09 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
1
A list honors Australians across orders including the Order of Australia and imperial decorations. Recipients span medicine education public service and the arts, with individuals from Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and regional towns recognized for distinguished contributions to community, science, industry and national life.
A long, garbled list cites the Commonwealth Relations Office, various officers, and awards such as CMG and Knightly titles. Names include Adolf Nasser, Archibald Parr, Julian Dridan, and J. Broalfeast, with references to the Order of Australia style honors and colonial connections. A theft note records a betrayal and loss of heirlooms valued at £2300 plus £411,000 and £400 yearly income, noting a thief identified as a relative.
In a tense Friday update, conciliatory moves emerged amid Britain’s railway and dock strikes. Officials and unions pressed for layoff-free settlements while train services remained disrupted. Dock leaders signaled readiness to negotiate after talks with government mediators, as millions faced transport shortages and port slowdowns.
Teens tried to rob Mrs Litchfield and her brother at Colonel B. Litehdrid’s base on Wirrwirth Road Briathield during a funeral. They threatened the widow and a teenage girl, and wrestled with a male relative before fleeing as police arrived. Detectives note similar techniques used in other county thefts.
A world record of 3,800 paid today for a Boll Shomteds Meelino tant at the Annunati Anoop salon. The event saw strong bidding with prizes and notable buyers including F. 8, Faulkner jet Bons, Whagiewa Riverina.
Western observers expect a formal conference with Yugoslavia to focus on Soviet strategy in Europe. U.S. Secretary of State Dulles said Washington sees Moscow tightening its grip in Eastern Europe and relies on past agreements at Yalta. The talks, part of Four Power diplomacy, aim to ease Soviet influence and encourage Eastern European independence by securing freer communication and regional arrangements.
In a tight session the Liberal CP secured a confirmed margin. The speaker urged stability as the government seeks to govern with a secure majority on the floor of the house.
The House ruled that Bankstown Observer proprietor HE Fitzgerald and Browne published articles that seriously breached privilege by accusing MP Mr. Morgan of corrupt conduct to intimidate him. A committee investigated after Morgan’s complaint, extending to call witnesses Browne and Fitzgerald. Browne denied intent to defame. Fitzgerald claimed the article discussed alleged corruption and migration concerns.
Washington secretary of state warned yesterday that tensions in Formosa are to seek stability but warned against overreaction. The remarks came as regional observers noted growing uncertainty and potential shifts in the balance of power amid domestic pressures and external meddling.
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