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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1954
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses Mikey Riéjits and Ravsian figures amid references to an April 2 pact aimed at promoting full cooperation for people’s welfare and security. Mentions mood for tocauL, envisaged military and defense collaboration with Pakistan, while noting Russian commitments were not delivered.
Waterside workers accuse a ship of unusual radio activity near Chineshi port. Secretary Mr thy denies the claims while authorities review the incident. A cargo alert from Mossdap Sm Thal na BN Alt notes no verified danger and 2,000 miles of unrelated travel remain.
Fragmentary report notes cancellation of a publisher linked to communist writings amid Australia referendum debate. Widespread confusion described as officials and observers assess the impact on public sentiment and security.
Twenty year old Shirley Dille of Nutlanders won the New South Wales section of the Miss Riverina Quest in Sydney tonight. Judges announced the result amid tears as Lovy Werrett of Kingsford and Bayarta Martin of Bendigo were named runners up. The winner to travel to Melbourne for the final of the Miss Australia contest and then to Los Angeles for the Miss Universe pageant in July.
French dispatch reports Chinese forces aided in seizing a fortress during a Vietnamese battle near Dien Bien Phu. The account cites joint action, survivor accounts, and mentions General Rene Coty quoting the allied attack and the rebel forces retreat.
A NSW government minister declined cooperation on a contentious road project. In Canberra allies urged unity ahead of a key debate. The episode follows a violent incident near Sydney where five people were killed and six injured as investigators seek motive and suspects.
Bevan addresses Indo China policy and Chinese aid stance, arguing France Britain and others resist independence calls. He connects Labour views to postwar balance and criticizes revolutionary influence while urging pragmatic support for decolonization efforts.
Sir Stephen Haimes warned at the Fourth Australian Architectural Convention of dangers in modern society from tem porary structures. He noted tamper codes and weak lending ledgers as risks, comparing to Crime War a century ago, while Governor Sir John Northcott opened the session.
Royal visit to Gibraltar draws thousands despite unsettled weather as Queen and Duke of Edinburgh tour the fortress town. Guards patrol, boats sail by, and spectators wave as the royal party inspects landmarks and greets locals amid security precautions.
Amid tense political maneuvering, McCarthy and Army factions brace for a clash as discussions of a Senate probe intensify. Senator Dirksen signals potential vote on a permanent investigative subcommittee to explore ongoing stateside issues, with party figures weighing next moves.
In Bengal Port Hospital for 100 ay Conataite Gray received Injuries when his horse stumbled and threw pin while returning f rom Royal Toureheavers at Claremont Showgrounds On Tanary. 30
The long passage reports Sir Arthur Fadden accusing Dr. Evatt of leaning toward red arms and communism. It recounts Evatt's 1947 political actions, parliamentary debates, and criticisms of Labor policy. The piece notes Evatt’s background as Attorney General and his stance on anti communist measures and public funding debates.
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