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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1954

Page

1

Congressmen Urge Screen Governor Dismisses Bankstown Council

A chaotic report details calls from Congressmen to screen Bankstown Council as Governor dismisses the local body. It notes Inspector Dane taking charge, ongoing inquiries since November, and potential links to events dating back to 1949. Authorities promise an investigation led by local government inspector Me. Hunt into the council’s affairs and past actions.

Oriaers Hunterius Trier Renshaw Ube Schnisistrager Bourke Bankstown Council Bunt Cahill Sventa Hunt

Glass on Public Gallery and Europe Defeat Rumors

Fragmented OCR notes reference a public gallery glass case and a political scene in New York and Canada. Mentions patriotic rhetoric, congressional contention, and proposed tariffs or reforms. The garbled text lists names, roles, and vague policy topics without clear chronology or outcomes.

Fragmentary sports notes from an unclear page

Readable lines mention a team and individuals in an art and breed context with a reference to last Monday and Wednesday. Names such as Judy Aran and Thomas appear, but many words are garbled, leaving the event, location, and outcome uncertain.

Xinge‘Croes Breed Fm

Flood danger fades as Sydney area clears

Patchy fog and unsettled conditions linger along a wide coastal region. Weather Bureau reports easing risks after a night of heavy mist with central districts near Liamore experiencing reduced visibility.

Sydney Weather Bureau Liamore Gusensiaad

Naguib Blames British for Khartoum Riots

Naguib cites British role in causing Khartoum unrest amid nationwide round up of suspected troublemakers. Government actions under President Abdel Nasser’s order target alleged agitators as authorities move to quell violence and restore order.

Naguib Khartoum Capi Cairo Nedvendey Presidient Britain Sudan Ade Phila Premuar Abdel Masser Imphi—Ie

Earth tremor rattles town as quiet morning shakes

A brief morning earthquake struck Auelawe Woh Adalaide causing windows to rattle. No injuries or damage were reported as local officials or residents noted the tremor. The event appeared minor with no aftershocks announced.

Adalaide MSM

Queen Will Not Visit Uganda Parliament News

Buganda Parliament announces the queen’s visit to Kampala is canceled by Uganda’s governor Sir Andrew Cohen. The queen and Duke of Edinburgh were planned to travel to Kampala by air in April for a ceremonial welcome. Parliament will proceed with other royal engagements as mourning for the king’s death continues.

Buganda Pampala Uganan Gorermor Uganda Sir Andrew Donen Loduy Hoye Duke Ofedinburgh Luanda Apri Maung Iwan Lo Eniebne Ade Kampala Mir Apdeen Hamidi

Mrs Woodrall Seen as Aereo Activist in Country Whamehe Amocie

Fragmentary text indicates Mrs Woodrall was noted as an aerospace or aviation activist within a country named Whamehe Amocie. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Mau Mau Surrender Talks Seen Progressing

Unclear text reports government statements on Mau Mau surrender negotiations with captured leaders. British authorities say talks aim to end the Mau Mau campaign and ensure safe conduct for all parties if amendments are adopted. General Chiis referenced as part of the broader statement on the issue.

China Federa Chiis Batley

Queen and Duke’s Royal Melbourne Visit Described

Reports detail the Queen and the Duke amid wild crowds through Melbourne and Sale. Thousands cheered as the royal procession moved past barricades, with children climbing gates and streets filled with flags and shouts. They paused at Government House and continued to Traalgon, then planned a Victorian country tour through towns including Ballarat and Bendigo, finishing Saturday.

Melbourne Majesty Queenie Dukes Pat Kimper Government House Cn Ad Tearaigan Tearelgan Maibourne Diairicka Enepparton Tatura

Victorian Country Party May Disrupt Election Pact

The central Victorian Country Party council hints at upsetting any Liberal pact aimed at avoiding triangular contests. Reported plans discuss how entrance or support from minor groups might shift votes to Labour, affecting key seats such as Hume and others in New South Wales and Queensland counties.

Victorian Country Party Remonn Aye Sand Brown Wise Tei Ald Lawrence Dod Victoria Hall Bostock Central Council Victoriam Armbubay Liberal Party Iangular Honiway Party Martoualy Labour Pat Arin -Sebinian Therswenay Heyorla Recutti Sonetoson Anet Outa Wales En Triangulee Citorn Pirie Janmern Dean Fe Deota Qusenaands Or Berry Germany Paris Paralae South Australia Mat Wilson Tommamer Berwin Lick Myldiilan Mr. Brown Ena Somy Bos Western Aurelia Jane Pew South Wales Leichhardt Evensland

Uranium Found in New England District

A report notes uranium discovery in a New England district with plans to move men and equipment to the area for further investigation. Authorities indicate initial findings warrant expanded exploration and assessments by the mining team.

New England Sydney Mlimes Buckley New South Wales Broken Hill

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