Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

1

Queen Mary Sails Amid Strike Action Disruption

The Queen Mary sailing from Southampton was cancelled as staff walked off, delaying departures to London. Other ships, including Adams and Barnby traffic, faced similar disruptions with deck crews and rail passengers rerouted while trains ran at reduced capacity overnight.

SDI Thuphiay Tern &L Bouthampton Queen Mary Wen London Liverpool Barnby Torcinlini Jni Uwe Goak

Divorce rate trends show decline in petitions filed

The report notes a decreasing divorce rate with sporadic petitions and noted figures. Authorities presented the data yesterday, citing petitions and court actions as part of the divorce trend analysis amid marked fluctuations.

SEATO Conference to Discuss Regional Economy

Mis B J Munro announces a ministerial conference with SEATO to review economic problems affecting member nations. The plan includes defense demand impacts and the future layout of regional economic work and commitments among alliance partners.

Varro SEATO Wille J Munro Casey Swanalem Beaker Economie Jenblern Ela Amnenas

Privilege Case To Be Heard In Melbourne

The Privilege case involving Finspatrich Besw is set for Wednesday in Melbourne. Judges and counsel discussed the hearing date with Mr J J Halmen QC for the defense and others, noting the innocence question and possible elision of terms. The court will decide on a suitable date, with a hearing likely next week at Melbourne.

Adel Hom Kong Ube Exerin Maidaone Wien Turkle Deimlupinar Mabolumt Angiewey North Wales Anrit Wmtereair Inlovisim Suyrt Melbourne J. J. Halmen Raymond i Pitepauriey Ooryain Paice Leshaw Cannerre Juntos Bipem

Dutch Witness In Djakarta Trial Faces Duress

A Jakarta District Court heard a witness named Peter Hahvon relate events in the trial alleging duress by a group linked to the Rave waNxinted organization. The witness testified about the defendant’s role and possible evidence of payment or coercion amid a wave of political tension.

Djakarta District Courtn Peter Hahvon Peter Hahvon: Thee Marngkimehazei Nnathey Timanan

Missing Skier Haig Report From Mount Jay Area

A teener named Mihron Haig vanished after leaving a forestry party near Mount Jay Faw. Brion forestry reports a rescue search found a hut abandoned and tracks leading toward a valley yesterday. Haig reportedly departed with a party on Friday and was last seen near the hut.

Akler Mihron Haig Mount Jay Eshais Forestry Brion Tey AAP Haig Bien

Atomic energy aid pledge reported in Linstead Seutee offer

A firm spokesperson stated on Friday that Pine Island will resist a Linstead Seutee offer of aid for developing atomic energy. The comments touched on the broader resources and industrial support, emphasizing cautious agreement to technical help.

HEL Pine Iand Linstead Evandmir Air Technical Atomic Energy Ind

Labour Meeting Seeks Inquiry On Graft Allegations

The Labour meeting calls for a formal investigation into graft allegations, naming several individuals and groups involved. The effort targets alleged improper conduct linked to campus events and local authorities, urging immediate scrutiny and accountability.

Labour Meeting

World wool consumption rises as substitutes curb demand

A London report shows world wool consumption up but at 4 percent lower than 1985. The Commonwealth Female Loommesse and International Minor Textile Organization offer analysis noting increased substitutes and a broader decline in industrial use. The study highlights shifting markets and impacts on producers amid price and demand changes.

London Commonwealth Fennamle Lomnistee Iternational

Five Natives Killed by Ng Patrol

A garbled report details five natives killed by an Ng patrol in a disputed region. The fragmentary text references local tensions, colonial power, and reactions amid a broader conflict, with scattered names and partial phrases indicating a violent incident and calls for investigation.

Evatt Urges Peace Delegation Over Troops For Malaya

Speech critiquing military action in Malaya calls for a peace delegation and diplomatic settlement. Evatt stresses avoiding punitive force, warns against escalation, and urges Australia to back negotiated settlement with broad international support.

Dr. Evatt Malaya

Unclear ideological clash referenced in wartime speech

A fragmented, garbled speech excerpt discusses Malaya, terrorism, and Western involvement. Mentions Casey and Australia acknowledging Malayans, British influence, and actions against militants. The text weaves between assertive condemnations of terrorists and support for allied forces, with strained attribution and unclear chronology.

Ben Ontena Thane Malaya Cma Singapore Euinet

American Investors Seek Assurances of Security in Australia

Mr D Johnston, chairman of the American Chambers of Commerce, stated that American capital and technical knowledge eagerly sought opportunities in Australia. He noted investors want stable conditions, especially regarding uranium and private enterprise, as Australian government shifts influence business relations and trade policy.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Element D. Johnston Fewntra Asociated Chambers of Commerce of Australia Me. K. Coles Esc Tiv R. Rowe Johnston Bir Ws Aegived Canberra Austraia Australia D. Johuoston Comerce HM Promotore Ombrenne Astral Colted Staten Leversiui Amtranc Mse

Ete se area

A fragmented readable line hints at a local area or place name with no clear event or dates. Entities are ambiguous and no actions or outcomes can be determined from the text. The piece resembles a partial street or district reference without verifiable specifics.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pawt-Dresed PTL U.K Sidon Adaniralty Portland Harbour Silon Marstone Bartaes Eal & Salvage Queen Mary Rem Ares Yar Mush Hodgen St Sa Aiden S.ea.t.o Fitzpatrick Reid Ametbeaurn Chamber OF Commerce Japan Tokyo Thuesday Ferret Twalay Wud Foeviga Abrir Alse Sen Petievet Lee Hatoyardia Aimbot Tate Tegehina Kaneda Uae Ucnte Namie Meyergates U.S Washington Mhursthay Dwight Elxenhowes Fed Iim Osineks Boatroi Giands Arya Faruinege Commonwealth Ceylon Dane Frith Carman Leon Paty Bart Seiten Tinayimnnely Hoga Cnmmnel Huguinal Tineke API Duneigh Aetory Agluaam Cphal Uredd Toy Tuatrahary New Teitany Rotti Evatt Adaow Messienwiden Deviain Wilaya Mi Menates Mater Mingspore Penang Malie Cato Matava Messen R. Casey Kemirhian Arfaira Caney St. Tit Jarvel Ist Movement Southreat Mlaye America Betes
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication