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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1954
Page
1
In Washington, Secretary of State Dulles rejects harsh retaliation against China and urges peaceful means under United Nations charter. He warns against warlike actions, favors restraint while strengthening deterrence, and argues for a coordinated approach within NATO and allied Europe.
In Pretoria the Republican Nationalist party fractured as Jobonner Serijdany backed by the former premier and others pressed for a new democratic leadership. Rival factions led by Havenza and Havenga clashed over the direction of policy and unity. The dispute centered on the finance post and a staggered transition amid ongoing negotiations within the Union.
The 7,378-ton Irish freighter Tresilian sinks after the crew abandons ship in lifejackets and lifeboats. Four crewmen are rescued, with three bodies recovered as rescue ships Latrillan Ligurd Ardgien Porteimi Aid British craft aid survivors. Strong winds around Liverpool and Holyhead hamper relief efforts and drive passengers to seek shelter.
Weather chaos hits Brisbane as rain may force delays in today’s test match between Australia and rivals. Officials monitor skies as players prep under cloudy conditions and potential late start risks loom over the schedule.
A wartime explosion in High Holborn London severely injures two men. Two workers who put out the fire found the blast area and later another blast occurred three hours afterward, in a yard nearby.
Moscow reports Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov presenting two proposals for a four power conference on Germany and European security. Western powers challenge Moscow to accept a path excluding German rearmament and to exchange views on Austria, elections in Germany, and other European issues through diplomatic channels.
Peru plans a fine on a shipowner, with a figure around 1,330,000 pounds, amid a dispute over whaling activities. The case involves Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis and a Peruvian official newspaper report from Lima. The United Press noted Peru may seek payment to resolve the matter.
Dr Evatt criticizes the movement as an outside faction aiming to seize control of the Labour Party and union movement. He denounces alleged Communist links, stresses the party’s independence, and recalls a Catholic influence controversy while defending his life-long association with Catholics.
Maces appeal to the full High Court facing a hearing today. Mr Dane and Mrs Kruriek challenge the Suite Bull Court decision and seek to overturn a prior ruling. The hearing is adjourned at Loinesr navy.
A damaged fragment discusses a road toll controversy in Queensland with references to a commission, Privy Council decision, and calls for an investigation into constitutional road timing. It mentions figures like Garland and a transport commission, noting an argument over costs and a potential unified rate.
An article fragment covers ceremonies and honors for Churchill, mentioning political figures and parliamentary moments. It notes a grand opening of a parliament session, references to the Queen and ministers, and a wide display of public acclaim amid a crowded chamber and various speakers.
Unclear OCR text references Winsor missing Ratl conference in Sydney onThursday. Mentions Tuway Commissioners and state governance, with scattered phrases about medical event and county councils. Details are garbled but indicate a conference and local official discussions.
Fragmented OCR describes a tribute to the Poet Laureate read in Westminster Hall with politicians of all parties present. It references a thousand years and a staged adaptation in the hall, and notes a presentation by conservative members at Parliament.
Tokyo reports Japan will compensate prisoners of war from fourteen nations for wartime suffering. The plan, tied to a broader settlement, covers claims from Britain Australia New Zealand and others. Negotiations continue as governments seek final terms and payment details.
A young woman in Varna is injured when she fires a toy pistol at her cousin in a domestic incident. Police report the weapon was a pistol found near the scene. the cousin received a cheek wound and was treated at a local hospital. The case remains under inquiry as officers piece together events at Mn de Grrl tuner and the Bank of Low South Wales.
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