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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

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Princess Margaret Celebrates Quiet Birthday at Balmoral

Princess Margaret marked her 25th birthday quietly with family at Balmoral Castle Scotland. Reports say the event included a village church visit and a charity pottery sale at Raer Geldie during royal heritage celebrations, with the Queen observing and Keen interest from the Duke of Fife.

Ballater Scotland Sumiday Margaret Tate Balmoral D. G.I Fanny Eoods Mathie Ansley Durin Et Heritages Fainburgh Alpher Adimburghy

Forbes Council To Consider Judge's Criticism

A local court report notes a judge’s criticisms prompting the Forbes Council to review the matter. Names and places appear in garbled OCR but indicate a legal dispute and potential panel discussion set for Thursday.

Forbes Council

Crowds Flocked Roads As Car Trial Opens Nearby

Massive turnout lines highways as a car trial begins amid noisy crowds. Drivers and bystanders mingle near the presumed scene with police managing amid unclear chants and tension. witnesses report scattered disturbances and a steady stream of onlookers.

Massive public trial starts for 100000 plus spectators

Report describes a chaotic test drive along an open route from Parramatta Park to Water, with more than 100,000 watching as drivers contend with improvised crowds and ad laden cars. Master Drivers were fed and guided while officials tried to keep roads clear for the record attempt amid scattered route changes and police supervision.

Parramatta Terk Java Parramatta Park J. E. Gribble Rona Wo Rtwnniebl Mancet

Dutch Boy Missing as Police and RAF Search River Banks

Narrandera area residents and three-year-old boy's disappearance sparked a large search by police and Royal Australian Air Force teams. The child vanished near the Murrumbidgee River in Narrandera two days ago, prompting riverbank and countryside sweeps and appeals for any sign of the boy, Robert Venta. Authorities, including volunteers, scoured riverbanks and nearby properties with little luck as dusk fell yesterday.

Narravesream Bunty RAAF Muin Robert Venta Banka Sf Murrumbidges Narrandera Frithe Levipark Panitret Robert's Toy Cay Ward Ther Vanbaas Pianerisy

Flood Death Toll Rises Across Eastern States

Reports from multiple eastern states indicate a growing flood death toll as rivers swell and towns face rising water. Authorities warn residents near creeks and levees to evacuate where flooding threatens lives and property.

Victorian Town Floods Sweep Across City

Storm damage floods Victorian town with Campaspe River breach suspending water supply. Water cut off banks flood Roman Catholic and Methodist churches and several business premises. Residents prepared to evacuate as causeways remain impassable and northern highway remains flooded with several miles of depth.

Mailbourne Rughwater Campaspe Dehiice Rochenter

Starting Of Trial On Sunday Criticised

A fragmented report cites criticism of Sunday trials and political conferences shaping church, sport, and public life in Australia. Leaders warn against moral erosion amid technological change, urging readers to uphold Christian citizenship and church work.

Aronr Randy Mirning Alan Waller Australia Burley Forts

Dame Enid May Returns To Politics Rumors

A garbled note suggests Dame Enid May may reenter politics. It mentions the Liberal Party, Launceston and Melbourne references, with unclear dates and names, implying a possible campaign or public political activity.

Dame Enid Gauncestiny Sunny Dame Eat Lyons Bate Council Liberal Party Launceston Tannin

Observer Killed as Plane Shot Down Over North Korea

A wartime report notes an American observer and pilot died when a reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over North Korea. The incident prompted inquiries and responses from Allied commands, with officials confirming the loss and government actions as investigations proceed.

N. Korea Pepmay Geneva Path Orewten North Korea Avening Steigge Moon W. Brown

Savage terrorist outbreak drenches cities with deaths and chaos

Reported across multiple locations hundreds were killed as terrorists attacked cafes and public spaces. Police battled rioters in Constantine and other districts while tanks patrolled streets and a total death toll reached about 110. French authorities described widespread violence as demonstrations turned deadly and colonial tensions flared across the region.

Crvinnjuerd Aker Moreream Atleeta Coustantine Miler M Faery Sail Enuhl Moroces Eta France

Child Drowns at Ascot Vale in Marl Burn River

A two year old boy, Baily Cook of Ascot Vale, fell from a bridge into the swollen Marl Burn River at Ascot Vale while with another child Ian Oliver. The incident occurred in view of a tram full of passengers who rushed to assist but could not reach him.

Shiri Ninildi LeMay Marlburnione Ascot Vale Baily Cook Aven Avena Ad Vale Ian Oliver

Melbourne Theatre Crowd Crash Leaves Several Injured

A Melbourne theatre incident injures seven, with two in serious condition as a car plows into a crowd during a Sunday event. Police arrest one man and charge him with impaired driving amid chaotic scenes and court appearances.

Melbourne Jorcanesson Geld Yen Inein Statyriog

In Brief: Nuclear Talks, Global Tensions Rise

Reported developments show nations negotiating in Geneva after a successful arms talks in Vienna. Observers note Biden and Winn remain aligned on Ostend goals while press coverage highlights ongoing atom talks and a forthcoming conference. The event page references March activities and a looming public debate on security and peace efforts.

Susnazenty Wien Runilay Yestern Eniled Ganeye

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