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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
1
The Manila Conference is seen as likely to provoke fears as Pandit Nehru cautions that India must rethink its nonalignment path. He argues that the Geneva and Asian questions shape Asia’s destiny and stresses the need for cooperation with China and India amid Western and American pressures.
The House debated Dr Evatt during a session marked by partisan disruption. A motion to adjourn for two or three days to allow opposition leaders to confer was ruled out of order by Speaker Cam Morrison.
A contested letter from the Australian Journalists Association on the Journalists’ Commission prompts a Federal executive review. The exchange centers on Documents J and James Owen, with calls to redact contents and questions about the impartial coverage of proceedings.
A 72 year old Korean War veteran, Donald Mathey, appeared in Lithgow Court on a murder charge related to the death of Loma Jean Kemers in Bustney on a recent night. Police stated Mathey was arrested in Lithgow street, and a Central Court of Petty Sessions hearing is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Mr Menzies testified yesterday regarding his prior advice to a witness before the House. Counsel for the Shell Company questioned his handling of government documents and whether he could be considered sufficiently alert to recall past actions. The Commonwealth Government was noted as pursuing legal avenues to compel production of company records.
The Minister for External Affairs Mr Caney will receive his initial briefing for SEATO at a cabinet meeting today. Sydney reports discuss a Manila treaty conference opening September 4 with preliminary talks starting September 1. Australia aims to participate in regional defence and economic issues under SEATO while Parliament must approve the treaty.
In Parliament fives met at 1030 a.m. and after Questions rewired the dateaté on the Budget. Tig Howe, i meet nest Tuptday at.
The Goweree reer Ne Wessivally OF Wretwantry the slinder of student be ween Australia and the Etstes under the Fulbright seven. The Prime Minister, Mr Kom sles, yesterday WAVE An Undertaley ing 40 Kayes look at the quay Ulan when he wmna Peplymaeth House of Reprematatives to Mr Makin.
The commission questioned Dr Evatt on handling Petrov documents and the photography of papers by security, noting delays and the chain of custody. Witnesses described documents in a bank and questioned dates, with photographs taken on April 4 and other times. The session adjourned to Monday to continue examining the materials.
The Awii High Court hears Mrs Gloria Mace challenging a baby custody ruling. The case centers on whether the child’s guardianship and welfare were properly considered as the parents contend.
A terse line reads as a fragment about a judge named Douglas in a Beale House context and a House of Representatives setting. The text mentions a mouse, Caiyeron, and a welcome note, but the content is fragmentary and unclear. The record preserves the odd round of phrases without a coherent event or dates.
A fragmented report recounts a budget debate in which Mr Duthie criticized government policy and warnings of indecision. Sir Arthur Wadden’s budget speech is cited as including references to a steady economic plan amid import restrictions and fiscal strategy.
Survivors rescued after a plane crashed in the Australian Alps on Mount Cobborine. Flight Lieutenant Mawes of Sale and Flight Lieutenant Walker of alba led the crew, with Howie of Comarg among the injured. Rescue teams, aided by a stretcher party, battled rugged terrain and embankments, locating the wrecked aircraft and ferrying survivors to safety as an inquiry in Canberra is announced.
A damaged OCR passage reports alleged Chinese threats seen by The Daily Mail and other outlets. It claims Mao urged concessions and a redeployment of forces, with commentary accusing the Communists of weakening Pacific frontline defences to enable broader aggression against Australia and neighboring states.
The annual report shows Miura Thuradiy with a net profit from trading of £7,206,238. After depreciation and all expenses including director fees, the year ends December 33, 1888. Dividends paid total £1,763,606 to ordinary and preference shareholders.
Reported remarks quote former Gaullist General as saying Mendes France’s stance torpedoed a proposed community accord. Prime Minister Maudement, defence officials, and overseas leaders discussed the crisis as France’s government faced renewed pressure and potential collapse amid World War III rhetoric.
Reported decision by the Fedora Parliamentary Labour Party to ballot 10 representatives for the Australian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It notes ministerial discussion with options for independence from a strict government line, marking a first for a new term of Parliament.
An 107, Taretar boy was shot dead during a game of Cowboy and Indians at a friend’s home. The victim, Reldar Jonaseen, lived on Mica Street in Norwegian, near Bevien Hill. Investigators say the incident occurred while the boy was playing with several others. John Willian and Warwick residents were reportedly involved.
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