoming meetings in Melbourne on May 2 highlighting worker frustrations. Delegates stress the issue rests on policy, not worker effort, while leadership assigns forthcoming talks and responsibilities.

A.C.T.U

Fighting erupts in Saigon amid civil war chaos

Reported clashes in Saigon involve government forces and the Binh Xuyen allied to premier Ngo Dinh Diem. French agencies note casualties and widespread artillery use as thousands of soldiers mass outside the city.

Saigon Paris Teae Vietnamene ‘National Army Runn Waly Fady Lal van Rang Binh Nuyen Nae Palice Dien

Malaya Debate Divides Assembly Over Australian Troop Rolloff

Malayan legislators clashed yesterday as Lim Chin Btong and Umamba of the People's Action Party argued against deploying Australian and New Zealand troops to defend Malaya. Prime Minister David Marshall defended the government line amid the contentious debate on foreign military involvement.

Ti Stsgaporf Sritidlam Auatealia Ropa Siegepore Lim Chin Btong Umamba Pepjie Action Party Malaya David Marshall Ardne

Unions To Meet On Basic Wage Debate In Melbourne

Representatives of federal unions will convene in Melbourne on May 10 to discuss restoring the cost of living wage. The meeting aims to press the Arbitration Court for immediate adjustments. The secretary of the Retail Traders Association warned that restoring living costs now could harm secondary industries and price stability has improved in some sectors.

Cane Vederal Uunioan Mellonna Arbitration Court Aljonti Mente Retist ‘Tralers’ Association J. B. Grifin Businey Beptenger Lwa Rydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Perth

Flood Warnings In North Sydney Area

Flood warnings were issued for inland river basins including Tweed Richmond and Clarence Rivers. The Weather Bureau spokesman said heat and rain are expected to continue, with warnings issued for inland river levels this afternoon and the next eight hours.

Bydney Tweed Clarence Weather Bureau Apakeaman

Unclear student remand and police case at campus

A fragment describes a university student remand on a charge related to a demolition site on Rima Road. It notes police involvement, damages, and a court remand set to May 12 with unspecified ball running from C9 to 640. The readable text is garbled with many uncertainties.

Unverniy Pawelv Cau Olay Ata Es Seettaat i Rima Road Bott

SE Asia Seen as Force Against War

Dr John Burton urged the Agro-Asian conference observers to report confidential talks with Asian ministers. He argued that military pacts fail to keep peace and warned that anti-communist governments elected by the people stand opposed to Western policy shaping Southeast Asia toward communism.

Mrommr Trithy Pesow Ta Be Ik Avia Sipport John Burton Urton Hun Asia

Desert Lands Could Feed All Peoples Says Australian Botanist

Australian botanist Dewman stated that global food supply could meet demand if more coordinated effort is invested. Dickson of the B.CO Advisory Committee noted research supports expanding agricultural zones in ancient fertile regions and stressed unified action for new areas under development. A planned project in Missouri Valley was referenced with a June 1961 milestone amid ongoing experiments.

Dre B. . Dewman Dickson B.co

Prisoner Located After Friday Pen Barricade

Police locate a prisoner after a Friday incident at the pen. Reports say John Leodard was seen near a wall between sand and 9 pm. Authorities continue to investigate the event and secure the area.

Morerdes Trom Nigel John Leodard

Roman Catholic Bishops Warn of Communist Threat in Australia

A joint pastoral by Australia’s Roman Catholic Bishops warns that communism could reassert control over the nation’s industry if indigenous groups are weakened by intrigue. It condemns anti church plots and calls for vigilance to defend Catholic influence and national unity amid political upheaval.

Wwe Ratinna Formoya Aybekiveen Ue Wid Atel Australia Ohann Australie Aertrail Sos Thane Timas Aterralle Pomeuniam Australie Funen Sonal Aye Pale Ntl

Unity Conference on 1953 Rules in New South Wales

NSW unity conference on 1953 rules outlines tentative arrangements for a round table meeting. The executive to establish a Work’s Committee and chair by a federal union member, with secretaries and delegates named. no date fixed yet for the state conference.

Nsw New Bouth Wales Alee de ALLE Bir Weece Lax Abe Kee Evans Bir Cotbouree L. North F. Campbell J. Williams A.W.U Doughty Pfla Addiion

Widows seek writs over pilots' deaths in aviation crash

Writs were issued by pilots' widows last week seeking action from the National Airlines Commission and the Civil Aviation authorities. The crash killed Abe Viscount and several others, with eight injured. widows and a child survived, awaiting justice in court.

Piota Abe Ash ‘Ak Esrins Widder Sineame National Airlines Commission

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