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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1955

Page

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Australia May Send Troops To Malaya A.S.E.A.T.O. Gesture

Singapore dispatch claims Australia plans to deploy troops to Malaya within months as part of a broader Southeast Asia treaty gesture. Report notes no official confirmation from UK or Australia, but circles expect Canberra to approve troop movements to reinforce Malaya, possibly involving South East Asia command concerns and Commonwealth defense ties.

Australia Malaya A.S.E.A.T.O Singapore United Kingdom Ag Forwal

Forecasts Change Of Conditions In Building Trade

Melbourne hearing notes Mr. R. B. Price of the Department of Works told a parliamentary public works committee that private contracts were above award rates and that the building industry would return to near normal soon. He explained Commonwealth estimates show private work sustaining higher wages while Commonwealth labour costs lag. The Commonwealth bears the burden, with private work driving the present weakness, but the contractor position is expected to improve.

Melbourne Lnk R. B. Price Department of Works Commonwealth Ms. Price Ory Seer Instec Commmonrwalth Wien Ing. Ne Price Works Department

Unclear Text Fragment Indicates Wartime Shipping Scene

A mangled OCR fragment mentions ships, flags, and possible wartime terms with uncertain names and places. It references a Japanese ship, Union Jack, rains, telecommunication terms, and various proper nouns that are hard to parse, yielding a vague maritime conflict impression without readable dates or clear events.

Petrov Inquiry Resumes Monday Amid Courtroom Tangles

The Petrov inquiry, stalled by procedural disputes and delayed by confusions, is set to resume Monday. Commissions struggle with testimony pace as officials prepare clarifications and address motions. The hearing seeks to determine accountability and outline next steps for the probe.

Petrov

Mount Egmont Showing Signs Of Eruption

Mount Egmont is showing signs of possible eruption. Director of the repair department notes recent tremors and small emissions, with experts warning the area could face renewed activity. Residents are urged to monitor official updates.

Mount Egmont

Blind fish found in Coolamon Caves by ACT party

An ACT party team exploring Coolamon Caves yesterday reported discovering a blind fish. The specimen could not be captured and researchers, led by Mr. Whitely, noted the cave’s limited visibility and planned further expeditions. The group highlighted the unique biology and potential new variety, with notes on future revisits and safety considerations.

Coolamon Caves Winat Australie Lange Aundvatla North-West Cape Whitley Forwardey

Democrats Debate Mutual Aid Pact for Formosa

Washington correspondent reports Democrats skeptical of a mutual aid pact for Formosa. The debate centers on U S protection of the Republic of China and a potential challenge to international relations and United Nations unity amid calls for a peaceful settlement and restraint in recognizing Communist China.

Formosa Washington Retlan Enma Atenes Healy Ruting Barron Unites States Farmuma Pormasa Farman van the Pencadires Republic of China Comiuniaby Sabanis United States Unite Nations China Permiria Pescador Maliland Fort Toma

Watersiders Walk Off Ships In Protest

Watersiders walk off ships in protest after a meeting with delegates. Workers refuse to return to work, seeking higher wages and better conditions. The stoppage spreads to the wharves as unions push for wage increases and bargaining power.

Grolea Wilersiders

Soviet Te Release US Soldier Amid Diplomatic Talks

Fragmentary text describes a Soviet release of a US soldier amid ongoing talks. Names such as Marchuk and Jones appear in garbled form, with references to the United States, Soviet Union, and Ber Aneta Sntiteiny. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations.

Wahington Soviet Union Snk Brtv Atay Willian Marchuk Jone Ant Sr. Tarun Sitan Madden Pusetuin Hamuma Joel Aug Peogeson

Aircraft search for missing plane over Atlantic near Land's End

A Royal Air Force aircraft with four engines conducted a search about 140 miles southwest of Land's End for a missing plane. Poor weather with heavy cloud and strong wind hampered the hunt. A radio message indicated the aircraft was in distress last night.

WLU Land's End Mircraft

Invasion Talk Signals Wider Central American Crisis

Fragmented report cites fears of a Cuban style invasion in Nicaragua and Costa Rica with government claims of strengthening defenses. Alerts mention troop movements near Washington and unknown forces bombarding or sabotaging unfinished infrastructure as tensions rise.

New York Republic of Order of Arpa Washington Acurak Tavouries

UN MISSION REPORTS SILENT UNTIL SECRETARY MAKES WAY

Fragmented text describes United Nations mission and secretary general reporting to UN. It references release demands for Americans, US government stance toward China, and Hammarskjold remarks. Mentions J. Ragnar Hammarskjöld and UN forces in Korea with unclear context.

U.N

Committee May Ree eping in mur a oe ey Soe oe eth ae wenguiry sane aa x ell fin

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss committee reevaluation and overlapping sections. Mentions Tracer waco i and Light Joadiur duping aera Geostaal ean. References to smaller buses and suspicions about loading regular services and union actions.

Officine Tranmort Union Oter Roaart Abelian Anemman Bunee Ohn Tae RR Rialerg Ater

Russian Protest On Chinese Embargo Rejected

A disordered report states at a trade conference the Soviet and United States delegates rejected a protest note against Chinese embargoes. The Soviet delegate claimed Beijing and Moscow faced damage to commerce while a note of alarm was dismissed as not admissible.

China BCA Wustay Cape V. B. Priya United Jhatacon Ching Cain Brad bin

Hotels Lose Licences Over Silent 10 PM Closings

Reports indicate hotels may see license revocation for operating outside permitted hours as new late closing rules loom. Public frustration rose after venues opened to 10 pm, drawing scrutiny from officials and prompting legal review of enforcement under the act.

Sxdnete Wesnemeey Durin Legal Trading Ours the Minster Downing Sitte Wiig Downing Hey Evan Venienre

Papal Audience Reportedly Granted to Mondes France

London dispatch from Vatican City states the pope held a private audience with M Mondes France though the pontiff remains very weak. The audience marks the first outside the immediate circle since his illness began and was described as grave yet notable.

M. Mondes France London Wedawany Vatican City Mondes-France

Victorian move to form executive order to disband

A fragmented note describes an executive move in Melbourne aimed at disbanding a body and reconvening under a set of new specs. It mentions potential involvement of several executives and a meeting with multiple conferences in Melbourne.

Noeshurn Ireland Viscount Brookeborough IRO Gungahlin FN. Robinson Rome Melbourne

New Wool Brand In Red, Ine And Green

The text references a new wool brand associated with red and green colors and mentions the Italian Wool Bureau and synthetic or synthetic aided processes. It notes ratings and decisions tied to racing or fashion sectors and references Australia. Further lines seem garbled or partial.

Eam Australia

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