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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1954

Page

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State Executive Clashes Over A L P Federal Decisions

Sydney reports that New South Wales ALP State Executive rejected Federal ALP decisions as overreaching state rights. It urged Federal Conference reconvening January 17 to review actions, while denying referral to state branches and vowing to defend Labour unity against internal dissension.

Sydney N.S.W. Ali Labour Party A.L.P Vielons Victaris Tate Fules Kocialon Jamis ALP Tas Decia Max Memenous Esangm

Legal Challenge to ALP Delegation Draws Advice

The text reports a legal adviser backing a challenge to the ALP Victorian branch structure. It cites alleged conflicts over conference rules, the removal of current executives, and questions about delegate eligibility for a federal conference. Names and precise roles are obscured by garbled OCR.

Sks Necemary Victoria Garfield Barwick W.8.w ALP Laas Wa.w Asdocate Lymbert Josnigtt Ft Bf FLA

Victorian ALP Faces Meeting Over Group Ban

Victorian ALP calls a special meeting to discuss a ban on group attendance at a Sunday gathering amid internal dispute. The meeting aims to gauge support for protesting the Federal Executive's industrial policy and the potential disbandment of non main member groups.

Atag Kawei- Ace A.L.P Sp Aes Tta Vietorian Tawght A.I.P. Indunistal Groupe Romainet Eney Cienmaran Unlang Cova Ba Comimuniats Industriatmneernvi

Pope Spends Best Night Since Crisis

The report notes a calmer night for the Pope following earlier turmoil. It mentions remarks by Sir Garfield Barwick and references to measures around governance, health, and church leadership amid ongoing public reactions and official statements.

Pope Rome Ims

Large church project in Nazareth aims for Middle East record

A monumental church project in Nazareth seeks to become the largest in the Middle East. The plan, costing about £385,700, is tied to a Marian year ending in late summer, with monks and nuns involved in tours and yard work amid fundraising activity.

Nuserath Mary Joseph

Intra Union Feud Over Federal Proceedings debated

An article summarises a heated dispute within a union over federal executive action and party loyalties. Key figures like Garteld, the Central Mmncentive of the Mate ALP, and others contend legal limits on party influence and the role of federal intervention. The piece notes a pending decision and the potential impact on union funding and property.

Ghort Formight Collen Teale

Russia warns of larger armaments and broader mobilization

Moscow announced to Britain France and the United States that Russia and its allies will increase armament and mobilize to safeguard security. The note, read by Moscow Radio, calls for Western powers to disarm and describes actions by NATO rivals as a security safeguard and potential rearmament in West Germany. The warning coincides with a UN demilitarization push and new talks in New York.

London Russia West Germany Moscow Britain France United States Micwcuw Carih Parisia United Nations Dimarmament Ny York Anti-Vermolyee Worldia Monon Raito Annoui Anthony Aden Lanton Britany Briain Camere Avasnia Lhe Agresnenin Ugidilly Soviet Union Meares Wuaten Wil

Paris Pact ratification push faces close vote

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly today urged ratification of the Paris agreements on the unarming of West Germany for Western balance. Sixteen Republicans voted for ratification, 15 against, with ten abstentions and a few abstaining committee members. The panel approved the accord to restore West German sovereignty with broader framing, alongside the Franco German agreement on European statuate and the disputed border territory.

Awamby Paris Sant Way HAL

Meteorite Returned to Mrs Hodges After Alabama Find

The 100t meteorite formerly tracked by authorities was officially returned to Mrs. Bawnett Hodges of Muga Alabama on November 30. The Air Force retained possession of the meteorite to study its fall and value. Offers for the meteorite have been reported as high as EASY.

Mra Bawnett Hodges Muga Alabama Air Force

US Bars Return Home Of Chinese Students Warinivetton

Ambiguous report notes Chinese students some 36 in the United States may be allowed to return. Government officials discuss pressure and policy shifts amid immigration questions and national security concerns. The piece also mentions tennis pro prospects for George Worthington and updates on staff changes.

George Yeh China United States Washington Warinivetton Amedea Tran Oxime Aiuto Prietily Tinited Afb Eimmmuniatenine Sydney Davis George’ Worthington Evan Sedgmans Tor Sauateur Ken Me Sore

Oil Search and partners plan £20 million Australian exploration

Oil Search Ltd and Wopet announce next year’s large scale oil search budgets totaling £20 million across Australia and Papua. Each company earmarks about £4 million for exploration with geophysical surveys and drilling programs to pursue promising prospects in the region amid new capital structures and company statements.

Sydney Australia Papua Wopet and Oil Search Ltd Prowpaia Aire Carrie Gut Aou Square Ling Feconnaisaance Ac Eum Ltd Ge J.hamper Apent

Blind May See by Radar Foe of Saving Seas Win Yar

The report notes experiments at Haverford College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology on radar aided vision for the blind. Professor Physica at Haverford and Thomas Banham are named, with Cliford Widdler from MIT referenced in testing.

Haverford Cal Thomas Banham Cliford Widdler Massachusetts

Five Power Defence Talks End in Australia

MERCI ray yell and disrupted proceedings as five nations Australia Britain United States New Zealand and France concluded talks at Victoria Barracks Melbourne The delegations prepared to depart quietly for home with no names released and no statements issued as the discussions were described as an initial event for five nations concerned and held at the moment in a state of uncertainty.

Merci Ray Huey Ue Five Nations

U N Close To Vote On Airmen Held In China

United Nations members debate the fate of airmen held in China and press for their release. Delegates from Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and others push for action urging the secretary general to report progress. The assembly considers extending discussion by one extra week to resolve tension and potential crisis involving Western allied forces.

U.N China

Churchill Defends Monty In Commons

In the House of Commons Sir Winston Churchill defended Field Marshal Montgomery amid Labour MP George Wig lobbied to reveal Montgomery’s postwar declarations. Churchill said it was unworthy to prosecute an officer’s distinguished service and dismissed calls to publish or discuss sensitive papers.

London Friagy George Wig Labour Acny Educational Corps Winston Churchilln House of Commons Viscount Montgomery Mataning Wing Wong Herbert Murri Winston Montgomery Tharcha Minny

Japan Maintains West Ties Amid Communist Trade Talks

In cautious talks, Japan aims to keep friendly ties with the West while pursuing expanded trade with Communist nations. Prime Minister Hatoyama and Finance Minister nominees signaled cabinet changes and new roles at the Bank of Japan. discussions focus on nonprejudice terms for Japan's foreign relations and international trade.

Athhe Japan Bhigenitay Hebuaia Hatoyame Matoyama Miaike Ettenada Overnor Bank of Japan Purmar Finance Ali Taxkon Uitibaahl

Warns Against Dependence On Asian Exports

Australiman snout mot a4 their amuetry am the paranila kraduty of the Director of the Associanee Chambers of Manufactures Mr Latham Wit hall warns that Australia should increase grain exports to Asia to avoid balance of payments strain. He cites India and other Asian nations and urges development of rural agriculture through improved techniques.

Australiman Associanee’ ‘Chambers of ‘Manufactures Latham Withall Widhal Countrica Thammmlyes Australia Asis Tadet United Grater J.i Actin Tod Boull

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