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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1954

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Rebels tighten grip on Hanoi amid major assault near city

Reports say Viet Minh rebels pressed toward Hanoi from the west as French Union forces attacked near Lodlo Cling and Dien Bienphu-like action intensified. General Bodet said the situation remained hopeful but precarious, with Thai frontier units deployed and U S intelligence tracking the wider conflict.

Hanoi Unio Lodlo-Cling Tudlay Vietsinh Weat Benlin Pierre Lote Hopelemy Aleit

Queen's Homecoming Sparks London Welcome Plans

Londoners prepare a grand welcome for the Queen on her homecoming aboard the Royal yacht Britannia after the 43,000 pound tour of the Cr... The scene aboard Gibraltar shows the Royal party with the Duke of Marlborough and Princess Anne greeting crowds as the Queen and her two children appear on deck. a sudden moment of affection and an awkward attempt by a seaman to join the family on the deck are noted.

Lazinan Proanenday Londunere Duke of Malinourgh Fea Izrattee Royal Yacht Britan Crymnon Gibraltar Anna Duke Anne Pintielt

Comet Crash Investigation Priority Report Revealed

A cleaving priority report on the Comet crash outlines key investigation goals. Officials mention dates and figures tied to past financial year, while remarks credit a major organizational milestone and potential breakthroughs.

French Ready to Evacuate 1300 Wounded Amid Crisis

French forces prepare air evacuation for about 1300 wounded as medical teams and Allied planes gather. Reports say high command plans to move injured to underground hospitals while French medics are allowed to return to field hospitals for triage and stabilization.

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Rocky Question Sparks Debate In Parliament

Fragmentary transcript shows Mr Kim Frater questioned a statement by Dr Evatt that unsettled Mr Menzies and Sir Arthur Fadden. An interjector pressed about Mr Bourke and Labour, triggering a lively exchange.

Kim Frater Sncouncerance Tetino Mears Fraser Dr. Evatt Mr. Menzies Arthur Faden Bourke Fowiner

Royal Tour Film Premiere Sets June 2 Gala

The Royal Tour film premiere is planned for June 2 with a gala event in London. Officials say proceeds from the premiere will support the ONG Atrubullun project, while publishers await prints and reviews from industry experts.

Abe I Amy Frat Yilney Crveyi

Chinese freighter Hat Chang passes radiowave test

A Chinese ship Hat Chang underwent a radioactivity test in Cairns led by Dr Brecher Cairns. The test, conducted Monday, confirmed the vessel was not radioactive and the crew noted safe readiness for future operations.

Westhersay Chinlewe Hat Chang Brecher Cairns Monnay Norrow

Anthony Declares Dr Evatt Substituted Explanations

The statement describes Dr Evatt substituting evasive explanations during a debate on financial oversight. Anthony accuses Evatt of manipulating truth to aid government borrowing and loan negotiations. The remarks reference a proposed Australian loan plan and the role of the Loan Council and State control.

Anthony DR. Evatt Sydney Wediewii Dr. Had

Poison scare disrupts Brisbane inquiry as officers probe death

Authorities in Brisbane investigate a suspected poisoning case after a police analysis reportedly finds strychnine traces. Detectives interview a person of interest while reviewing property records on the Darling Downs, amid ongoing inquiries into the death.

Brisbane Wranemny Poller Shitian Siversper John Malcolm Nogehalak Manford Bunany Wright Darling Downs

Tremhour Market Value Report From Tremhour Market

The fragment notes a market value from Tremhour at Tremhour market with references to Butter Nold and Devon. It mentions London and Barnstable in connection with market activity and a price or value juncture. The readable pieces indicate a historical market update type item with limited detail.

London Barnstable Vale of Tremhour The-Rati Milter Arne

Evatt Calls Public Works to Drive Australian Development

Labour leader Br. Evatt urged a nationwide public works push in Melbourne to tap Australian resources. He backed expanded power works water conservation ports and northern defence development while stressing housing and schools funding financed by federal revenue and co operation for the country’s future.

Melbourne Br. Evert Box Fill Rett Fas Australia Jastoire Eryone

Fadden Promises Big Tax Cuts Speech Amid Crowded Meeting

Treasurer Arthur Padden addressed a large crowd supporting Canaan County Party candidate C. W. Davidson. He argued tax cuts would ease direct and indirect burdens, saying funds collected were largely handed to the states to avert bankruptcy and that no excess was kept locally.

Arthur Padden Mackay Treagurer Canaan C. W. Davidson Wwe Une

Closer Settlement Of North Urged In Australia

Perth report shows calls to appoint a commissioner to develop the north. Officials discuss establishing a joint commission among Commonwealth and the states Queensland Western Australia and South Australia to speed closer settlement and development.

Perth Japan Ie Ncein-West Chambers of Commerce Staley Snan Arior Commonwealth

Molotov Attacks Asia Pact Proposals

Molotov blasted Soviet policy at the Far East conference in Singapore and in London denouncing plans for an Asia alliance. He accused powers led by the United States of aiming at occupation while Washington urged a broader North Atlantic style defense pact. Dulles defended a limited security framework and warned Asia could stay free if Indo China fell to communism.

Molotov Oditiney East Asia Singapore United Sates Bet Aa Tenden Mullusry Botan France Abd Detinl Washington U.S Kumpensfeld Oval London Wineetan Churchill Asia Dulles United States Mehl Mir Dullen North Atlantic South East Asia Indo-China

Gary Cooper Wounded by Blank Shot in Vera Cruz Scene

The actor Gary Cooper was hit in the left shoulder by a blank cartridge during filming a Vera Cruz battle scene at an Almhaltio fort. He was taken to hospital for treatment as doctors called the wound harmless yet painful and he appeared shaken by the incident.

Gary Cooper Mgco City Ulterea Cooper Vera Cruz Ncene, Am Abit Fort

Australia aids helpless barce in sea disaster

Fragmented OCR text reports a disaster at sea near Australia with mentions of Governor General Sir William, relief ships, and a British search effort. It references Coral Sea, stricken vessels, and rescue activities though many phrases are garbled.

MACAS Austria Avatealia Sir William Aterium Ves Sihafendiy Beatae Aone Omée Asd Tredillos Fanig Caine Ur Boena Waodctine Coral Sea Fehianiay Brishar Uae Pune Aivtrain Natylomin Meinourne

Churchill Still In Favour Of Talks With State Heads

The British Prime Minister says he remains in favor of talks with state heads. He defends his past stance on immediate meetings and dismisses calls for rapid action. Sydney Silverman urged proposals to carry out a plan, but Churchill indicates no hasty conclusions.

Churchill London Weanceany Winston Chucchill Value Fm Deager Labour Sydney BiVerman Williem Warbey Labaury

Jet plane kills motor cyclist near Bournemouth

A motor cyclist was killed yesterday after a jet aircraft from Har Alefeld near Bournemouth struck him as it took off. The impact tore a wheel from the plane and caused it to belly land in a nearby field. The pilot escaped serious injury.

Britain Har Alefeld Bournemouth Imotor Eld

Trade as Shield Against Reds

LOUIE reports that Western policy promoting economic development is the strongest bulwark against Communist expansion in Southeast Asia. Sir Roger Making addressed the Missouri Bankers Association, stressing the economic factor as vital for long term international stability.

Louie Mies Soutlweaat Asia Roger Making Bouin Aynt Boones Ania Military Bip Rogett Letouree Unin

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