29 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
1
Jakarta reports tension rising between the Indonesian Army and President Soekarno after the cabinet rejects a new commander named by the president. Army officers refuse the appointment amid a widening political standoff and accusations of interference.
An ironworker named Orilgan FA and a union committee faced expulsion and fines after leading a strike at Mort's Dock. The Industrial Group backed drastic action to protect the union and deter further disruption. The January to June actions included penalties totaling over £500 with suppression of fomenting activity.
An Australian man named Max Allies from Hillibeg Hospital cannot believe his fortune after winning a lottery prize. The winner, 40, from Canberra, bought a ticket at a local shop and now contemplates how to claim the money, while a party starts to celebrate his sudden wealth.
The government faces a dockers strike and coal shortage as ministers warn of economic strain. Anthony Eden and ministers debate import increases while miners' actions disrupt shipments and threaten production across ports and industries.
Western observers react as Tito plans a trip to the Soviet Union amid a backdrop of Yugoslavia’s neutral stance. A Belgrade communique stresses peace and independence while signaling tense but hopeful dialogue among major powers.
Fragmentary notice describes farmers affected by a storm near Geneva Turwlay. Text is garbled with several unreadable names and details about weather and weekend events.
Chinese Nationalist Air Force officials claim Russian pilots commanded MIG jets that shot down a Nationalist T33 trainer and forced an emergency landing of a civilian airliner over the Formosa Strait. They cited intercepted communications and stated the incident marked the first appearance of Soviet aircraft over Mata group airspace.
Australian authorities reject Indian commentary on the New Guinea administration. The defense cites progress in copra, gold mining, and development, noting a visit by General Cariappa who praised local happiness and urged broader acknowledgement of achievements.
A disjointed court report describes a judge’s sentence being set aside amid scrambled phrases. Names, places, and dates blur, leaving a fragmented account of a retrial or appeal. The garbled text hints at a legal proceeding involving multiple individuals and jurisdictions without clear outcomes.
An acquittal in a murder trial leaves Turcany’s constable exonerated. The jury found the accused not guilty after a lengthy legal process involving multiple witnesses. The decision ends the case once expected to implicate local authorities.
In a troubled second test at Lord s on Tuesday England won the toss and batted first. Pratham took seven wickets for a return in the innings while Vivien’s second innings score reached 114.
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