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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1955

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Sino American Talks Seek Formosa Truce

United States and China plan Geneva talks to ease tensions and pursue a peaceful coexistence between Communist China and Nationalist forces. Secretary Dulles emphasizes no immediate recognition of Beijing and urges nonviolent settlement through diplomatic channels.

Formosa Washington John Foster Dulles United States China Geneva Aoria Orien Dullan Terence Jenova Peking Dulles Wald Soviet Union Managor Walter George Senate Foresto Lear Air Dulles Almin Johnson Furce

Unions back nationwide 24 hour strike push

Trades and Labour Council backed a 24 hour Australia wide strike to protest a Seester or me x08 proposal, aiming to mobilize nearly one million workers. The plan drew support from workers in building, industry, and transport with limited opposition from clergy and civil servants.

Trades and Labour Council Murrow Unione “Tee Amiinesd Watts ‘Austryien Pradaa |Balan ‘Aibcouociis Ian Ae Demande Veslor Mon Conba

Reds ARU campaign sparks in Melbourne report

Fragmented text describes political tensions with references to Reds ARU and Labour, Melbourne coverage, and mentions of Communists and political figures amid a 1987 ALM conference context. Names and clear facts are scarce in the garbled OCR.

Melbourne Valian Radways Maid Nelli Cain Labour Chet Ble Brown Nell

Watersiders Call Off Stoppage

Arbitration Court grants Water Mile Workers Federation request for higher margins after assurances no nationwide stoppage. Justice Ashburner suspends ruling, hearing kept for possible margin entitlement, and refrains from declaring final rights.

Lamm Henard Ashburner Federation

Singapore Moderates Fear Political Turbulence

A garbled note from Singapore cites concerns among moderates over political stability and governance. The fragmentary text mentions officials, a governor, and legislative actions, hinting at tensions around policy and leadership without clear facts or outcomes.

Police Say Hotel Held Up With Toy Pistols

Two men charged with holding up Adana hotel using toy pistols before trial in Central Court. Borie Zidek 26 and Jone Vojnar 27, both named in charges of robbing three women clerks of 2,781 pounds. They allegedly planned the crime after work troubles and a cleaner’s dismissal. bail set at 900 pounds.

Adana Central Court Borie Zidele Kellett Etert King’s Crone Jone Vojnar Ourer Paimiey Street Raat Rydney Thene Zidek Vojnar Aduns Vofnaraki

Drilling Planned at Grafton Racecourse

Sydney reports drilling plans to begin August 20 at the centre of Grafton Racecourse. Clarence Mayer Basin Oil Exploration Co chairman Me. Hi Gregory Forster says operations aim to reach 4000 feet depth over six months with careful monitoring.

Sydney Grafton Clarence Mayer Basin Oil Exploration Co Gregory Forster Clare Att Bea

Israeli passenger plane shot down on Bulgarian border

An Israeli passenger plane was fired on near the Bulgarian border, crashing after the attack. Officials report 51 passengers and crew aboard including three children, with Athens and Cyprus sources cited as parts of the unfolding account.

Bulgarian Aviv Wrdientay Israel Yehane the_uirling Sovers Atenas Uim Te Tn wiLatyyatt Aptity SR Cyprus Wigan Hal Radio Ushverufl Antral Nica Ionn A

Benefits Seen In Hire Purchase Restriction

The Minister of Justice My Bowming says recent hire purchase rules eased arrears collection and stabilized industry by limiting deposits to 10 percent of the purchase price. Trading associations report the change reduces high interest and makes recoveries easier for lenders.

Jney Weaneenay Jeeiala Jon

German Wool Imports Rise in Britain and Europe

The report from the Commonwealth Economic Committee notes German raw wool imports increased by about ten percent in Britain and Western Europe compared with the same period in 1084. It cites rising demand and shifts in trade patterns as the key factors influencing this rise.

