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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1954

Page

5

Reinstatement of Suspended Constables in Sydney

Sydney police reinstate Det G Bit enatts and Constable 1 RH to duty after a report on the Faxton Hayat Caromission. Five officers exonerated. controversy over Det Birchall and Ganst Hil. State Cabinet backs police recommendation to return women to duty and orders further review.

Sydney Ly G. Bitenatts Studiey Faxton Hayat Sali Nat Uber W. Salmon Inerinige Ramus Sure Am

Victoria imposes 50 mph speed limit plan

The Victorian Government announces a 50 mph speed limit to apply outside built up areas. The decision, described as urgent, will take effect on Monday, aiming to curb speeds in rural zones and improve road safety.

Victoria Melbourne Ta Jay Bulleup

India Cannot Afford High Food Prices

Sydney reports General K M Cariappa, Indian High Commissioner, says India would buy more from Australia if prices neared the international level. He spoke at the Farmers and Traders Association conference noting India’s poverty and need to boost rural life while expanding trade between the two nations.

India Sydney Australia K. M. Cariappa Cariappa Gla Agare Farmers and Faiders’ ‘Association U.S.A

Wheat Farmers Advised To Limit Production

The Farmers and Settlers Association in Sydney today approved a recommendation that farmers switch production if there is a world surplus of a commodity. The annual conference adopted a resolution sponsored by the Koorawatha Branch and Burrangong Council. Cass said surpluses push prices down and limit producers, urging farmers to stay flexible. Nock argued world market influence is minor and individuals should decide production.

Sydney Farmers and Settlers’ Association Koorawatha Burrangong Crowther G. P. ‘Cans Cass Association Nock Illey Mr. Nock Australis Wester B. Cole Nock Dt

Bribe Charge Dismissed in Central summons case

A bribery case involving four Wannstown contractors and a former Bankstown mayor was dismissed. Jay Bapatrek allegedly conveyed a bribe of 100 to the former Hunkatown mayor Edward Abel circa May 1952 to secure a gravel contract. One witness stated uncertainty about the alleged date and could not confirm a case beyond reasonable doubt.

Rydney Tuessay Avery Bas Summona Aguinat Fitzpatrick

Deportation Order Targeting Dick Haymes

Tucsuny, Crooner Dick Haymes husband of plumar Tutu Muyworth, was ordered deported after Immigration Service upheld a claim that he is an alien ineligible for citizenship. He left the United States in June 1953 without permission and is said to have claimed military exemption.

Mull Wood Tucsuny Dick “Haymes Plamar Tutu’ Muyworth Ralph Ford Immigration Service Haymes Shoul C.ligenship

World Cruise Lone Sailor Sets Three Year Voyage

A 40 foot cutter Yannie sails from Christchurch, England, with watchmaker Danny Wel aboard for a three year solo circumnavigation. The voyage begins as he departs the south coast, aiming to complete a world circuit within the period.

Danny Wel England Christchurch Yannie

Indian Missioner Recants Conversion After 15 Years

In New Delhi a Indian Christian reformer recants his conversion to a different faith after fifteen years. The report notes the unexpected shift and its impact on his ministry and followers. The event occurred in the capital and draws attention from local religious communities and media.

New Delhi

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