10 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
1
Eleven Australians receive royal honours including Knights Bachelor and Companion titles. The list honors prominent figures across law, medicine, aviation, public service, and community work, with recipients from Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Canberra recognized for outstanding contributions to Australia and the empire.
The British Birthday Honours announce new titles including a viscount, three barons, and one bachelor. The Queen hosts in Ceylon as Lord Boule Aly becomes Viscount Wigenthald, with Governor-General of Ceylon among recipients. Bettina pares awards feature, and the Companions of Honour are conferred on notable figures amid royal grace.
Prominent figures in Wellington and across New Zealand receive high honours in the New Year list. Maoris featured among CMG recipients alongside leading public figures, diplomats, and military officers. Names include Ald. Robert Mach Furlong, Gov. A ward Coxihim Fussell, and Major-General Sir Reginald Mun. New Knights Bachelor span Forest Produces Limited director and Dunedin businessman John Sutherland Rast to prominent scientists and arts figures.
Sir Winston Churchill on a famous broadcast appeals to Russians for peace and friendship with the English speaking world. He asserts that wartime resolve and Allied unity must guide the path to safety and freedom, urging acceptance of disarmament and a future without atomic war as a shared goal.
EIGHT CANBERRA MEN, ONE WOMAN IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS recipients of the nonpureace Commander of the Order of the British Empire and other honours. Dr Arthur MeCalfe, Harold Raggatt, James Brophy, Victor Frances Turney, Stanley Hoy Carver, John Barry, Williamb Knight, Mary Strel Stirvin Bon receive various orders for public service and contributions to health, science, transport, and community work in Canberra and the Commonwealth.
Sydney doctor cleared of misconduct after tribunal finds absence from delivery due to rapid birth. Judge Loyd rules no professional blame. Crown to pay costs. Case involves Dr Deamond Lees Paste of Ceamock and Mrs Kama Jamies of Annee Avenue.
Australian Prime Minister Menzies warned New Zealand politicians in Auckland that voters will judge campaigns by their promises. He said Labour's social service promises did not impress the majority, calling it the campaign’s real issue. He responded "No Comment" to questions on the Petrov affair and Australia’s Ashes plans.
In a statement Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said more Russians have deserted the Soviet Union in the last six months than at any other time in history. He attributed the exodus to growing discontent and policy pressures from the United States.
Widespread wheat market talk centers on price trends with Australia and Canada in focus. Officials say no imminent price war, signals point to cautious cooperation among major exporters. Australia may adjust quotas as weather and markets influence shipments. United States and United Kingdom monitor developments.
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