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10 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment presents unreadable musing notes and garbled lines. The readable portions mention a headline style, local tone, and potential clues to a historical page segment.
UK Labour faces a tumult as Bevan’s expulsion becomes a central issue. Tense parliamentary sessions weigh leadership choices, foreign policy, and defense stances amid war-time pressures. Prominent figures and party delegates scrutinize Bevan’s influence, signaling a pivotal move toward internal reform before a general election.
An American quip amid Hong Kong coverage reflects New York Daily News urging stance against Communist China. The piece notes ongoing tension as Nationalists and authorities navigate a volatile regional situation.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss wood price increases, tonnage, and merchant reactions. Mentions Marchant, Miron, and orders, with unclear references to measurements, dates, and locations. Overall suggests market pressure and potential price shifts in lumber trade.
Turmoil over redistribution foreshadows changes to electoral maps with mentions of Mr. W M Hughes and Opposition figures Daly and O Connor. Commission sets deadlines for objections while reports note 43000 per electorate and police and mafia ties in advancing reform.
Six judges were to hear the case involving bank officers with Chief Justice Ray Kelly presiding. Extra judges Wright, Keely, and Mirai Me were asked to join due to the complexity of the proceedings. Adjournment on February 22 allowed further arbitration and the leading trials to proceed toward a settlement on the matter.
In Sydney debate a House question probes the fate of Manar Castle and village lands tied to grazing interests near Braidwood. Mr Seifert, Mr Gordon, and others discuss selling part of Manar land for soldier settlement while Parliament weighs justice, inheritance, and possible land arrangements. The exchange touches land control, war service needs, and potential concessions to settlers.
Belfast reports upheaval as a tense incident unfolds following the shooting death of a young Ulster activist during a weekend emergency. Officials promise a full investigation as debate over the clashes continues amid sharp confrontations and arrests.
Queensland and New South Wales face worsening flood danger as heavy rains surge toward the North Coast and the Burdekin region. More than 300 homes in Ayr district suffer damage from rising waters, with evacuations and ongoing search efforts for missing residents. A helicopter rescue aided a family near Brewarrina as floodwaters threaten roads and farms.
Commonwealth public service staff contributions reach 24148 with 4636 from Department of Affairs and overseas staff adding 19124. The remainder comes from state authorities and the High Court Tariff.
Ansett intends to challenge a government ban on Canberra air service. The plan would saw Ansett compete with TAA and ANA on the Melbourne to Adelaide route via Ceduna and Kalgoorlie, with a 25 year charter and revised freight rates expected to be cheaper than current TA charges. The move raises constitutional questions about interstate service and domestic aviation regulation.
Fragmented text notes praise for miners amid flood relief efforts. Mentions Miner Federation and regional labor workers in ringston soil areas with references to Visor mentees and ongoing relief tasks. Details are unclear but emphasize resilience and communal aid.
A man named Wool Langford from Frew Betestion Road was swimming with a woman friend near 20 yards from shore when a shark attacked. A nearby witness gave chase, ambulance officials reported, and search efforts continued along the water and shore.
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