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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

4

Canberra hosts world dignitaries during royal birthday week

The Australian capital welcomed the Governor General and Lady Blin, plus high commissioners from New Zealand and India, for a string of receptions and parades. Attendees included the Queen’s birthday events, diplomatic corps gatherings, and university and cultural visits.

Blin Gavern Bydhey Canberra Dantroas Thursiday Willian King’s School Parramatta Byaney “University Bure Avermar-aneral Ragland Australia

Confusion Over Free Medicine Policy Scrutiny

In Melbourne the Pharmaceutical Service Guild reports confusion after changes to free medicine regulations, criticized for late notice to doctors and chemists. Eric Booth, the federal president, urged closer government consultation to prevent pensioners facing sudden charges as some prescriptions ceased to be free.

Melbourne Tussany Ihe Pharmaceutical Service Guild Eric Booth Dactora Chemiata Reguini

Japan Passes Police Control Bill Amid Parley Riot

A Tokyo Diet panel backs a police control measure granting central government power over police, despite Socialists and others protests. Lower House leaders push disciplinary votes over riot incidents as 200 police were deployed last Thursday, with further action planned Tomorrow.

Lapwin Fontroversiat Polive Focal Adina Tokin

Kennelly Leaves ALP Denials From Party Officials

Text reports alleging Senator Kennelly planned to resign as federal secretary of the ALP were denied by party senior D Lovegrove. He stated Kennelly had not ordered a resignation and planned to continue in the role beyond the next federal executive meeting.

Kennelly Honam ALP Alleialy D. Lovegrove Abts Salight Kenelly Idvin Jim Ahity

Caterpillars Wreak Havoc on Rhineland Fruit Orchards

Irregular reports from Rhineland describe thousands of fruit trees damaged by a caterpillar outbreak. Authorities and economists assess losses, with apple harvests in the region feared wiped out by warm weather and farmer inaction.

Rhineland

University College Debates Move of Capital to Sydney

University College students plan a debate on moving the national capital from Canberra to Sydney at a Thursday night SRC meeting. President Jahn Awards notes the college intends several dates with interjections allowed and broad speaker participation.

Guem Southern Tablelands Christian Ndeavour Canberra National Movement H. Watson Me Watson Central Baptist Church Sydney Tablelands Kingston Harold Hunter CBLRO Division of Entomology L. B. Barton-Browne Sydney Universy Barton-Browne Maying Havelock House University College Canberra University College National Capital Jahn Filwards Milculm Yell John Low

Fire at hospital grounds damages equipment and delays work

A fire at a hospital work site occurred yesterday morning at 11 25 am causing damage to timber and storage areas. Firefighters responded quickly but the origin and extent of damage remain under investigation by local authorities.

Ramage Canberra

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