10 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1954
Page
1
A Vatican report details the Pope's grave health turn following a late night televised address. Doctors consider his age and condition serious as Vatican officials announce measures and prayers for the pontiff’s recovery while the ceremony of blessing and public devotion unfolds across Rome.
Chou En Lai denounces the US mutual defense treaty with Nationalist China and warns Washington to remove armed forces from Formosa and the Taiwan Strait. British and Indian officials react, stressing defensive motives and urging closer consultations as Allied powers seek calm in the Korean conflict period.
The Peron government forbids a Marian Year Mass stirring protests among 190000 worshippers. Officials insist the dawn cathedral service in Buenos Aires will be curtailed as tensions rise over church state clashes.
A migrant was found guilty of a serious offense at a central county court in London after a night time incident. The court proceedings identified the accused as Jamie Bynglay Hoen Kina. Sentencing details remain unclear in the fragmented report.
A report from London notes Mr T Dougherty the general secretary of the Amteatlan Worker Union being summoned to explain a controversial article in the Australian Worker. The AW piece accuses federal Labour of lying in a letter about NW. Rebels claim outside influence shapes the party leadership selection.
Readable fragments describe former premier Hatoyama and his Democratic Party, with Liberal Party support forming a caretaker government. Japanese Parliament reportedly favored early elections within about 100 days of hard lessons, amid mixed coalition dynamics and regional commentaries.
The Government delays 10 pm closing until February while the Legislative Council agrees to an amendment tying objections to public houses to the same date. The amendment requires directors to disclose financial interests as both Houses adjourn for the night.
In Melbourne on Thursday the Country Party walk out during a wild session in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. Sir Albert Lind for Gipplelani East was named by the Speaker amid heated exchanges as the Opposition Leader Mr. Rote condemned the government’s handling of the crisis and questioned ministerial responsibility.
Fragmentary notes indicate a Colac feature and a reception planned with mentions of Australia and other Commonwealth ties. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable. Further readable context needed to form a precise item.
A commission investigation probes possible misuses in expenditure and contracts at Bell Bay. Key issues include cost plus fixed fee contracts, questionable vouchers totaling about £62,000, and funds allegedly misdirected to foreign accounts. No direct evidence of fraud is found, but opportunities and irregularities are noted.
A garbled dispatch from West W Guinea Cahir cites Indonesian claims of internal Dutch Army divisions in West Irian. The report alleges Dutch officers and soldiers split into parallel factions including Ambonese and Javanese units, with several officers allegedly killed or detained.
A migrant was fatally stabbed in an incident at a factory site near Woodville. Police report two men involved, with one identified as Kort Gaehard Daniel, 48, of Pirie Birect, Kent Town, as watchman noted at the scene. Investigations ongoing.
A NSW crash north of Goulburn involves a trailer driver named Barton and a passenger identified as Mrs. J. A tyre blew on the vehicle causing it to veer off the road, killing the driver and injuring a companion. Wanda Rams and Gameron are not clearly connected entities.
Professor Haddon urges international ban on hydrogen bomb testing amid 88 explosions by US, USSR, Britain, with calls for scientific action at global level. Dulles notes Soviet push in Atoms for Peace program. Gavin warns of growing danger and future military balance.
Government figures estimate flood control could cost between £100 million and £900 million in New South Wales. Minister for something generation Mr. Ballenrap said the government could not rate the coal of its remand government authorities. Landowners and others would bear the burden.
An outline describes a temporary Parliament House project in New South Wales. Premier Sir Charles leads relief efforts and emphasizes meeting needs with a temporary building and allied accommodations for ongoing parliamentary duties.
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