London Commonwealth Economic Committee Runals Europe

Conscience Clear Claim by Hillston Matron Amid Cremation Controversy

A Hillston matron defends her actions regarding a cremation tied to a hospital incident. Reports cite Health Department and Meat Board inquiries and reference a child’s death from pneumonia at Noapsted on May 30.

Cardingi Gardiner Meat Board Noapsted Tillie Hell Alliston

Former commander blamed for lax accounting at national service camp

A prosecution accuses Col Duffy and officers of neglect and mismanagement in quartermaster affairs at the camp. Witnesses describe lack of control after January leadership change and improper handling of funds totaling 34 554. The court finds no guilty verdict for Duty.

Melboune Wednewley Melbourne National Srevive Tholtginn Orig Wak Alvin

Air minister's dismissal debated over business deals

Senate inquiry probes criticism of private New York firm in cabinet circle. Senator Morse frames issue as symptom of broader business influence under the Eisenhower administration, with Talbot and Lee cited amid questions of propriety and contract handling.

Washington Wermonday Gcaltfelay United States Secretary of Air Slamid Talbott Mimourw Eisenhower United Presa Monini Herbert Brownell Talbot New York Finn Aureeepunash John Donneon Auestionn Ain Ned Rae Lee Eturwengs Wayne Morse Bemevel Oregon Jalbott Hie Iisen Fowerle Minny

Israel Election Sparks Moderate Labour Party Alignment

Fragmented OCR notes describe a Turkish style political contest in Israel where the Moderate Labour Party formed alliances as total votes in the first round are reported. Heavy emphasis on voter influence and party leaders appears amid unclear names and locales.

Premier Attacks Mr Menzies Over Unrest Handling

Sydney report notes Premier accuses Mr Menzies of ignoring unrest as a workers conference discusses industrial relations. Key figures include Bland and union delegates amid naval dockyard tensions and proposed Royal Commission.

Mr. Menzies

Enthusiastic Crowd At New Theatre Scene In Sydney

An eager Sydney crowd gathered near the Elisabethian Theatre to greet celebrities arriving for the premiere of Sleeping Prince. Police reinforcements controlled the throng as officials including Governor Northe and Lord Mayor Alderman Hill attended the remodeled venue. Dame Igybil Thorndike and Sir Ralph Richardson each drew strong ovations during the gala opening of the New Theatre production.

Sydney Elisabethian Newton Tremier Mvere Bit John Northeco Pramier Cahill Mra Ald Hilla Ralph Richardma Igybil Thorndike

Japan Threatens Trade Reprisals Over GATT Membership Stakes

An official from the Foreign Office warns Japan may retaliate against non member nations under GATT rules. The report notes Tokyo aims to block full membership while applying tariff safeguards on non aligned goods.

Eeonomie Foreign Oolice Mi Jukewee Gatt. Fr Japa Rountrien Srtiste

Mallore Steward Dies At Sea in Arismané

Chief Steward on Le Beith Ner Nellore died on Tuesday after a voyage with Willan Gilson aboard Cape Moreton station. Gilson, well known in Australian commerce, was reported missing.

Mallore Steward Arismane Stewart le Beith Ner Nellore el Ain Willan Gilson van Buireel Mallee Cape Moreton Tate To-Tay Gilson Wink Ben AB

Mass Repromise on Jap War Criminals Addressees Former Servicemen

Report claims mass release of Japanese war criminals and promises to apply Japanese with full names. Officials note 1,018 former Japanese servicemen and 307 civilians in the wartime record were identified for consideration.

Maview Union Lind

In Brief World News and Labor Notes

In brief items report Salk polio vaccine testing plans by the Federal Bureau of Health and an interview with Dr Leonard Behesis. British pay raises for civil servants and military leaders. note of a former Navy leader Percy Nobis’s death. London crime and court notes.

Nana Veucine Washington Leonard Behesis Iterview Danealn New York Fr. Stair Britain Louie Josepa Cules Pee Bobbie Akem London Oncemen Nave &P Anther Maitikh Navy Beaconntiild Court

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