13 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1955
Page
1
In a heated session, the Australian Parliament debated orders to destroy an ABC recording and the legality of broadcasting the proceedings. The opposition pressed for public access while officials argued confidentiality and propriety, as the case moved toward court review and potential release delays.
Fragmented report details sensational charges about breaches of privilege and alleged misconduct by MPs Morgan and Green. It notes inquiry findings, calls for reform of privilege procedures, and discussion of potential criminal implications under the Declaratory Act.
A House member urges reconsideration of a free vote on a Bill linked to Patrick Browne. Fraser argues the matter deserves mature consideration, noting earlier writings and expert opinion from former Clerk of the House.
A rugby union match between Materia and A C T was postponed on Saturday in Munoka due to an ongoing tooth search. Referee and players remained on standby as organizers clarified scheduling and potential makeup details.
A catastrophic crash at a car race left 85 dead and about 100 injured as Mercedes cars breached the embankment and flames swept into the crowd. Spectators rushed from the stands while doctors and volunteers worked amid the chaos. The German Mercedes team withdrew, and Bonn officials urged the team to quit after the disaster.
A bookmaker named Vie Butler, 38, was robbed by three men on a Saturday night in Dover Heights near Randwick. They assaulted him and took a small amount of money. Several bookmakers reported deposits missing overnight, suggesting a coordinated crime targeting bookmakers during a busy period.
Police search for two 19 year old prisoners Patrick Journ Mutts and Andrew Dingell who escaped Stuart Gaol near Townsville. Authorities believe they climbed over a brick wall using a thick paper disguise and tunnelled near the cell. Both men are considered dangerous as a nationwide manhunt unfolds.
Police search for a Unie who slept in a house he broke into and planned to rob. He made a bed on the living room floor, waited for the owner, Palmer of Collins Street, to return, woke him, and fled with a black leather satchel after grabbing cash from a cafe. A wireless patrol searched the area with no trace found.
General Alfred Gruenther, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, warned yesterday that the Soviet Union is courting nations in Europe and Asia with an insidious diplomacy. He cautioned the West not to abandon Western defense planning or weaken deterrence despite Moscow's moves, urging vigilance as diplomacy continues.
Report of failed negotiations as government ministers and union leaders clash over a settlement. Talks referred to a round-table approach amid public pressure and industrial frustration. The strike disruption continues with 15 000 workers affected across seven parts of the country.
A decomposed male body was found in the Murray River rock near Wentworth. The age estimated between 36 and 40, with head and limbs missing, and police believe the death was not recent. Circumstances remain unclear as investigators work to identify the man.
A distorted OCR fragment references a statement to an energy or political context. It mentions a person named Cook and hints at a report or claim, but the text is incomplete and lacks coherent details, names, dates, places, or events to establish a clear news fact.
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