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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1953

Page

1

Australian Prisoner Frees And UN Pows Release Update

Australian reports flag the release of prisoners as Communists announce 200 UN captives freed for four hours with military units moving toward camps. Major General Blacksharar warns of continued supply and safety operations as Allied forces plan to repatriate 74 000 North Korean and Chinese prisoners to home regions while border areas undergo tense realignments and aid distributions.

Oey Uline United Nations Blackshrar Ryan Coenina Snembos Banchurie i Namth Ores Whary Aber Romfort Sen Allisd Stockaden Panentinjon

Potato Market Surge Reported With Price Rise

A fragment notes a potato market movement with a claimed rise to 300 million tons and an 8p per ton increase observed yesterday, linking to transport and railway market activity. Names and exact places are obscured in the garbled OCR.

Byrney Tuowiay Fabey Yester-Ay

Mildura Death Mystery Baffles Police Squad

A battered body was found near the Murray River at Mildura in a baffling death case. Investigators trace a presumed migrant student and militant lecturer with ties to Czechoslovakia, seeking motive amid pollution concerns and unfamiliar leads.

Mildura Sarlevutiens TuoRin Howilida Detactimee Lung Uke Ureay Muduea Eniete Austria Ceechosolvalkia Austra

Second Geby Dies Of Mtulmetrition AYOMDY Toesdey

A garbled notice reports a death and burial details mentioning realosmith and wreaths among scattered names. The fragmentary text references a June date and mentions Winifred Pal le and Jasny Gull Wininion with monetary amounts and a public notice context.

Geby Teoombe Seth Telfer

New Zealand May Recognise China Policy Tacks To NZ-Stance

A fragmented report suggests New Zealand may recognise the Chinese government as part of a broader move tied to a regional treaty. Sources claim officials see recognition as a strategic step without approving China’s regime, with potential timing ahead of global events and alliances.

Wellington New Zealand Britain China Chines United" States I Airz.ub. Partners KatsShel’ Rionaiat Ei

Unclear UK Demonstrations Stir London Officials

fragments describe a large demonstration in London with unfamiliar punctuation and garbled names. mentions army response and police actions, with references to the Home Office and security services. lacks clear dates or entities. summarizes unrest and government investigation tone.

Trish London Tueadey Tretana Fiew Tauftant Telah Daily Telegraph Geltwal Gisling Orgsraeflan Nepunlen Gathan Bcdland Yard

Weather Update Signals Rain Easing Drought

Northern archipelago area reports rain easing drought with improved agricultural outlook. Weather Bureau notes rainfall in parts like Bourke and Cobar. forecasts heavy falls possible in some districts and stronger coastal winds northward within 12 to 18 hours.

Joni Ceatenl Fornes Dubbo Seerly Walle Riverine Innattunn Evenlare Bourke Cubar Coomabarrabran

Two Killed in Trailer Crash Near Sydney

Two unidentified men died when their trailer overturned near Dalton about 178 miles from Sydney. They were found near the overturned vehicle and authorities noted efforts to remove the mangled bodies. Ambulance crews conveyed the injured to hospital as investigators began work at the scene.

Sydney Dalton Syaney Las Vanidis Vantral Burroway

Fools Must Not Prevent Peace in Korea

London report quotes Emanuel Bhinwell, MP and former defense minister, saying neither President Syngman Rhee nor any foolish element in the United States should stand in the way of lasting peace in Korea. The remarks were made at a gathering in Burhem last night.

London Emanuel Bhinwell The Commons Lapur Burhem Syngman Rhee United Korea

Archer Cricketer Jaandice Facing Charge Delay

The Australian cricketer Archer, Jaandice Landon, reportedly recovered enough to be charged yesterday afternoon but a further examination was set for today at London hospital. The report notes jaundice illness delaying proceedings and mentions Rot Archer.

Archer Jaandice Landon Rot Archer London Nompital

No Proof Of Link Between Coconut And Typhoid

Dr Wallace announced there is no proven connection between coconut consumption and typhoid in New South Wales and Victoria. He cited cases in Melbourne and Canberra where victims ate coconut products but emphasized the absence of confirmed transmission. Authorities will continue investigations though no contaminated nut sources have been identified in New South Wales.

South Wales Weltete Frogurkeys Wallace Siydrey Melbourne New North Wales Canberra de Wallace Newouattia New South Wales Newouth Wales

Vittoria Tithoid Figures Rise Amid Yearly Death Notices

A fragmented notice notes 10.208 total for the year with eight death notices and references to individuals including a 44 year old male from Worgin and a person named Nori aoe. The incomplete OCR preserves names and ages while lacking full context.

Nori Worgin- Anonote

Dulles Talks and Korea Truce Efforts Reported

The report outlines U S Secretary of State Dulles discussing post Armistice political moves with Allied and Korean leaders. It notes prospects for strengthened anti communist fronts, North Korea military guaranties, and a Moscow signed treaty framework with China. It mentions preparatory talks in Tokyo and Sydney with US officials and press dispatches from Associated Press.

