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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 18, 1954

Page

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Queen and Duke Walk Home From Church in New Zealand Tour

The Queen and the Duke left the cathedral after a Sunday service in Greymouth New Zealand. A large crowd gathered as they viewed from three hotel windows and discussed farming topics with agriculture experts at the Cawthorn Institute.

Queen Duke Nelson Arvier Stepa Wen Ubi Tlib Lenny Miles Gireyrucith Uney Neto Cawthorn Institute N.Z Greymouth New Zealand Mount Cook Rowil Patt

Investigation Of Possible Comet Sabotage

London Sunday Special reports security investigators will be sent along the Far East Air route to BOAC Camel jetliners amid suspicions of sabotage after the Comet crash near Filbn last weekend. Officials seek evidence and assess possible causes while basing new procedures on interim findings by Sir Miles and Dr A Peffra of BOAC.

London Far East BOA Filbn Singapore Miles Sir Miles A. Peffra B.O Sigma Wsibolsge Ubeorg Jets Nabls

Pandit defers Korea deadline amid UN talks

Mrs Pandit proposes starting discussions February with a January 22 deadline for replies but delays cited by United States and other delegates hinder response. General Hull notes intention to release prisoners of war. timing uncertainty surrounds eighth General Assembly session in Tokyo.

New York United Nations General Assembly Vijaya Pandit Korea Pandit United Bates Tve Ante Amie Weshingky Bourt United Nations Dag Hinmimars Jeld Thas Pt -Genert Tokyo Wenibenda Hull Stirling Ton Conran Iit

Vietnam aims at independence declares premier

premier Cai Lee announced in Saigon that the new Vietnamese government seeks complete independence for Vietnam. the statement marks a pledge by the new regime to end colonial rule and establish full self rule.

Vietnam Saigon Prine Cau Lee Yeeterdin

Premiers Meet Privately with Menzies in Canberra

The conference opens with Premiers arriving in Canberra to meet Mr. Butler and discuss overseas money markets for the next year. Mr. Butler attends a Federal Cabinet meeting then plans to outline potential international finance scenarios. A luncheon is hosted by the Prime Minister and premiers are invited to attend.

Menzies Mr. Butler Canberra Butler Senate Chamber Siatupdhey Shawna Stephen Holmes Paris Commonwealth Finance Ministers Sydney Commonwealth le Monde Empire Preferere Sterling United States

Britain must keep defence amid postwar expansion plans

The Commonwealth Finance Ministers' meeting ended with Britain pledging steady defence investment to spur wealth and jobs while restraining universal recession risks. The talk covered steel, power, motor output and shipbuilding, with Australia set to gain from mineral resources and projects. Ministers touted flexibility and expansion as watchwords while noting ties to the United States and growth across the empire.

Wos Spautkine Bethep Commonwealth Ryuney Britain

New Bid To Quell Mine Fire

Sydney reports a new effort by authorities to halt a coal mine fire at Li State. The attempt follows a prior wave of measures and aims to contain the blaze and prevent further damage to the mine and surrounding area.

Sydney

Irish Letters of Credence Could Embarrass Queen Elizabeth

Mr Casey said Ireland could embarrass the Queen in her role as Queen of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland if Irish letters of credence were presented. He noted Australia proposed options to avoid the issue, including addressing the letter to the President of the Republic of Ireland or to other figures, but the Republic rejected these proposals.

Queen Elizabeth Oalome Australia United Kingdom Ireland Fsihle Anstralia Lellers of Wedence Mr Maguire Tre- Kean Republic of Ireland Republic Trelard Republic of Lebel Casey Sean

Two Inches In Rain Squall Deluges Canberra

Torrential rain cooled heat as a squall dropped about one inch at Fairbairn and two inches in Canberra. Strong southeast winds up to 45 mph scattered dust through Civic Centre, battering Royal Tour decorations but causing no major damage.

Fairbairn Canberra Civic Centre

ACTU considers Australia-wide compulsory unionism

Melbourne hosts the ACTU conference with leaders predicting state governments will adopt compulsory unionism. Ro King and other delegates discuss a union boycott of traders not employing 100 percent, costs of wage adjustments, and calls to expel the Australian Seamen's Union for its ties to the Work Federation of Trade Unions.

Bydney ACTA Morriw Melbourne A.T.U Ro King Thi Kin XAW J Shortell Renny King Australian Seamen's Union A.C.T.U Work Federation of Trade Unions

Severe gales trigger avalanches and havoc across Europe

At least nine killed and many injured as 81 mph winds batter Germany with bomb damaged houses scattered like cards and streets in Hamburg flooded by floes. Austria halts avalanche risk briefly while Innsbruck reports tremors. Switzerland deaths raise toll to 24 as blizzards, floods, and power outages spread.

Germany Hamburg Austria Innsbruck Tyrol Switzerland West Germany Denmark Jutland Athens Budapest Hungary Greece Finland Messinfri France

Treatt Seeks Police Royal Commission on Bribery Claims

Sydney parliamentarian Mr Treatt called for a police royal commission amid Sunday papers alleging bribes within a police unit. The report said a police car driver admitted bribes, resigning last year after suspensions and guilty findings, and claimed frequent drives to a two up school in Burry Hills over three years.

Sydney W. Treatt Ai. Treatt Police Department

Powers Agree On Meeting Place For Berlin Conference

After an all night session the Big Four powers announced the meeting of Foreign Ministers in Berlin on January 20th or 21st and adjourned without a communique. An unofficial report said the main issue was the conference venue, but no official confirmation was issued.

Van Berlin Inter U.S

Secret Talks On Atom Pool

President Eisenhower called advisers on atomic policy into secret conference to discuss negotiations with the Soviet for an international pool of atomic resources for peaceful use. The aim is to enlist Soviet cooperation in the pool plan for international atomic cooperation.

Washington Eisenhower John Hightower American Associated Press U.S Ber Ensenhower

A.W.U. Resolves to Limit Members

Union leaders reaffirmed that the A W U will not relax its rules despite pressure over non union members. Mr Dougherty stated the union has purged itself of nonmembers and will not admit them by the back door. He said the union retains two prominent advisers on compulsory unionism and legislation and refused to be panicked by the decision.

Sydney A.W.U ASW Dougherty Com Uren

Mystery Fires at Granville Damaged Railway Property

Arson Squad detectives investigated two fires at Granville railway property yesterday. The first damaged a shed in the goods yard about 850 feet from the yard clock. The second fire in the game yard caused about 1000 pounds of damage. A sheet of tan j had been removed from a wall and a large amount of paper set alight. A railway tomb was pushed out before it was damaged. Dense smoke forced two firemen to wear oxygen masks.

SVT Rimasy Atville Amoke

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