14 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1955
Page
1
A minister praises the United States offer of atomic aid as discussions with representatives of India and allied nations proceed. The article details debates on heavy water supply, international cooperation, and funding limits for atomic energy programs during forthcoming consultations with Allied nations.
A violent storm lashed Melbourne causing widespread damage in Clifton Hill and surrounding areas. Power failures disrupted transit as lightning struck, flooding streets and draining basements while authorities battled rising water in low lying districts and subway stations. Residents report rapid rainfall overwhelmed drainage, delaying emergency responses and forcing road closures.
A bus collision left several injured and one passenger, Abe war Mra May Lingil, 8, and others identified by partial names. The report notes shock and injuries among woodlpe passengers, with Gary Maryen, 3, among those listed as hurt. Authorities and responders described the scene as chaotic with radiograms and investigations underway.
The readable text describes an ambulance response and multiple compound fractures following an incident. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the core mentions a medical emergency, hospital admission, and injuries requiring treatment. No clear dates or names are discernible.
Clerks discuss operation admin and related topics with delegates from Anite cnunchia and the ACT. NAW president Mr Ho McGrath and Dublin Service Rawal chairman Mr Wo Dunk expected to attend. Heavy agenda items include ill ncwsmion and the primalion Appinxyatom in public view.
Kent Hughes warns at a conference that time is against democracies facing Communism. He argues bold steps are needed to resist Soviet influence and deflect threats, citing Churchill and Western unity.
A major fire swept a crowded slum hotel, killing twenty people and injuring several others. Rescue crews evacuated residents as long corridors and cubicle-like rooms trapped occupants in freezing conditions. Fire officials are investigating the cause while families mourn missing loved ones.
Fragmented report shows Mr Fraser accusing federal ministers of globe trotting and party splits during a biweekly session. The piece mentions ministers including Territories minister Arun Mader and others, with unclear dialogue about future discussions and government concerns.
Two fishermen George Winwin and Dowie Richard were off Worle harbour when a loud splash drew their boat. Six sharks circled the vessel, attacking repeatedly until the men reached the beach. The weekend saw many divers and boaters, but only one shark was landed, a grey female.
A garbled report describes fatalities among both sides in a clash labeled as a battle with strikers. It mentions an official wounded, military figures, and ongoing unrest with rioting and disruptions to water supply.
In a chaotic Sydney rally, Labour officials championed factional groupings amid accusations of cheating and internal interference. Key figures criticised party leaders and called for unity while warning against attempts to split the organization and influence the federal election.
Speaking at a family gathering in Sydney, Mr Dougherty, general secretary of the AW, denounced what he called tyrannical and oppressive rule by Communist-influenced unions. He claimed illegal courtroom doubts about the AWC, warned against Communist control of unions, and urged clean ballots to oust them. He urged the ALP not be led by Dougherty under AWU rules.
Paris reports name Rene ager as premier designate facing a split in government over West German rearmament. Gani Party and independents debate coalition options as Padline plans shift.
A collision on Cox Street injured a person as bystander reports indicate the incident occurred near a local area. Authorities were alerted and are reviewing witness statements and traffic footage for details.
Irregular draft mentions Byrne and Evatt in a political frame. It references a party, a centre alignment, and a potential next Friday event. The text includes notes on private status and a letter to a chief official in Bra ad.
A young child aged 34 weeks drowned in a drain near Bridga Harbour. The body was recovered and taken to Greenborough Hospital for official confirmation and postmortem procedures pending.
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