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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1955
Page
1
The Geneva meeting resumed with a fixed four-power format discussing German reunification European security disarmament and East West contact. Western powers aim to keep Far East issues separate while US Soviet and British representatives clash over moves toward détente and unity within Europe.
In a session addressing postwar security, M. Faure argues against German disarmament while urging freer cultural and economic exchange between East and West. He backs an international body to coordinate armament spending toward aid for underdeveloped nations, and favors no discrimination in demilitarization terms for Germany.
U N council members reject a Soviet proposal on British Cameroons and New Guinea. Britain and Australia territories are defended against Moscow backed plans for separate administrations not under neighboring colony rule. The vote follows debates led by delegates amid Cold War pressure and regional decolonization tensions.
Fragmentary quotations show a minister defending racial policy and whites' future in South Africa as a European civilization with continued Dutch heritage. He argues whites cannot return to Europe and must remain to maintain control and political rights, amid calls for equality.
General Motors Holden announces a large expansion costing over £21.5 million to boost car production, with new plants planned across multiple mainland sites. The program aims to increase assembly capacity to 20,000 vehicles annually and strengthen facilities at Brisbanes north, amidst broader Dye-State production boosts for Viewbialh and related models.
The premier Hawke signals a bid to restore quarterly adjustments and price controls in Western Australia amid high living costs. He argues wage and rent pressures threaten workers and families while urging Parliament to reimpose the safeguards this year.
Fragmentary report from Vienna indicates Mindszenty remains in custody as Hungarian authorities and the government push changes to wartime conditions and the Cardinal’s status. Involving cited officials, the release terms are unclear amid ongoing political maneuvers in Budapest.
Typhoons are forecast to strike Western Japan as powerful storms move toward land. Weather officials warn of heavy rain and strong winds in Aichi Nagasaki and Osaka regions tonight.
The brief notes atom industry in Milton New York, a blaze near Caled Blazey, and a transmission issue shown in images. It mentions North Eastern Newark inductee, temperance events at Geneva and Gouverneur, and Moscow officials inviting leaders. Nehru named India's ambassador to China, succeeding Zhou Enlai.
Sydney reports Tuesday on proposed moves involving Raymond Fitzpatrick and Frank Browne as they transfer from Canberra to Goulburn Gaol. The case focuses on custody rules and legal authority, with NSW and Commonwealth officials debating prison placement and potential sentencing implications.
Sydney diary reports the Blass Government will appeal to the Privy Council to seek a refund on road tax doubts. The action targets a levy declared invalid under the act, with political and legal implications discussed amid cabinet debate.
A Canberra branch RSL led a party of 24 former Australian armed forces members including five women on a visit from London to New Zealand en route to Ottawa. The group, part of a PLA contingent, toured Gallipoli and Anzac sites, then visited several European countries before arriving in New York and London. They arrived Friday from London and plan a brief stay before returning home, with two days rest at their destination.
A proposed bill in Britain seeks to narrow diplomatic immunity by applying reciprocal measures. It targets foreign missions in London, aiming to mirror actions when other countries exclude British missions from immunity. The text mentions potential overseas impacts and references to international diplomacy.
Reported at Sydney Central Railway Station tampering was found in eight mailbags containing registered parcels and felts. Police believe the theft targeted items with property of value and no recoveries yet.
The report outlines butter price increases in New South Wales Victoria Western Australia and Tasmania with caps on consumer cost and welcomed government measures. It notes a 42d rise in some areas the dairy plan extended to July 1984 and discusses export implications and subsidies to stabilize prices for butter and cheese.
The City Coroner Me McNamara investigated a death at the Hayal Motel Ramiwich Tayi. Alfred Man and McWerridge were present as guests. A man described as McPerridge faced a licenser charge while a third person was said to have suffered fatal injuries after consuming meat. The report notes three fatal injuries and a tragic end.
A national strike movement targets the Arbitration Act with plans announced by the ACT leader Mr A Monk. The executive meets to test the act’s validity in the High Court and prepare a protion to mobilize workers across Australia on 24 hours.
A group of youths, aged around 17 to 18, faced court after a garage theft on Cox Street. The incident occurred Monday night when items were stolen from a garage. One youth, John Ivker, appeared at Cox Street Court amid ongoing inquiries into the case.
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