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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
9
Rumors of Vyacheslav Molotov's retirement ripple through Vienna as he meets with leaders including Antoine Pinay and John Foster Dulles. The scene features candid comments on aging and leadership amid a high level reception with Innitzer and others.
Countrygirls win matches across age groups in a tense day of Under 17 and Under 19 singles. Notable players include Dorothy Maher Jan Wattle Barbara Kelso Jo Yates Tom Boag Peter Bowman and more as rounds progress with several straightforward victories and upcoming clashes in the fourth and fifth rounds.
Three executive drivers from an Australian airline met with Minister for Aviation Townley along with senior officials including vice president K Scholle and secretary M Croft. The two hour interview covered pay raises and future terms as the pilots seek higher salaries. The association deemed the conference official and beneficial to both sides.
The Royal Australian Navy prepares the new aircraft carrier Melbourne with crew and officers to be stationed in Melbourne and then deployed to London before returning to Australia. Minister Francis told parliament the vessel would join operations after fitting out and loans by the Royal Navy during initial service.
Nairobi dispatch reports Dr. Fisher addressing city council and wives representatives. Archbishop of Canterbury critiques youth religious knowledge. He cites many Britons unable to say the Lords Prayer or know Easter and Christmas meanings. Dr. Fisher also visited the Kikuyu Mau Mau Land reserve.
Wool producers claim advantage over synthetics as the Australian Wool Bureau chairs outline a worldwide promotion plan. Chairman C. B. Ball notes test tube breed claims backfired and extensive funding, around 1 million, will be spent by the International Wool Secretariat in 1985 to expand markets in England, the U S A, and the Continent with Australia New Zealand and South Africa leading efforts.
Special State Lottery results released in Sydney list winners and entries from multiple locations. Names include Joan A Eray Hox GPO and A McLaghlin plus Denison Kon and F Schinkel among others with addresses and entry numbers.
A revival movement spreads across Russia drawing support from church members and clergy. Leaders describe open-minded engagement despite state scrutiny as Soviet authorities show cautious acceptance of religious activity.
Fragmentary report notes wool prices and trade activity with mentions of Australia the Continent and the UK. It references sales in New Kingland Kyr Kentucky and a 1070 Tor figure, with unspecified brokers and associations amid confusing OCR text.
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