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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1954

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Evatt Faces O'Sullivan Case in Open Court

Testimony centers on contested document linked to Evatt and O'Sullivan. Justice Ligertwood probes conspiracy claims and the authenticity of a questioned manuscript tied to an earlier inquiry.

Wyatt Evatt AVAL Mane Amir Oy Eockwood Fergen Stor Rogers O'Ballivan Mare Lockwood Watt-Sulivan Byatt Ropeta Communion My. Gavi Commonwealth Investigal Bardice Davie Eforence Richarda Byatt Bowers Magers Justice Ligertwood Wan Benett Dr. Evatt Justice Rere Evait Justice Owen O'Rudlivan

Inquiry hinges on who authored disputed document

A courtroom exchange centers on whether O Sull ivan or Lockwood wrote Document J. Dr Evatt and Justice Digertwood lead a probe into who typed and forged the paper, with testimony on embassy machines and infra red checks.

Mer O'Rubivan Evatt Paup Mir Windeyer Kali Yall Justicy Philp Lockwoode Meagherson Den He. Meagher O'Sullvan Kvait Pet Gay Lockwood Nedleerence Iman Lorouga Impacto Rogers Ewart Rogers Mogwishia Byatt Kim Dusay Otkwoot Docuwood

Hold-up Woman With Table Knife Frightens Shop Owner

A woman threatened a shop owner with a table knife, demanded money, and fled as Mir George cried out. The incident ended without injuries, and the assailant escaped with unknown loot. Local authorities began a routine investigation as details emerge.

Women Injure In Fall From Convent Window

Two women linked to Good Shepherd Convent fell from a window while climbing a rope. Patricia Bourne of Pittwater Bond Collaroy and Joven Maguire of Ballina injured, Bourne with fractured ankles and Maguire with a possible rib fracture. They were cared for at St Vincent's Hospital after police questioning. The convent provides accommodation for underprivileged women.

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Ambedkar Warns Nehru on Communist Giant Threat

Dr. B R Ambedkar criticizes Pandit Nehru amid fears of a Communist expansion and Western alignment. He accuses Nehru of soft lines with the United States and warns that Asia faces a power shift linked to the Soviet Union and regional treaties. He also notes debates over the Philippines treaty draft and regional security alignments ahead of a conference.

Dr. Ambedkar Pandit Nehru J Anite Nehru Ampedsha India Ambedkar Sania Thay Unitity Inchiddim Ares Wécuk

Self serve petrol due in Hobart as new pump opens

Hobart hosts a largely automated self-serve petrol system launching tomorrow night. Lilia WII, assisted by Mtr W. Wedd, a former assembly member, will operate the new pump in the city. Designed by Australians at Yalouen Victoria the unit uses the modern Mo Jriochina principle.

Hobart Aus Lilia Wii Mtr W. Wedd Ute Houme Aamacinbly Gabe Nerviel Rtagion Yalouen Victoria

Taken by Force: Hong Kong Launch Overpowered at Sea

A Hong Kong incident reports a launch named the Alice taken by force from its moorings during the Hong Xi poller lunch event. The Commissioner described the act as overpowered and the craft seized, with scant details available on the perpetrators or motives.

Hong Kong

Unclear OCR fragment hints at 1688 voyage and treasure

Fragmentary London report describes an ancient galleon sunk in 1688 with a repurposed treasure board, divers at Tobar hiery Bay Scotland, and Duke of Argyll asserting hereditary rights as a landowner while stating his quest is for archaeological research.

London Tobar Hiery Bay Scotland Duke of Argyll Duke Ruisis Bie

French EDC Decision Looms as Parties Weigh Plan

Intense bargaining in France as Premierial leaders and party committees discuss the EDC plan and the potential for a government bid to ratify the treaty. Debate centers on arming Germany within the Western military camp and preserving French sovereignty, with factions split over possible alternatives amid rising political tension.

Paris Germany Britain Wesker France Prange Prenet List Noe Wolis LBC Socialiata Har Groupe

Agia Can an Fight Communism Without Armies

A fragmented account discusses battles against Communism in Burma India and Indochina after World War I era. It cites military actions, national movements, and debates on imperialism, governance, and democracy, noting education and resistance shaped by leaders and local villagers.

Agia

Raid on Nationalists Sparks Formosan Clash

Fragmentary report describes a clash as nationalist forces and Formosan troops engage, with casualties and a prisoner taken. The account notes a failed denial from military authorities and scattered reports of attacks near Bem, involving two platoons and a cordon.

Baldihek Peking

Tea price set to rise by Monday in Sydney

A new term price for tea will be announced during the week, said the Prices Commissioner Mr. Weir today. Retail prices are expected to rise about 0 01 Tb above the present level, with the association leaders Ramsociapias and Mrs. Jeseog noting agreement on the planned increase amid ongoing negotiations.

Shiiad Carley Garcie Sato Cong Farence Saus Sydney Weir Vrs Ramsociapias Jeseog Frias Carnissioosi Ld Alguien Fea Vere Paar

Fragmented OCR Note on Penalty and Arrest Record

A garbled OCR snippet references a hospital, arrest, and penalty in a wartime or security context. Names and exact details are unclear, but mentions a hospital, penal actions, and a potential routine of law enforcement following an incident.

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