16 Aug 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1954
Page
1
An Empire Games team returns amid crowd cheers and mixed reactions. Mentioned are Bannister and other athletes, with notes on performances in events such as the 440 yards hurdles and sprinters like Marjorie Jucka. The report covers travel back, future training plans, and awaiting events as they prepare for forthcoming competitions.
Protesters rally as trial results unfold with over 4,000 spectators watching the pursuit for the winner. Names like Burney and Collingh appear amid a crowded scene with planes and pilots in dispute and competing entrants from New Britain and Belsbamic.
Diplomatic sources say nations push toward a new pact next month amid talks on a security framework. A September 5 announcement in a capital signaled potential steps, with Japan, France, New Zealand and others noted as key players in shaping the agreement.
Damaged by own bombs during a landing caused injuries and damage to the bomber. Report notes one crew member killed and another injured as the aircraft suffered a mantle front jure during or after impact.
An eye witness at Blackbushe Airport Hutayshire described a flaming plane crash on runway 37. The exit door burst open and five crew and passengers leapt clear as the craft burst into flames. Several were slightly injured and treated on scene or at Bearby hospital. The captain suffered a serious injury and was evacuated for further care.
The Lord Mayor Alderman P Hills won the by election for the Phillip seat in the Legislative Assembly. Labour supporters faced a shock as Independent candidate JW Campbell received 4 188 votes against Labour. The by election filled the vacancy caused by the death of T J Bharnom. About 7 108 enrolled voters participated. Ald Mills, a candidate, will receive a pension and the Lord Mayor is to receive an annual allowance of 8000. The Liberal Party leader RM Rabis commented on Labour gains and Referendum notes.
Dr Evatt and other delegates at the Annual conference of the Young Men's Hebrew Association voiced concerns over totalitarian influences threatening Australia. He urged vigilance against dangerous ideas eroding freedom, noting ordinary acts like talking to neighbors and telephone chats could be affected if liberty erodes. Immigration Minister My Beale urged unity to confront the danger as development accelerates.
Dozens of police and detectives hunted for a gunman who wounded 4 and fired 12 pistol shots Friday night. The suspect allegedly shot former light heavyweight boxer Frankie Farrington, 35, at his Stanmore home. Farrington remained in Lewisham Hospital in satisfactory condition as detectives questioned associates of the suspect.
Reported on the Praja Socialist Party led protest at the Goa border against Portuguese rule. Police halted marchers as leaders announced a demonstration near the Terekno fortress. Nehru urged Indians not to join actions but support Goans.
In Goulburn on Fealdwood Road a van struck a post and plunged toward Dalwhinnie Creek. Jack Ward Sturgess of Auburn Road Auburn died trapped in the wreck. Two passengers Arthur Chapman of Auburn Road Auburn and Keith Teale of Lal ington Street Wentworthville escaped serious injury and were treated at Goulburn Base Hospital.
Yuri Ras ivorov, once a top Soviet spy in Japan, has been granted asylum in the West. He told reporters at a Washington press conference he quit the Communist world to live decently and to treat people better. The U.S. Embassy reported his defection, while the Russian ambassador declined comment.
A 20 year old hiker, Jenn Meld of Burnett Street Wantarcrtvile, died after falling from Cowan Creek while on a group hike from Jerusalem Bay. Another member, Reid, fell as the party attempted a relay rescue. Meld died at hospital. Reid had fractures but survived.
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