New York United States Lune John Foster Dulles Seoul Mer Dulles Ptu Amortcan Press Dlapatehea Beast Goohy Bane Lutes Eudells Animwation Noeith Wal South Ikoren Repulile Willyframay Chinen Can Leoupe Nottie Kerem Barly Sonchanien Sk Keres Alecent Sydney U.N. Benabe Tevtur Wwahisirton Eather North Korea Moscow Ayoa China Ferchet Chalises Soviek

Women Bathers Suspected in Underwater Incident

A garbled report notes police investigating a group of women bathers at a Kamakvin resort near Tokyo. Authorities say the event involved undersea movements and a possible coordinated action. Details remain unclear due to the damaged text.

Tokyo Falice Kamakvin Min Hn

Miners Die in Gunnedah Colliery Disaster

Two miners were fatally injured at Pregan coal mine near Gunnedah today after a roof collapse. Samuel Hilton Smith and Border were among those injured. Smith died at the scene, Border died later at hospital. Local authorities investigated the incident and recovered bodies from the rubble.

Gunnedah Tamwuicee Suena Pregan Dpe Fiead Samuel Hilton Inneda Chi Meir Rome Smith Bulle Mt Arlene Border Warnime Selita

Grazier's Wife Safe After Disappearance

Gertrude Whostley, wife of prominent Coonambie figure Frazier, was found in Orange after ten days away from home. Police investigated a red mystery surrounding the July disappearance near Bathurst, with inquiries into a car stop and a cash reward.

Broynt Gertrude Whostley Coonambie Frazier Orange Poller Curing Ani Yesterdy Cam Ake Sone Nara Gratex Inguirien Ste Benin Bathurst Wheatley

Cameron Police Support SGT After Court Appeal

The Police Association of New South Wales will cover legal costs for Sergeant Cameron after he was removed from the force following a dispute. A meeting at Chalwood Park discussed executive deliberations, potential protest responses, and support for Cameron as the group weighs their stance on police criticism and reform.

Rydney, Tuealuy Cameron Crown Fmployess New South Walse Police Force Cameron Wan Alae Beni Sarkhp Syd Bharton Anmene Eld Gers Feant Cameryn Lee Hilly Borgeani Cemernn Chalrwood Park Dreerer Fifanan Riv Sergeant Cameron Bian Wee Poller Nieid

Berlin Demonstrators Disrupt Food Distribution in West Berlin

In West Berlin on Tuesday a large protest disrupted food distribution centers. Police report demonstrators clashed with officers at two points as the crowd pressed toward distribution sites.

Berlin West Berlin Weat Polles Lemmonstrators Pol Lee al Ie Ry Howie Game Kruenergen

Widespread Alarm Over Wheat Marketing in Australia

The Australian wheat industry faces crisis as Victorian government moves to halt orderly marketing reforms. A national debate over wheat pricing risks farm income and broader economic stability, with potential collapse of state support and intergovernmental accords if a unified price is not reached. The Australian Wheat Board prepares ships for export while authorities reconsider policy to avoid market disruption.

Faure McEwen Australia Austaian Ween Chadsa Aerengen Dlismstrons Ing Wea Adatrniin Agricultural “Council Mabel Australis Commonwealth Auatra- Wan Georg Bae Hutr- Vest Ayia TON - Tate & Sa Teton

Dior Signals End of Corsets in New Fashion Shift

Dior officials in Paris announce a move away from corsets as nylon moulded undergarments enter the scene. The designer argues the revolution targets the form around the body, with British fashion editors weighing in on how women should dress and what limits to place on silhouette while maintaining elegance.

Torer Dior Addad Orlan London Paris Tnevilay Christian Dior Pkirty Reuter

Car Passengers Buried Under Coaldust in Melbourne Tragedy

Four men died when a coal truck toppled, trapping passengers beneath coal dust. Eyewitnesses describe frantic efforts as the vehicle tipped at Ballart Street corner, crowding nearby roofs and streets. Rescue teams cleared the wreck while investigators probe the accident’s cause and the heavy smoke of pulverized coal.

Melbourne Thstry Walt Woneer Fubion Pyntanedera Ivan Wasen

Released To Look After Hix Cows

A Kilsyth farmer Clarence Sward Ricnings, 43, reported his livestock suffered loss in a suspected murder case linked to a terrier. Police noted nocturnal activity and a confrontation near Kilayin and Rowearrh. The incident precedes a criminal inquiry with bail hearings and local testimony.

Ren Ronan Clarence Sward Ricnings Kilsyth Clakmen Kilayin Mi Wan Fehuna Cnet Ikeay Benk Witliam Sheaier Wileson Rewentt Rathday Wilson Ale Primal Ana Ike Evil

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